Cambodia International Award Silver Expedition

Introduction

Set off on an unforgettable journey through Cambodia, where you’ll experience ancient culture and breath-taking landscapes. As you explore jungle trails, visit historic temples, and camp beneath the stars, you’ll develop the essential skills needed to complete the Qualifying Venture of your Adventurous Journey section of the Silver International Award.

Location Cambodia, Asia
Duration 1 week
Expedition Type Adventures By Camps

Your adventure begins in rural Siem Reap, where you’ll prepare for the days ahead, learning vital outdoor skills and planning your trekking route. Over three days, you’ll hike through cashew farms, forest trails and sacred temple sites, resting each night at remote campsites under the Cambodian sky. Along the way, you’ll experience local culture, enjoy scenic sunrises, and even meditate alongside monks in an unforgettable temple setting.

What’s Included

A fully supported expedition, from start to finish

Your expedition cost is comprehensive and covers the incredible activities you’ll be taking part in, as well as the extensive support you’ll receive in the lead up to, and during, your expedition.

Don’t forget you’ll also need your vaccinations, visas, kit and some spending money. You can find guidance on all of these on your personal Traveller Gateway once you sign up.

Ongoing pre-expedition support
All meals
Unlimited drinking water
All accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
Project costs
Leader and staff costs
Orientation and language lessons
24 hour emergency support

Day	Activities	More details
Day 1	Arrive and head to Bang Kong Village	Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by one of our local staff members, who will accompany you to our camp in Bang Kong Village. You will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, and get to relax for the afternoon while you adjust to your new surroundings in camp. After eating dinner at a local night market, you will have the opportunity to look over the preparation work you should have completed prior to the expedition and make plans for possible obstacles you may face.
Day 2	Siem Reap City, Planning & Preparation	Preparation is key, today you will set out to explore Siem Reap City and its markets in order to purchase food required for your trip. In the afternoon you will work in teams with your route maps to finalise your journey after being given a short brief on Kulen National Park. You will also have a chance to practice putting up your hammocks and cooking with the local equipment provided.
Day 3	Trek begins in Kulen National Park (8hrs)	Following a hearty breakfast you will embark your transfer to Beng Mealea Temple. You’ll receive a blessing from a local Monk wishing you safe travels and start your walk. You will begin your trek on the village cattle trail and head to Wat Phnom Bey Temple for the break for lunch. After some delicious food, you will continue on the jungle trail to Kulen hill and hike to the top, enjoy the scenery along the way. Rest and prepare for dinner before bedtime.
Day 4	Hike to Wat Preah Kral Temple (8hrs)	Enjoy watching the sunrise over the local village as you wake up for the second day of your trek. Start your day by trekking on the hill through local cashew-nut farms, forest, villages, ancient ruined temples, to Wat Preah Kral Temple. Here is your next overnight camp. You’ll share space from the monk in their temple and give you a chance to experience the Buddhist meditation after your dinner. The location offers a great sunset when the sky is cleared, as well as Siem Reap City light view after the dark fall.
Day 5	Jungle trek to Preah Ang Thom Village (8hrs)	After breakfast, you will begin your trek to explore the elephant temple Srah Damrei, and the nearby bat cave. After your visit to the temple, you’ll continue on the trail to Phum Tmey village where your team will have lunch. Continue the last part of the trek for a while longer to Preah Ang Thom village near a beautiful waterfall. After taking in the views, you’ll be transported to a hotel where you’ll rest for the night.
Day 6	Angkor Temple Day & Phare Circus Show	Today you will explore the ancient Khmer Capital City which was created earlier than the 16th century. The tour includes exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Wat temple, while moving on to visit the ancient Royal City Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, and the jungle cladding temple Ta Prohm where the famous Tomb Raider movie was made. After dinner, you’ll get to experience the Cambodian Phare Circus Show before getting some rest before your departure home tomorrow.
Day 7	Departure	After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Siem Reap International Airport for your journey home.