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KHMER VILLAGE HOMESTAY PROJECT
16 DAYS HOTELS/CHALET THE HEART OF CAMBODIA The heartlands of Cambodia, an area of outstanding natural beauty, were home to some of the worst atrocities of the Khmer Rouge era. Since the early 1990s, the people have had to work hard to rebuild their lives. We'll spend time working with one such community in Baray, as well as visiting the spectacular temples of Angkor and relaxing on the tropical coast. Rebuilding Communities After sightseeing in Phnom Penh we head north to the Kompong Thom. Lush green paddy fields, dotted with palms, are fed by the waters of Lake Tonle Sap. For 4 nights we base ourselves at a Khmer Homestay Project in Baray village. This inspiring community based tourism initiative affords us a taste of Cambodian village life as we live alongside the local people. As well as enjoying their hospitality and learning about their traditions at close hand, a major part of our stay is devoted to renovation work at the local school and the homes of some of the elderly residents. Angkor & the Andaman Sea No journey to Cambodia is complete without a visit to the breathtaking temples of the Angkorian Kings. Constructed over a period of some 600 years, hundreds are scattered through a vast area of jungle. Our exploration includes the main highlights - Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom, as well as a number of lesser known and newly opened ones, such as Banteay Srei. We also take a boat on Tonle Sap Lake to visit a school Explore has been supporting. Finally we head to the coast and to Sihanoukville where we take a boat trip through the offshore islands, enjoying the unspoilt beaches and tropical waters of the Andaman Sea.
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COMMUNITY
FACTFILE
Itinerary Day 1 Fly London/Phnom Penh. 2 Arrive Phnom Penh; sightseeing tour visiting the National Museum of Arts and Wat Phnom. 3 In Phnom Penh; visit Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda. 4 Drive Kompong Thom; transfer to Khmer homestay. 5 to 7 At homestay; community work. 8 Drive Siem Reap. 9 to 11 In Siem Reap; sightseeing including Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom and Banteay Srei. 12 Free morning; fly Sihanoukville. 13 Boat trip. 14 Drive Phnom Penh via Tuol Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields. 15 Fly London. 16 Arrive London. Accommodation & Meals: 9nts hotel, 4nts homestay; 13 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 4 dinners included See p22. Mode of Travel: Bus/Boat/Flight Comment: A fascinating insight into daily life in Cambodia. Tour Staff & Support: Explore Tour Leader and some local guides. Group Size: Approx. 12 to 16
What are the benefits? Our Homestay is providing valuable training and employment opportunities in this rural area. Just by staying, we are supporting their initiative. In addition this trip will fund specific development work at the school and for the elderly of the village.
DATES AND PRICES Flight Inc 16 days Sat to Sun
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2008 deps flight land Price in £s inc only 16 Aug-31 Aug 1645 995 01 Nov-16 Nov 1645 995 Land Only tour: 14 days start day 2 (Sun), end day 15 (Sat) Single Room Option: £95* see p22 for details These are guide prices, see p25 for details.
THAIL AND
CAMBODIA
Khmer Village Homestay Project Ref VCD
Explore Angkor temples complex
Mek
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SIEM REAP
Boat trip
KOMPONG THOM
Lake Tonle Sap
Baray homestay & volunteering
PHNOM PENH
CAMBODIA
Gulf of Thailand
Offshore islands swimming, beaches
Royal Palace city tour
km 0 160
SIHANOUKVILLE
A cheeky welcome/A. Dupont
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