SIEM REAP- PRESH VIHEAR-ALON VENG-ODDOR MEAN CHEY 10Day 9Nights
10-Day Educational & Cultural Experience Itinerary in Cambodia
Designed for Indonesian Student Groups – Focus on NGO Visits, Community, Culture, and Nature
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Day 1: Social Education Visits & Bamboo Handicraft Experience
Morning Options (Choose 1 or visit multiple depending on time):
1. ICF Cambodia (International Christian Fellowship):
A well-established organization providing free education to underprivileged children. ICF also provides clean drinking water for local communities. Students will learn about community empowerment through education and health programs.
2. Angjuly School (Alternative):
A rural educational center focusing on teaching children from low-income families. Students can observe classes and interact with students and local teachers.
3. Butterfly Children Center:
An orphanage and learning center offering education, care, and love to orphaned and vulnerable children. Students will gain insight into social work and compassion in action.
Afternoon:
Visit a Bamboo Handicraft Workshop in the Countryside:
Learn how local artisans transform bamboo into furniture, decorations, and household items. A hands-on demonstration will allow students to experience sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
Day 2: Small Circuit Angkor Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Explore the most iconic temples of Angkor:
Angkor Wat: The largest religious monument in the world.
Bayon Temple: Known for its mysterious smiling stone faces.
Ta Prohm: The jungle temple made famous by Tomb Raider.
Banteay Kdei and Srah Srang: Peaceful temples and reservoir used for royal ceremonies.
Focus: Khmer architecture, Buddhist and Hindu influence, ancient engineering.
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Day 3: Grand Circuit Angkor Tour
Continue with less visited but significant temples:
Preah Khan: A spiritual and historical temple complex.
Neak Pean: An ancient healing hospital island temple.
Ta Som & East Mebon: Beautiful structures with stunning views.
Pre Rup: Ideal sunset location.
Focus: Khmer engineering, conservation challenges, and cultural legacy.
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Day 4: Countryside Temples & Kulen Mountain
Banteay Samré: A peaceful temple rarely visited by tourists.
Banteay Srey: The "Citadel of Women" made from pink sandstone, known for its detailed carvings.
Phnom Kulen Mountain: Sacred mountain of the Khmer Empire. Includes:
River of 1000 Lingas
Waterfall (swimming allowed)
Reclining Buddha statue
Focus: Spiritual history, nature, and eco-tourism.
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Day 5: Floating Village & Local Crafts
Tonle Sap Floating Village (Kampong Phluk or Chong Kneas):
Explore stilted houses, floating schools, and the life of fishing communities.
Afternoon Option:
Artisan Angkor or Sach Chak Khmer Craft Center: Learn traditional Cambodian arts (stone/wood carving, silk weaving).
Around 3-4 PM: Ox Cart Ride through rural villages – experience local transport and see rice fields up close.
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Day 6: Spiritual Learning & Local Culture
Morning: Visit a Pagoda for a peaceful experience of Buddhist culture. Learn:
Meditation from monks
Basics of mindfulness and compassion
Afternoon to Evening:
Free time to explore Siem Reap Night Market and Pub Street for souvenirs, snacks, and social experiences.
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Day 7: Rural Exploration to Preah Vihear Province
Travel to Preah Vihear Province and explore countryside communities.
Visit Preah Vihear Temple (optional depending on time).
Understand rural livelihood, farming, and how local people sustain their communities.
Overnight: Homestay or guesthouse in Anlong Veng.
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Day 8: History & Local Life in Anlong Veng
Tamok House: Learn about Cambodia's dark past and the legacy of the Khmer Rouge.
Dangrek Mountains: Near the Thai border, offers a chance to explore natural landscapes and border history.
Community Interaction: Visit homes and speak with elders and children about life in rural Cambodia.
Overnight: Anlong Veng.
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Day 9: Adventure to Banteay Meanchey
Travel to Banteay Meanchey Province.
Prasat Ta Krabey, Ta Meann Thom... Ancient temples that show Khmer architecture and border significance.
Overnight: Banteay Meanchey town.
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Day 10: Banteay Chhmar Temple & Local Experience
Visit the majestic and less-touristed Banteay Chhmar Temple – a large temple complex similar to Angkor Thom, surrounded by ancient moats. Baray (Reservoir): Learn about Khmer irrigation systems.
Local Activities: See weaving, farming, and everyday work by villagers.
Afternoon: Return to Siem Reap for your evening flight departure.