Summary itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Siem Reap – Welcome & Orientation
Pick-up at Siem Reap International Airport by private transportation.
Welcome drinks & Khmer snack tasting
Brief orientation at hotel (overview of Cambodia, local customs, safety tips)
Evening: Group dinner with Khmer cultural dance show
Overnight: Eco-friendly hotel 1minute wake to the pup street
Day 2: Discovering Khmer Daily Life & Village Tour
Morning: Guided tour to a traditional Khmer village
Learn rice planting/harvesting (seasonal)
Visit family workshops (bamboo weaving, basket making)
Lunch: Traditional meal with a host family
Afternoon: Participate in a traditional cooking class with local family.
Evening: Group reflection overnight: Eco-friendly hotel 1minute wake to the pup street
Day 3: Experience about Pagoda and Handicrafts Artisans or Sach Chark
General Description of a Buddhist Temple in Siem Reap:
Nestled in the heart of Siem Reap, this serene Buddhist temple offers a peaceful retreat from the city's bustling streets. Surrounded by ancient trees and filled with the gentle sound of chanting monks, the temple is a sacred space where visitors can explore Cambodian spiritual traditions, admire intricate architecture, and experience moments of quiet reflection.
Whether you're here to pay respects, learn about Theravāda Buddhism, or simply enjoy the calm, this temple welcomes all with open hearts. From golden Buddha statues to beautifully painted murals, every corner of the temple reflects centuries of devotion and culture.Visit Artisans Angkor – tour of wood carving, stone carving, silk painting. Hands-on workshop: students create small souvenirs to take home
Visit local ceramics center (pottery workshop)
Evening walk at Siem Reap Night Market – observe local business
Overnight: Eco-friendly hotel 1minute wake to the pup street
Day 4: NGO Visit & Community Engagement
Visit NGO IFC school and near the Butterfly school orphanage or Sala Bai Hotel School
Learn about education and hospitality training for underprivileged youth
Interaction with students
Afternoon: Community clean-up or tree planting activity
Evening: Cultural sharing activity (students from both countries share performances)
Overnight: Eco-friendly guesthouse
Day 5: Ecosystem Exploration – Tonlé Sap & Floating Village
Morning: Boat trip to Kompong Phluk or Chung Kneas Floating Village, learn about life on water, fishing community, and ecosystem of the lake, Visit the flooded forest
Afternoon: Eco-talk with a local conservation NGO (e.g., Osmose, Tara River Boat)
Overnight: Eco-friendly hotel 1minute to the pup street
Day 6: Temple Day 1 – Angkor Wat & Angkor Thom
Sunrise at Angkor Wat – learn about symbolism and Khmer architecture
Explore Bayon Temple, Elephant Terrace, and Ta Prohm
Picnic lunch in Angkor Park, Cultural storytelling about Hindu-Buddhist influence
Overnight: Eco-friendly guesthouse
Day 7: Temple Day 2 – Grand Cycle tours & Landmine Museum
Visit Preah Khan Temple, Ta Som Temple, East, Mebon and Pre Rup,
Afternoon: Cambodian Landmine Museum – educational experience about war & peace
Stop at a sugar palm village (watch palm sugar being made)
Overnight: Eco-friendly guesthouse
Day 8: Temple Day 3 – Kulen Mountain Adventure
Full-day trip to Phnom Kulen National Park visit the River of 1000 Lingas, waterfalls, reclining Buddha, Banteay Samre, and Banteay Srey temple the pink sandstone temple with detailed carvings, Nature Walk with focus on biodiversity & sacred sites
Picnic lunch in the forest
Evening: Rest and group sharing overnight: Eco-friendly hotel
Day 9: Eco-friendly Living & Farewell Night
Visit an eco-farm or permaculture center (ex: Sombai, Eco-Soap Bank)
Learn about zero-waste, organic farming, and water filtration
Create a group project: “What we learned in Cambodia” (poster or presentation)
Evening: Farewell dinner with certificates of participation
Overnight: Eco-friendly hotel
Day 10: Departure
Breakfast and check-out, Airport drop-off by private bus to Siem Reap International Airport
Staff assistance until departure.
End of Program – Safe Travels!