Summary:
Teaching and sharing your knowledge with others can be a very satisfying and rewarding experience. This is especially true when you are teaching kids who would not otherwise have the chance to learn. On the tour, you not only get the good feeling that comes from helping others, but you also learn about the Khmer people and culture. You will have the opportunity to visit Angkor Wat and the temples of Angkor, and learn about the ancient Khmer Empire.
* This is a sample tour based on accommodation in budget hotel, with breakfast included. Custom volunteer tours can be created to fit your requirements and the time available.
Itinerary Brief:
Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival - Class Visit
Day 02: Siem Reap - Teach English Class
Day 03: Siem Reap - Teach English Class
Day 03: Siem Reap - Teach English Class
Day 05: Siem Reap - Teach English Class
Day 06: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
Day 07: Siem Reap Departure
Trip Grade:
This tour is easy and is suitable for all travelers with an average level of fitness and mobility.
Age & Requirements: For volunteer tours, participants must be at least 18 years of age, or older. Also, a background check is required for each participant. Experience in teaching and an understanding of teaching methods is highly desirable, in addition to a lot patience will make for a much more rewarding experience.
Teamwork:
The Travel Loops team is staffed by local and international experts in Indochina travel. They have over 10 years experience in making travel arrangements throughout the Indochina region. They know the countries, the people, and the cultures of the region. They know customer service, and they have the expertise to be there with you, and assist you every step of the way with your volunteer experience.
Day 01: Siem Reap Arrival - Class Visit
When you arrive in Siem Reap, our staff plus a group of students from the Wat Atvea Children’s Association will be waiting to welcome you. You will then transfer to your hotel for check-in. At 4:30pm you will visit the school to meet the teachers and students. In the evening, there will be a welcome dinner at a restaurant.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Dinner included.
Day 02: Siem Reap - English Class
Breakfast in the hotel. English class schedule for the day:
Morning schedule:
• 07:00am - 08:00am (First morning group)
• 08:00am - 09:00am (Second morning group)
Return to hotel for lunch and to relax
Afternoon schedule:
• 03:30pm - 04:30pm (First afternoon group)
• 04:30pm- 05:30pm (Second afternoon group)
End of teaching day: Back to hotel
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 03: Siem Reap - English Class
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning and afternoon teaching schedule same as above.
After teaching, return to hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 04: Siem Reap - English Class
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning and afternoon teaching schedule same as above.
After teaching, return to hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 05: Siem Reap - English Class – Farewell Campfire
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning and afternoon teaching schedule same as above.
After the last class, there will be a farewell campfire to say goodbye to your students.
Back to hotel.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 06: Siem Reap - Angkor Temples
After breakfast at the hotel, you take a guided tour of the ancient capital of Angkor Thom and see the South Gate, Bayon Temple, Baphuon, Terraces of the Elephants and the Leper king. Also explore the jungle temple of Ta Phrom, overgrown with trees and vines. In the afternoon we visit the amazing and awe inspiring temples of Angkor, and in the evening we climb to the top of the remains of a temple to see a truly memorable sunset.
Overnight in Siem Reap hotel. Breakfast included.
Day 07: Siem Reap Departure
Breakfast at the hotel, then it is time to get ready for your departure transfer. If you have time, you can do last minute shopping or other leisure activity, or just relax before your departure.
Breakfast included.
Please note that check-out time is 12:00 noon.
End of Trip. We hope you had an interesting and rewarding experience. The people of Cambodia thank you for your help. If you are interested, please send us an E-mail and let us know how we can design a volunteer tour for you.
Trip Price Includes:
- English speaking guide
- Private transfer and transport in safe, clean, well maintained vehicles
- Breakfast in hotel, and other meals in restaurant as noted in the itinerary
- All entrance fees & permits during guided tours
- Hotel accommodation according to trip class - w/ 2 person room share. Tax included
- Private trip to Land Mine Museum
- Donation to school
Not Included in Trip Price:
- Airfare and taxes not included in tour
- Food and drink not noted in the itinerary
- Visa fees
- Entrance fees and permits not part of itinerary
- Optional tours during free time
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory for all travelers)
- Personal expenses (ex. telephone, laundry charges, souvenirs, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
* Please Note: Hotel accommodation is subject to change due to availability or other conditions. However, in the event that hotel accommodation is changed, the same level of accommodation will be maintained.
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