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Garden House Hospice Care
Cambodia Trek and Community Project Challenge
10th – 20th October 2020
Cambodia
The Kingdom of Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia
that shares borders with Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Phnom Penh is the capital and largest city. Siem Reap, a
city near the famous ruins of Angkor Wat, is Cambodia's
main destination for tourism. Evidence of Cambodia’s
darker, more recent past is captured in deeply moving
sites such as the Toul Sleng Museum and the Killing Fields,
which tell the story of the genocide under the Khmer
Rouge. Agriculture has long been the most important
sector to the Cambodian economy, with around 59% of
the population relying on agriculture for their livelihood
(with rice being the principal crop). Other important
industries include garments, construction and tourism.
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat
Siem Reap is a vibrant city combining modern structures
with old colonial buildings and classic Khmer
architecture. It is home of the world famous UNESCO
World Heritage Site of Angkor, located only 5.5km north
of Siem Reap, which includes Cambodia’s main tourist
attraction, the magnificent Angkor Wat (wat means
temple in Khmer).
The Angkor temple complex is the largest religious
monument in the world, and the first glimpses of this
incredible site are rivalled by only a few other sites on
earth. The site of Angkor Wat stretches 402 acres and
comprises a central structure within a walled outer
enclosure, set on a large space of open ground surrounded
by an impressive moat. It is understood to have been built
in the early 12th Century by the Khmer King Suryavarman
and was dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Its purpose
was to be the King’s temple, and his mausoleum upon his
death.
The temple of Angkor Wat represents the mythical sacred
peak of Mount Meru, and is adorned with images of the
deities believed to dwell there. The Angkor site includes
the following popular monuments: The South Gate, the
Bayon, the Baphuon, Phimeanakas, the Terrace of the
Elephants and the Terrace of the Leper King.
Giant trees, rising towards the sky, growing out of the
ruins and a jungle-like atmosphere, have made of the ‘tree
temple’ Ta Phrom one of Angkor’s most popular temples
among the visitors.
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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homes. Depending on our project, we will be
assisting with tasks such as light construction,
refurbishment or decorating work depending
on the need at the time. No experience is
necessary and there are tasks anyone can get
involved in.
Trip overview
This spectacular 5-day trek is a wonderful way
to experience Cambodia. The route takes us
through rice paddies, jungles and traditional
villages, encountering local people, ancient
temples and monasteries along the way. With
mountains, rivers, Buddhist sites, waterfalls
and farmland, this jungle adventure offers a Difficulty and terrain
unique glimpse into Cambodian life and This trek is graded as moderately challenging.
culminates in an arrival at the magnificent You will trek along established routes through
temple complex at Angkor. We will explore villages, farmland and jungle with some short
this staggering site before continuing with the sections of road, some steep sections and a
project phase of our challenge: two days few hills. You can expect rocky and uneven
spent assisting at a community project near terrain underfoot and possibly slippery and
Siem Reap. muddy ground, especially after the rain.
Regular breaks are taken but long days are
inevitable. It is essential that you are fit
enough to trek for at least 8 hours at a time
for consecutive days; don't expect it to be
easy.
You are required and expected to train in
preparation for this and your training should
include hill walking and trekking up and down
gradients. The Different Travel Company has
the right to refuse anyone who they feel is not
fit enough for the challenge for the health and
safety of the individual, and the group.
Project
We will spend two days assisting on a local
community project in Knapor Village, travelling
there each day from our hotel in Siem Reap
(approx. 45 mins. drive). This is an area of
significant poverty. The activities we will be
involved with will vary depending on the most
urgent need in the community at the time but
previous groups have improved facilities at a
local school, community centre and even local
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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Where will we stay?
You will stay in a hotel in Siem Reap for a night
at the start of the trip and four nights at the
end. During the trek you will stay in traditional
stilt house homestay accommodation for four
nights (the entire group stays together in a
village), of which one night we stay in the
pagoda hall of Wat Preah Kral, a Buddhist
monastery. This hall is separated away from
What is the climate like?
the monks. The trek accommodation has
You can expect highs of 30°C during the day
simple bathroom facilities with cold water
and lows of around 26°C at night. Weather
showers and Asian-style squat toilets. Hotel
conditions will vary but in general you will
accommodation has en-suite bathroom
experience hot but cloudy days with
facilities.
occasional short rain downpours and high
humidity. It’s important to be prepared for all
weather conditions and temperatures.
Please note: the temperatures and conditions
above are historically accurate however, climate
change impacts the seasons so you may experience
uncharacteristic conditions which are out of our
control. Should this happen the guide will assess the
situation and make decisions to ensure the best
enjoyment and ultimate safety of the group as a
whole.
Who accompanies us?
The trek is accompanied by local professional
English-speaking guides who have an excellent
knowledge of the region. You will also be What about meals?
supported by a team of local support staff and Breakfast, lunch and dinner is provided
drivers and a UK Different Travel Company throughout the trek as specified on the
tour manager. itinerary. Tables, chairs, plates, mugs and
cutlery are all provided and you may be able to
purchase drinks at the homestay depending on
availability (payable locally).
Medical Declaration
A medical form must be completed by
everyone at the time of registering, and all
pre-existing conditions, medications used and
other medical issues must be noted and, if
requested, confirmed by your GP.
Is there an age limit?
You must be aged 18 or above to join this trip.
It may be possible for you to participate if you
are 16 or 17 years old but you must be
accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
There is no upper age limit.
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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Trip cost
£295 registration fee payable at time of
booking then you are asked to fundraise at ATOL Protection.
least £3,995 for Garden House Hospice This trip is operated by The Different Travel
Care. Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House
A self-funded option is also available which Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257).
comprises a £295 registration fee plus The flights in this brochure are financially
your self-funded trip cost balance of protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay
£2,020 plus you are asked to fundraise you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate.
£1,975 for Garden House Hospice Care. Please ask for it and check to ensure that
You will have full support of the fundraising everything you booked (flights, hotels and
team. other services) is listed on it. Please see our
booking conditions for further information or
What is included? Return flights from for more information about financial
London (including baggage*, current airport protection and the ATOL Certificate go to:
taxes and fuel supplements), transfers and www.caa.co.uk.
transport in Cambodia, accommodation as
specified, meals as specified, local guides and
support crew on trek, trek permits, entrance
fees (including Angkor Wat), project materials
and co-ordination, UK Different Travel tour
manager.
*airline baggage allowance will be advised closer to
the time of departure.
Trip Does Not Include: Personal expenses
(such as drinks, souvenirs, etc.), any
vaccinations required, travel insurance, tips
(approx. £20-25 per person), personal trek kit
etc.
N.B. The itinerary may change due to weather
conditions, the ability of the group and so on.
We will do our best to keep to the itinerary
but we cannot be held responsible for changes
that occur outside of our control. In all
circumstances your local guides and Different
Travel tour manager will have the final say in
the interest of the group’s health and safety.
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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Itinerary Day 4 (Tue 13 October 2020): Thma
Chrounh– Preah Ang Thom
Our trek continues through small villages and
Day 1-2 (Sat 10-Sun 11 October 2020): lush jungle, passing hidden ruins of ancient
London – Siem Reap temples along the way. This afternoon we
Depart London on an indirect overnight flight reach Preah Ang Thom, a 16th century
to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we monastery famous for its giant reclining
transfer to our hotel to check in and freshen Buddha. We stop for lunch by a cascading
up before a group dinner and a briefing on the waterfall before continuing to our homestay a
week ahead. short walk away.
Meals: Dinner Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
22km / approx. 6 hours walking.
Day 3 (Mon 12 October 2020): Siem
Reap – Kulen Mountain - Thma Chrounh
We set off this morning for the drive to Phnom
Kulen (Kulen Mountain), one of the most
sacred mountains in Cambodia, and a National Day 5 (Wed 14 October 2020): Preah
Park. It was originally called Mahendraparvata Ang Thom –Srah Damrei - Wat Preah
and was where Jayavarman II (a 9th Century Kral
king) declared himself King of Kings, making After breakfast we set off into the jungle again
Phnom Kulen the birthplace of the Khmer and uncover the peaceful and hidden site of
Empire, unifying local overlords after many Srah Damrei, meaning ‘elephant pond’. This
years of fighting. recently rediscovered place is hidden deep in
From here we trek uphill from a monastery the forest and is home to impressive life-size
through dense forest, enjoying beautiful carvings of an elephant and a number of lions
mountain views and passing through small that are over 1000 years old. After lunch by a
villages and farms to reach the village of Thma meandering stream we continue to Preah Kral
Chrounh where we stay in a local homestay. monastery, where we spend the night in the
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. pagoda.
12km / approx. 3 hours walking. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
14km / approx. 5 hours walking.
Day 6 (Thu 15 October 2020): Wat
Preah Kral– Ta Penh
We head downhill this morning through the
jungle to Phumi Sorsey, a small village where
we stop for lunch. We then continue through
paddy fields, farms and other small villages
before reaching Ta Penh, where there is time
to meet the local villagers before spending the
night in a homestay.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
22km / approx. 8 hours walking.
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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Day 10 (Mon 19 October 2020): Angkor
Today is our final chance to explore the
mighty temples of Angkor including a visit to
the famous Bayon, a temple adorned with
carvings of 216 smiling faces and incorporating
over 11,000 figures. We will also visit the iconic
ancient tree-covered site of Ta Prohm, well
known for the trees growing out of the ruins,
creating a very atmospheric experience. This
evening we will enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7 (Fri 16 October 2020): Ta Penh –
Anh Chanh – Angkor Wat
Our final day of trekking sees us walking across
a red soil path through the paddy fields,
before eventually reaching the world-famous
Angkor Archaeological Park where we will
explore the most famous of its temples,
Angkor Wat, a visually spectacular, massive
three-tiered pyramid, 65 metres high, and
surrounded by a moat of more than 5km in
length. After exploring the temple complex we
will transfer to our hotel in Siem Reap.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
18km / approx. 6 hours walking.
Day 11-12 (Tue 20 - Wed 21 October
2020) Siem Reap - London
Depending on flight times there may be time
for some further sightseeing in Siem Reap.
Perhaps take a wander to the old market which
sells everything from fresh fish to household
items. Transfer to the airport for the return
flight to London, which may arrive on
Wednesday, depending on flight schedules.
Meals: Breakfast.
Days 8-9 (Sat 17 – Sun 18 October
2020): Knapor Village Community
Project
Spend two days assisting on a local community
project in Knapor Village. You will stay at a
hotel in Siem Reap and transfer to the project
each day (approx. 45 mins).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner.
This trip is operated by The Different Travel Company (ATOL 6706) for Garden House Hospice Care (Registered Charity No: 295257). The flights in this brochure are financially
protected by the ATOL scheme. When you pay you will be supplied with an ATOL Certificate. Please ask for it and check to ensure that everything you booked (flights, hotels and other
services) is listed on it. Please see our booking conditions for further information or for more information about financial protection and the ATOL Certificate go to: www.caa.co.uk.
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