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Cambodia

7 days

Starting from £810

Starting from €950

Starting from $1,030

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This culture school trip to Cambodia allows students to explore local culture through a city tour in Phnom Penh, a local Khmer cooking class, visiting traditional silk weavers and a sunset cruise on the Mekong River. Students can also learn more about Cambodia’s recent, tragic history by visiting the Choeung Ek Killing Fields.

Other activities on this culture school trip to Cambodia include visiting the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre to meet animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and taking part in a community service project, such as creating a system for recycling plastics in a sustainable way. Check out the full itinerary below!

Our school trips are completely customizable and can be tailored to meet your requirements. Speak to a specialist now to find out which additional destinations, itineraries and subject focuses are available for your culture school trip to Cambodia.

*Prices based on groups of 20 students with 2 free teacher spots, not including flights.

What's included?

✓ Local tour guide in each city
✓ All accommodation costs
✓ Full board meals for the entire trip
✓ All transportation costs, including airport pick-up and drop-off
✓ All activities listed in the itinerary

✓ 1 free teacher per 10 paying students
✓ 24-hour emergency contact support during the trip
✓ Detailed pre-departure summary & briefing
✓ Full financial failure protection
✓ Public liability insurance
✓ Our trips are fully risk-assessed

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Cambodia

Arrive at the airport where our enthusiastic Adventure Leaders will be waiting for you at the arrivals gate, waving our Learning Adventure flag. Transfer to your accommodation and once you are refreshed and settled, come together for a trip briefing. Your adventure leaders will explain details about your travel plans, give advice on how to adapt to the local culture and outline how you will stay safe during your travels.
Admire the Independence Monument in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, built in 1958 to commemorate Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953. It stands on a roundabout in the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.

Day 2: Phnom Penh City Tour

Discover Cambodia’s capital on the Phnom Penh City Tour, where you will visit the stunning Royal Palace complex, the home of the Cambodian royal family and the symbol of Cambodia. Then, move to visit the iron Napoleon III Pavilion, a gift from the French Emperor in the 19th century. Marvel at the Silver Pagoda, named for the 500 silver tiles covering its floor.
Board a local boat for a Sunset Cruise along the Mekong River, a peaceful and scenic way to spend an evening in Phnom Penh. As you glide down the river, you can take in the beautiful views of the city skyline and enjoy a relaxing atmosphere

Experience the Choeung Ek Killing Fields, located about 17km outside of Phnom Penh, a stark reminder of Cambodia’s tragic past. During the Khmer Rouge regime in the 1970s, an estimated 1.7 million people were executed and buried in mass graves across the country.
Visit Wat Phnom, a beautiful temple located on a small hill in the heart of Phnom Penh. The temple is said to have been built in 1373 and is considered one of the most important religious sites in Cambodia. The temple is surrounded by lush gardens and towering trees, providing a tranquil oasis in the midst of the busy city.
Discover Central Market, known as “Phsar Thmey” by locals. It is Cambodia’s largest market, located in the bustling capital city of Phnom Penh. With its iconic dome and four wings, the lively, bright yellow Art Deco market is hard to miss.

Day 4: Wildlife Rescue Centre and Royal Palace

Visit the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre. Take a tour of the centre and meet animals rescued from the illegal wildlife trade.
Explore the ornate architecture of the Royal Grand Palace and learn about the history of Cambodia’s royal family. Built in the 1860s, the Royal Grand Palace served as the official residence of the kings of Cambodia until the 1970s.

Day 5: Cooking class and community service

Learn about traditional Khmer cuisine, and make some popular dishes on the La Table Khmère’s Cooking Class. This unique experience will teach you how locals prepare food for different occasions.
Take part in a community service project. Projects include but are not limited to working with local schools, creating a system for recycling plastics and other materials in a sustainable way, demarking zones for landslide prevention, establishing firebreaks in the jungle to prevent wildfires, assisting the local community with farm work and general restoration of lands.
Discover Phnom Penh’s riverside night market. Meander between the stalls to find vendors selling a variety of products and goods, and practise your bargaining as you buy souvenirs. There are also street food stalls, plus a spacious place to sit and eat. Come and the right time, and you might catch a concert or local performance.

Day 6: Silk Island walking tour

Head north to the rural Silk Island on this quiet half-day walking tour. Discover the rhythms of Cambodian life away from the city: try your hand at farming at a local farm, visit traditional silk weavers and learn about their work, and walk around the island’s tiny villages and sunbaked countryside at your own pace, with a private guide by your side to help you explore on bike or by foot.
Reflect together as students, faculty and adventure leaders on your travels through Cambodia. Through discussion, process your experiences, digest new ideas and consider what you have learned about the region, its people and yourself during the trip.

Day 7: Travel home

Today, it’s time to head back to the airport for your flight home. The Learning Adventure’s mission is to expand minds through transformative travel experiences, so we hope that as you settle into your seat for the journey home, that all you have experienced during your trip will leave you with a feeling of increased confidence, knowledge, understanding and yearning for your next adventure!