Cambodia and Vietnam

Start your exploration of Saigon with a city highlights tour. Visit the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, and the former Presidential Palace, now a museum. Continue to the War Remnants Museum to gain insight into the American War from the Vietnamese perspective. Conclude your tour with a visit to the Jade Emperor Temple, known for its exquisite carvings and Taoist architecture. In the afternoon, wander through the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Overnight: Saigon

Dive into Vietnamese culture with a calligraphy workshop where you’ll learn the ancient art of writing with a brush. Afterward, visit the FITO Museum, Vietnam’s first traditional medicine museum, showcasing a collection of artifacts related to Vietnamese traditional medicine. In the afternoon, participate in a service-learning activity at a local organization, where you’ll engage with the community and contribute to ongoing projects.
Overnight: Saigon

After breakfast, enjoy a team-building cooking class at HCM Agricultural Villages, where you’ll learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes. After lunch, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Explore the tunnels and learn about the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people during the war.
Overnight: Saigon

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap, Cambodia. Upon arrival, visit the APOPO Visitor Center to learn about the HeroRATs and the crucial role they play in landmine detection. In the evening, explore the Old Market and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Siem Reap

Rise early to catch the sunrise at Angkor Wat, one of the largest religious monuments in the world. After breakfast, visit the temples of Banteay Kdei and Ta Prohm, famous for the giant trees that have grown through the ruins. In the afternoon, explore Angkor Thom, the ancient walled city that served as the capital of the Khmer Empire, and visit the Bayon Temple, known for its massive stone faces. End the day with a sunset boat ride to Prasat Chrung Temple.
Overnight: Siem Reap

Visit a local NGO in Siem Reap that focuses on community development and education. Participate in a workshop where you’ll help repair bicycles that will be donated to those in need. In the evening, enjoy a captivating Phare Circus performance, where talented artists combine theater, music, and acrobatics to tell stories of Cambodian life and culture.
Overnight: Siem Reap

Travel to Sambor Prei Kuk, an ancient temple complex that predates Angkor Wat. Participate in a community-based tourism project, where you’ll engage in volunteer activities that support local conservation efforts. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khmer dinner and dance performance.
Overnight: Sambor Prei Kuk

Complete your volunteer project in Sambor Prei Kuk and then travel to Phnom Penh, with a stop at Skun Village along the way. Upon arrival in Phnom Penh, check into your hotel and relax before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Phnom Penh

Explore Phnom Penh, beginning with a visit to Wat Phnom, the city’s founding temple. Continue to the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, which houses the Emerald Buddha. After lunch, delve into Cambodia’s recent history with visits to the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and the Killing Fields at Cheung Ek, sites that commemorate the victims of the Khmer Rouge regime.
Overnight: Phnom Penh

On your final day, transfer to the airport for your departure. Reflect on the rich cultural experiences and the connections you’ve made throughout your journey in Vietnam and Cambodia.
Overnight: Flight home