Cambodia: Women's Expedition
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Tour Overview
Discover the lives of Cambodian women from the 7th century to the 1970s under the Khmer Rouge on an eight-day expedition. With an all-women group and female leader by your side, you’ll roll around the street food markets of Siem Reap and the temple ruins of Angkor on the back of a tuk-tuk with a female driver. Have a home-cooked dinner with a local family at an off-the-beaten-track homestay, go on a private boat trip on Tonle Sap and try your hand at hyacinth weaving at the Rokhak Women Handicraft Centre. Then, toast to your adventure over dinner at a social enterprise empowering local youth with training and employment.
Trip Code: TKSW
Start
Phnom Penh
End
Siem Reap
Destination
Cambodia
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Tuk Tuk, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Homestay (multi-share) (1 night)
Days
8
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Comforti
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Learn about the lesser-known experiences of the women living under the Khmer Rouge on a tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S-21 memorial) and Choeung Ek Killing Fields. Led by a female guide, you’ll learn about this tragic period of Cambodia’s history.
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Volunteer at Project G – a community-led initiative run by Intrepid Foundation Partner Cambodia Rural Students Trust providing health education and women’s hygiene solutions to girls in rural Cambodia.
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Live like a local in a rustic, off-the-beaten-track homestay in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sambor Prei Kuk. Explore the village by bike, then sit down to a traditional, home-cooked meal prepared by your host family.
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Visit Daughters of Cambodia – a social enterprise empowering the survivors of human trafficking by providing them with training and employment. Settle in for a relaxing hand and foot spa given by the women trained in the program.
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Watch the sun rise over the sprawling Angkor temple complex, then take a guided tour of this archaeological site on a tuk-tuk with a social enterprise that provides job opportunities to local women.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
7 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Transport
Private Vehicle, Tuk Tuk, Boat
Accommodation
Hotel (6 nights), Homestay (multi-share) (1 night)
Included activities
- Phnom Penh - Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Phnom Penh - Welcome Dinner at Sombok Restaurant
- Phnom Penh - Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum (S21)
- Phnom Penh - The Killing Fields of Choeung Ek
- Phnom Penh - Cocktail Class at Friends-International
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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