Suggested Itinerary
Program
Two Weeks: 2 days introduction, 7 days of volunteer service + 5-day excursion
Main Projects (7 days of service)
1. Building a chicken coop or a piggery
2. Building toilets or showers
3. Setting up a biogas system
4. Installing water tanks
5. Creating a kitchen gardens
Day 1:
Upon arrival at the airport you will be welcomed by the Double Sens team and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Day 2:
Depart for KhoPhdau where you will be working for the next week. Approximately a 6-hour drive from Phnom Pen. Join in the orientation training to prepare for the week’s volunteer work.
Day 3-9:
Volunteering Activities
Project Area and Host Family: The program takes place on a small island on the Mekong (45 km long) where there are 4 villages, including approximately 170 families.
The village has created an eco-tour association in which each family is involved in maintaining the housing facilities, providing meals and local transportation for volunteers. Services include transfers in traditional pirogues, touring activities, traditional Cambodian meals, and lodging. In return, these local host families benefit from the service projects that are carried out by volunteers.
For building projects, Double Sens funds the purchase of raw materials. A local builder then leads the building project and you will assist them in carrying out the project. These projects don’t require you to have any specific building skills rather you will be instructed by the local expert and put to work!
During these 7 days you will also enjoy some very exciting excursions!
You can visit nearby pagodas, take a boat ride to see river dolphins, participate in traditional Buddhist Ceremonies, check out local craft markets and also take some free time to explore the area.
Additionally, every morning you will have a short lesson in Khmer language so you can practice with your hosts during your stay!
5-Day Excursion
At the end of your service program, you will have the opportunity to explore the countryside and meet local communities. Each day will be another exciting adventure off-the-beaten path and is in the spirit of sharing cultures, respecting traditions, and adventure.
Day 10: Bou Sra Waterfalls
Sailing to Sambo (7h30)
Lunch on the way in a local restaurant
Tour of Bunong village and visit the BouSra waterfalls
Tour of coffee plantation
Dinner in a local restaurant
Night in a Guesthouse
Day 11: Trekking Through the Jungle
Breakfast at the Guesthouse
Trekking through the jungle
Lunch on the way
Dinner & night at SenMonorom (Guest House)
Day 12: Admire the Elephants
Breakfast at the Guesthouse
Discovery of the Elephant Project Valley
Walk among the elephants and learn about this conservation project
Lunch on site
Visit of the Dak Dam village
Dinner & night at SenMonorom (Guest House)
Day 13: Kampong Cham Temples
Breakfast at the guesthouse
Departure for Kampong Cham
Tour of a rubber tree factory
Visit of Kampong Cham temples (WatNokor, Phnom Bros & Phnom Srei) and tour of the city
Lunch in a local restaurant
During dry season: sunset over the Mekong
Dinner overnight at Kampong Cham (Guesthouse)
Day 14: Phnom Penh
Breakfast at the Guesthouse
Departure for the Capital of Phnom Penh
Tour of the city: (optional) Genocide Museum S21, Central Market, and Royal Palace
Lunch in a local restaurant
Departure for the airport 2h30 before take-off.
