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Siem ReapTEACH CHILDRENIN CAMBODIAFR$8892 - 8 WEEKSSIEM REAPBY BIKE & TUK TUKSiem ReapSiem ReapFR$5464 DAYSHighlights• Help families break out of the poverty cycle• Explore the formidable Angkor Wat• Get creative with art-based workshopsThe New Hope Community Outreach centre is based in MondulBai, one of the poorest slum areas on the outskirts of Siem Reap.This project aims to restore hope and dignity to these once-proudand prosperous communities by providing education, health andvocational training. You will be supporting Khmer teachers toassist with English, maths and computer lessons. Creative typesare also welcome to lend a hand with sewing workshops. A portionof the cost of the trip will be used to buy a bicycle for you totransport yourself to and from the project. After you leave, thebike is donated back to the community for their use.Highlights• Explore a floating village on one of Asia’s largest lakes• Stock up on fragrant, authentic souvenirs made by locals• Sunset at the iconic Angkor Wat, cameras at the ready!The formidable Angkor Wat is an absolute must on any bucketlist and what better way to explore than by tuk tuk and your ownpedal power! Throw in the temples of Banteay Srei and Kdei, theSrah Srang reservoir and Pre Rup and you’ve got a jaw-droppingtour steeped in Khmer culture and history. As well as visitingAngkor Thom, Bayon Temple and the Elephants Terrace, you’ll alsostop at a local village to meet families that make palm sugar, takean excursion to a floating village on Tonle Sap Lake and visit theSenteurs D’Angkor workshop, which sells traditional, handmadeproducts made by impoverished rural communities.SOUTH EAST ASIAProject Start Date: Sundays Accommodation: Guesthouse (13 nts) Meals:Some meals included Note: Background check required Stay Longer: Fr $349per week Trip Code: GATAKSRTDeparts: Daily Accommodation: Hotel with a choice of Superior/Deluxe class (3nts) Meals: 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 3 dinners Transport: Tuk tuk, bicycles andsome car/minivan transfers Tour Code: REPSB3LAOSEXPERIENCEChiang MaiLuang PrabangFR$1814 DAYSLAOS CLASSICTOURLuang PrabangVientianeFR$8385 DAYSHighlights• Enjoy a slice of authentic and untouched South East Asia• Two-day slow boat trip along the mystical Mekong River• Be privy to the traditional rituals of Buddhist monksHighlights• The crown jewel of Laos, charming Luang Prabang• Interact with traditional, local communities at weaving villages• Experience an unforgettable sunset on the Mekong RiverA truly off-the-beaten-track experience, this gem of a tourserves up picturesque mountains and heartbreakingly beautifullandscapes as you spend four magical days exploring Laos. Kickoff your adventure by travelling from Chiang Mai up to the ChiangKong border village. Day 2, cross the Laos border and begin yourtwo-day boat trip along the Mekong, immersing yourself in locallife as you pass small fishing villages on the riverside. On Day 3you’ll overnight in Luang Prabang, a french-influenced city with astrong Buddhist presence. Day 4, rise early to witness the age oldtradition of alms giving by locals to Buddhist monks.Spectacular natural scenery, temples, waterfalls, caves andtraditional boat trips on the mighty Mekong River - this tour maybe short but is activity-packed, guaranteeing you bags of fabLaotian memories. Start in enchanting Luang Prabang, arguablySouth East Asia’s best preserved traditional city, explore thefamous Pak Ou caves, home to thousands of Buddha statues,and meet minority villagers. Take a relaxing dip in the Khuang XiWaterfalls, stock up on souvenirs at a night bazaar and discoverthe delights of the capital city, Vientiane, including the BuddhaPark and impressive Friendship Bridge, linking Thailand and Laos.Departs: Daily Accommodation: Budget guesthouse on twin share basis (2 nt)Second night’s stay is at your own expense, budget US$10-35 (1 nt) Meals: 1breakfast, 1 dinner Transport: Minivan & slow boat Tour Code: LPQEXPDeparts: Saturdays Accommodation: Choice of 3/4* accommodation withen suite (4nts) Includes: tours, transfers (excludes airfare Luang Prabang toVientiane) Meals: 5 breakfasts, 4 lunches Transport: Coach Tour Code: LPQLCTCALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK109