Cambodia

Cambodia

Cambodia at a Glance

Capital City

Phmon Pehn

Population

17.6 million

Currency

Cambodian Riel

Languages

Khmer, English and some French

How to say hello

Sure-sday

Fun Fact

Cambodia Flag is the only flag that features a building

No journey to Southeast Asia is complete without discovering the magic of Cambodia. Venture off the tourist trail to find the beating heart of this destination – its resilient, heartwarming people – in the welcoming villages and on the bustling city streets.

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No matter what your itinerary holds, you can count on a lifetime of incredible memories on a school trip to Cambodia. Whether it’s snorkelling in the warm waters of the Sihanoukville beaches, checking out the bustling night markets of Siem Reap, or experiencing Cambodia’s floating villages on a river cruise, each day brings a new adventure.

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One unmissable experience is sunrise over the ancient ruins of Angkor Wat, Cambodia’s most famous monument that attracts millions of tourists every year.

"I have been lucky enough to experience two trips with Infuse so far and all I can say is wonderful things. Their trips are wholesome, educational, exciting and provide just the right amount of challenge. Paige Armao, Teacher"

Cornish College

Service Projects

Infuse has developed various long-term partnerships with communities and local organisations in Cambodia. Some of our service projects that you could support include:

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Housebuilding

Work with local tradesmen to build houses for villagers in need of secure housing. Fundraise to support the purchase of essential supplies for new families when they move in. An incredibly rewarding project that students can witness and contribute to from start to finish.

Education enrichment

Supporting children with extra-curricular English literacy and numeracy, and improving the grounds and facilities at local schools. This could include helping to build a new library facility or upkeep of school grounds.

Floating villages education initiatives

Travel by boat to one of Cambodia’s floating villages and support education initiatives.

Culture & Exploration

Cambodia’s turbulent past has left a country that is rich in history yet disadvantaged in many other ways. Travelling with our local staff will provide students with first-hand insights into life in this country. You may like to incorporate some of the following experiences into your journey:

Learn about Cambodia’s history including the Khmer Rouge

Learn about Cambodia’s troubled history, including the shocking genocide that occurred during the ‘70’s, which resulted in millions of deaths. Learn how Cambodians are moving forward positively from their past.

Private boat tour of floating villages

Voyage aboard a private boat on Tonle Sap lake to visit remote floating villages. Experience this unique way of life!

Explore the ancient temples of Angkor

Angkor was the capital of the ancient Khmer Empire, where visitors can now walk through temples such as Angkor Wat and Ta Prohm. This world renowned site has to be seen to be believed!

Experience rural Cambodian life

Spend time in the home villages of our local staff to experience rural village life. Walk with water buffaloes through the rice paddies, devour delicious local food, play games with the local kids. This is what true Cambodian life is all about!

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Adventure & Challenge

Adventure and challenge is inherent to every journey, however, if you are looking to physically challenge your students through a specific activity, you may opt to include:

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Trekking

Throw on the backpack and hike for one or more days through Cambodia’s rich and diverse landscapes. An awesome part of our Leadership Expeditions that sticks with you long after you return home.

Cycling

Spend a day or more travelling between villages using pedal power - and experience Cambodia by bike!

Accommodation

There are various accommodation options that we can offer in Cambodia; it depends on the type of experience you are looking for! Some options include:

Hotels

A variety of 3, 4 and 5 star hotels in cities and towns

Homestays

Students can homestay with local families in the floating villages, and truly have a unique experience.

Base House

A traditional Cambodian house for groups up to 25 people. Read more about our Cambodia Base House here.

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Explore Programs

Cambodia Expedition

Explore Cambodia’s cultural heritage and historical landmarks on a 15-day school trip.

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Cambodia Housebuilding Project

Help provide housing security by building homes in Cambodian communities.

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No sweat - we can work with you to build a custom program. There is nothing too big, small or out of the box we can’t handle.

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FAQs

Infuse Travel offers a variety of school travel programs in Cambodia including 15-day Leadership Expedition and a 10-Day Cultural Immersion and Service Learning Tour that specialises in community housebuilding. Infuse are well established in Cambodia and can create customised programs based on school goals and requirements. Schools can build their own program or request a quote by contacting us.

The Housebuilding Project by Infuse Travel provides housing security to families in the Kampong Cham province by constructing permanent timber homes identified as high-priority by our local NGO partners. Students work alongside skilled local builders and community members to complete the construction, ensuring that the project provides a direct and lasting improvement to the living standards of the recipient family

Our Cambodia Base Camp is a traditional two-storey Khmer house in the quiet town of Kampong Cham that serves as a communal home for students during their service work. This facility offers an authentic immersion into village life with communal sleeping areas and local meals, providing a relaxing and culturally integrated environment between project days.

On an Infuse Travel program in Cambodia students can visit historical sites like Angkor Wat, learn about Cambodia’s social and environmental challenges and engage in meaningful educational experiences that enhance their global perspective.

We provide consistent access to purified drinking water through large-scale filtration systems at our Base Camp and bottled or treated water during transit to prevent plastic waste and ensure student health. Our leaders monitor hydration levels closely, particularly during physical service projects, and provide education on sanitation practices to minimise the risk of waterborne illnesses.