Angkor Charity Trek

An unusual trek across the sacred Kulen Mountain - lying north of the ancient Khmer ruins and World Heritage Site of Angkor - 'Lychee Mountain', as it translates, was the site of the first Khmer capital, more recently a stronghold of the Khmer Rouge and now lush jungle and peaceful remote villages... After the trek, spend one extra day visiting one of Health Unlimited's projects in Cambodia. An opportunity to raise sponsorship money in aid of Health Unlimited.

Day 1
Departure from London.

Day 2
Morning arrival in Bangkok, meet your tour leader and transfer to a downtown hotel in the City's Banglamphu district. Afternoon to relax, explore the area or check out some local markets.

Day 3
Departure by road for the Thai - Cambodian border at Poipet and on past paddy fields and traditional villages to the small provincial town of Siem Reap in Western Cambodia - jumping off point for the temples of Angkor and our base for the next few days.

Day 4
Sunrise at Angkor Wat and morning visit to the vast temple - acknowledged as one of the wonders of the world. In the afternoon we'll take in the ruined city of Angkor Tom including such sites as Bayon, Phimeanakas, Terrace of the Leper King and the Elephant Terrace.

Day 5
Our visit continues with an early morning climb of Bahkeng Hill - site of the oldest of Angkor's temples and with the jungle-clad Preah Khan temple, Banteay Kdei and Ta Prom sites.

Day 6
Two day trek along Phnom Kulen Plateau – lying some 30 miles north of the main Angkor temples, Kulen was the site of the first Khmer capital and is considered sacred to the Khmer people. Passing Banteay Srei Temple, we’ll begin our hike at the foot of the mountain with an ascent by the ancient ‘Pilgrim’s Way’ path. Continuing through tall forest via the Kulen waterfalls and famous River of a Thousand Linga, we’ll make our way to Preah Kral Monastery, the plateau’s highest point and our overnight camping site.

Day 7
Continuing our hike across Kulen we’ll pass through forest, farmland and several remote villages before reaching the plateau’s Eastern edge and a descent to Svay Leu Village. A visit to the nearby remote ruins of Beng Melea before returning by minibus to Siem Reap.

Day 8
Day at leisure in Siem Reap Town – rest your feet by the hotel pool, check out the local markets or try a traditional massage.

Day 9
Travel across the scenic Tonle Sap Lake and down river to Phnom Penh. Afternoon to relax.

Day 10
Day tour of some of the sites of Cambodia's capital city; the bustling 'Russian' market, the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda and the highly moving Khmer Rouge Genocide Museum at Tuol Sleng.

Day 11
Health Unlimited project visit. Evening departure for London, via Bangkok.

Day 12
Early morning arrival in London.

Notes:

This tour is on a bed and breakfast basis.

To join this trip Health Unlimited is asking participants to raise a minimum of £500, a fundraising target most people can reach. To support your fundraising, Health Unlimited will provide you with a fundraising pack, sponsorship forms, some fundraising tips, a Health Unlimited video and a T-shirt. They also give you access to the Just Giving facility of creating your own on-line fundraising page.

Angkor Charity Trek

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