Spring Break in Cambodia
Program Itinerary
Download the Cambodia Program Brochure for more details about this faculty-led trip.
Thursday 4 March, 2010
Departure from SFO.
Friday 5 March, 2010
Arrival in Siem Reap, Welcome Dinner at hotel.
Saturday 6 March, 2010
Siem Reap is the capital city of Siem Reap Province. This small town is the gateway to the Angkor Archeological Park, which is over 40 km2 and is home to more than 100 temples dating from the 9th to the 13th centuries.
Tour to the City of Angkor Thom, which houses some of Angkor's most famous monuments. Visit the biggest religious temple in the world; the magnificent Angkor Wat Temple, built by Suryavarman II in early 12th century.
Sunday 7 March, 2010
Depart Siem Reap for a visit to Lake Tonle Sap.
Monday 8 March, 2010
Transfer from Siem Reap to Battambong. Sitting on the Sangker River just southwest of the Tonle Sap Lake, Battambong town is at the heart of Cambodia's rice bowl and the country's second biggest town.
Tuesday 9 March, 2010
Free day in Battambong.
Wednesday 10 March, 2010
Transfer back to Siem Reap and visit the city's main Pagoda.
Thursday 11 March, 2010
Transfer to the Cambodian capitol, Phnom Penh.
Friday 12 March, 2010
Tour of the Royal Palace complex and visit to the Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocidal Crimes.
Saturday 13 March, 2010
An excursion to Koh Dach Island. The island is a center for many traditional crafts, most notably silk weaving. Farewell Dinner in the evening.
Sunday 14 March, 2010
Depart for SFO.
Cost per-student: $1,195
Program includes:
- Round trip transatlantic airfare on regularly scheduled flights SFO - Siem Reap/Phnom Penh - SFO
- All programming as listed above
- Services of a CSA On-Site Coordinator
- Local guides when needed
- Accommodation in superior tourist class hotels: students in twins and/or triples, faculty in singles
- Breakfast daily, 2 dinners, and 2 lunches
- All transportation as listed above
- Accident and sickness insurance
- Liability insurance
Program does not include:
- Passport and visa fees when applicable
- Drinks with lunch and dinner
- Additional meals
- Personal expenses including laundry, mini-bar charges and telephone calls
- Any other item not listed above
Program Application
Download the program application and submit it to IPS in the Bechtel International Center by November 30, 2009. Contact David Schmidt with any questions.
