PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS• Construct and Install Bio-Sand Water Filters in Rural

Cambodian Villages

• Teach English to Primary School Students in Northern

Cambodia

• Sail Turquoise Waters on a Traditional Junk boat in

Vietnam’s Famed Halong Bay

• Watch the Sun Rise over Ancient Angkor Wat, One of the

Wonders of the World

• Retrace the History of the Khmer Rouge Era in Phnom Penh

• Sample Delectable Phó in Hanoi’s Old Quarter

• Learn to Bargain in the Famous Siem Reap Night Market

• Float Down the Mighty Mekong on a Boat at Sunset

• 30 Hours Community Service

Spotlight Project: Project Clean Water

Despite an abundance of water in Cambodia, access to clean water sources are limited. Due to lack of infrastructure

development, nearly half the Cambodian population drinks water that is unsanitary. The results have been devastating

to public health. The spotlight project of our Vietnam and Cambodia service program is to use cement, sand, and

gravel to construct bio-sand water filters and then install these filters in the homes of rural community members in

Kampong Speu. These water filters provide clean drinking water to families and communities for up to 40 years and

are important to the development of Cambodia.

ARCC Programs | Vietnam/Cambodia: Project Clean Water

Days 1 – 2: Travel Days and Arrival in Phnom Penh

Participants are met by their leaders at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). After a warm welcome and

thorough introduction to ARCC, we board our flight to Cambodia. Upon landing in Phnom Penh, we meet our

local guides and are taken to our comfortable guesthouse near the Central Market. We work off our jet lag by

jumping right into our language and cultural orientation while taking time to explore the fascinating city of Phnom

Penh. Through games, team-building activities and eating our first meal together, our adventure truly begins.

We also introduce the role of “Leader of the Day,” which is an essential component of every ARCC program.

Accommodations: Plane/ Hotel

PROJECT CLEAN WATER

Day 3: Phnom Penh Exploration Today we continue our orientation to Cambodia and its history by venturing

out along the famed waterfront to explore the city and its Royal Palace, as

well as visiting the infamous killing fields. Adjusting to the hustle and bustle

of a major Southeast Asian city, we visit a local food and souvenir market

and take in a sunset over the mighty Mekong. Accommodations: Hotel

Days 4 - 8: Spotlight: Project Clean WaterTraveling into Cambodia’s countryside, we make our way to the Kampong

Speu province where we begin our service work with a local NGO on a clean

water project. We use cement and natural elements to construct bio-sand

water filters, which we then install into local community homes. With each

filter that we complete, we feel a sense of purpose knowing that these filters

will provide families with clean water for up to 40 years. Working, eating

and sleeping in the village community, our days in Kampong Speu are rich in

culture and community and allow us to settle into the laid-back Cambodian

lifestyle. Accommodations: Village Guesthouse

Days 9 – 13: Siem Reap, Angkor Wat & English TeachingBoarding an early bus to Siem Reap, we prepare for the wonder that awaits

us: the world-renowned Angkor Wat. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we spend

two days volunteering at a small school outside of the city, assisting in an

education project for local children. At night we try our hand at bartering in

Siem Reap’s famous night market, taking time to pick up some Cambodian

souvenirs. We then head to the famous Angkor Wat, taking in both a sunset

and sunrise over this incredible site. We make our way through the various

temples, exploring age-old structures and soaking in the history of this fas-

cinating temple complex. Accommodations: Hotel

Days 14 – 16: Halong BayCatching a flight to Hanoi, we look forward to an adventure in the gorgeous

waters of Vietnam’s most beautiful bay! We are welcomed by our local

guides at the airport and, noting the differences between Cambodia and

Vietnam, we make our way to the coast where we board a junk, a traditional

Vietnamese boat, for a two-night excursion in Halong Bay. Surrounded by

over three thousand islands rising out of the emerald bay, we cool off in the

glistening water before jumping into our kayaks to explore majestic caves

and uninhabited beaches. Sleeping on the deck of the junk, we have our

evening circle under the stars and soak up our last days together as a group.

Accommodations: Traditional Junk

Day 17: HanoiLeaving the turquoise waters behind, we head back to Hanoi where we

spend our last day exploring the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sampling

the Vietnamese staple soup, Phó, visiting local markets, and snapping our

final group photos. We spend our last evening in Southeast Asia celebrating

ARCC Programs | Vietnam/Cambodia: Project Clean Water

Day 18: Departure

Eventually, all good things must come to an end. We say goodbye to

Southeast Asia and begin our journey back across the Pacific. Once we ar-

rive in Los Angeles, we get everyone to their connecting flights home. The

memories of our experience and our new friends carry us through to next

summer!

ARCC Programs | Vietnam/Cambodia: Project Clean Water

Want to Learn More? Contact the Regional Director:

Clarcie Howell Regional Director: Vietnam/Cambodiaclarcie@arccprograms.com415-332-5075 Ext. 260

www.adventurescrosscountry.com

our program, reflecting on the memories that we have made and the lessons

we have learned. We enjoy a delicious final feast of Vietnamese cuisine and

perform our program closing ceremonies with our new travel family. Ac-

commodations: Small Hotel