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Weldmar Cambodia Overseas Challenge 2027

6th Nov 2027 - 16th Nov 2027

11 days/Cambodia /Moderate to Challenging

Overview

Trip Summary | Weldmar Cambodia Overseas Challenge ’27

This spectacular 5-day trek is a wonderful way to experience Cambodia. Join Weldmar as we spend two days supporting a rural community project before trekking through rice paddies, jungles and traditional villages, encountering local people, ancient temples and monasteries along the way. With mountains, rivers, Buddhist sites, waterfalls and farmland, this jungle adventure offers a unique glimpse into Cambodian life and culminates in an arrival at the magnificent temple complex at Angkor.

Fitness Requirements

This trek is graded as moderate to challenging for someone of a good level of fitness. You will trek along established routes through villages, farmland and jungle with some short sections of road, some steep sections and a few hills. You can expect rocky and uneven terrain underfoot and possibly slippery and muddy ground, especially after the rain. Regular breaks are taken but long days are inevitable. It is essential that you are fit enough to trek for at least 8 hours at a time for consecutive days; don’t expect it to be easy.

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The trek is accompanied by local professional English-speaking guides who have excellent knowledge of the region. You will also be supported by a team of local support staff and drivers and a UK Different Travel Company tour manager.

You will trek along established routes through villages, farmland and jungle with some short sections of road, some steep sections and a few hills. You can expect rocky and uneven terrain underfoot and possibly slippery and muddy ground, especially after the rain. Regular breaks are taken but long days are inevitable. It is essential that you are fit enough to trek for at least 8 hours at a time for consecutive days; don’t expect it to be easy.

You are required and expected to train in preparation for this and your training should include hill walking and trekking up and down gradients. The Different Travel Company has the right to refuse anyone who they feel is not fit enough for the challenge for the health and safety of the individual, and the group.

You can expect highs of 31°C during the day and lows of around 25°C at night. Weather conditions will vary but in general you will experience hot but cloudy days with occasional short rain downpours and high humidity. It’s important to be prepared for all weather conditions and temperatures.

Please note: the temperatures and conditions above are historically accurate however, climate change impacts the seasons so you may experience uncharacteristic conditions which are out of our control. Should this happen the guide will assess the situation and make decisions to ensure the best enjoyment and ultimate safety of the group.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, is provided throughout the trek as specified on the itinerary. Tables, chairs, plates, mugs and cutlery are all provided, and you may be able to purchase drinks at the homestay depending on availability (payable locally).

You will stay in a hotel in Siem Reap for one night at the start of the trip and one night at the end. During the trek, there will be a mixture of camping and staying in traditional stilt house homestays with the local community and two nights camping in a Buddhist temple complex.

You must be aged 18 or above to join this trip. It may be possible for you to participate if you are 16 or 17 years old but you must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. There is no upper age limit.

An ideal candidate for the trek would be someone who enjoys being out of their comfort zone and trying something new. Adventure travel involves an element of the unexpected so do not expect standards to be the same as you are used to at home. Remote areas are sometimes unpredictable (be it because of group pace, weather conditions, local bureaucracy, or other factors) and itineraries may be altered to allow for this. For you to get the most out of your challenge it is important that you are flexible, positive, and eager to take on all the challenges that arise. Suitable fitness preparation before departure forms part of this.

You should have a good level of fitness to ensure fast recovery from each day of trekking.

You must engage in training (including plenty of walking up and down hills) before departure to ensure your best chance of enjoyment on the trip. This could include hill walking, running, cycling, gym workouts, boot camps, etc. You can download a number of free apps to help you train and track your progress, e.g. MapMyWalk, C25K, MyFitnessPal, etc. Attempting to complete the trek without training will make it more challenging than necessary and will be detrimental to your experience, and the experience of your teammates.

The kit list for this trip can be downloaded here.

Itinerary

Weldmar Cambodia Overseas Challenge ’27

Day 1-2 (Saturday 6  – Sunday 7 November 2027):

London to Siem Reap
Depart London on an indirect overnight flight to Siem Reap. Upon arrival in Siem Reap we transfer to our hotel to check in and freshen up before a group dinner and a briefing on the week ahead.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Dinner 

Day 3 – 4 (Monday 8 – Tuesday 9 November 2027):

Trei Nhoar Community Project
Today we will head out of town to the Trei Nhoar Community, about an hour drive from Siem Reap, where we will spend two days assisting on a local community project. The tasks will be determined closer to the time depending on the needs of the community but could involve helping to repair or decorate a community building, school or clinic, helping with the construction of a road or dam, or creating a garden. We will stay overnight in local homestays.
Overnight: Homestays
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 5 (Wednesday 10 November 2027):

Trei Nhaor – Tapang – Knapor
After a hearty breakfast we set off for our first day of trekking, heading off the beaten track and into the heart of rural Cambodian life.  We commence by trekking through serene villages and rice paddies, before stopping off for lunch in a traditional local home.  After this fascinating insight into local life we continue our trek to Chaw Srei Vibol Temple, where there is time to explore this little-visited, yet beautiful treasure.
Overnight: Homestay
Trek:  18 kms/7hrs (mainly flat and gentle)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 6 (Thursday 11 November 2027):

Knapor – Banteay Ampil – Knapor
Today we enter a whole new environment, trekking through a peaceful mangrove forest to our lunch spot.  This afternoon we continue to Prasat Banteay Ampil, a hidden Angkorian temple which has largely been reclaimed by the jungle. After taking some time to explore we complete the day’s trek and return the short distance back to our homestay accommodation by bus.
Overnight: Homestay
Trek: 17kms/7hrs (mainly flat and gentle)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7 (Friday 12 November 2027):

Knapor – Preah Bat Than – Beng Mealea – Tlok Veary Pagoda
Today’s adventure takes us deeper into the jungle, trekking through dense foliage to eventually reach the serene Prea Bat Than Buddhist Temple for a well-deserved lunch break.  This afternoon is a real highlight of the trek, exploring Beng Melea Temple, known as the ‘Jungle Temple’ with its ruins still entangled by trees. After our visit the bus will be waiting to take us to our next base, a local Buddhist Temple where we spend two nights inside the monastery.
Overnight: Temple complex
Trek: 15kms/7hrs (undulating and rugged underfoot)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 8 (Saturday 13 November 2027):

Thlok Veary – Kulen – Thlok Veary
Setting off this morning, our trek takes us up through the Kulen Forest to the River of 1000 Lingas. After marvelling at this ancient site we head to the 16th century Preah Ang Thon Monastery, renowned for its giant reclining Buddha.  We stop for lunch at a stunning waterfall where there is a chance for a dip before continuing our trek downhill to Preah Ang Chub.  We return to the Pagoda for the night, and this evening there will be a presentation by an ex-victim of landmines, to learn more about the country’s past struggles and ongoing challenges.
Overnight: Temple complex
Trek: 13kms/ 7 hrs (steep steps and undulating, winding paths)
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9 (Sunday 14 November 2027):

Thlok Veary – Phnom Bok Mountain – Prea Dak – Siem Reap
Firstly this morning we receive a blessing from the monks before breakfast.  We then commence our trek up Phnom Bok Mountain. It takes around an hour of climbing uphill (with 633 steps) to reach the summit from where you’ll enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, as well as a chance to explore the ruins of an ancient temple.
After our descent, we continue trekking to our lunch venue, after which we complete our trek by walking through various villages where there is a chance to witness local village industries such as noodle & sugar-palm making, as well as making handicrafts out of palm leaves.   We complete the day with a transfer to Siem Reap (approx 30 mins transfer) and check into our hotel.
Overnight: Hotel
Trek: 20kms/6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 10 (Monday 15 November 2027):

Angkor Temples
Today we venture into the massive complex of temples at Angkor and enjoy a final day of sightseeing, We return to our hotel in Angkor this afternoon and gather for our
farewell dinner this evening.
Overnight: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 11 (Tuesday 16 November 2027):

Siem Reap to London
Depending on flight times there may be time for some further sightseeing in Siem Reap.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight to London, which may arrive on Wednesday, depending on flight schedules.
Meals: Breakfast

If you would like to extend your stay in Cambodia after the trek please email bookings@different-travel.com.

N.B. While we do not anticipate changes, this itinerary may be subject to alteration due to flight schedules, hotel availability and other factors outside our control. During the trip itself the itinerary will depend on the group ability, weather and the daily circumstances. Any changes in the itinerary will be made in the interest of group safety and enjoyment. In-country, your guide and tour manager will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.

Costs & How to pay

Non-refundable registration fee: £430 and then either…

Sponsorship: £5,600

or

Self-funded: £3,220 trip costs* and £2,400 sponsorship for Weldmar Hospicecare.

SPONSORSHIP

This option is for those who wish to raise sponsorship to cover both the costs of the trip (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) and a donation to the charity. There is a minimum sponsorship amount for each trip that you are required to raise in order to participate.

  • A registration fee of £430 is payable at the time of booking.
  • A total of £4,480 (80%) must be paid to the charity by 13 August 2027.
  • The remaining £1,120 must be raised by the date of departure.

SELF-FUNDED

This option is for those who choose to pay the trip costs* (flights, accommodation, food, guides etc.) themselves while still raising some funds for the charity.

  • A registration fee of £430 is payable at the time of booking.
  • Trip cost balance of £3,220* is payable to the charity no later than 13 August 2027.
  • You are also asked to fundraise at least £2,400 for Weldmar Hospicecare
  • Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.80% of your fundraising is due to the charity by 13 August 2027. The remaining 20% is due by the date of departure.

*Please note trip costs are based on the final group size and are subject to change. This is the most you will be required to pay.

What's included

  • Return flights from London (including current airport taxes)
  • All transport in Cambodia
  • Accommodation in hotels, homestays and camping
  • All meals as specified
  • Drinking water
  • English-speaking guides and support crew
  • Trek permits
  • Entrance and conservation fees (including Angkor Wat)
  • UK Different Travel tour manager

What's not included

  • Cambodia visa (current cost US$30 + US$6 processing charge)
  • Transport to/from UK airport
  • Personal expenses (e.g. drinks, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Vaccinations
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips (approx. £40-45 per person)
  • Trek kit and equipment

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