Worthy causes you will visit

Discover more about the four Worthy Causes you will visit on the tour.

This life cambodia

This Life Cambodia believes that the path to a poverty free Cambodia is founded on building community-level capacity. They provide the tools, training, skills and initial support to tackle the communities specific development issues. The communities they work with have the greatest challenges, yet the desire and drive to enact change.

phare ponleu selpak

Phare Ponleu Selpak – meaning The Brightness of the Arts – is a Cambodian non-profit art school located in Battambang. Since 1994, Share Ponleu Selpak has offered support to children, youth and communities through artistic, educational, social and community outreach and engagement programs.

sala bai

The Sala Baï Hotel and Restaurant school was created to fight poverty and human trafficking through the social and professional training of young underprivileged Cambodians. More than 1,850 Sala Baï students have been trained for careers in the hospitality industry, enabling them to achieve economic independence and improve the living conditions of their families.

Child's Dream

Child's Dream is a charitable organisation dedicated to unconditional help for underprivileged children. Their work focuses on promoting access to quality education from primary to higher education through educational infrastructure, providing high school and university scholarships as well as health care programmes for sustainable social and economic development.

your 6-day itinerary

Filled with immersive experiences, cultural encounters, and impactful visits to Worthy Causes.

day 1

7^th jan

Arrival into Siem Reap
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A special welcome dinner

day 2

8^th jan

Forever memorable project visits with This Life Cambodia
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Inspiring village and home visits with Trailblazer Foundation
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Dinner, warm interactions and an amazing circus performance by Phare Ponleu Selpak

day 3

9^th Jan

Unforgettable bicycle deliveries and an introduction to Cambodia culture with This Life Cambodia
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Interactive cooking session and dinner with the students of Sala Bai

day 4

10^th Jan

Child's Dream playground building, tree planting, and fun activities with school children
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Dinner and insightful group reflections

day 5

11^th Jan

Interactions and life-skills sharing with college students from Child's Dream
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"Walk a mile" in the shoes of a Cambodian mother - an interactive experience with Free to Shine
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Farewell (but not goodbye) dinner

day 6

12^th Jan

Sunrise Tour at Angkor Wat (an early morning opt-in for you)
Leave Siem Reap (or continue with your personal travel arrangements)

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TOUR INCLUSIONS & TICKETS

6 incredible days (5 nights) of life-changing experiences
All your meals and local transport (excluding airport transfer)
Accommodation at an eco-friendly, boutique hotel, The Aviary
Every day, wonderful in-depth, life-changing visits to B1G1 Projects — and yes, we get to build a lasting playground for hundreds of students too
Brilliantly facilitated Member Sessions on applying the lessons we learn together
An optional guided sunrise visit guided visit to Angkor Wat, a World Heritage temple complex (you can also extend your stay to explore more temples and other cultural places based on your interests)
Contributions to stunning, high-impact projects
Beautiful photos and memories for life

Adult Ticket - US$2380*
Youth Ticket - US$2180

‍*This is for a shared twin/double room option. A single room option is available at a single supplement charge of US$298.

Please arrange your own international flights and airport transfers to the hotel.

Booked your study tour tickets?
What's next for you?

1. Look out for emails from our team!

We will be in touch to confirm your rooming and payment preferences, collect your details, and send helpful information to prepare for the tour.

2. Book your flights

The airport to fly into would be Siem Reap International Airport (REP).

ARRIVAL: The inaugural dinner on the first night of the tour is really important and we’d would love for you to be there. We suggest landing in Siem Reap before 3pm on 7 January 2024.
DEPARTURE: The early morning sunrise tour of Angkor Wat is amazing and is expected to end at 8.30am. We recommend arranging your return flights from 1pm onwards on 12 January 2024.

3. Arrange your travel insurance

On this tour, it is mandatory for everyone to have at least basic travel insurance that covers medical costs and damage from unexpected incidents. Our travel agent highly recommends to cover your trip with suitable travel insurance. Hiscox and Allianz are very reputable and widely recommended companies offering a wide range of packages.

Do I need a Tourist Visa for Cambodia?

Travel Tips

Here are some travel tips you may find useful. More details can be found here.

Clothing & Culture

The Khmer people are modest and dress conservatively. When visiting pagodas and temples, revealing clothes must not be worn—bare shoulders and knees will be viewed as disrespectful. It is advisable to carry a sarong (scarf) to wrap around your shorts or to cover your shoulders.

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Tipping

Tipping is not customary in Cambodian culture, so it is not necessarily expected in bars and restaurants. Tips are, however, very gratefully received. With the average Cambodian wage still very low, tips from tourists can make a real difference, so we do suggest to honor good service. Our guests typically reward our guides with USD 5 - 15 per person per day, while drivers usually receive USD 3 - 5 per person per day.

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Currency & Money

Riel is the currency of Cambodia but US dollars are widely used and most prices will be in US dollars. When receiving change from a dollar, the cents will be returned to you in riel. Note that even slightly torn US dollar bills will not be accepted. Visa & MasterCard are accepted in most hotels and some restaurants. ATM’s are very common in every city and town. Please note that Cambodian riel are not convertible outside of Cambodia.

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Health & Vaccinations

For expert advice consult your doctor or travel clinic. No vaccinations are mandatory, but some are recommended. Malaria is quite rare in Cambodia, and mostly in remote areas near the Thai and Vietnamese borders. We recommend to only drink bottled water as tap water is not safe enough for ingestion. There are numerous pharmacies where treatments for common traveler’s ailments are readily found.

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Climate

Cambodia is a tropical country bathed in almost year-round sunshine with a high average temperature, so bring sun protection. There are two distinct seasons, dry and rainy. Between June and October it may rain every other afternoon but rarely in the morning. Dry season runs from November to April, with October to January being the coolest (relatively speaking!) time of year.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Below are commonly asked questions. Please explore our help center or contact us for more.

As a Member, can I use the B1G1 branding on my company collateral?

Your Membership includes the licensed use of B1G1 Branding. This means that you can display the B1G1 Business for Good logo on your communication resources such as your email signature, business cards and other marketing materials. If you choose to print items on your marketing materials and product packaging, you can always contact our team first to evaluate the messaging before production. This way, we can ensure the resonance and integrity of the messaging and even help you select the ideal projects you can give to depending on your giving budget and length of commitment. Please contact us for more info if you have specific ideas in mind.

As a Member, can I use the B1G1 branding on my company collateral?

Frequently asked Questions

Is it ok for me to bring some gifts to give to the children we are visiting?

Contributions to various projects during the tour will be facilitated by our Worthy Cause organizations carefully. If you wish to make extra contributions, you are very welcome to enquire with the B1G1 Team first so that we can find the most effective and empowering way to direct your gifts.

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Which B1G1 Projects are we visiting during the tour?

We will be releasing fully detailed information later about the entire itinerary of the tour. For now, you can have a look at B1G1 Projects by This Life Cambodia, Sala Bai, Phare Ponleu Selpak, Trailblazer Foundation, and Child's Dream to get a sense of the experience to come!

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Where are other participants coming from?

The participants come from a wide range of B1G1 Businesses. It's a great opportunity to connect with like-minded people from around the world.

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Why am I not able to select the number of tickets I need on the booking page?

As there are a limited number of tickets available for pre-registration (for both adult and youth tickets), the booking page will only allow you to select as many tickets as are still available. If you would like to add any additional guests to the waitlist, please contact us at team@b1g1.com.

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How physically challenging is this tour?

Our overseas study tour with B1G1 is designed to be inclusive and accessible. However, there are a few activities that may involve some physical exertion, such as bicycle riding and playground building, so a basic level of fitness is recommended.

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If I reserve my seat now, when do I need to confirm my participation by?

Since there are many people who are interested in this tour, we require all registrants to make a deposit to secure their seats, before converting their deposit into a fully paid ticket. Instalment payment options for the remaining fees can be arranged if required.

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What is the cost and what's included in the tour fee?

It covers all your meals, local transportation, accommodation for 5 nights (double/twin share), all the tour activities and special giving to the projects we are visiting. The fee does not include the international flights for you to get to Siem Reap, alcohol consumption and single room surcharge.

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Can I bring my children?

Family members of B1G1 Members and Partners are welcome to join us on the tour. However, the minimum age requirement is 13 years old because the B1G1 Study Tour schedule contains activities that may not always be suitable for younger children.

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What are the total number of tickets I can pre-register for?

To allow as many B1G1 companies to participate as possible, each company can pre-register for a maximum of 4 tickets. If you would like to enquire about opportunities to register a larger group, please contact us at team@b1g1.com.

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