LEAP Culture, Activities, & Adventure
Our comprehensive programs are packed with educational, cultural and confidence building activities. Most importantly, as an experienced local operator of student travel programs based in Siem Reap, we work with you to build the ideal program for your school.
Activities that can be built into customized itineraries include:
Visit to the incredible ancient temples of Angkor Wat. Explore the vast temple complexes and learn about the history of the world’s largest religious monuments. Built in the 12th century during the Khmer Empire, Angkor is a source of great pride and achievement for the people of Cambodia.
Teach English, ICT, Science, PE, Arts & Crafts at a local primary school
An excellent way for participants to engage in community service opportunities by teaching at a local primary school and actively contribute to the local community in a significant way. The goal of each project is to educate and engage participants while at the same time help a community that needs it. The school caters to 1,500 students in the local community. Students are eager to learn and practice their English to pursue future opportunities in travel and hospitality. The school operates under the national curriculum set by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
Visit local community villages
Visit local communities and villages in rural areas of Cambodia. The majority of the country’s population live in rural areas. A wonderful way to experience life outside the city. Learn local customs and traditional ways of life in the Cambodian countryside. A culturally enriching activity.
Khmer cooking class
Learn to cook authentic Khmer cuisine in a fun and interactive environment. The class is hands-on as students learn to cook local dishes with our professional chef. They also learn about food preparation and proper kitchen techniques. A wonderful team building and communication activity.
Enjoy the world famous Phare Cambodian Circus
Expect the unexpected. Phare is unlike any other circus in the world: theater, story, dance, high-energy music and circus arts. Phare artists will astonish you with their energy, passion, talent and dedication. Where are they from and how did they get to where they are? From some of the most difficult social and economic backgrounds imaginable, these Cambodian youth transform their lives through art. An incredibly inspirational experience not to be missed.
Traditional Apsara dance show
It has been a tradition since the earliest days of tourism in the 19th century to treat visitors to Siem Reap with a ‘Apsara dance performance’ – a taste of classical Khmer culture.
The Apsara Dance comes from the legend that Cambodia originated from the union of the hermit Kampu and the Apsara Mera. Today, witness this historical and cultural ceremony while enjoying a buffet and dance performance.
Go zip-lining in the National Park
Flight of the Gibbon is located within Angkor Park and is the only zipline located within a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the jungle from the wildlife’s perspective and glide through the jungle canopy on Siem Reap’s and Angkor Park’s only zipline eco-adventure activity.
Waterfall Trekking
Trek through ancient forest canopies of the national park to discovery a stunning waterfall at the end of the trail. Along the way see some of the first carvings of the Khmer Empire and visit one of the oldest Monasteries around with a giant reclining Buddha carved into the mountain top. An eco-friendly activity to discover the wonders of Cambodia.
ATV trail rides through local villages
Experience the thrill of riding on an ATV quad bike along the Cambodian countryside, through local villages and rice fields. Our professional guides will assist you regardless of your experience, providing you with basic track training to handle the trails!
First-aid training / Sports day / BBQ
As part of our program, we do a CPR first-aid training class. Participants learn valuable life-saving skills. This day is combined with sports activities such as soccer, Frisbee, basketball at our athletic facilities. We do an outdoor BBQ on site with tasty eats.
Explore Floating Villages on Lake Tonle Sap
Discover Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake. The lake is a unique eco-system and cultural area offering the opportunity to see a different side of the Siem Reap – floating villages, cultural and nature tours.The Lake is also an important commercial resource, providing more than half of the fish consumed in Cambodia.
In harmony with the specialized ecosystems, the human occupations at the edges of the lake is similarly distinctive – floating villages, towering stilted houses, huge fish traps, and an economy and way of life deeply intertwined with the lake, the fish, the wildlife and the cycles of rising and falling waters.
Countryside cycling tour
Cycle through the countryside and visit local villages along the way. We make lots of stops to learn about daily village life in Cambodia.
Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB)
Cycle through the countryside and visit local villages along the way. We make lots of stops to learn about daily village life in Cambodia.
