Rustic Pathways has been bringing students
to Cambodia for over five years, and we have
developed a team of full-time local staff who are
waiting to share their home with you. One of the
poorest and most underdeveloped countries in
the region, Cambodia is finally waking up from its
dismal past, and the smiling youth here have high
hopes for a brighter future.
Our operations in Cambodia – including the new
Battambang Orphanage Project – are designed to
bring year-round love, care, and support to the
Cambodian children who need it most. From the
floating villages on the Tonle Sap, to the smiling
faces of our little friends in Battambang, to the
majestic ruins of Angkor Wat, Cambodia is one of
the world’s most intriguing destinations.
a parade of pick-up trucks, oxen and bicycles
ramble down bumpy trails to bustling village markets
behind intricately woven walls of stilted river homes
families share company and home-cooked meals
curious children stare shyly before breaking into laughter
waving as they duck in and out of view
while you float gently past
a vibrant and determined nation
building a brighter future on a turbulent history
waking from years of isolation
welcome to unseen southeast Asia
Step aboard Rustic Pathways’ wooden boat, and get ready for the service adventure of a lifetime! This program will bring you through Cambodia’s untouched floating villages, contributing to ongoing service projects while experiencing the fascinating and humbling way of life on the river. more »
THE BATTAMBANG ORPHANAGE PROJECT
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
10 Days from
$1,095
9 Departure Date available
Ages : 16 and up,
You Really Can Make a Difference!
On November 1, 2008, Rustic Pathways stepped in to become the major sponsor of the Hope of Children Orphanage in Battambang, Cambodia. This very
humble facility cares for 65 needy children from the surrounding area. Despite the best efforts of the orphanage leaders, students here have been living
with less than adequate food to eat. Rustic Pathways has now provided full funding for all food, school fees, electrical costs, books, and school uniforms for
these children. David Venning – the Chairman and Founder of Rustic Pathways – has personally paid for five students from this orphanage to attend
university, and our connections here run deeper every year. If you are interested in helping us support this project, we have a long list of genuine needs for
these wonderful children, and they could use your help. Please contact Marc Bartholomew at marc@rusticpathways.org for further information.. more »
OFF THE MAP
- COMMUNITY SERVICE
17 Days from
$2,695
1 Departure Date available
Ages : 16 and up,
Up to 64 Community Service Hours Earned
From the northwestern corner to the southern coast, Cambodia offers an abundance of service opportunities for young volunteers. Play volleyball and draw with local orphans, and gain an appreciation for rural Cambodian life by living and working alongside farmers. You’ll also have a chance to explore the country’s sights. Take in the ancient splendor of Angkor Wat and its neighboring wonders. Cruise the Tonle Sap waterway on your way to the riverside town of Battambang and learn about Cambodia’s tumultuous past through visits to S-21 and the killing fields. more »
WONDERS AND RICHES OF SE ASIA
CHAIRMAN'S PROGRAM
TOURING+ADVENTURE ?????
17 Days from
$4,995
1 Departure Date available
Ages : 16 and up,
The very best that Southeast Asia has to offer! Travel in style with the chairman of Rustic Pathways through Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Burma. This unique program encompasses incredible Asian highlights, provides special access in the regions visited, and ensures exotic cultural experiences throughout the entire journey.more »
