Depart From: Depart the US for Cambodia.

In Transit: En route.

Arrive To: Arrive to Siem Reap International Airport.

Afternoon: Meet your local guide and transfer to the program hotel in Siem Reap. Receive a briefing and program overview at the Program Orientation.

Dinner: Welcome Dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Note: Participants must be able to get in and out of bus and sit and stand nearly the whole day in hot and humid weather.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Begin your introduction to the temples of Angkor with a visit to Ta Prohm, the Jungle Temple. Unlike most of the temples of Angkor, Ta Prohm has been largely left to ruins. With its dynamic interaction between nature and man-made art, this atmospheric temple is a favorite for many - who can't help but feel a little like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft (which was filmed here) as they pick through the rubble. Later in the morning, take a field trip to the Angkor National Museum. This new national museum will provide you with an informative introduction to the temples and their art.

Lunch: Lunch in Siem Reap.

Afternoon: Enjoy some free time to relax while the heat of the day is at its peak. Later in the afternoon visit the temple Banteay Srei, the Citadel of Women. The Citadel of Women, a pink sandstone temple, was built in the latter half of the 10th century by Rajendravarman II and Jayavaraman V. The carvings of Banteay Srei are among the oldest and most intricate that you will see.

Dinner: Dinner at a restaurant in town.

Lodging: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: Must be able to walk on uneven terrain. Climbing is required on stone steps, some without railing.

Breakfast: Breakfast at a local restaurant.

Morning: Immerse in the breathtaking beauty of Angkor Wat as it silhouettes in the sky during sunrise. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Angkor Archaeological Park contains the magnificent remains of the different capitals of the Khmer Empire, from the 9th to the 15th century. As the best-preserved temple at the site, Angkor Wat, is the only temple to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation is Hindu - dedicated to the god Vishnu - then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. Also explore Angkor Thom, the last and most enduring capital city of the Khmer empire. Established in the late twelfth century by king Jayavarman VII, at the centre of the city is the mesmerising temple of Bayon.

Lunch: Lunch in town.

Afternoon: After enjoying some free time, go off the beaten path to an elementary school, where you will be introduced to the educational system of Cambodia. Soon after returning to the hotel and the main program will begin with the Program Orientation.

Lodging: Tara Angkor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch