The Cambodia Adventure tour (CA1 2013) will take participants on a tour of the country's hidden treasures. The ten day overland journey begins in the capital Phnom Penh. You will visit the town of Battambang, enjoy trekking along Phnom Sampov mountain and visiting caves near Ton Le Sap lake before making your way to the beautiful city of Siem Reap, home to the ancient and magnificent temples of Angkor. Courses will be held throughout the trip, out and about in the jungles and amidst the awe inspiring temples. Michael Eales will facilitate you 'On the Exploration Path' and Kel Portman will facilitate his course tutoring you in photography and sketching to guide you through 'The Images of Cambodia'.Traditional massage is available at all of the hotels, and the Sofitel and Sokha hotels have full spa facilities. Courses on the adventure tour are held out and about in the jungle or amidst awe-inspiring temples. Whilst during the Cambodia Beach holiday, courses will be on by the pool, on the beach or in large air-conditioned rooms. The tours include a trip to Tonle Sap Great Lake, the Fine Art School and the colourful local markets.
The Cambodia Adventure tour (CA1) begins from Phnom Penh and includes one night at the Sunway Hotel (http://phnompenh.sunwayhotels.com), followed by three nights in Battambang (http://www.stungsangkehotel.com), an important area for wildlife conservation, before travelling on to Siem Reap for four nights at the Sokha Angkor Resort (http://www.sokhahotels.com/siemreap) and back to Phnom Penh for the final night.
As on any Skyros holiday you can do as much or as little as you choose. Find out more about accommodation, food and daily life, and your travel arrangements.
Please find below a list of our current Cambodia holidays. You will see the session dates, price and a list of courses available. Select the course title and facilitator's name for more information.
On the Exploration Path Tue 10 - Thu 19 Jan 2012 CA1
This is an adventure with the self as well as the environment. Stepping out of the comfort zone of our everyday lives allows us to see our life, and our habits of thought and action, from a new perspective.
While in Thailand and Cambodia you will have the opportunity to go out into the jungle, stay in a ranger camp all night if you wish. We will cross a busy land border between Thailand and Cambodia, drive along a basic road from the border of Cambodia to Siem Reap, and there witness a culture struggling to develop out of a civil war which finished only ten years ago. You will have the opportunity to share and debrief your experiences in a supportive group, and make sense of your experiences in relation to your everyday life. You can experience the awe and wonder of visiting the temple complexes surrounding Angkor Wat, some temples still with the jungle growing out of them. You will also have the opportunity to meditate among the ruins, and soak up the lingering spirit of the ancients.
It is an opportunity to gain more understanding of yourself in the presence of others, through the development of physical, mental and spiritual trust.
Michael Eales, psychologist, writer, and leadership coach for 27 years, is one of the leading figures in Humanistic Psychology. He is Co-Author of The Personal Management Handbook and The Coaching Cube and a management consultant with major organistations.
On the Exploration Path Mon 4 Feb - Wed 13 Feb 2013 CA1
This is an adventure with the self as well as the environment. Stepping out of the comfort zone of our everyday lives allows us to see our life, and our habits of thought and action, from a new perspective.
While in Thailand and Cambodia you will have the opportunity to go out into the jungle, stay in a ranger camp all night if you wish. We will cross a busy land border between Thailand and Cambodia, drive along a basic road from the border of Cambodia to Siem Reap, and there witness a culture struggling to develop out of a civil war which finished only ten years ago. You will have the opportunity to share and debrief your experiences in a supportive group, and make sense of your experiences in relation to your everyday life. You can experience the awe and wonder of visiting the temple complexes surrounding Angkor Wat, some temples still with the jungle growing out of them. You will also have the opportunity to meditate among the ruins, and soak up the lingering spirit of the ancients.
It is an opportunity to gain more understanding of yourself in the presence of others, through the development of physical, mental and spiritual trust.
Michael Eales, psychologist, writer, and leadership coach for 27 years, is one of the leading figures in Humanistic Psychology. He is Co-Author of The Personal Management Handbook and The Coaching Cube and a management consultant with major organistations.
It's often been suggested that if you truly want to see and understand how things are, you need to look at the world as an artist. Cambodia makes the perfect subject; a wealth of visual excitement and stimulation with ancient temples, stunning scenery and fascinating people.
During our adventure, Kel will guide you through the process of making drawings, paintings and taking photos at the amazing temple complex at Angkor Wat, in street markets and out in the lush jungle.
Whatever your level of skill, from 'non-artist' and absolute beginner to expert, you'll find that helpful advice and feedback will enable you to discover new techniques and processes in drawing and painting and explore ways of getting the most out of your camera in this fantastic country.
Kel is formerly a senior lecturer in printmaking, photography and digital arts; his teaching process is based on working with the individual and helping to expand creativity through projects and exercises with feedback and encouragement. He regularly curates exhibitions and events, working with other artists, groups and communities on projects initiated by his landart collective 'Walking the Land'. These aim to raise awareness of the value of our landscape. Kel's images are exhibited widely in the UK and abroad.
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