08:00: After being picked up from your hotel, travel approximately 40 minutes outside of Siem Reap to the Elephant Sanctuary. Then possibly join others at the sanctuary where first, an expert guide will give an introductory briefing about elephants in general as well as the elephants at the sanctuary. Then make some handmade appropriate elephant snacks to feed the elephants up close. Next, spend time observing them as they enjoy their natural surrounds and play and wash themselves in the pond. A snack and coffee or tea is offered at the sanctuary.
After a Khmer-styled lunch, return to Siem Reap and spend an hour or more at Apopo Rat Landmine Clearing Centre. See how the African Giant Pouched Rat (they are much cuter than they sound and are extremely smart) is trained to detect landmines and unexploded ordinances for clearing. The work at this center directly reclaims land from landmines allowing it to be returned to farmers and communities for use. See the rats in action and even hold a rat yourself if you want. This is one of the top attractions in Siem Reap and great for families too - kids love meeting the rats.
After finishing the visit, get dropped back to your hotel. Trip ends.
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