In Cambodia we join with VBC to build a home for a family in need. VBC supports families in their journey to a better life, through the provision of housing, safe water, sanitation, and education for children. Join the team for just the build or continue on to Vietnam for some optional R & R the week after. The choice is yours!
CB2025
14th August 2025
From NZD $2,000
NZD $1,000
NZD $1,500
NZD $4,500
In Cambodia we join with VBC to build a home for a family in need. VBC supports families in their journey to a better life, through the provision of housing, safe water, sanitation, and education for children. Join the team for just the build or continue on to Vietnam for some optional R & R the week after.
The choice is yours!
Trip Dates
Depart Saturday 14th of August 2025 and return to NZ Friday 22nd of August 2025. Participants are free to stay on later at own arrangements or join the Vietnam R & R Add On Package.
Team Size:
Approximately 8-12. Volunteer Build will provide a host and local foremen to supervise the building project.
Airfares from Auckland to Cambodia
Best available fares from Auckland to Phnom Penh and from Siem Reap to Auckland start at around $1800 return on various airlines, plus allow from $160 to fly from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. The trip finishes in Cambodia on 22nd of August 2025 or option to join us for a week of R & R in Vietnam.
Accommodation
Share Twin in hotels. Single supplement applies if you require a single room.
Catering
Cost includes daily breakfast as well as morning tea and drinking water on building days.
Transport
Hire vans with local drivers, planes, tuk tuks, boat (river cruise).
Building Contribution
NZD $1,000 per person donation towards the cost of building materials (sourced locally). A tax receipt will be issued for this donation. NZ tax residents may qualify for a tax credit for this donation.
Vaccinations
You will need to consult your doctor, however common vaccinations required are Tetanus, Diphtheria, MMR, Hepatitis A & B, Japanese encephalitis, typhoid, flu vaccination. Remember it’s not just you who needs protection – it’s the Cambodian kids and families you interact with as well. You will also need to take anti-malarial medicine. All team members must be vaccinated to travel on this tour and provide confirmation to us prior to departure. More information will be provided in the full pre-trip briefing.
Visas
A passport and visa are required. Tourists may purchase a Cambodian e visa for approx. US$36 valid for 30 days. You will need an electronic passport-sized photograph.
Travel Insurance
Compulsory and must include coverage for manual labour (building) and medical evacuation and cancellation costs. Volunteer Build offers a policy through Covermore, and a personalized quote will be provided after signing up. Premium depends on age, cancellation coverage and any pre-existing conditions.
Trip Guardians
If you are under 18 years old, you will need to travel with a trip guardian who is 18 years or older. Signed parental consent documentation will be required to travel.
What’s not covered in the Trip Cost
Vaccinations
Entrance visas and departure taxes
Travel insurance
Lunch and Dinners
Bottled water, drinks and snacks
Optional Excursions – more info on optional excursions will be in the Pre-Trip Brief.
Angkor Wat Tour & Ticket – US$37 entrance fee plus any tour guide fee
Mekong River Cruise – from $10.
Tuk Tuk rides – from US$1 upwards depending on where you go
Included in Trip Cost:
8 nights’ accommodation hotels twin share (single supplement available)
Daily breakfast
Halong Bay Overnight (2 days, 1 night) Junk Cruise twin share
Airport Transfers
Trip hosting
What’s not covered in the Trip Cost
Flights from Siem to Hanoi – from $160
Flights from Hanoi to Da Nang – from $160
Flights from Da Nang to Ho Chi Min City – from $100
Vaccinations
Entrance visas and departure taxes from US$25
Travel Insurance
Lunch and Dinners
Bottled water, drinks and snacks
Any other optional Excursions – examples include:Hanoi Cyclo Tour from $50
Hanoi Jeep Tour from $110
Cooking Class from $50
Golden Hands Bridge & Ba Na Hills from $120
Cu Chi Tunnels from $100
Ho Chi Min City War Remnants Museum entrance from $45
Tuk Tuk rides – from US$1 upwards depending on where you go
