Wellness & Sustainability at Farmhouse Resort & Spa, Smiling Gecko
Wellness & Sustainability at Farmhouse Resort & Spa, Smiling Gecko
Get back to nature with three days based at the Smiling Gecko Farm. This is situated a two-hour drive north of Phnom Penh. This luxury resort and spa is worlds away from the lively ever-expanding capital. Besides quaint accommodation, there is an organic farm and a training centre to equip young Cambodians with jobs skills. The 34 rooms are spread throughout the jungle grounds and comfort is enhanced with handmade furniture and large bathrooms containing walk-in showers and bathtubs. At the end of the day, guests can sit on a private veranda and listen to the soothing hum of nature. Facilities include two swimming pools, a magnificent spa designed to be in harmony with nature, a bar, lounge area and a gym. A prominent feature of this property is F&B; the internationally known chef offers special fine dining experiences on set days during the week.
Itinerary
We head to Smiling Gecko site. We will view organic farms and the training centre which equips young Cambodians with lifelong jobs skills so they can secure jobs with a living wage. Since 2014, the Gecko’s parent charity has developed into a social start-up company and it has created hundreds of apprenticeships in the fields of agriculture, tourism and handicrafts. The heart of Smiling Gecko is the school where over 300 children benefit from a good education in a child-friendly and effective learning environment. After this informative tour we have lunch in the restaurant and after checking-in we enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour spa package at a hotel spa (Wellness Bliss Package includes sauna, natural spa pool and oil-based massage).
Dinner at the Farmhouse Restaurant.
Overnight at Farmhouse Resort & Spa.
Our second day of adventure commences with breakfast at the Farmhouse Restaurant and morning pampering ourselves with a two-and-a-half-hour spa package at the hotel’s spa (Sooth the Spirit Package includes sauna, natural spa pool, choice of facial and foot massage).
Lunch at the Farmhouse Restaurant.
Then we embark on a tour of Preah Theat Mountain, subject to weather conditions. This is an important centre of pilgrimage as it is home to two renowned pagodas; Preah Theat Kroum, the lower pagoda and Preah Theat Leu, the upper pagoda. Besides spiritual contemplation, visitors enjoy stunning views. After watching the sunset, we head back to the hotel, with dinner in the Farmhouse Restaurant at 7 pm.
Overnight at Farmhouse Resort & Spa.
Our three-day residence in the rural splendour of Cambodia starts at 7 am with breakfast, and time at leisure until the check-out. This is an inspirational and enlightening tour that will leave lasting memories.
We then head by road to Phnom Penh.
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this tour; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Guests traveling over and during local holidays may experience longer waiting times than normal, may see certain sites being closed down, and this program may be subject to supplementary charges;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the tour in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- Tours and excursions often include obstacles of various kinds that may not make this excursion suitable for wheelchair users or guests with limited mobility;
- The protection of the country’s flora, fauna and its historical and cultural treasures is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us. Even when it is cloudy, the sun still has an immense power;
- All mentioned times, durations and stops are based on approximations and may change due to unforeseen circumstances, weather and traffic conditions beyond our control.
- Transfer without guide, activities at the farm with English speaking team;
- Accommodation in sharing twin / double with air-conditioning;
- Transportation for tour and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle, unless otherwise stated;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the programme;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- All meals as indicated in the programme (food only)
- Transfer in from Phnom Penh, transfer out to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (with supplement).
- Tours and transfers with licenced English-speaking guiding services / assistance;
- Personal expenses such as other meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours/ visits, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Any domestic / international airline tickets, airport taxes, visa fees, specific camera / video fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general pick-up / drop-off regions (such as airports, out-of-town resorts, ports, harbours and accommodation in surrounding towns);
- Any accommodation expenses of a personal nature. This includes (compulsory festive) meals and drinks, mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the programme;
- International travel and medical insurance coverage for customers;
- Voluntary carbon emission compensation: USD 1.50 per person per day.
