Fall Festivals Of Bhutan |
Fall Festivals Of Bhutan
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days from $4,150* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) There is no better time to visit Bhutan than during the Buddhist Tsechu temple festivals. The annual celebrations around Bhutan are marked by incredible colors and exhilarating festivity. The adventure begins before your plane even touches down as you are treated to breathtaking views of the Himalayas on your descent into Paro. Explore some of the memorable sites, such as the Taktsang Monastery built into a sheer mountain face 3,000 feet above Paro, before heading toward Thimphu for one of… more |
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Shadow Of Everest And Beyond |
Shadow Of Everest And Beyond
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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18 Days from $4,450* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Visit the most spectacular locations in the Himalayas of Nepal and Bhutan. This three week adventure includes the Kathmandu Valley, the JOURNEYS Everest Lodge Base in Namche, and the high valley Buddhist communities of Paro and Thimphu, Bhutan. This a trip for travelers who want to be continuously active in search of remote cultural and scenic experiences, but who don't want to camp or hike continuously day after day.We have chosen to include special places of Nepal and Bhutan that… more |
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Spring Festival Of Bhutan |
Spring Festival Of Bhutan
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days from $4,150* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Experience the most colorful and dramatic events of Bhutanese culture at the famous Paro Tsechu. You will join an expert Bhutanese guide for a guided visit of the villages, valleys, historic sites, and spectacular dzongs. This trip offers an intimate view of life in Bhutan from its religion to home life. Bhutan’s dzongs and monasteries are astounding architectural monuments perched on forested mountainsides. We will guide you to some of the most amazing of these sacred, scenic places. You will… more |
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Trek To Sky Mountain |
Trek To Sky Mountain
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days from $3,550* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) This trek through the Kingdom of Bhutan is wholly within a national park and leads you to the glacial base of the most beautiful and renowned eastern Himalayan peaks. Warm up with a hike to the famous Taktsang Monastery – built into a sheer mountain face 3,000 feet above Paro – before beginning your trek at Drugyel Dzong, site of the Bhutanese victory over the Tibetans. Follow the monk warriors' trail toward Tibet. In the shadow of majestic Mount Chomolhari,… more |
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Views, Valleys And Visions |
Views, Valleys And Visions
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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10 Days from $3,495* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Experience the scenery and cultural majesty of the Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan. This non-trekking Bhutan tour will take you deep into the kingdom, from Paro to the remote Phobjika Valley. You’ll appreciate Bhutan’s remarkable location deep within the Himalayan Range. You will get to know your guide well and appreciate his Buddhist hospitality, knowledge of his country and strong Buddhist ideals. Visit famous Tiger's Nest Monastery built into a sheer mountain face 3,000 feet above Paro and the fabled Punakha… more |
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Botswana Overland Adventure |
Botswana Overland Adventure
Johannesburg International Airport, South Africa
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15 Days from $4,250* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) The Botswana Overland Adventure is an all-encompassing natural wildlife experience. Begin in the Kalahari Desert, where you will be able to view the spectacular wildlife by day while enjoying stays in immersive bush camps by night. Learn about the Bushmen way of life by visiting a local community, and enjoy guided nature walks to learn about the unique ways in which the people and the environment of the Kalahari come together. Then it’s on to the Okavango River Delta, where… more |
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The Great Trek |
The Great Trek
Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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22 Days from $4,250* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Traverse beautiful Southern Africa to experience the wildlife, scenery, and cultures of Botswana and Namibia on this "limited participation" camping safari. Observe the dramatic geological detail of the Fish River Canyon and The Namib Desert, and continue on to Etosha National Park, Okavango River Delta, and Victoria Falls. Stalk unusual wildlife, from the flamingos in Walvis Bay to lions and cheetahs in Etosha National Park, and meet the fascinating Himba people. If you are very adventurous, try sandboarding, quadbiking, skydiving,… more |
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Trans Kalahari Adventure |
Trans Kalahari Adventure
Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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22 Days from $4,795* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) The Trans Kalahari Adventure explores the most memorable sites and sanctuaries of southern Africa without camping. Arriving in Cape Town, enjoy the history of the city before venturing out to the beautiful Calvinia region to begin the adventurous portion of the trip. Marvel in the spectacular colors of wildflowers at the base of the Hantam Mountains and revel in the beauty and power of the Augrabies Falls. Search for predators in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – one of the largest game… more |
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Greenland Discovery |
Greenland Discovery
Narsarsuaq Airport, Narsarsuaq, Greenland
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8 Days from $3,895* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) This active trip to South Greenland takes you beyond the Arctic frontier to discover the Inuit people's home with their traditional lifestyle and ongoing adaptation to an icy and often harsh environment. On this trip, featuring a helicopter ride over the Inland Ice Cap, a very special ice crampon hike on one of the oldest ice fields on the planet, small ship boating among fjords, and interesting tundra hiking in beautiful valleys, gain firsthand knowledge of the Inuits' home, the… more |
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Ladakh Cultural Trek |
Ladakh Cultural Trek
Delhi, India
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18 Days from $3,950* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) This Ladakh trip combines the Indus Valley Odyssey with a 10-day trek in the Markha Valley. Begin at Stok Palace, trek through narrow canyons and cross 16,500' Gandha La into the Markha Valley. Camp in the heavenly alpine meadows of Nymaling and trek past ancient Buddhist chortens, cliff dwellings, ancient battle sites and reverential monuments of Buddhist empires long past. Enjoy superb views of high peaks in Tibet, Pakistan and India while experiencing the famous hospitality of Ladakh. Mules or… more |
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Ladakh Indus Valley Odyssey |
Ladakh Indus Valley Odyssey
Delhi, India
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8 Days from $2,195* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) If you can only visit Ladakh for a short time, but want a full experience of remote villages, spectacular monasteries, dramatic scenery, and unspoiled cultures, this is the right trip. Explore the terrain, cultures, and heritage of Ladakh without extensive hiking. Your guides have led JOURNEYS clients through these sacred mountains for three decades. You will be welcomed into the homes of their families, relatives, and friends for an inside experience of Buddhist culture. more |
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Guatemala'S Kites And Crafts |
Guatemala'S Kites And Crafts
Guatemala airport, Guatemala City
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9 Days from $2,695* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) There are no better locales in Guatemala -- or perhaps in all the Americas -- to meet the color and crafts of indigenous cultures and experience the blending of pre-colonial tradition with post-colonial influences than Antigua and Lake Atitlan. And there is no better way to become comfortable in these places than to stay in cozy, small, lovingly-run jewels of hotels like the two that have offered us discounted rates for this fall. Join a small group at the end… more |
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Maya Magic |
Maya Magic
Guatemala City, Guatemala
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9 Days from $3,395* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) In Guatemala, forest-covered volcanoes offer us our points of reference, and Mayan communities focus our exploration. Visit colonial Antigua, Chichicastenango, the villages of Lake Atitlan , the Highlands, and the wild north where the ruins of Tikal declare past Mayan glory. Throughout Guatemala, Mayan arts and Mayan pride thrive as aspects of living culture. On this relatively short but very full trip, you will choose to focus on the markets and textiles, on the historical and archaeological sites, or on… more |
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India Great Cats Safari |
India Great Cats Safari
Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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16 Days from $5,450* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Great trips often evolve with time and experience and thereby become even more magnificent. This one-time adventure is in that class. Your guide, Avijit Sarkhel, has led JOURNEYS' Great Tiger Safari in northern and central India for the last several years. Our clients have been delighted in a 100 percent success record of finding endangered Bengal Tigers in the wild. Our favorite locations from past Tiger Safaris are included in this trip as well, but this year we have broadened… more |
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Northern Ladakh Trek |
Northern Ladakh Trek
Delhi, India
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13 Days from $3,295* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) This area is one of the world's best places to learn about Tibetan Buddhism. Your Ladakhi guide knows the villagers, teachers, and monks you meet along the way. He is also very knowledgeable about Buddhism. You cross several 12,000' passes that separate beautiful valleys and remote villages. You will feel part of a land and culture that the 20th century has passed by, staying at the homes of your guide's acquaintances. This may be the most personal, sincere, and hospitable… more |
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Serene South India |
Serene South India
Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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15 Days from $3,695* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Southern India is a very different world from the North, and this trip features the best of this greener, gentler India. You'll be welcomed into the country by the Gateway of India in Mumbai. Visit the gardens at the Lal Bagh in Bangalore, then travel to Belur and see the Channekshava Temple, which took almost a century to complete. One of the largest solid rock carvings in India, the Nandi Bull, awaits you in Mysore. When you arrive in Cochin… more |
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Adventures With Apes, Arts, And DragonsNational Geographic Tour of a Lifetime 2010/2011 |
Adventures With Apes, Arts, And Dragons
Denpasar Airport, Bali, Indonesia
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13 Days from $3,950* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Explore corners of Indonesian islands that few tourists have visited, in more depth and detail than most trips. Engage with geography, natural history, cultural history, and human origins. Spend time with orangutans in Tanjung Puting National Park on Kalimantan (Borneo). Search for Komodo Dragons while sailing on a yacht around six small volcanic islands. View the sunrise and tour the magnificent monuments at Borobudur.Add an in-depth experience of art and culture on the island of Bali before or after the… more |
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Grand Indonesia |
Grand Indonesia
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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15 Days from $2,795* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Experience Indonesia’s vivid colors, vibrant cities, and breathtaking views on this unforgettable journey. You will be spellbound from the moment you arrive in Yogyakarta and see the famous Borobudur temple, which holds over 500 Buddha statues and more than 2,600 relief panels, to your stop at Taman Ayun Temple, which, from a distance, appears to float on water. Your expert guides ensure your comfort and enjoyment while you take in the towering Git-Git waterfall, explore the cave graves in Torajaland,… more |
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Japan As You Like It |
Japan As You Like It
Narita Airport, Japan
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12 Days from $4,000* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) JOURNEYS offers you a creative, affordable, and dependable way of experiencing Japan exactly as you wish. We'll work with you to develop an itinerary that includes both the highlights and the back roads, focusing on the sights and ideas that personally draw you to Japan.Our itineraries incorporate a number of themes, whether you want to see the classic sights, explore the wilds of Hokkaido, relax in the mineral-rich waters of Japan's many onsen (hot springs), or organize a “sampler” that… more |
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Wonders Of Bali |
Wonders Of Bali
Denpasar Airport, Bali, Indonesia
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8 Days from $1,995* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Combine a profound cultural experience with explorations of the natural beauty and hospitality of the people of Bali, often described as the friendliest of Indonesia's many inhabited islands. Visit the fascinating bat cave temples, trek through lush tropical forests, and travel through agricultural areas famous for their intricate rice terraces. Get a taste of Balinese culture as you tour Ubud, the cultural center of the island. You will also have the chance to enjoy the hospitality of the villagers and… more |
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Galapagos Aboard The Eclipse |
Galapagos Aboard The Eclipse
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days from $5,150* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) The Eclipse is a perfect base for any Galapagos cruise: a generously proportioned ship with a small yacht atmosphere. Ever since her arrival in 1999, the Eclipse has been considered the finest boutique cruise ship in the Galapagos Islands, offering unparalleled levels of comfort and service. She was converted specifically for upscale cruising in the islands, and was designed to meet the exacting demands of luxury travel. Whether you are snorkeling with sea-lions, watching a blue-footed booby feed its young,… more |
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Galapagos Aboard The Eric, Flamingo, And Letty |
Galapagos Aboard The Eric, Flamingo, And Letty
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days from $3,375* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) The fleet of three identical first-class motor-yachts, M/Y Eric, Flamingo I, and Letty, were custom-designed for Galapagos excursions, offering tremendous value for superior comfort. Two experienced English-speaking naturalist guides attend to the details of your Galapagos cruise. Each naturalist takes a group of no more than 10 passengers on all shore excursions and shares extensive insights into the Islands’ diverse wildlife. Stable rubber boats, locally called pangas, ferry passengers to shore for Island visits. These week-long, comprehensive itineraries visit the… more |
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