Myths and Mountains offers 27 trips/accommodations
Escape to the Amazonas River
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Escape to the Amazonas River
Manaus Airport, Brazil
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9 Days • from $3,740* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Board either the M/V Dorinha or the M/V Tucano for an unforgettable expedition voyage into the Amazon rainforest. Beginning in Manaus, you´ll travel with your renowned naturalist guides up the Rio Negro visiting places that have not changed for millions of years.An abundance of exotic birds, pink river dolphins, monkeys and more fill the air with sounds and excitement. Some nights we´ll explore the river´s edge with flashlights in search of caiman, close relatives of crocodiles. You´ll walk the rainforest,… more |
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Trekking the Monasteries of Tibet
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Trekking the Monasteries of Tibet
Beijing Airport, China
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16 Days • from $3,495* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Your journey begins where Buddhism began in Tibet - the Tsetang region, east of Lhasa. Explore one of the oldest Nyingma-pa monasteries, Samye - a model of the Buddhist universe, and the meditation caves that served the likes of Guru Rimpoche and the 5th Dalai Lama. The trail, with lakes, meadows, tiny villages, and nomad camps takes you to the holy Guru Rimpoche cave of Chimpu. Stop at Lake Nam Tso, spend two nights in Reteng, then stop at Ganden… more |
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Walking in the Sacred Footsteps of the Incas: The Inca Trail Trek
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Walking in the Sacred Footsteps of the Incas: The Inca Trail Trek
Lima Airport, Lima, Peru
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10 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains This in-depth visit to Cusco’s lively streets and the Sacred Valley culminates with a four-day trek through marvelous cloud forest on the Royal Inca Highway leading to Machu Picchu. Your camp gear is carried by porters as you follow an ancient road of interlocking granite paving stones over two high passes to a series of isolated and spectacular Inca sites.The flowing lines of these Inca temples, fortresses, and highways mirror the sacred landscapes of the forest-cloaked granite peaks. Because of… more |
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Festivals, Families, and Nature
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Festivals, Families, and Nature
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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12 Days • from $4,195* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Experience Bhutan and its people by meeting families, seeing a variety of festivals, staying in small hotels and sampling regional foods. Travel routes in Bhutan may be somewhat limited, but what you do in the country is as broad as your imagination.This special trip is a blend of festivals -Talo Tsechu near Punakha and the Paro Festival. Perhaps you can learn to make butter tea, Hontay, vegetable dumplings; Mengay, (a sort of Bhutanese Pizza, made from mashed rice, eggs, spring… more |
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The Hidden World of Laos
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The Hidden World of Laos
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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13 Days • from $2,895* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Travel Laos from Chiang Rai by boat to the World Heritage City of Luang Prabang, up to Vientiane, and then on to the south and the very tip of the country. Along the way, you can get to know the people, visit Laotian remnants of the Angkor dynasty, take a variety of boat rides along the Mekong, see some of the world’s most spectacular waterfalls, and stay at wonderful small palaces and inns. Of course there is also time for… more |
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The Untraveled Northeast: People, Nature, and Archeology
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The Untraveled Northeast: People, Nature, and Archeology
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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11 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Far less frequently visited than the hill tribe areas of the northwest, Esaan, or Northeast Thailand, has a beauty all of its own and rice fields that stretch for miles. This special trip blends visits to rural villages with bronze-age archeology, the Khmer heritage, and some of Thailand's national parks. Beginning in Bangkok, you head northeast to Khao Yai National Park and on to Khorat. Here you can visit the archeological finds of Ban Chiang, as well as the Khmer… more |
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A Buddhist Legacy
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A Buddhist Legacy
Chengdu Airport, China
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11 Days • from $2,795* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains A boat across the Yarlung Tsampo River, Tibet’s first monasteries, snow-covered Himalayas, monks debating religious fine points, walking with pilgrims, sunrise prayers at Lhasa’s Jokhang … a never-to-be-forgotten journey to a unique destination! Samye, Shigaste and Lhasa are on your route. Wander through enchanting towns, taste momos, enjoy the art of Gyantse’s Kumbum, and in May you can even marvel at the acrobatics of Tibetan horsemen during the Gyantse Horse Race and enjoy the Saga Dawa celebration. more |
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Galapagos By Ship & Shore
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Galapagos By Ship & Shore
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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10 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Short on time but still looking for a relaxing way to explore the Galapagos? Sail aboard one of our preferred yachts for an adventure-filled four-day cruise to some of the archipelago’s most famous ecological hotspots.Then settle into one of Puerto Ayora’s small, charming boutique hotels and spend the rest of your time in the Galapagos as you please: kayak at Tortuga Bay, hike to remote lava tubes, go diving in search of the massive whale shark, snorkel at the beach… more |
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Read Nepal: Mountains, Monkeys & Books
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Read Nepal: Mountains, Monkeys & Books
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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11 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains If you really want to see what a library means to a small village and what you are doing for Nepal, come travel with READ Global staff to see some special villages – Tukche and Jomsom in the Annapurnas in the shadow of Dhaulagiri, Syangia near Pokhara, and Jhuwani in the Terai in Royal Chitwan National Park. This is not a trekking trip, and anyone can go! You will be feted by the children and adults of the villages, shown… more |
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Kalapatar & Everest Base Camp
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Kalapatar & Everest Base Camp
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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18 Days • from $2,695* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Everest should always be seen with “right vision,” with elegance, not arrogance. Flanked by such peaks as Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse and other sky-touching mountains, Chomolungma, or “Mother Goddess of the World” as she is called by the Sherpas, is an awesome sight. Join us, during these busy times, on one of the world’s greatest treks up to Kalapatar and Everest Base Camp. Here, after struggling to climb up to 19,000 feet, you can gaze across at a mountain that… more |
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Portrait of a Country
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Portrait of a Country
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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13 Days • from $3,295* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Enjoy the many faces of Nepal without trekking. Beginning in the Valley, you will meet the pilgrims at the vibrant Buddhist and Hindu temples, sit down with a Living Goddess, and visit the palaces of Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. Heading west, you drive to the charming Newari hill town of Bandipur before driving down to Tiger Tops Tharu Lodage in Chitwan Royal Animal Park. After visiting jungle villages, searching for tigers and riding elephants, you will visit one of the… more |
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Upper Dolpa, Crystal Mountain & Shey Gompa
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Upper Dolpa, Crystal Mountain & Shey Gompa
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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26 Days • from $6,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains From Shey, in 1954, David Snellgrove, the noted scholar and Tibetologist, undertook a seven-month trek that led him up over the high mountain passes into Dolpo and out across Mustang into the Kathmandu Valley. Although most people have never read Snellgrove’s account of his trip, many learned of this beautiful sectioj of Nepal from Peter Mathiesson’s “The Snow Leopard” or George Shaller’s “Stones of Silence”. Legend dictates that a demoness fled here during the time of Guru Rinpoche's conversion of… more |
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Around Annapurna
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Around Annapurna
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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19 Days • from $2,495* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains This trek travels around the entire Annapurna massif, visiting the Tibet- like country on the northern slopes of the Himalaya and the dramatic Kali Gandaki Gorge. Much of the trek is through lowland country, but there is one high pass, Thorung La. The pass is not difficult, but this is still a long trek at high elevation. The change of scenery at the limits of Thorung Pass and the remains around the sacred area of Muktinath are also extremely interesting.… more |
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Mountains and Monasteries: A Solu Explorer
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Mountains and Monasteries: A Solu Explorer
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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13 Days • from $2,550* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains The Solu area of Nepal boasts beautiful views of Everest, Shorung Yu La, Kanteiga, other snow-capped mountains; some of Nepal’s most interesting monasteries; friendly Sherpas; and trekking routes with few tourists. Beginning in Phaplu, with views of Shorung Yu La, the holiest mountain to the Solu Sherpas, you will climb to Chiwong monastery, with its beautiful frescoes, and then to Junbesi, site of the first of Rural Education and Development’s libraries. After visiting the town, we walk to Tuptencholing, the… more |
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Rapa Nui: Moais, Warriors & Beaches of Easter Island
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Rapa Nui: Moais, Warriors & Beaches of Easter Island
Santiago Airport, Santiago, Chile
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7 Days • from $2,195* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Five hours from Santiago, Chile by plane and 180 square kilometers in size, Easter Island (Rapa Nui) is one of the most remote and mysterious archeological sites in the world.It inspires some very big questions: how did the Pacific Islanders arrive, how did they design and sculpt hundreds of giant Moai from hard volcanic basalt, and how did they move them into positions overlooking the ocean?Today, descendants of these warriors are the island inhabitants who relate the legends and myths… more |
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Tribal People of Myanmar
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Tribal People of Myanmar
Yangon International Airport, Burma
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19 Days • from $4,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Travel not only to classic Myanmar - Bagan, Inle, Yangon, Mandalay - but to the hill tribe villages around them, villages that are not part of the typical tourist route, and that are engaging in their warmth and simplicity. Spend time at markets and with the locals in Mindat, Kengtung and Kalaw. Take a boat ride on Inle Lake, join in as Buddha gets his morning bath in Mandalay, learn Burmese mythology through its puppet shows, and learn how to… more |
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Rajasthan: Shekavati Mansions, Jaisalmer Deserts & Castles in the Hills
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Rajasthan: Shekavati Mansions, Jaisalmer Deserts & Castles in the Hills
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
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17 Days • from $4,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Rajasthan is a tapestry of colors, legends, people, music, and dance. It is a mosaic of landscapes, each distinct in its beauty. Often when we think of Rajasthan, our vision is of Rajput warriors, forts and palaces. But there is a side of Rajasthan that epitomizes a more gracious, gentler and slower lifestyle, an area that sees less tourists and is extremely rich in culture and the arts.On this unusual tour through India, you sample the folk art of the… more |
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Ladakh: Festivals, Monasteries, People & Waters
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Ladakh: Festivals, Monasteries, People & Waters
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
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14 Days • from $3,395* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains A mountainous area, surrounded by high hills of brown talus and snowy mountains, it is a spectacularly beautiful place to visit. Ladakh lies to the northwest at altitudes of between 10,000 and 20,000 feet.Beginning in Delhi, you will fly to Leh, the capital of Ladakh, and enjoy a series of day trips to temples, monasteries, palaces, castles, caves and stupas. Visit local homes, the spectacular Nubra Valley, raft the Indus River, and, depending on timing, enjoy one of the many… more |
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Unexplored Gujarat: Crafts, Wildlife, and Archeology
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Unexplored Gujarat: Crafts, Wildlife, and Archeology
Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra
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16 Days • from $5,495* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Usually off the tourist routes, Gujarat boasts remnants of an Indus Valley civilization dating back some say more than 8,000 years, 2,000-year-old remnants of the Buddhist emperor Ashoka, the first British commercial outpost in India, and the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi.Known for its silk, handicrafts, and fine- carved furniture, Gujarat is one of the premier craft destinations in India.This special trip travels through the eastern mainland region and cities of Ahmedabad and Surat, the flat, barren plain of Saurashtra, and… more |
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Classic India: Culture, Architecture & People
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Classic India: Culture, Architecture & People
International Airport Authority of India, Delhi
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15 Days • from $7,595* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains India is a country with many cultural and architectural treasures – the Taj Mahal, the caves of Ajanta and Ellora, the Hindu temples of Khajuraho, Varanasi, South Asia’s richest collection of prehistoric paintings, the Buddhist temples of Sanchi, and the beautiful Islamic provincial architecture of Mandu. This trip does it all, traveling from Delhi, through Jaipur and Agra, down to Varanasi and over to Bhopal, before finishing in Mumbai. Not only will you visit some of the most spectacular treasures… more |
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Classic Galapagos: Cruising Darwin’s Enchanted Islands
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Classic Galapagos: Cruising Darwin’s Enchanted Islands
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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11 Days • from $2,400* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Our Classic Galapagos has it all - Quito's best boutique hotel, a private city tour, all airport transfers, Quito/Galapagos airfare, and of course, a Galapagos wildlife cruise with top-notch naturalist guides.While other tour companies may offer limited departure dates, our Galapagos expert takes the time to match your specific interests, schedule, and budget with just the right yacht for you. Private charters, special family departures, and diving trips are our specialty. more |
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Classic China: Beijing, Xian, Pingyao, Guilin and Shanghai
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Classic China: Beijing, Xian, Pingyao, Guilin and Shanghai
Beijing Airport, China
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13 Days • from $5,395* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains China’s trains are a door to the culture and scenery of this fascinatingly diverse country. This journey is an opportunity to experience the historical legacy of China’s great cities and towns.Beginning in Beijing with the Forbidden City and Great Wall, you travel northeast to Pingyao, the best preserved of all of the walled cities, and Xian, famous for its terra cotta soldiers and Tang Dynasty relics. Leaving Xian, you will head to the rice fields of Longshen, the Li River,… more |
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China's Silk Road: Mummies, Deserts, Caves, & Markets
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China's Silk Road: Mummies, Deserts, Caves, & Markets
Beijing Airport, China
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17 Days • from $5,395* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Imagine departing Xian in a camel caravan laden with silk, spices, incense and gems for the far-away Mediterranean. Your path will not take you all the way to Italy, but only to the border with the “Stans”. You can see the famous terra cotta soldiers of Xian, drive across the menacing Taklimakan Desert, explore the oasis towns of Turfan, Kuqa, and Khotan, spend a day with the nomads near the Heavenly Lake, shop the famous Sunday Market in exotic Hotan… more |
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Southern China: Confucius to the Hakkas
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Southern China: Confucius to the Hakkas
Beijing Airport, China
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18 Days • from $6,695* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Join an extraordinary guides on this truly unique view of Southeastern China, its people, holiest mountains, and its history. Beijing, Shandong Province, Qufu, and Shanghai are all part of this trip.Visit the birthplace of Confucius, and Jingdezhen, the porcelain capital of China, stop in villages recently opened to tourists, take a cable car to Huangshan Mountain, recognized as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO, and travel to Shaoxing, the Venice of the Land of Rice and Fish. more |
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Guizhou - Textiles and Festivals of the Miao and Dong
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Guizhou - Textiles and Festivals of the Miao and Dong
Airport Road, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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10 Days • from $3,095* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Enjoy the Sister’s Meal Festival (Valentine’s Day for the Miao) in April and the famous Lusheng Festival in November amid a kaleidoscope of colorful local ethnic groups. Wonder at the incredible artistry and detail of the textiles of the different Miao and Dong and other hill tribe villages in Guizhou, China’s least traveled province. From batik to embroidery to jewelry, from festivals to daily life, this trip is an ethnologist, textile collector or designer’s dream. Sit down with the villagers,… more |
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Amankora Journey
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Amankora Journey
Paro Airport, Paro, Bhutan
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9 Days • from $8,395* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains A “kora” in Buddhist terminology, is the pilgrim circle around a monastery or holy place. Aman Resorts offers you the opportunity to circumnavigate a beautiful section of the tiny Buddhist Kingdom of Bhutan, nestled high in the Himalayas. Bhutan’s isolation from the world has allowed a culture rich in cultural and religious traditions to flourish amidst a changing world. The dramatic landscapes, from snow capped peaks and deeply forested slopes to raging, boulder strewn rivers, sit largely undisturbed, protected by… more |
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Spaaah! Ecuador: Sacred Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Spa Relaxation
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Spaaah! Ecuador: Sacred Waterfalls, Hot Springs & Spa Relaxation
Airport, Ecuador near Quito, Ecuador
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9 Days • from $3,995* per person
Provider: Myths and Mountains Oh my - champagne and wine, sweet chocolate, and daily spa treatments? This is the ultimate in soft-adventure travel! Your accommodations range from Quito’s newest and hottest boutique hotel, a small Swiss-run mountain retreat, a private cabin just steps away from bubbling hot springs, and a magical rainforest resort.Along the way, experience the markets like the locals, hike to sacred waterfalls, go birding in a cloud forest and photograph rare orchids. This is luxury without equal, perfect for a honeymoon,… more |
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