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Exploring Indochina - Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
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Exploring Indochina - Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos
Phnom Penh International Airport, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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17 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Asia Adventures and Study Tours This exploration of Indochina offers unmatched vistas of the beauty and history of Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.Your trip starts in Cambodia with the mysteries of the temple sites at Angkor Wat. Located in the northwestern province of Siem Reap, this ancient capital of the Khmer Empire was the centre of a civilization with the highest spiritual values. Here body and spirit, art and religion, town and land combined in perfect balance.In Vietnam, you will journey from Ho Chi Minh City… 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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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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Essential China & Tibet
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Essential China & Tibet
Beijing Airport, China
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11 Days • from $4,795* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) The centerpiece of this personalized tour is the holy city of Lhasa and the train journey over the forbidding Tibetan Plateau, home to humans for at least 11,000 years. more |
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Himalaya Overland Explorer
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Himalaya Overland Explorer
Beijing Airport, China
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11 Days • from $1,825* per person
Provider: Global Basecamps (3 testimonials) Truly one of the planet's greatest overland journeys and a must for anyone who loves traveling across vast open spaces, our Himalaya Overland Explorer begins in Beijing as you are assisted with boarding the Qinghai-Tibet railway, aka the "Lhasa Express," the world's highest rail line. You'll travel through China and the Tibetan Plateau for the incredible forty hour journey to the Tibetan capital of Lhasa. Upon arrival you'll continue overland by private vehicle with an expert local guide across Tibet… 1 testimonial & more |
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Soul of Tibet
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Soul of Tibet
Lhasa Airport, China
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8 Days • from $2,290* per person
Provider: WildChina Tibet has long intrigued outsiders with its blend of spiritual mystique and natural beauty. Located in China's far west, it is a sacred land of stunning monasteries, monks in crimson colored robes and soaring white mountains.On this classic journey, we visit sacred sites, including the resplendent Samye Monastery, believed to be Tibet's first monastery, and Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, founded by the first Dalai Lama. Witness how Tibetan tradition plays a role in daily life while meeting a local medical expert… more |
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Expedition Vietnam
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Expedition Vietnam
Hue Airport, Vietnam
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8 Days • from $1,390* per person
Provider: Globe Aware A short drive from the central city of Danang, Hoi An has rightly earned a reputation as one of Vietnam's most picturesque towns. Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Hoi An draws visitors to its lovingly preserved mix of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and French architecture - evidence of the town's fascinating past as a major trading port. From the 17th to the 19th century, Phai Pho which is Hoi An's old name riverside port was frequented by trader from… more |
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Chinese volunteer vacations, volunteer travel, voluntourism and working vacations
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Chinese volunteer vacations, volunteer travel, voluntourism and working vacations
Beijing Airport, China
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8 Days • from $1,380* per person
Provider: Globe Aware China is changing. With all of the political and economic changes China has undergone in the last decades, it is bursting onto the international scene in an unprecedented scale. As China's population soars over a billion people, this formidable giant is a more interesting destination now than ever. Our volunteer vacation program is based on the outskirts of Beijing, the capital of China and home to the 2008 Olympic games. Here, volunteers will see the stark contrast between China's ancient… more |
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A Short Trip South of the Clouds: Yunnan Province
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A Short Trip South of the Clouds: Yunnan Province
Kunming airport, China
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8 Days • from $4,600* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions We’re Yunnan fans (we once said it was one of those places we wanted to grab you by the lapels and rave about), so we constructed this shorter trip as an easy Private Departure addition to any of our China trips (or as a short, sweet, stand-alone getaway). We begin in Kunming, the City of Eternal Spring, and make the short flight northwest to the 19 peaks and 18 streams of Dali, a major entrepôt on the southern Silk Road.… more |
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Ha Long Bay To Mekong Delta
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Ha Long Bay To Mekong Delta
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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13 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Sights and Soul Travels - Tours and Vacations for Women (3 testimonials) With its sublime physical beauty, mysteries of the ancient cultures and enduring traditions, Vietnam provides travelers with a wealth of treasures. From the traditional junks on Ha Long Bay, the exotic basket boats on the South China Sea, and the dragon boats on the Perfume River to Hue's imperial treasures and Mai Chau serene rural landscapes of vibrant, terraced rice fields tended by graceful women in straw conical hats, you will find Vietnam's tangle of sensory experiences mesmerizing.With the Ha… more |
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Yunnan & Guizhou
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Yunnan & Guizhou
Dali Airport, China
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12 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: PureQuest Adventures: China What might on the map appear to be two separate provinces, geographically Yunnan and Guizhou are linked by their location on the same plateau. From an area of high peaks and snow-capped mountains in northern Yunnan, the plateau descends downwards into the verdant, rolling hills of western Guizhou. With a route that takes in the majority of the plateau from the charming town of Dali in western Yunnan, via the province’s vibrant capital Kunming and onwards to the valleys and… more |
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North Korea
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North Korea
Beijing, China
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14 Days • from $6,575* per person
Provider: Travcoa Join us on this expedition to one of the most isolated nations in the world. Begin in Beijing with a private tour of some of the city’s fascinating old quarters, the hutongs, by rickshaw. Then fly to Pyongyang, North Korea and see the sights in the capital, including the solemn Kumsusan Memorial Palace and a center for after-school studies where you’ll marvel at a spectacular student performance. Then travel into the mountains to explore North Korea’s natural landscape, a beautiful… more |
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The Spirit of Vietnam
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The Spirit of Vietnam
14 Days • from $3,800* per person
Provider: Soul Adventures Exploring the culture of Vietnam is an adventure of spirit and a journey into your soul. The incredible pride and genuine warmth of its people, the richness of its culture, the depth of its tradition and the diversity of its landscape -- these are the reasons to come to Vietnam. Experience intense emotions from pure joy to profound sadness as Vietnam grabs hold of your heart and won't let go. From the densely-populated canals and rivers comprising the Mekong Delta… more |
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Himalayas & Mountain Camels
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Himalayas & Mountain Camels
Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, Delhi
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9 Days • from £1,195* per person
Provider: Travel The Unknown (3 testimonials) Set between the world`s two mightiest mountain ranges - the Himalayas and the Karakoram - Ladakh will almost literally take your breath away. After a day in Delhi fly into picturesque Leh valley at an altitude of 3500m. Over the next few days visit some of Ladakh`s spectacular Buddhist monasteries. Take the high road to Nubra valley via Khardung La Pass, the world`s highest motorable road at almost 5300m. Experience a thrilling ride in the silver sand dunes on rare… more |
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Malaysia – Borneo Tour; ‘borneo Adventure’
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Malaysia – Borneo Tour; ‘borneo Adventure’
Kuching, Malaysia
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15 Days • from $2,300* per person
Provider: All Points East Journey through spectacular landscapes with incredible flora and fauna, travel through lush rainforest and up pristine rivers in the interior on this 2 week Borneo tour; from historic Kuching City, the orangutans of Semenggoh, the stunning National Parks of Bako and Mulu and dramatic Mount Kinabalu to the awesome Danum Valley. We’ll visit a Bidayuh longhouse, a tea plantation, go crocodile spotting on the Kinabantang River and swim in the warm waters of the South China Sea. A truly unforgettable… more |
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Pandas And Pagodas For Families
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Pandas And Pagodas For Families
Airport, Beijing, China
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13 Days • from $2,650* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) This memorable family trip, accompanied by our excellent in-country guide Wang Qin (“Emily”), is a great way to get acquainted with China's diverse sights, flora, and fauna. Prepare to be awed by the scale and size of Beijing's Forbidden City, poke around Beijing's historic hutong neighborhoods, climb the towers of the Great Wall of China, learn about and care for giant pandas, and bicycle around stunning countryside. Visit the lovely and green city of Chengdu, explore atmospheric old Huanglongxi, sit… more |
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Yunnan Jade Dragon Journey
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Yunnan Jade Dragon Journey
Kunming, Yunnan, China
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11 Days • from $2,795* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Visit one of the least-traveled and most diverse regions of China. This is a very different and wonderfully scenic corner of the country. Yunnan Province, "Land of Eternal Spring," is located in the southern part of the country just north of Burma, adjacent to Tibet and bordering the eastern Himalayas. Yunann is home to 25 different cultures and diverse landscapes. Over the years, this JOURNEYS trip has evolved to include more traditional hospitality in small inns, guesthouses, and lodges as… more |
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Tracing The Ancient Silk Route
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Tracing The Ancient Silk Route
Airport, Beijing, China
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14 Days • from $3,595* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Travel in modern, comfortable style along the legendary Silk Road, along which camel caravans plodded a thousand years ago. Much has changed, but enough remains for you to imagine the cultures, sights, smells, flavors, and sounds of early commerce linking Asia and Europe. Travel from Beijing to Xian and onward by train, stopping en route at fabled locations of the Hexi corridor. Travel across the vast deserts of Western China, with a detour to amazing Xiahe, a place of pilgrimage… more |
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The Road To Everest
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The Road To Everest
Chengdu Airport, China
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17 Days • from $4,495* per person
Provider: Pedalers Pub & Grille (3 testimonials) This is the journey you've dreamt about your entire life - a chance to experience the remarkable, ancient cultures of Tibet surrounded by a landscape that defies description. On The Road to Everest you'll begin in Lhasa exploring the historic temples, pilgrimage trails and hot springs concealed within the surrounding hills. We'll then mount up and begin our pedal out across the Tibetan Plateau toward the ever-towering Himalayas. A series of strategically placed hotels with welcomed amenities enable us to… more |
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Great Gorges And Sacred Peaks
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Great Gorges And Sacred Peaks
Kunming airport, China
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13 Days • from $3,150* per person
Provider: Journeys International (3 testimonials) Explore a unique and fascinating region of China with a visit to the northern Yunnan Province on this 13-day hiking tour. Arrive in Kunming and visit the local museum to learn about the multitude of cultures that inhabit the region. Then head to Zhongdian, where the Chinese and Tibetan worlds collide. Spend some time acclimatizing as you visit a variety of high-altitude sites such as Ganden Sumtsaling Monastery. Continue up to Deqin – located at almost 11,000 feet – and… more |
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