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A Mekong Adventure: From Thailand to Laos
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A Mekong Adventure: From Thailand to Laos
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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12 Days • from $5,325* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions One of the world’s most consequential rivers, the Mekong begins its 2,600-mile course at over 17,000 feet on the Tibetan Plateau and, weaving its way through a great crunch of gorges near Gyelthang, drops into Southeast Asia, where it nurtures a passel of peoples on its way to its delta on the South China Sea. Civilizations have risen and fallen on its banks, and their remains and the ever-bustling commerce and pure Asian liveliness of their successors make it an… more |
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Turtle Island Active
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Turtle Island Active
Malaysia
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9 Days • from £1,299* per person
Provider: Inspired Escapes Contributing to a worthy cause is, by all accounts, a good thing to do. But doing it on a tropical island is even better. Cast your mind to white sand beaches, crystal clear waters, stunning marine life and a wash of stars at night. Add in kayaks, hammocks, reef sharks, bat colonies, and deep sea diving… and you have an itinerary that lets you experience life at every pace.This is an adventure with clarity; clear waters, clear skies and a… more |
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Mayan Kingdoms
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Mayan Kingdoms
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
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9 Days • from $3,255* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions As Charles C. Mann points out in his game-changing 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus, in 1000 ce the Mayans of what is now southern Mexico and Guatemala were civilizationally right on a par with the Incas, with the Moors of Spain, with just about every human society (outside of China, it must be said).Since most of us are New Worlders with Old World–centric attitudes about history, this fact often comes as a surprise. But after our well-guided… more |
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The Epic of Central Asia
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The Epic of Central Asia
Ashgabat, Ahal, Turkmenistan
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21 Days • from $7,475* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions Before the Bolsheviks dragooned them into the Soviet Union in the 1920s, the khanates of Central Asia were some of the most despotic, hidden, and utterly fascinating parts of the planet. People were driven half mad with desire to see places like Samarkand and Bukhara, which still reverberate to the harsh but compelling music of their history, and visiting their gorgeous mosques, madrasas, and tombs (not to mention their folk) should rank high on any traveler’s life list. The Epic… more |
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Splendors Of India With Sri Lanka
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Splendors Of India With Sri Lanka
Mumbai Airport, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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13 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Adventure Life Voyages (2 testimonials) On your Asia cruise, follow in the wake of ancient traders, visiting pristine island environments and verdant scenery along the coasts of Japan, China, Vietnam, Russia, and Indonesia. A trip to Asia includes cultural wonders, unparalleled architecture and geographic marvels. Sail into Hong Kong's stunning harbor and cruise along the South China Sea as you wend your way toward the lush coastline of Vietnam. Halong Bay's mist-shrouded mountains form the backdrop for hundreds of rocky islets scattered across deep-blue waters.… more |
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Flavours Of Morocco
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Flavours Of Morocco
Marrakech Menara International Airport, Morocco
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8 Days • from €1,785* per person
Provider: Gourmet On Tour The VillaOur luxury palazzo, set against the backdrop of the majestic Atlas and Jbel Ette Mountains,was constructed to reflect the traditional style of Moroccan architecture while offering modernconveniences. Magnificent Moroccan antique doors open from the grand columned entrance, as well as in the great hall and dining room. The graceful archways of the villa create a calm and elegant ambience surrounding an interior courtyard filled with scented flowers and the calming sounds of a bubbling fountain.The eight spacious bedrooms are… more |
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Makalu Base Camp Trek
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Makalu Base Camp Trek
Nepal
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20 Days • from $1,750* per person
Provider: Above The Himalaya Trekking The Makalu Base Camp trek to the base camp of the world's fifth highest mountain designated in the Makalu-Barun National Park and Conservation Area takes up deep into the eastern Himalayas, a place of outstanding natural beauty and diversity in flora and fauna. The Makalu Barun National Park was established in 1992 as Nepal’s eight National Parks. The Barun Valley is part of huge international protected area under an agreement between China and Nepal. Within this wide range of altitudes… more |
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Adventure Trekking in the Altai Mountains
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Adventure Trekking in the Altai Mountains
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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11 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions For an unforgettable outdoor adventure, join us on a trek through the magnificent Altai Mountains, located at the borders of Russia, China, and Mongolia. One of the last untouched wilderness areas of Asia, the stunning beauty of these peaks - Mongolia's highest, with several reaching upwards of 14,000 feet - will be the backdrop of our journey. Western Mongolia is still relatively unexplored and this expedition offers active travelers a unique opportunity to trek among the region’s snow-capped mountains and… more |
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Golden Eagles of the Kazakhs
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Golden Eagles of the Kazakhs
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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8 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Experience the thrill of riding alongside Kazakh nomads as they hunt with trained Golden Eagles. Specially timed for the winter hunting season, this journey leads to Mongolia’s far western province, Bayan-Ulgii, where Kazakh hunters track small rabbits and foxes in the snow with the help of their magnificent eagles. Following the hunt on horseback through the mountains of Western Mongolia, witness firsthand a unique tradition that has survived for centuries in this remote corner of Asia. Spend the night in… more |
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Hidden Treasures of Tibet
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Hidden Treasures of Tibet
Beijing, China
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14 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Nomadic Expeditions Join us on a journey to the "Roof of the World" and experience the spiritual, cultural, and artistic riches of Tibet. Explore the holiest sites of Lhasa, including the Potala Palace, before embarking on an overland adventure to some of the world's most stunning temples and monasteries.Highlights include the tombs of Tibet's first kings in the Yarlung Valley and the temples and stupas of Gyantse and Shigatse. Beginning and ending in Beijing, this journey is ideal for those who wish… more |
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Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi
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Mongolia - Grasslands, Nomads and the Gobi
Ulaanbaatar Airport, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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17 Days • from $5,350* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Grasslands extend to a horizon of cobalt-blue skies, pastel-hued rocks color the Gobi Desert and fast-flowing rivers cut deep canyons in arid steppes in this remote Asian nation land-locked between China and Russia. The people, descendants of Genghis Khan, are an eclectic mix of rugged nomads, Buddhist monks, farmers and merchants. For the truly adventurous, Mongolia holds the promise of an exotic culture rarely visited by travelers.Starting in Ulaanbaatar, the tour uses the capital as a hub to visit the… more |
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Burma - The Road to Mandalay
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Burma - The Road to Mandalay
Rangoon Airport, Burma
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18 Days • from $4,595* per person
Provider: ElderTreks (3 testimonials) Burma is a vibrant tapestry of culture, history and geography. A mosaic of ethnic groups, graceful Buddhist monasteries, ancient pagodas and the gently flowing Irrawaddy River welcome travelers to this exotic country. Bordering Thailand, Laos, India and China, Burma (also known as Myanmar) is at the cultural crossroads of Southeast Asia. Our extensive 18-day itinerary has been designed to explore this country’s extraordinary cultural and geographic treasures to the fullest.Beginning in Rangoon (Yangon), we visit the opulent Shwedagon Pagoda ensconced… more |
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Tour to Mt. Huangshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shahghai
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Tour to Mt. Huangshan, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Shahghai
Huangshan, Anhui, China
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8 Days • from $943* per person
Provider: China Adventure Tours Located in the southern part of Anhui Province,Mt. Huangshan(Yellow Mountain) is one of the World Nature Heritage site in China. Of all the notable mountains in China, Mt Huangshan, is probably the most famous. Its amazing montain secenry attract thousands of tourists and photographer. Amazing sunrise, sunglow and beauty of seas clouds make you a worderful trip. Magnificent and imposing, it is a famous scenic spot full of wonderful sights. Besides, hiking on Mt. Huangshan is a good choice for… more |
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Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival
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Mongolia's Golden Eagle Festival
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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10 Days • from $4,695* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) Explore UlaanBaatar and Gorkhi-Terelj National Park before flying to Mongolia's westernmost province, where the Altai Mountains unite Western China, Russia, Mongolia and Kazakhstan. Here on the rocky ridges overlooking the snow-dusted steppe, a dwindling number of ethnic Kazakhs carry on a 6,000-year-old tradition, hunting with magnificent Golden Eagles, one of the world's largest predatory birds. more |
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Himalayan Trilogy Adventure
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Himalayan Trilogy Adventure
Beijing Airport, China
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16 Days • from $5,095* per person
Provider: Grand Asian Journeys Grand Asian Journeys combines the energy of three of the world’s most intriguing regions in one extraordinary adventure.The introduction to China begins in Beijing with visits to Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. After wandering the magnificent Great Wall, we’ll eat a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy an evening acrobat show.Fly to Tibet with the sense of the deep connection to Buddhism interwoven throughout daily life in this vast expanse of land. The spirit of the… more |
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The Great Silk Road
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The Great Silk Road
Tashkent Airport, Uzbekistan
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18 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: Absolute Travel Absolute Travel's "Great Silk Road" includes the region's most legendary destinations. Begin in the Uzbek capital of Tashkent and then head westward to the legendary Silk Road cities: the timeless oasis of Khiva; Bukhara, in its heyday a center for pilgrims and scholars; and Samarkand, rich with architectural splendor. Travel across Kyrgyzstan, following ancient trade routes in the shadow of towering mountains. Awesome landscapes and friendly people mark this rugged journey. Arrive in Kashgar for the famed Sunday Market. Explore… more |
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Tashkent to Isfahan
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Tashkent to Isfahan
Tashkent International Airport, Tashkent, Tashkent Province, Uzbekistan
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21 Days • from $5,290* per person
Provider: World Expeditions Samarkand was regarded as one of the most important markets on the legendary Silk Road between China and Europe. On our overland journey from Uzbekistan to Iran we trace the western section of the Silk Road, a bustling corridor through which caravans laden with goods would pass enroute to the ancient city of Constantinople. Travelling to the renowned Central Asian cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Merv we gain a rich sense of the intricate history, before crossing the awesome… more |
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Peru Culinary Experience 2012
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Peru Culinary Experience 2012
Lima International Airport, Peru
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7 Days • from $2,805* per person
Provider: Adventure Associates (3 testimonials) Peruvian Cuisine reflects the diversity of a nation that has blended its native traditions with the cuisine of Europe, the Middle East, China, Africa and Japan. The result: unique flavors that make Peruvian cuisine one of the finest and most varied in the world.Our culinary program invites you to visit traditional restaurants and get involved in the creation of exquisite dishes by mixing traditional ingredients and recipes with haute cuisine techniques. more |
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Kunisaki Trek
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Kunisaki Trek
Fukuoka Airport, Fukuoka, Japan
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8 Days • from $2,840* per person
Provider: Walk Japan Limited The Kunisaki Buddhist Trek is an 8-day, 7-night tour that follows the footsteps of monks, who have walked through the mountains of the peninsula for more than a thousand years. Any experienced trekker will thoroughly enjoy the ancient trails, which are now largely forgotten. These provide excellent walking through sleepy hamlets, verdant forests, along craggy ridges and over towering cliffs. On route we pass many stone Buddha statues, large and small, and the caves where monks once found shelter. As… more |
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The Kyushu Expedition
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The Kyushu Expedition
Kagoshima Chuo Railway Station
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8 Days • from $3,240* per person
Provider: Walk Japan Limited The Kyushu Expedition is a new tour starting in 2010. It is an 8-day, 7-night tour that takes us from the giant cedars and towering peaks of Yakushima, through the volcano-sculpted landscapes of Kirishima and Aso before following a dramatic "Road through the Mountains", to our final destination of Yufuin. Not only does the "living geology" of Kyushu offer unique insights into the formation of the Japanese islands; southern Kyushu's relatively mild climate has also been associated with the emergence… more |
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