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Guizhou Minority Culture tour
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Guizhou Minority Culture tour
Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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9 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: China Adventure Tours Guizhou is one of the provinces in China has most diverse ethnic groups live in. There are plenty of them still live in the traditional buildings, eat local food, and celebrating local festivals. So here is an opportunity for you to join those happy people to sing and dance together in the rural area of Guizhou and Guangxi. Moreover, rice terrace in Longsheng is also famous for its particular shape, which demonstrate that Chinese minority are bright to figure out… more |
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9 Day Nepal Adventure
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9 Day Nepal Adventure
Kathmandu airport, Nepal
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9 Days • from $2,592* per person
Provider: Kensington Tours (3 testimonials) The country of Nepal is located in Southern Asia, in the Himalayan mountain range, and is bordered by the People Republic of China to the north, and the Republic of India to the east, west and south. This geographically rich country boasts eight of the world’s ten highest mountain peaks, including the mighty Mount Everest. The capital city of Kathmandu contains the largest population of the country, as well as numerous famous landmarks, sites, and monuments, including the Durbar Square… more |
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The Best of Silk Road
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The Best of Silk Road
Beijing Airport, China
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8 Days • from $1,646* per person
Provider: China Adventure Tours Marco Polo followed this long path, as did 20th century explorers in search of "lost treasures" of early Buddhism. Today, the Silk Road offers travelers a fascinating mix of dramatic landscape along with a rich cultural heritage that includes the world's greatest repository of Buddhist cave art. On this trip, we will follow the part of the Silk Road route taken by Marco Polo to share the wonders he experienced during this journey. We begin our trip in Dunhuang,where we… more |
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Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake
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Mt. Kailash Mansarovar Lake
Kathmandu International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal
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17 Days • from $2,400* per person
Provider: Ace The Himalaya (3 testimonials) Mount Kailash a holy mountain stands at 6714 meters a very popular mountain peak of Tibet, also known by the name of Tise, Kailash or Kang Rinpoche (Jewel of the Snows). Mt Meru (Kailash) is sacred to the Hindus, Buddhists, Janis, and the Bonpos taken as the centre of the physical and metaphysical universe. For the Hindus, the mountain represents the seat of Shiva. For the Buddhists, a terrestrial projection of the cosmic mandala of Dyani Buddhas and Boddhisatvas (which… more |
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Cycling Vietnam’s Central Coast
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Cycling Vietnam’s Central Coast
Hue Airport, Vietnam
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10 Days • from $1,450* per person
Provider: SpiceRoads Cycle Tours Vietnam’s intriguing Central Coast is packed with cultural points of interest and scenic rides. From the historic monuments of Hoi An and Hue to the relaxing beaches of Whale Island, this adventure is a delight for everyone wishing to explore the heart of Vietnam. The starting point for this adventure is the old capital of the Ngu Yen Dynasty, Hue. The cycling begins with a ride through the Vietnamese countryside with a challenging climb over Hai Van pass where you’ll… 2 testimonials & more |
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Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure
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Mongolia to Moscow: A Trans-Siberian Railway Adventure
Ulaanbaatar Airport, Mongolia
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15 Days • from $7,295* per person
Provider: MIR Corporation (3 testimonials) Travel on regularly scheduled Trans-Siberian trains over a dramatic and variegated route that offers limitless opportunities to meet the diverse local people - Mongol, Buryat and Russian. Experience the rolling green hills and nomadic traditions of Mongolia, and Siberia's UNESCO-listed Lake Baikal and endless taiga forest on your way to the booming capital, Moscow. The July departure features Mongolia's Naadam Festival. 2 testimonials & more |
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Monks, Tribes & Rhinos
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Monks, Tribes & Rhinos
International Airport Authority of India, Delhi
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21 Days • from £2,395* per person
Provider: Travel The Unknown (3 testimonials) This exciting tour showcases the very best of unseen North East India. Encounter the ancient Apatani tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, chill out in bamboo huts on Majuli Island, the world’s largest river island. Learn how tea is grown in Assam’s famous tea estates, spot unicorn rhino on elephant-back and other stunning wildlife in Kaziranga National Park. Rise above the Himalayan clouds to stunning Tawang, home to the world’s second largest Buddhist monastery, perched on the mountain edge overlooking Bhutan. 1 testimonial & more |
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Cornwall's Creeks, Coves & Coastal Trails
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Cornwall's Creeks, Coves & Coastal Trails
St Austell Rail Station, United Kingdom
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7 Days • from $3,895* per person
Provider: The Wayfarers Exotic plants and sunny beaches contrast with craggy coves and stormy seas in the Celtic county of Cornwall, home to some of Britain's most atmospheric landscapes.With the crashing waves of the Cornish coast never far from sight, we follow in the footsteps of novelist Daphne du Maurier on the South West Coast Path, visiting ancient fishing villages, secluded beaches and sub-tropical gardens. We explore storm-weathered castles, eat in traditional thatched pubs and sail across peaceful estuaries.One of the Walk's highlights… more |
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Southern India –Kerala, Cochin, Ayurveda Spas and Wildlife Reserves
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Southern India –Kerala, Cochin, Ayurveda Spas and Wildlife Reserves
Chennai, India
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15 Days • from $2,995* per person
Provider: Ibex Expeditions (3 testimonials) This adventure vacation in Southern India takes us deep into a country very different from the Taj Mahal and the Mughal North. India’s southern region is splendid and diverse. Here we’ll find some of the world’s oldest cultures, traditions, and faiths; gorgeous landscapes; fascinating historical monuments and a rich architectural heritage; lush tropical lands and brilliant green tea estates; Ayurveda spas and resorts; famous wildlife reserves; and superb, world-famous cuisine. It is an astonishing part of India that few visitors… more |
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The Spirit Of The Mojave
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The Spirit Of The Mojave
Las Vegas, NV
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6 Days • from $1,290* per person
Provider: Escape Adventures While most other North American mountain bike hot spots are covered with snow, we are fortunate to enjoy prime riding in the heart of the Mojave Desert at Death Valley National Park and Red Rock Canyon. Leaving the tourist spots behind, we mountain bike into the surprising backcountry of Death Valley. Our first ride, Dante's View, is a 6,000-foot descent from the abrupt peaks behind Badwater to the golden foothills of Mustard Canyon. A ride along an ancient mining track… more |
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Silk Road Follow the Footsteps of Marco Polo
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Silk Road Follow the Footsteps of Marco Polo
Beijing Airport, China
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12 Days • Contact provider for price
Provider: PureQuest Adventures: China In past centuries, the vital Silk Road used to be the link between the East and the West. Merchant caravans carrying silk, gold, ivory, exotic animals, plants and other precious commodities used to travel from Europe via Central Asia to the heart of the Empire. The Silk Road was not only about trading goods, but also about exchanging ideas and religious beliefs. This trip will allow you to traverse the footsteps of one of the most famous travelers ever, Marco… more |
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Central Tibet Explorer
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Central Tibet Explorer
Lhasa Airport, China
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10 Days • from $2,850* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions A splendid and unusual look at the monasteries and nunneries of central Tibet, this short trip includes a good look at Lhasa before heading out to Ganden Monastery (one of old Tibet’s most important; here, the Dalai Lama received his geshe degree, a kind of doctorate; see Festivals of Tibet, page 74). We alight in the beautiful Drigung Valley, near Drigung Til Monastery, the main seat of the Kagyu school, for a couple of nights at a stunning campsite from… more |
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Northern Vietnam: Tribes and Treks
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Northern Vietnam: Tribes and Treks
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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7 Days • from $2,800* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions We’ll travel by jeep and on foot in Vietnam’s lush northern hills, the little-known “Tonkinese Alps,” walking in 4000-foot hills, past emerald rice paddies and riots of bamboo, pine, and orchids, through small farms and villages, staying in delightful small hotels and guesthouses. Postcardy Sapa is our base for day hikes and village visits, and then we’re off to equally engaging Tam Duong for another couple of wandering days before we board an overnight train for Hanoi. more |
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A Cultural Tour with The Himalayan Adventure Experts
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A Cultural Tour with The Himalayan Adventure Experts
Bangkok Airport Bangkok Thailand
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16 Days • from $5,795* per person
Provider: Mountain Travel Sobek In only 16 days, this trip uses convenient air travel to carry you above the world’s highest mountain peaks and bring you, in short order, the most comprehensive cultural odyssey of three Himalayan kingdoms. First explore Bhutan, a true bastion of tradition in an uncertain world, where you’ll find a picture-perfect kingdom of serene, forested valleys, magnificent castle-like monasteries, and a welcoming people. Head to exotic Kathmandu, home to elaborate Hindu temples, Buddhist stupas, and lively bazaars. Hike in Pokhara… more |
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A Sacred Buddhist Land
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A Sacred Buddhist Land
Xining Airport, China
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8 Days • from $3,590* per person
Provider: Geographic Expeditions Very much part of Tibet—though split off into a separate province by the Chinese— Qinghai is, of all the places in the world that make the claim, worthy of the title “Roof of the World.” Its landscapes are breathtakingly high, barren, and infinite, and its resilient Tibetan culture is inspiring. Our eight-day exploration of this unordinary place begins in Xining (easily accessible from any number of Chinese cities, making it a fine add-on to a trip to Tibet proper). Then… more |
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Vietnam Luxury Express 7 days
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Vietnam Luxury Express 7 days
Vietnam
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7 Days • from $1,987* per person
Provider: Insight Asia Travel (1 testimonial) Starting from Hanoi, Vietnam Express will offer you clients a quick look on Vietnam cultures from North to South including Hanoi – One thounsand years old capital,the World Heritage Sites of Halong Bay and Hoi An Ancient Tow. Your last stop is the HCMC or Saigon, the most dynamic city in Vietnamwhere everyone seems busy riding, buying, selling, studying and building. However, the city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings. Especially, you will… more |
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Insider's Vietnam
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Insider's Vietnam
Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
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17 Days • from $5,980* per person
Provider: Asia Transpacific Journeys (1 testimonial) This in-depth journey captures the very essence of Vietnam. Down-to-earth rural, decadent dynastic and buzzing urban scenes combine with local-style locomotion and the most luxurious hotels in Vietnam for a dynamic, insightful examination of a nation striking a balance between communism, capitalism, Confucianism, bygone colonialism and feudalism. You'll experience it all at ground level, as you explore Viet Cong strongholds, temples, shrines, tribal markets, lavish tombs and ancient forbidden cities on this comprehensive Vietnam group trip.VIETNAM GROUP TRIP HIGHLIGHTS Upscale… more |
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Laos & Vietnam
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Laos & Vietnam
Luang Prabang, Laos
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16 Days • from $4,298* per person
Provider: International Expeditions (3 testimonials) From intriguing temples swallowed by encroaching jungle to the chaotic streets of Saigon, International Expeditions invites you to be immersed in the eclectic culture and color of Southeast Asia. Our Laos & Vietnam expedition delves into the captivating dynasties, colonial history and religions of Laos and Vietnam — all set against startling natural beauty. Be enveloped in the silence and ceremony of tak bat. Explore the Bolaven Plateau and learn about modern conservation issues. Touch the lives of young people… more |
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Vietnam & Angkor Wat
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Vietnam & Angkor Wat
Airport near Hanoi, Vietnam
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10 Days • from $4,595* per person
Provider: Classic Journeys Most tourists never see Halong Bay in the morning. They miss the fishing junks sliding past limestone spires that thrust from the turquoise water. They can't imagine how the scent of fresh coffee hangs in the air as eagles float overhead. It's an extravagant sensory moment possible only because we spend the night on the water...on a luxury junk. And it's just one unique event we'll share with you in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Of course we visit the great… more |
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Intriguing Indochina
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Intriguing Indochina
Bangkok, Thailand
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18 Days • from $7,995* per person
Provider: Travcoa It’s the perfect time to make this classic journey to Indochina. From sunrise at the temples of Angkor to sunset over the Mekong Delta, you’ll enjoy the privileges and luxuries our small group allows. In Bangkok, take a privately guided tour of the Prasart Museum, which houses an eclectic collection of art and antiques. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Angkor, with its intricate temples and stunning architecture — then cruise the Mekong River as the sun goes down.… more |
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