Itinerary

Highlights of Bhutan

Perched high in the Himalayas, the Land of the Thunder Dragon elicits visions of secret kingdoms and mysterious legends. Shadowed by snow-capped Himalayan peaks which shelter a rich, proud Buddhist culture, you visit ancient fortresses and temples and remote villages. Learn about traditional medicine and folk arts, local markets and the ornate and spectacularly-located temples […]

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Pilgrimage to Sikkim

Nestled in India’s northeast corner in the foothills of the great Himalayas bordering Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan are the small jewels of Darjeeling and Sikkim. Buddhist monasteries, Hindu temples, some of the world’s finest tea and the origin of many legends and religious beliefs make this part of the region mystical and magical and not […]

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Trans Mongolian Adventure w/ Naadam (17 days)

(Departure June – September) Note: Departure with Naadam is in June/July Mongolia is a wild and rugged land with sweeping grassy plains and alpine mountains. Few tourists get the opportunity to travel to Mongolia, and even fewer can boast spending Naadam festival away from the Ulaan Baatar crowds. Start your adventure in Beijing to see […]

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Picturesque Laos

Begin your picture perfect journey in Chiang Rai, Thailand before driving to Chiang Khong to board the boat which will be your river cruiser down the Mekong. Picturesque Laos is for those of you who want to take endless photos of those hard to get to places and don’t mind going out of your way […]

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Literary Festivals India

(Held December/January annually) India’s literature festivals host some of the finest local and international writers and performers today and are considered important to the country not only to preserve this cultural heritage but to offer opportunities to young writers who aspire to be heard. You begin in Kolkata, exploring sites which have greatly influenced writers […]

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Voyages to Antiquity: The Minoan Civilization (15 days)

The Minoan Civilization cruise to Greece (Athens, Crete) Malta and Sicily offers you the opportunity to visit some of the greatest sites of antiquity and enjoy some much needed sunshine after the long winter. Climate played a large part in the development of the great classical civilizations: the short, mild winters and long, warm summers […]

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Wild Vietnam

Discover northern Vietnam in depth from its nature preserve to its hill country. Wild Vietnam begins by exploring the capital city, Hanoi, and continues on to the national park, Cuc Phuong. Visit the Primate Rescue Center to see rare species and hear what is being done to protect them. Explore a prehistoric cave, boat to […]

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Celebrate Losar

“Lha gyal Iho” (May the gods be victorious) is the New Year greeting you hear in the Tibetan and Sherpa communities in Nepal. New Year or Losar is celebrated on the first full moon of the first month according to a lunar solar calendar but falls between January – March according to our calendar. Celebrate […]

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Esala Festival

Journey through ancient Sri Lanka visitng the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Dambulla, Polonnaruwa, Anuradhapura, Sigirya and finally the hill town and capital, Kandy. During the Esala Festival, Kandy’s streets are alive with fire-dancers, masked-dancers and elephants adorned with lavish garments. Esala signifies the victories of the Hindu God Indra over the demon Vritra, who […]

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Family Sri Lanka (Beaches & Safari)

The spice island of Sri Lanka, off the southern coast of India, offers some of the prettiest beaches and accessible game parks in this region. A wide array of water sports and easy to explore national parks makes visiting Sri Lanka a family “not to miss” adventure. Begin your holiday in Bentota choosing from water […]

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