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- Postcard from Patagonia
- Postcard from Ladakh
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There's nothing better than celebrating with the locals and many of our holidays include time spent at a colourful festival. You can join a festival on selected departures of the following holidays.
15 Holidays
Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan
13 day Tour
- Visit the key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- Explore picturesque villages and get under the skin of authentic Bhutanese life and culture
- Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
- Stay in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu
- November departure led by Michael Rutland OBE
Flight inclusive from £4325, Land only from £3270
Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh
16 day Tour
- Take a train journey across the plains of India and ride the toy train to Shimla
- Explore Leh, the Indus valley and the famous temples at Alchi
- Attend an authentic Tibetan Buddhist festival
- Drive through the Greater Himalaya on a four day road trip
Flight inclusive from £3345, Land only from £2495
Everest Base Camp Trek
19 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
- Excellent acclimatisation, giving high success rates and greater enjoyment
- Trek to both Everest Base Camp and Kala Pattar
- Highly experienced Sherpa leaders, some of whom are Everest summiteers
- Four-star hotel with time to relax in Kathmandu
- Attend the Mani Rimdu Festival (October 2023 departure)
Flight inclusive from £3355, Land only from £2285
Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya
14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Explore the sights of Leh - the fascinating capital of Ladakh
- Enjoy pretty walks in lovely countryside
- Visit some of the most stunning monasteries and palaces of Ladakh
- Stay in comfortable hotels that reflect the character of the region
Markha Valley Trek
14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
- A classic summer trek in the dramatic Indian Himalaya
- A week long trek crossing a pass of 5,216m/17,113ft
- Plenty of pre-trek acclimatisation time in and around Leh
- Time at a traditional Ladakhi festival
Genghis Khan Trails & Nadaam Festival
11 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- Easy day walks across the steppe to important historical sights
- Have a go at camel riding and horse riding
- Join the celebrations at the Nadaam Festival
- Stay in cosy ger camps and comfortable hotels
- Enjoy the legendary Mongolian hospitality by visiting a nomadic ger camp
Land only from £2095
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Gentle Walking Bhutan
16 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- Explore the cultural highlights of Bhutan including iconic Taktsang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- First-rate accommodation in Bhutan using comfortable hotels and lodges
- Relax at Dwarika’s hotel in Kathmandu – a unique heritage property
- Excellent and varied programme of gentle walks
- Join the flamboyant celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £4720, Land only from £3795
Druk Path Trek
14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
- Trek one of Bhutan’s oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
- Walk to the fabled Tiger’s Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
- Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
- Attend one of Bhutan’s most significant festivals (on selected departures)
- Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels
Flight inclusive from £4340, Land only from £3290
Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan
18 day Moderate Cycling Tour
- Climb stunning passes and be rewarded by exhilarating descents
- Ride from Paro to Bumthang on a tremendously varied route
- Visit villages, dzongs and the famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
- Spend two nights in a traditional village homestay
- Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
Flight inclusive from £6320, Land only from £4795
Definitive Cultural Tour of Tibet
15 day Tour
- Enjoy a well-paced itinerary with ample time for good acclimatisation
- Attend a Tibetan festival
- See all the major sights of Lhasa together with Shigatse, Gyantse and Sakya
- Stay in comfortable accommodation throughout
Land only from £3095
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