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Holidays with festivals

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.

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15 Holidays

Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan Festivals

13 day Tour
Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan
  • 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

Departures:

Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh Festivals

16 day Tour
Definitive Cultural Tour of Ladakh
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Everest Base Camp Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

19 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
Everest Base Camp Trek
  • 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

Departures:

Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya Festivals 'In style' holidays

14 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking
Gentle Walking Little Tibet & Indian Himalaya
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Markha Valley Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

14 day Vigorous Walking & Trekking
Markha Valley Trek
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Genghis Khan Trails & Nadaam Festival Festivals

11 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
Genghis Khan Trails & Nadaam Festival
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Gentle Walking Bhutan Festivals

16 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
Gentle Walking Bhutan
  • 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

Departures:

Druk Path Trek Festivals Great Treks of the world

14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking
Druk Path Trek
  • 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

Departures:

Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan Festivals

18 day Moderate Cycling Tour
Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec

Definitive Cultural Tour of Tibet Festivals

15 day Tour
Definitive Cultural Tour of Tibet
  • 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

Departures:

  • Jan
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  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
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