Tour News

Seven Worlds, One Planet - David Attenborough’s latest series

By Charlotte Momber on 04 Nov 2019
Categories: Antarctica, Arctic, Polar Regions, Polar Cruising, Tour

Watch BBC1's brand new highly-anticipated nature series, Seven Worlds, One Planet, for a fascinating exploration of all seven of the world's continents. Presented by Sir David Attenborough.

Sacred Wonders of the World - BBC One’s latest series

By Charlotte Momber on 13 Aug 2019
Categories: Cambodia, India, Japan, Tour, Walking & Trekking

BBC1’s beautifully shot new three part series, Sacred Wonders, takes us to some of the world’s most famous landmarks that have been built in the name of religion. Whatever your religious beliefs, it's fair to say these man-made wonders are nothing short of magical. 

Here are a few sacred wonders we'd be delighted to take you to.

A royal birthday party in Bhutan

By Mountain Kingdoms on 13 Apr 2015
Categories: Bhutan, Tour, New

Join the former king's 60th birthday celebrations in Thimphu this year on our 4th November departure of our Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan, the itinerary of which has just been revised in order to witness this special event. 

Bhutan’s first international festival featured in The Guardian newspaper

By Mountain Kingdoms on 23 Mar 2015
Categories: Bhutan, Tour, Walking & Trekking, MK in the news

Last month there was a magnitude of excitement as Bhutan hosted its very first annual International Festival. People from all over the world travelled to the remote Himalayan Kingdom to take part in the 10 day celebrations, and we helped organise travel arrangements for Jane Dunford, Travel Editor for The Guardian, to be a part of it. You can read about Jane's experience online on The Guardian.

Back to Tibet - two spectacular new holidays

By Mountain Kingdoms on 28 Mar 2014
Categories: Tibet, Tour, Walking & Trekking, New

After a period of visa uncertainties the Chinese authorities have simplified access to this ancient centre of Buddhism, allowing Mountain Kingdoms to offer more holidays in Tibet.

President of India visits Brahmaputra River cruise boat and presents an award

By Charlotte Kawecki on 22 Mar 2013
Categories: India, Tour, Awards & competitions

Congratulations to our friends in India on receiving the National Tourism Award for the 'Most Innovative Tour Operator' for the Brahmaputra river cruise on-board the M.V.Mahabaahu. Awarded by the President of India on 18th March 2013.