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Here's where you'll find the most up-to-date information about what's happening at Mountain Kingdoms. Check below for details of any upcoming events we are holding, any special offers we are running, any news we've got to share and any holidays that have spaces and are due to run in the next few weeks. You can also sign up to receive our monthly e-newsletter.
The following walking and trekking holidays and cultural tours are scheduled to depart in the next few months. If you would like to book a holiday you can do so online or by contacting the office. Please be aware that due to the short time before travel dates, places could possibly be restricted.
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 £3,585, Land only from £2,885
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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 £3,375, Land only from £2,675
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- Explore the heart of the region on this exhilarating 6-day trek, starting at the foot of the Tre Cime
- Walking amidst the pillars, pinnacles, and colossal rock walls of the Dolomites
- Stay in comfortable and welcoming rifugios
- All your baggage will be transferred for you between mountain huts – walk with just a daypack
Flight inclusive from £1,920, Land only from £1,755
Departures:
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New for 2020
- Discover the four fabulous cities of the Great Silk Road - Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
- Explore the Nuratau Mountain range on a series of delightful village walks offering a real insight into traditional rural Uzbek life
- Enjoy three days of walking in the picturesque Chimgan mountains with high peaks and alpine-style meadows
- Stay in welcoming accommodation including good city hotels and friendly, family guesthouses
Flight inclusive from £2,375, Land only from £1,850
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New for 2020
- Walk through valleys lined with fairytale ‘chimney’s and fantastical rock formations in Cappadocia
- Discover the hidden rock-hewn churches and cliff dwellings of the beautiful Ihlara Valley
- Explore the incredible underground city of Kaymakli
- Cross the Davraz Pass and enjoy rewarding walks along the St Paul’s Trail near scenic Lake Eğirdir
- Follow in the footsteps of the Romans to the ancient city of Adada
Flight inclusive from £995, Land only from £645
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Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan
13 day Tour 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
Flight inclusive from £3,365, Land only from £2,665
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Highlights of Bhutan in Style
13 day Tour Tour
New for 2020
- Stay in first-rate hotel accommodation throughout
- Explore Bhutan’s key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
- Join the festivities at a Bhutanese festival
- Take an Everest flight for close up views of the world’s highest mountain
- Enjoy a guided tour of some of Kathmandu's main heritage sites
Flight inclusive from £4,585, Land only from £3,885
Departures:
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Five High Passes - Dolpo to Mustang Trek
23 day Strenuous Walking & Trekking
New for 2020
- Trek for 16 days through impressive high mountain scenery and isolated villages
- Camp by the turquoise waters of Phuksundo Lake
- Experience the ancient Tibetan culture of the region - little changed over time
- Enjoy first rate camping and a four star hotel in Kathmandu before and after the trek
Flight inclusive from £4,745, Land only from £3,995
Departures:
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New for 2020
- Walk each day amidst the most spectacular landscapes of America’s Wild West
- See the best of America’s national parks with hikes in Zion, Bryce, Arches, Canyonlands and, of course, the Grand Canyon
- Explore Navajo and Hopi Indian tribal lands including Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly and the Hopi Mesas
- Discover the stunning red rock scenery of Sedona
- End your trip amongst the bright lights and razzmatazz of Las Vegas
Flight inclusive from £4,500, Land only from £3,650
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Thunder Dragon Trails in Style
12 day Gentle Walking & Trekking
- Tiger's Nest, Punakha Dzong and the King's Memorial Chorten - Bhutan's foremost sights
- Easy-paced walks on gentle trails
- Join the festivities at an flamboyant Bhutanese Festival
- Stay in first class accommodation throughout
Flight inclusive from £3,935, Land only from £3,185
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