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- Our cultural tours are designed around travel themes. We introduce grand sites and out of the way treasures, take you from markets to feasts, explore awe-inspiring landscapes and architectural masterpieces and create unforgettable signature moments.
DESTINATIONS

SIGNATURE MOMENT

Exploring Lhasa's Old City

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Train journey from Lhasa to Xining

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Receiving blessings at the temple in Kathmandu

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Learning to practice kindness from monks in Bhutan

Magical Himalayan Kingdoms

After over 40 years of travelling the world, Lewie Gonsalves defines this as the trip of a lifetime (and that’s a pretty definitive comment). Every two years, Lewie leads this remarkable voyage across the roof of the world. We begin in Beijing and please consider arriving a few days earlier if this is your first trip to this remarkable city. From here we fly up to Lhasa and spend four days exploring its unique atmosphere. Then it’s the world’s highest railway journey as we travel from Lhasa to Xining by train through breathtaking vistas.

After a good look at those marvelous pandas in Chengdu, we’re back to the Himalayas with extended explorations in Nepal and Bhutan. We’ll visit ancient stupas and ornate temples in Kathmandu and safari by elephant back to spot tiger at Chitwan. We’ll take what we think
is the most beautiful drive in the world through Bhutan’s valleys and learn about the great fortresses called dzongs and how they were built. Set against the most inspiringly scenic backdrop in the world, this tour will introduce you to the remarkable cultures that at one
time flourished in the shadow of the world’s highest mountain ranges.

Nepal | 19 days
50th Anniversary

Dates:

Oct 17 - Nov 04, 2020

Cost:

Approx. US$12270

Group Size:

14 - 18 participants

Includes:
Airport transfers for passengers arriving and departing as per the group itinerary, accommodation based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar, meals as indicated in the itinerary, seven internal flights, train from Lhasa to Xining (double cabins), all internal transportation by private coach, jeep excursions in Chitwan National Park, sightseeing with qualified English-speaking guides, all activities and entrance fees, fully escorted by Lewie Gonsalves. Taxes and gratuities of US$475 are included.

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Arrive Beijing
Day 2: Fly to Lhasa
Days 3 – 5: Explore Lhasa’s rich cultural history
Day 6: Take the spectacular train to Xining
Day 7: Tour the monastery and fly to Chengdu
Day 8: Commune with the pandas
Day 9: Fly over the Himalayas to Kathmandu
Day 10: Discover Kathmandu
Day 11: Fly to Chitwan National Park and our Jungle Lodge
Day 12: Take an elephant-back safari
Day 13: Fly back to Kathmandu for temples and bazaars
Day 14: Fly to Paro and drive to Thimphu
Day 15: Discover the fortresses of Thimphu Valley
Day 16: Overland past fortresses and monasteries
Day 17: Hike to Paro’s famous Tiger’s Nest Monastery
Day 18: Fly to Bangkok
Day 19: Depart Bangkok
Optional extensions: Bangkok or Beijing in depth

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Your Tour Leader

Lewie Gonsalves, our peripatetic president, has over 40 years’ experience researching and organizing trips throughout the world. As well as designing and leading our President’s Tours, Lewie is also chief designer of our Private Journey collection of tailored tours.

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Nepal | 19 days
50th Anniversary

Dates:

Oct 17 - Nov 04, 2020

Cost:

Approx. US$12270

Group Size:

14 - 18 participants

WHAT THEY SAY:

"Bhutan is a small country with profound diversity"

TRIP PHOTOS:

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