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	Bhutan Cultural Tour Oct 3 - 21, 2008 Duration: 18 days (15 in-country) Cost: $3775 (min. 6) Single supp: $390 Approximate Internat'l Air: $1090 (LAX/BANGKOK/LAX) Internat'l Air & Gov't Tariff: $783 (BANGKOK/PARO/BANGKOK) Insurance Questions? Register Now

Bhutan Cultural Trek and Festival Tour

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Overview

Flags in Bhutan

Journey to one of the world's smallest and most extraordinary countries in the great Himalayas... the "Dragon Kingdom" of Bhutan. Nested between India, Tibet and Nepal, Bhutan is a proud nation of one of the earth's best-preserved ecologies and cultures. Opened up to tourism in during the mid 1980s, Bhutan hosts relatively few tourists each year. The landlocked country of two million people are practicing Buddhists. They greet you with a genuine smile and penetrating personal warmth. The breathtaking countryside scenery is full of thick pine forests, raging wild rivers, mosaics of rich cultivated fields, crafted Bhutanese style farm houses, prayer flags, and fortress like Dzongs and monasteries. Our local guides take us into villages providing expert interpretation of their culture. Visitors stay in local guesthouses, go to remote villages and hidden valleys, and immerse themselves in rare and enchanting encounters. We'll take a look at Bhutanese art forms such as thangka painting, textile weaving, woodcarving, and papermaking. Often you will witness demonstrations of the art forms and creations crafted by Bhutanese artists. You will attend and participate in two festivals, where the Bhutanese gather in celebration wearing their finest clothes and jewelry. Dance rituals are performed in colorful dress and masks. A three-day cultural trek through bamboo and pine forests allows you to witness the fresh air and beauty of the Himalayan foothills. Join us! This is truly an adventure of a lifetime!

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Adventure Highlights

• Fifteen day Cultural Tour
• Participate in traditional local festivals
• Bumthang Cultural Trek - 2N/3D - horse assisted
• All camp equipment except sleeping bag
• Overland in quality transport
• Expert local guides
• All accommodations and meals

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Bhutan Horseman		Camping in Bhutan		Tiger's Nest

 Overview  |  Photos  |  Itinerary (PDF)