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We endeavor to develop specialist sample packages, all of which eventually get individually tailor packaged according to client requirements. We believe that trip expectations are as diverse as there are people, and tailoring is the first step of getting close to achieving our aim of exceeding expectations. Nepal – abode of the Gods Trekking for Health, 20 days Kick-start a new lifestyle with this 3-week package combining yoga, nutrition and trekking along one of the most beautiful trails on Earth. This trek can be customised to be mild, moderate or difficult, and is best done individually or in small groups of up to 6 people. Guaranteed to increase energy levels and muscle tone and leave you with a feeling of wellbeing. Shamanism Trek, 11 days A deep cultural immersion trip that focuses on the lives and work of Nepali Shaman, this trip includes a cleansing session with a Shaman, if so desired, and a moderate trek to Lake Gosainkunda (4210m), a Shaman pilgrimage lake in the Langtang Region of Nepal. Special tour dates in August coincide with the Full Moon Festival at Lake Gosainkunda, during which the Shamans gather and perform special rituals. This trip is best done in small groups of up to 6 people. A Responsible ‘Peak’ at Nepal, 12 days An educational trip that reveals the inside workings of responsibility in Nepal, this trip combines a deep look into the melting pot that is Kathmandu Valley, a 2 and a half day off-the-beaten-track trek along the old trade route to India, and an elephant safari in Chitwan National Park in Nepal’s Terai region. Excellent for families and small groups, this trip includes homestays for cultural immersion and more ‘touristy’ activities, such as an elephant safari, to show both sides of responsible tourism in Nepal. Gokyo Lakes and Cho-La Pass Trek, 21 days This is a challenging trek along part of the Great Himalayan Trail, recognised by National Geographic Adventure as one of the 25 best new trips of 2010. The trek will push you as you climb the more than 5000m pass the locals call the Cho La from where you can see unparalleled views of the Everest mountain range. On the other side of the pass lie the pristine glacial lakes of Gokyo. Along the trail you will stay in small Sherpa-run family lodges, experiencing a glimpse of their fascinating culture. Scenically and culturally, this is a trip of a lifetime. Hidden Kingdom of Mustang, 18 days Trekking through villages, meeting the inhabitants, savouring the local sights and sounds – this off-the-beaten-track adventure is completely magical. There is something about the thin air (above 3000m), the simple friendly people, the stark mesmerizing moonscape, and the pious mystique that emanates from deep-rooted Buddhism that permeates your soul. This trip will stay with you forever – it is your journey. This trip is best done in the summer months as the area is snowbound in winter and falls under a rain shadow in summer. Very Best of Nepal, 17 days This action-packed holiday combines the best that Nepal has to offer: trekking, rafting, culture, and a safari, moving seamlessly from one activity to another. Guided by experts through each activity, this safe and experience-rich holiday will leaving you wondering how time flew so fast. Tamang Heritage Trek, 10 days The Tamang Heritage Trail is an off-the-beaten track trek in the Langtang region. This trek unveils an ancient lifestyle, combined with picturesque scenery and healing baths in natural hot springs. The start of this 7-day trek is just a day’s bus journey from Kathmandu. Experience Tamang rituals, Tibetan culture, festivals, traditional architecture and costumes, and enjoy the famous Tamang hospitality during a homestay. ‘Voluntouring’ in Nepal, 1–5 months Volunteering is one of the best ways to experience the ‘real’ Nepal. This trip is custom built each time, starting with a detailed look at volunteer expectations and project requirements. The focus is on creating an environment in which the placement yields maximum results for both the volunteer and the project. As part of cultural emersion, volunteers take part in language and cooking classes. Afterwards, volunteers are rewarded with a well-deserved holiday. Tibet & Bhutan The Road to Lhasa, 8 days The standard Tibet trip with no frills attached, this road trip will open your eyes into Tibetan Buddhism, while getting you on this magnificent landscape over 3000 meters from day one till you fly out. One of the ‘must do’ trips in this world, the more die hard adventurers might prefer to do it on mountain bikes. Journey to the center of the Universe, 18 days Mt. Kailash in Western Tibet is considered a holy mountain by three schools of thought, Buddhist, Jain and Hindu and a circumbulation of the mountain is considered sacred. That takes 3-4 days of high altitude trekking, but you are prepped up for this by the rest of the journey, all in landcruisers in high altitude. A once in a lifetime adventure. Cultural Journeys into Bhutan, 1 – 2 weeks The land of the Thunder Dragon offers a unique insight into this mystical country, where ‘Gross Happiness’ is more important than Gross Domestic Product. The deeply pious people and the magnificent landscapes in the Eastern Himalayas will mesmerize you, leaving you with an impression that lasts a lifetime India The Green Circuit, flexible number of days In the sub-continent, we bring for you the best eco-trips that this region has to offer, all in one carbon friendly GREEN circuit. At our initiative, five operators have come together to offer their best ‘responsible’ products, all joined by ground transport. Visit ancient monasteries in the Northern Himalaya, trek in Nepal, rub shoulders with Red Pandas in the Eastern Himalaya, cruise the coast in East India or drift along tranquil backwaters in Kerala. Take on one adventure at a time, or link them together for the ultimate all-Indian sub-continent experience. Ghana Tailormade activities, beach hopping and cultural adventure, 1-3 weeks In West Africa, we have taken our experiences from Asia and custom-tailor holidays that are starkly different from the standard, offering a unique set, each worked out to exceed your expectations while travelling through probably the friendliest of African nations. You can bike, hike, beach hop, volunteer or just relax while getting an excellent cultural immersion. |