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Cycling Rajasthan - India

Rajasthan provides a sheer magical experience of road biking through a land of extremely colourful people. The Rajputs (traditional inhabitants of Rajasthan) are a very chivalrous & martial race. Their rule here has left them a legacy of magnificent Forts, Palaces and Mansions. Quite a few of them have been converted into modern hotels. The highlight of our Rajasthan tour itinerary would be our effort to encapsulate some of the glory, grandeur, traditional hospitality and Old World charm by overnighting in some of these grand palaces and mansions. The biking, which is accompanied throughout by our support vehicle is on paved roads. With a view towards avoiding the main traffic and also for a glimpse of typical Indian rural and tribal life we would bike and walk on minor roads.

Detailed Description

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

ITC 13 Please Call Us For Details

Walking in Bhutan

Bhutan, 'the land of thunder dragons' is perhaps the most diverse and mysterious of all the Himalayan kingdoms, where for centuries a traditional Buddhist culture has thrived in isolation from the rest of the world. Bhutan is a land of contrasts, lush forested valleys, fortified monasteries and sacred virgin mountains. The warm smiles of people here make each moment a special one to remember.
This trip is designed to incorporate walkers of all grade and ages. However, a degree of physical fitness is advised as most of the terrain is undulating with descents and ascents. During all your walking between destinations you would have the services of a professional guide and a well stocked support vehicle at all times. Though most of the walking would be on paved roads, while doing nature treks in Nepal we would be doing some ascents and descents on unpaved trails. Similarly, in Bhutan we would at times step out to visit Himalayan villages and visit people working on the fields.

Detailed Description

Trip Code	Grade	Number of Days	Price in CAD Dollars
ITB		13	Please Call Us For Details

Hill Tribe Cultural Trek - Thailand

This trip to northern Thailand's 'golden triangle' avoids the tourist areas and visits remote Thai villages in the Chiang Mai area. Our trek through remote forests reaches hill-tribe villages where we stay as guests in simple bamboo huts. The walking can be tiring and we carry our own gear, so you need to be fit.

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

THT 8 $790 CAD

Mountain Bike - Thailand

This unique trip offers participants a combination of sightseeing, mountain biking, and elephant trekking in Thailand fascinating northern reaches. Starting in Bangkok you will head north to Ayutthayaand then onto Chiang Rai, at the border of Thailand, Burma and Laos, where you will visit Karen hill tribe villages atop magnificent elephants - trekking across rice paddies, through forests and up mountains. Then it is off to Ko Samet for some beach time. A perfect way to get off the beaten track.

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

AMB 12 $2575 CAD

Trekking in Malaysia

On this incredible jungle experience, you will trek through the Taman Negara National Park - the world's oldest rain-forest, estimated to be 130 million years old. Participants will trek through virgin forest, experiencing mother nature at her best, exploring caves, fishing, swimming, tubing and observing flora and fauna. A great way to enjoy nature. You then visit the unique Firefly and Nature Park, where you travel in a small wooden boat, gazing at thousands of fireflies lighting up the Malaysian night. While in the parks, you will stay in comfortable, remote lodges and chalets.

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

MTN + 10 $2050 CAD

Borneo Adventure - Malaysia

This unique trip takes in the highlights of the wild island of Borneo. You will visit the Kinabalu National Park where you have the opportunity to climb Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia. You also visit beautiful Mulu National Park, where you will see the largest cave passage in the world and explore this naturalist paradise. You then head to Kuching, where you will spend three days visiting and staying in Iban tribal long-houses - experiencing the lifestyle of these former headhunters as they go about their daily activities.

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

MBA 10 $1395 CAD

Vietnam Sapa Hilltribes

This fascinating trip includes a trek to the isolated tribal settlements of the Sapa region of North Vietnam. Starting in Hanoi, we head northwest to Son La. We then continue to Dien Bien Phu, site of the famous battle ending the French rule in Indochina. Here we walk amongst hilltribes. We then drive along rough roads to Sapa, close to the border with China. From here we see Vietnam's highest peak - Mt. Fanispan, before starting our day trek to visit the unique Sapa hilltribes - an unforgettable experience in a truly isolated part of the world.

Trip Code Grade Number of Days Price in CAD Dollars

TVS 11 $1460 CAD

Trip Grading:

Easy These trips can be enjoyed by anyone who leads a reasonably active life. The walking part of these trips is relatively easy and should not exceed 5 to 6 hours a day.

Moderate These trips are a mixture of some longer and shorter walks. During these trips, hill walking experience is desirable. The walking hours are usually no more than 7 hours a day. Please note that some of our non-trekking trips are graded moderate due to altitude or other conditions that require a higher level of stamina than our easy trips.

Challenging The day stages on these trips are a combination with strenuous and moderate walks - normally 6 to 8 hours a day. Participants should expect to trek above 4,500 metres on these trips.

Mountaineering These trips are known to be the most strenuous and are regarded as a genuine adventure. An experience of mountaineering with the capabilities of carrying on normally at an altitude of 4,000-5,000 metres and a degree of good stamina is important. Daily walking is approximately 8 to 9 hours.

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