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Toronto: Dec 03 - Hiking in Peru
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Ottawa: Dec 03 - Australia
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Asia & India:
From the monasteries high in the Himalaya, to the wildlife preserves of Sri Lanka, from the colours of Mongolia's Nadaam festival to the splendor of China’s Great Wall the opportunities for discovery are endless. A visit to India is an experience like no other. Take a sunrise boat trip on the sacred River Ganges at Varanasi, visit the Taj Mahal, the palaces and forts of Rajasthan, the hill stations of the British Raj, the backwaters of Kerala. Go on safari in search of elusive Bengal tigers in one of India's many National Parks or trek the foothills of the Himalaya in Sikkim and Ladakh.
China's sheer size is quite incredible and the diversity of peoples, cultures and landscapes can be overwhelming. Explore the villages of Yunnan; be mystified by the Terracotta Warriors, trek to the Potala Palace in Tibet or cruise the mighty Yangtze River. From Beijing to Hong Kong, Shanghai to Guilin, the Silk Road to Mongolia, discover amazing cuisine, friendly faces and a land full of bicycles!
South East Asia including Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia (Borneo):
From the steamy Mekong Delta to the stunning coastline of central Vietnam to the rugged mountains of the north and Halong Bay, Vietnam is an inspiration. The spires of Angkor Wat are held in awe and the faces of Bayon Temple enchant all who gaze them and the extraordinary beauty and detail of the carvings at Banteay Srei is without rival.
One of the few countries in South East Asia never to have been colonized, Thailand has retained a unique and fascinating culture, blending bustling commercialism with age-old traditions. The historic temples and palaces of Bangkok and Chiang Mai display Thailand’s colourful and unique culture, but also offer a different facet with elephant rides and longtail boat excursions through lively waterways. Discover the best that Thailand has to offer.
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China:
From the great contrasting cities of Beijing and Shanghai, to the ancient history of the Terracotta Warriors and from the barren landscapes of the Silk Road to the lush mountains of Yunnan province you’ll agree that China is beyond your expectations. We think your greatest challenge is making sense of this vast country and appreciating its beauty within the confines of your adventure. Enjoy the classical images of China at your pace.
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India, Sri Lanka & the Sub-continent:
When you first visit India you are struck by the chaotic and fast-paced nature of daily life – New York has nothing on Delhi. Traffic, crowds, noise, smells and colour are a traveller’s first impressions of India as they arrive in the busy cities of Delhi or Mumbai. As you acclimatize, each of these fast-developing and modern cities will share their unique culture with you. Leave the cities and head out into the rural areas you are likely to experience an entirely different side of India. Deeper exploration can divulge an array of scenery like stark desert vistas, majestic mountain ranges, verdant jungle backwaters and endless beaches. It is this wild diversity of geography, culture and history which will draw you back to India again and again.
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Northern Asia, Tibet, Mongolia, Nepal:
Discover a land where Yaks pulling the plough through the fields of the Yarlung valley are decorated with colourful red ribbons; where the sky seems to touch the horizon and colourful prayer flags protect the passes and mountains and all who traverse them. Huge blue skies challenge snow-capped mountains and stars have never been as close or as big in your life. Tibet will get into your soul!
In Mongolia the legendary Gobi desert occupies a major part of the country with sand dunes, scores of dinosaur fossils and fascinating plant and animal species. Trek Mongolian Steppes and really get to know the vast, flat, treeless plains with herds of gazelle.
For most people Nepal is the best trekking destination, hands down. But if you are not into trekking why go? You'll find no place on earth where culture is more versatile, where colours are more vibrant, where landscape is more diverse and where religion is more dominant than in Nepal. There is more to discover.
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Japan:
Enjoy the charms of ancient Kyoto to the fullest where 1000 years of history and Buddhist culture live on today. Osaka and Nara mark the terminus of the Silk Road and Tokyo must be experienced for the famed Ginza district. Discover the styles of ornamental gardens: Tsukiyama, Karesansui, and Chaniwa. Discover the graceful performance and profound simplicity of the Cha-no-yu or Japanese tea ceremony Discover Japan's traditional stage arts of Kabuki, Noh, Kyôgen and Bunraku. Discover Japan, discover history.
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