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Chinareflection: Explore, Experience, Connect
At Chinareflection we offer visitors to China the chance to be part of the culture rather just be casual observers. Through our unique Chinese Plus program, we provide opportunities to learn Chinese in conjunction with massage, martial arts, as well as traditional chinese instruments. With our Low Impact and Special Programs, visitors have many choices, ranging from teaching on the road in rural China to an overnight stay in a Buddhist monastery. Finally, our Job Shadowing and Beijing Culture options give travelers the unique perspective of seeing life through a local's eyes, either while at work, or while they are participating in culture classes taught by professionals in the Beijing area.
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Cost: Prices vary according to different options (ranging from $30 to $3000)
Dates: The dates for each of these programs are ongoing. Please contact us to inquire about when you would like to make your reservation with us.
Contact: Chinareflection, Gulou West Street No. 79, Xicheng District, Beijing 100009 China
Tel.: (86)1084046184. Fax: (86)1084046184.
Email: info@chinareflection.com
Website: www.chinareflection.com/programs/
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Ecotourism, Save Wildlife. Thailand, Laos, Nepal
People are poor and wildlife threatened. Volunteer in national parks. Eco tourism and elephant/sea turtle protection projects in Thailand, Laos and Nepal. In the mountains, by the sea. Stay with a host family or in a national park. Important 3-day Cross Cultural and Volunteer Training before start, free for all OpenmindProjects volunteers.
Dates: All year round
Cost: From 645 Euros for 1-2 weeks, 795 Euros for 3 - 4 weeks, extra weeks 65 Euros
Contact: OpenmindProjects, 856/9 Moo 15, Tanon Prajark, Amphur .Muang, NongKhai, 43000, Thailand
Tel.: +66 87233 5734. Fax: + 66 (0) 42 41 35 78
Email: info@openmindprojects.org
Website: www.openmindprojects.org
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ShanghaiFocus—Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China
World Expo 2010 is an occasion to hold world-class exhibitions, events and forums on the Expo theme of “Better city, better life.” You can either travel to Shanghai or other cities in China before the World Expo or book a special Expo tour in advance. Based in Shanghai, ShanghaiFocus knows Shanghai better and can offer you unbeatable prices. With more than 20 years of experience, we will arrange the itinerary according to your needs with our expertise. ShanghaiFocus concentrates on both business and personal tours. Our caring consultants will design a safe, relaxed and laid-back itinerary for you and your team or your family with all our hearts.
Dates: Daily, the itinerary is arranged according to your needs
Cost: Price vary according to different itinerary you choose
Contact: Shanghaifocus, the Ninth Floor Hongtu Building, 219# Zhongshan North Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, P.R of China, 210009
Tel.: (86)21-51098317 or 1-800-928-9298
Email: contact@shanghaifocus.com or book@shanghaifocus.com
Website:www.shanghaifocus.com
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Himalayan Region — Train to Tibet
Experience one of the marvelous engineering feats of our age taking the train across the Tibetan plateau, through some of the highest and most forbidding real estate on the planet. After visiting the world famous Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City and the Great Wall of China in Bejing and Terracotta Warriors and Horse, one of the most significant archeological excavations in Xian, Fly to Xining, a part of Silk route and take a train to Lhasa on the world’s highest railroad along in comfort, at the same time spectacular views of the mountains and wonderful landscapes outside your window.
Dates in 2010: June 6, July 4, August 1, August 26, September 19.
Cost: US$1720.00 Per Person on twin sharing basis.
Contact: Arun Dali, Third Eye Travel. 33220 Sandpiper Pl., Fremont, CA 94555
Email: arun@thirdeyetravel.com
Website: www.thirdeyetravel.com
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Bhutan Photography Tour with Natalie Fobes
This 12-day journey features instruction by tour leader and former National Geographic photographer,
Natalie Fobes. Includes cultural festivals, light trekking, photographing harvest time (wheat and chilli) as well as a
hike to the iconic Tiger's Nest.
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Cost: $5,665
Dates: September 17- 28, 2010
Contact: President, Wanderlust and Lipstick, PO Box 16102, Seattle, WA, 98116 USA
Tel.: 206-937-6789
Email: beth@WanderlustAndLipstick.com
Website: wanderlustandlipstick.com/wandertours/bhutan/photography-tour-to-bhutan-fall-2010/
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Trekking in Eastern Bhutan
This 17-day journey is a unique opportunity to trek through Eastern Bhutan, which opened only
recently to travelers. Includes 6 days of trekking to remote villages in addition to an elephant safari and jeep
safaris in Northeast India. Festivals and a hike to iconic Tiger's Nest are also a part of this adventure.
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Cost: $5,750
Dates: October 12 - 28, 2010
Contact: President, Wanderlust and Lipstick, PO Box 16102, Seattle, WA, 98116 USA
Tel.: 206-937-6789
Email: beth@WanderlustAndLipstick.com
Website: wanderlustandlipstick.com/wandertours/bhutan/bhutan-eastern-trekking/
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Bhutan Women-only Yoga Tour
This 12-day yoga and cultural adventure to Bhutan has been specially created for women and is
appropriate for yoginis of all levels. Experience the breathtaking Himalayas, learn about the Kingdom’s policy of
Gross National Happiness and take an inner journey through yoga, meditation and Ayurvedic workshops.
The tour combines the best of Bhutan’s cultural highlights along with light trekking in the pristine Himalayas. During
this adventure you’ll have the opportunity to meditate with a monk, visit The National Institute of Traditional
Medicine in Thimphu, hike to Tiger’s Nest and enjoy the Ura Valley tsechu (festival).
Cost: $4,950
Dates: April 19 - 30, 2011
Contact: President, Wanderlust and Lipstick, PO Box 16102, Seattle, WA, 98116 USA
Tel.: 206-937-6789
Email: beth@WanderlustAndLipstick.com
Website: wanderlustandlipstick.com/wandertours/bhutan/bhutan-women-only-yoga-tour-april-2011/
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Vietnam and Cambodia Women-only Tour
This 17-day women-only tour to Vietnam and Cambodia is an opportunity to explore these Southeast
Asian countries including their history, culture, ethnic communities, landscape and food.
The group will trek through ethnic tribal villages in the north, participate in a hands-on cooking class, cruise the
Mekong Delta, and tour some of the country’s most interesting temples and museums.
Local English-speaking guides will accompany the group, providing extensive background on all you’ll be experiencing.
Cost: $3,250
Dates: February 10 - 28, 2011
Contact: President, Wanderlust and Lipstick, PO Box 16102, Seattle, WA, 98116 USA
Tel.: 206-937-6789
Email: beth@WanderlustAndLipstick.com
Website: wanderlustandlipstick.com/wandertours/southeast-asia-tours/vietnam-and-cambodia-women-only-tour-2011/
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Amazing Himalaya Trekking (P.) ltd.
Travel to Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet
We provide extensive Trekking in different trekking routes of Nepal, Cultural tours, Mountain Expedition, Jungle Safari, White water rafting etc. in Nepal, Bhutan, Sikkim, and Tibet. For details about various programs please visit the website. We also provide tailored tours according to individual's interest.
Contact: janmudbari@wlink.com.np, www.infonepaltreks.com
Beyond Borders
10 City Language and Culture Tour
Our 10-city program takes students to live and study in many of China’s most beautiful and cultural cities, over eight weeks for a cost of $8,680 (before scholarships). During the week, students are based in Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai – where they have daily morning classes and afternoon excursions. However during long weekends, Friday through Sunday, they visit many of the most beautiful small cities and towns in China - Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Inner Mongolian grasslands, Xi'an (the ancient capital of China), and a number of small towns outside of Beijing.
Kung Fu Training in China
We have a Kung Fu and Wushu training school for international students in Shanghai. Our program offers the best trainers and facility in Shanghai. Please contact us at 1-877-U-ABROAD for more details.
Contact: info@bbabroad.com, www.BeyondBordersAbroad.com
Bridges to China
Study Martial Arts in Beijing
Learn Chinese martial arts (kung fu/wushu/tai ji/sanda) in some of China's most professional sports institutes - short-term and long-term stays available. All coaches and teachers are national or world champions and a number have produced training videos or starred in films. Option to combine martial arts with language classes.
Contact: liam@bridgestochina.org, www.bridgestochina.org
Buddhist Cultural Traditions with Thailand Service Corps
Participants live with a Thai host, teach English at a local school and to novice monks at a Wat. While at the Wat, participants have the opportunity to learn more about Buddhism and meditation through discussions with the Abbot or monks.
Contact: tscatelp@aol.com, www.thailandservicecorps.org
Bhutan Jachung Travel
Offers cultural tours and travel in Bhutan, trekking adventures in Bhutan, bird-watching trips, and biking tours to Bhutan, a kingdom in the Himalayas.
Contact: jachungtravel@druknet.bt, www.jachungtravel.com
Bhutan Journey
Bhutan Journey arrange exclusive trips in Bhutan for people from all around the world. We are a Bhutan-based travel company specializing in Bhutan cultural tours, easy to strenuous high Himalayan mountain trekking, rare bird-watching tours, colorful festival tours, exhilarating biking tours, and scenic nature day-hike tours.
Contact: bhutanjourney@druknet.bt, www.bhutanjourney.com
Bhutan Majestic Travel
Bhutan based travel agency and tour operator dealing only inbound tourism. Indepth travel information and travel tips. No. 1 tour operator and travel agency in Bhutan.
Contact: info@bhutanmajestictravel.com, www.bhutanmajestictravel.com
Bhutan Yak Adventure Travel
Experience the Phenomenon called Bhutan! Let us unfold for you the secrets and mysteries of this Hidden Mystical Kingdom - Bhutan! Explore Bhutan with us! We offer cultural tours, festival tours, trekking, mountain biking, textile tours, birdwatching, river rafting and much more.
Contact: bhutanyaktravel@druknet.bt, www.tourism-bhutan.com
Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School
The Chiang Mai Thai Cookery School was established in 1993 and is a family business run by Sompon and Elizabeth Nabnian. We offer daily courses taught by Sompon who is an experienced Thai chef and who speaks excellent English. We will teach you the secrets of Thai cooking at our home in a relaxed atmosphere.
Contact: 47/2 Moon Muang Rd. (opposite Tha Phae Gate); Chiang Mai; Thailand; 011-66-53-206388, 206315; fax 206387; nabnian@loxinfo.co.th; www.thaicookeryschool.com.
China Hiking Adventures, Inc.
Offers six tours of China: three hiking tours, one QiGong cultural tour, one 'Tibet + Three Gorges' Tour and one tour specifically targeted towards seniors.
Contact: www.china-hiking.com
Dana Tours
Experiencing the Arts in Bali
Includes 10 classes in batik, Gamelan music, dance, mask carving, and acrylic painting with Balinese working artists. Quality performances, temple festivals, 4 island tours include all the must-see sights, while residing in Bali’s cultural center. We are the experts: 22 years experience. Knowledgeable, caring bilingual guides.
Healing Arts of Bali
Explore traditional healing with Balinese shaman, experience traditional massage, herbal medicines, trance rituals, seminars in local customs and religion, mysticism, sacred masks, plus regular yoga and meditation sessions. Seventeen years experience sharing this life-changing experience. Tour dates include unique island-wide festivals. Three expert Balinese/Western guides.
Contact: Danu Enterprises, P.O. Box 156, Capitola, CA; 888-476-0543; danu@earthlink.net, www.danutours.com.
Grass Routes Pvt Ltd
Cultural Immersion Travel and Spiritual Journeys in India
Orissa Highlights
Classic, timeless Orissa, thriving traditional cultures topped with tranquil natural beauty. Stand in awe at India’s earliest and most majestic temples. Delight in medieval towns where the past is very much part of today. Traverse palm fringed paddies and tap into the simple pleasures of rural India.
Art & Culture in Orissa
Unlock ancient art and craft traditions. Meet the people behind the products and discover what it means to paint mythology, dance legends and weave symbolic stories. Behold the irrepressible man-made marvels of ancient India’s earliest temples at Konark. Discover the source of a community’s culture and celebrate the ancient, living traditions that miraculously continue to thrive.
Festival of Faith (Rath Yatra) in Orissa
A riot of colour, spectacle and sweat; the festival of faith is one of India’s most electrifying festivals. Attracting thousands of pilgrims every year the elaborate procession continues a tradition that dates beyond centuries. Infused with ritual, devotion and fervour close to mayhem, the festival of faith is a unique experience for the spirited traveller!
Nature & Wildlife
Nature’s paradise revealed. Step into forests echoing the trumpet of elephants, drift along perennial rivers, walk along ancient tracks and meet communities that abide seasons of change and systems of thought aligned with the natural world. Traverse verdant jungles, majestic mangroves and wandering waterways. Cruise the vast tranquil waters of Asia’s largest estuarine lagoon, sample succulent seafood and camp under the stars.
Orissa Odyssey
An epic adventure through timeless India; stretching from the bustle of India’s renown cultural capital Kolkata, through vast tracts of pastoral plains and palm-fringed paddies, to dense mangroves and tranquil boat rides. From natural wonders to the irrepressible man-made marvels of ancient India’s earliest temples. Join festive weekly markets where indigenous cultures converge and tap into the simple pleasures of village life in timeless rural India.
Tribal trails
A tribute to the original spirit of discovery! An unforgettable journey crammed with quintessential India experiences; from train journeys whistling round hills to prehistoric cave temples and lively local markets. Following in the footsteps of India’s ‘original people’ tracking indigenous heritage and ancient ways of living. An adventure of a lifetime bursting with new experiences and amazing discoveries.
Contact: info@grassroutesjourneys.com, www.grassroutesjourneys.com
Haritha Farm's The Pimenta
Three Days Kerala Surprise
An introduction to Keralan spices and herbs and other medicinal plants, how they are grown, as well as their use in cooking and in home remedies.
Five days Kerala Delight
Visit to the Elephant training center, Old Syrian Christian church, Temples and in the afternoon visit to a lorry painting center and exploring the village around the farm.
Keralan Cooking Adventure
Learn to create a wide range of dishes from one of the most intriguing cuisines of the world, in a relaxing environment where you will meet others who share your passion for food and for life. During this residential cooking course, you will be introduced to different preparations of rice, vegetable dishes, the use of coconut in food and the preparation of a Keralan festive lunch or dinner (known as a Sadya). The course will be held in a traditional family home, set in the grounds of a working bio-organic spice garden.
Contact: harithafarms@gmail.com, www.harithafarms.com
Himalayan High Treks’ Enlightened Travel to Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nepal and India
Himalayan High Treks offers small-group treks throughout the Himalaya: Tibet, Bhutan, Ladakh, Sikkim, Nepal and India. We draw up 18 years experience offering personalized services and full itineraries for unforgettable Himalayan travel. We offer organized treks to prime locations (average 6 participants) or custom itineraries and arrangements for independent travelers.
Contact: Contact: info@hightreks.com; www.hightreks.com
Ibike Tours / International Bicycle Fund
Ibike Vietnam Cultural Collage
Small group, immersion, bicycle tours, designed to get you out of the box, enrich your life and introduce you to the rich diversity of the people, their culture and the environment of the area. IBF programs are designed to provide participants an opportunity to learn more about the world at a person-to-person level not usually available to tourist. Itineraries highlight the cultural, historical, economic and physical diversity of the area. Features include: introduction to the religious, ethnic, cultural, ecological and climatic diversity of Vietnam.
Ibike South Korea Sojourn
Visit historic cities, villages temples and rural areas to gain a better understanding the lifestyles, history, culture and economics of the people of South Korea.
Contact: ibike@ibike.org, www.ibike.org/ibike
Nature Tourism-Bhutan
Welcome to the Land of Thunder Dragon, a magical mountain kingdom whose greatest wealth is its stunning bio-diversity and unique culture heritage. The nearest encounter with Singri-la you will experience on Earth!
Nature Tourism-Bhutan, a grassroots Bhutanese eco & culture tour operator with strong appreciation and understanding of international clients and their travel interests, offers tailor-made itineraries to meet individual agendas - from birdwatching and botanical tours to trekking, walking and mountain biking to culture festivals, art and architecture.
Let the inside experts introduce you to jewels of travel, the safe, hospitable and unforgetable Kingdom of Bhutan.
Contact: www.naturetourism-bhutan.com
Nirvana Paragliding
Paragliding Adventure Holidays in India
Contact: www.nirvanaadventures.com
Pacific Delight Tours
Culinary China
Beijing, Xian, Yangtze Cruise, Shanghai 12 Day Culinary China Tour
Explore the ancient culinary excitement of China. Learn about the emperors,and empresses culinary delights. At the same time explore the Forbidden City and China's Great Wall. Xian considered the home of dumplings, and the Terra Cotta Warriors. Explore the warriors pit and live an experience of a life time. Sail through the majestic 3 gorges,
experience foods of Sichuan and Hubei Providence. Shanghai past/present of China.
Visit: www.pacificdelighttours.com
Peaches International
In 2 Asia Programs
tThe In 2 Asia program combines aspects of culture exchange, volunteering, community work and adventure/leisure activities in to one great program. The In 2 Asia program is set up in a sustainable, responsible way and is offered in countries throughout Asia. Join others from all over the world and combine community work such as teaching or farming with meditation retreats, relaxing on the beach or a jungle trekking.
Contact: info@peachesinternational.com, www.peachesinternational.com
Rajasthan Tours
Rajasthan tours provide online information about Rajasthan tourism, Rajasthan tour packages with detailed itinerary, hotels in Rajasthan, travel agency in Rajasthan, tour operator in Rajasthan, all information about Jaipur, Indian desert, camel safari and golden triangle tour packages.
Contact: webmaster@rajasthantours.net, www.rajasthantours.net
Sabaya Jungle Resort - Cha-am Beach, Thailand.
A newly opened resort especially for budget traveller, single and student travellers. Guaranteed to be beyond your expectations at very very resonable prices. Owner-operated
Contact: info@sabaya.co.th, www.sabaya.co.th.
Sinoquest
Chinese Cultural Study
At Sinoquest, we pride ourselves on offering the best way to discover the mysteries of Chinese culture, from the study of Mandarin Chinese, minority languages (Tibetan and Naxi) and calligraphy to martial arts, traditional painting and Chinese opera. Accommodation in an apartment in Hangzhou city will be provided free to you for the duration of your course (1-3 months), as well as free guided tours of local tourist spots.
Contact: china@sinoquest.co.uk, www.sinoquest.co.uk
Spirit in Nature Ecotours
Travel with time for reflection. Indian Himalaya, South India, Bali and Lombok, Australia, New Zealand. Explores wildlife, indigenous cultures, and traditions of sacred land. Travel with Dr. John Broomfield, author of the thought-provoking book Other Ways of Knowing: Recharting Our Future with Ageless Wisdom.
Thailand Hilltribe Holidays
Cultural & Authentic Tours — Northern Thailand
Thailand Hilltribe Holidays offers cultural and authentic tours around Northern Thailand, in a non-tourist setting. Specialising in trips to hilltribe villages and homestays - based on responsible and sustainable travel principles that aim to preserve the environment and allow locals to benefit directly from tourism. Offers small group travel and customized trips around your interests.
Contact: mja1906@hotmail.com, www.thailandhilltribeholidays.com
Vijnana Kala Vedi Cultural Centre
Learn Indian Arts/Languages and Teach English
The Vijnana Kala Vedi Centre- India welcomes Artists, Students, Researchers and even Cultural enthusiasts or Off beat Tourists to Experience Indian Culture through the learning of Indian Arts, Crafts and Languages and also by Teaching English.
Contact: vkv@vijnanakalavedi.org, www.vijnanakalavedi.org
Vista Point Overland Tours
Overland Adventure Tours in Asia
Offering overland adventure travel, trips and tours in Asia. Trips range from 8 weeks to 22 weeks and are ideal for gap years or as a budget alternative to backpacking.
Contact: info@vistapointoverland.com, www.vistapointoverland.com
