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Holidays with festivals

There's nothing better than celebrating with the locals and many of our holidays include time spent at a colourful festival. You can join a festival on selected departures of the following holidays.

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18 Holidays

Definitive Cultural Tour of Bhutan

13 day Tour

  • Visit the key cultural sights including the Tiger’s Nest Monastery and Punakha Dzong
  • Explore picturesque villages and get under the skin of authentic Bhutanese culture
  • Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival
  • Stay in a 5 star hotel in Kathmandu before and after visiting Bhutan
  • September departure led by Michael Rutland OBE

Flight inclusive from £4335, Land only from £3295

Annapurna North Base Camp Trek

14 day Moderate / Vigorous Walking & Trekking

  • A scenically spectacular little-known alternative to the Annapurna Sanctuary trek
  • Wild terrain with towering cliffs, waterfalls, glaciers, a brilliant blue lake and a host of Himalayan giants
  • Trek high point at French Advance Base Camp, 4,305m, with staggering 360-degree mountain views
  • Four-star hotel in Kathmandu, exciting mountain road to the start of the trek, and a well-paced ascent
  • Remote camping trek - the equal of anything in the Himalaya but in just two weeks London to London
  • Enjoy the Laxmi Pooja festivities (on selected October departures)

Flight inclusive from £3195, Land only from £2085

Gentle Walking Bhutan

15 day Gentle Walking & Trekking

  • Explore the cultural highlights of Bhutan including iconic Taktsang Monastery and Punakha Dzong
  • First-rate accommodation in Bhutan using comfortable hotels and lodges
  • Relax at Dwarika’s heritage hotel in Kathmandu
  • Excellent and varied programme of gentle walks
  • Join the flamboyant celebrations at a Bhutanese festival

Flight inclusive from £4955, Land only from £3895

Definitive Cultural Tour of Nepal

15 day Tour

  • Tour the ancient cities of Bhaktapur, Kathmandu, Patan and visit Lumbini - the birthplace of Buddha
  • Enjoy village walks with stunning Himalayan views of the Annapurnas and Everest
  • Go wild at Chitwan National Park with two full days of wildlife watching activities
  • Stay in top quality hotels and lodges including Dwarika's fabulous Heritage Hotel

Flight inclusive from £4215, Land only from £3195

Druk Path Trek

14 day Moderate Walking & Trekking

  • Trek one of Bhutan’s oldest trails with wonderfully varied scenery and superb mountain views
  • Walk to the fabled Tiger’s Nest Monastery and visit Punakha Dzong
  • Explore the key cultural sights of Thimphu and the Paro Valley
  • Attend a festival (on selected departures)
  • Enjoy first-rate camping and well-appointed hotels

Flight inclusive from £4710, Land only from £3290

Cultural Cycling Tour of Bhutan

18 day Moderate Cycling Tour

  • Climb stunning passes and be rewarded by exhilarating descents
  • Ride from Paro to Bumthang on a tremendously varied route
  • Visit villages, dzongs and the famous Taktsang Monastery
  • Spend two nights in a traditional village homestay
  • Join the celebrations at a Bhutanese festival

Flight inclusive from £6085, Land only from £4795

Tiger's Nest Trek, Bhutan & Kathmandu Valley Trek, Nepal

16 day Gentle / Moderate Walking & Trekking

  • A three day trek between villages and temples along the ridgeline of the Kathmandu Valley
  • Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims on the trail to the sacred temple of Namo Buddha
  • An overnight camping trek in Bhutan to reach Taktsang Monastery
  • Time to explore the heritage towns of Bhaktapur, Dhulikel and Panauti in Nepal
  • Gentle walks in Bhutan and the cultural highlights of Paro, Punakha and Thimphu
  • All the colour and celebrations of a traditional Bhutanese festival

Flight inclusive from £4435, Land only from £3170

Gentle Walking Eastern Bhutan

19 day Gentle Walking & Trekking

  • Explore the spectacular and little visited hill-top towns and temples of east Bhutan.
  • Join the celebrations at a vibrant Bhutanese festival.
  • Visit the picturesque village of Ura and stay in a traditional farmhouse for one night.
  • Cross the high Thrumshing La on an exciting drive to Mongar.
  • Enjoy gentle walks in the beautiful valleys around Bumthang.

Flight inclusive from £5860, Land only from £4795

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