ROMTravel – World Cultures Tour Let our experts be your guides Top of the World , and October 6 – 25, 2019

Steeped in Buddhist and Hindu traditions and Day 5 Gangtey– Paro Zhiwa Ling nestled against the , Bhutan, Nepal Bus to Punakha. School visit. River rafting. Dwarika and Tibet have always been an intriguing . Picnic lunch. Chitwan Barahi Jungle Lodge destination. Our journey will explore the rich Day 6 Punakha–Paro Dhulikel Dwarika’s Resort culture, culinary specialties and history of Chim Lhakhang Temple. Scenic drive to Paro. Kathmandu Hyatt Regency these lands, offer stunning scenery and an National Museum. Rinpun Dzong. Lhasa Shangri-la opportunity to view local life. Day 7 Paro Marco Polo Gateway Delight in Bhutan’s unique architecture, Kyichu Lhakhang Temple. Spend time at a Resource Person beautiful valleys, and its approach to traditional farm. Drukygal Dzong. Time at Sara Irwin has development by promoting happiness. Visit leisure to visit the town. accompanied twelve magnificent dzongs, originally fortresses. Day 8 Paro ROMTravel trips to Explore local life and watch their skills at Hike or take an optional horseback ride to East , including the archery, their national sport. A highlight will Tiger’s Nest . Relax afterward with last ROMTravel trip to be the exhilarating hike to the Tiger’s Nest a Bhutanese hot stone bath. Bhutan, Nepal and Monastery which clings to the side of a cliff. Day 9 Paro–Kathmandu Tibet. She was the Flight to Kathmandu. Durbar Square. Nasal In Nepal, Kathmandu quickly moves you manager of the Asian Chowk. Thamel area. Time at leisure. into a different world – a bustling city. collections at the ROM, andis now a Day 10 Kathmandu Meander the narrow streets of the Thamel departmental associate and working on a Swayambhunath . Pasupatinath. district. Visit the three royal cities of research project related to the history of the . Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan, UNESCO Asian collections in the ROM. Sara's World Heritage Sites. Marvel at the Day 11 Kathmandu–Chitwan Flight to Bharatpur (Chitwan). Jungle safari. extensive knowledge and passion for the arts Swayambhunath Stupa and the and culture of the area will enhance your Stupa, important Buddhist shrines. See the Village exploration. Dinner with traditional dances. enjoyment of this trip. Himalayas at sunrise. Enjoy a jungle safari in ROMTravel Coordinator , home to many exotic Day 12 Chitwan Jungle activities in Chitwan National Park. Ron McDougall is a Co-Chair of species including the one-horned rhinoceros. Day 13 Chitwan–Dhulikel ROMTravel, a ROM Docent and Gallery Tibet is one of the most isolated parts of Flight to Kathmandu, and bus to Dhulikel. Interpreter. He is an experienced traveller and the world. The , Lhasa, is Time at leisure. has lived in London and Paris. Ron led a dominated by the imposing Potala Palace. Day 14 Dhulikel–Patan–Kathmandu ROMTravel trip to in 2017. Yamdrok Lake, with picturesque islands and Sunrise view of the Himalayas. Drive to Patan Travel Agency Escort inlets, provides a chance to enjoy the Tibetan with tour of the town. Bus to Kathmandu. As a tour leader and founder of his own tour landscape. Day 15 Kathmandu–Lhasa operations company, Namgay Dorji has This is an opportunity not to be missed. Flight to Lhasa. Time to acclimatize. substantial experience guiding sophisticated Tour Itinerary and Highlights Day 16 Lhasa travellers in all three countries. He is based in Day 1 Potala Palace. Bharkor market. , Bhutan. Individual arrivals. Day 17 Lhasa Day 2 Bangkok–Thimphu Yamdrok Lake. Flight to Paro, and bus to Thimphu. Time at Day 18 Lhasa Tour Cost Per Person leisure or optional walk. Welcome dinner. Grepung and Sera . Time at Double Occupancy $13,640 Day 3 Thimphu leisure. Farewell dinner with cultural show. Single Supplement 3,245 Private visit to textile museum. Folk Heritage Day 19 Lhasa – Hong Kong museum. Zorig Chusun (painting school). Flight to Hong Kong via Chengdu. Tour begins at Bangkok (BKK) Airport. Private visit to Thimphu , including Day 20 Hong Kong Tour ends at Hong Kong (HKG) Airport. parliament houses. Individual departures. International flight costs NOT included. Day 4 Thimphu–Gangtey Hotels Photos Bus to Gangtey. . Gangtey Bangkok Novotel Suvarnabhumi • All photos courtesy of Sandra Lin. Goemba. Black Crane Information Centre. Thimphu Druk • Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Paro, Bhutan. Nature trail walk. Gangtey Dewachen • Potala Palace, Lhasa, Tibet. Punakha Dhensa Terms & Conditions Top of the World – Bhutan, Nepal and Tibet October 6 – 25, 2019 Tour Cost Insurance Double Occupancy: $13,640 per person It is the responsibility of each participant to ensure that they have adequate out- Single Supplement: $3,245 of-province health and trip cancellation insurance to cover changes in health or Tour cost does NOT include international flight costs between Toronto and other circumstances prior to, or during, the trip. All losses suffered or additional Bangkok or Hong Kong and Toronto. Blyth Educational Travel can assist costs incurred associated with failure to have insurance, or to have sufficient with booking flights. insurance, are the sole responsibility of the participant. Insurance purchased Tour Cost Includes through Blyth Educational Travel is underwritten by TuGo Travel Insurance. The insurance premium is non-refundable. Insurance may be purchased up to . Hotel-provided complimentary shuttle service from Suvarnabhumi the time the initial deposit is processed, or at a later time but, if purchased later, International Airport, Bangkok (BKK) to hotel. would be subject to any changes to the premiums and/or to the participant's . Group coach transfer from hotel to Hong Kong (HKG) Airport on Day 20 for health or other circumstances at the time of purchase. A waiver will be required those departing at or after the departure time of the ROMTravel Coordinator. if the participant does not purchase insurance from Blyth Educational Travel. . Porterage of one standard sized suitcase per person at the hotels. Ontario taxes are included in the quoted prices. The prices quoted are subject to . Regional flights: Bangkok/Paro; Paro/Kathmandu; Kathmandu/Chitwan; change until the insurance policy is issued. Deluxe is all-inclusive health and Chitwan/Kathmandu; Kathmandu/Lhasa; Lhasa/Hong Kong. Ground transport cancellation. in private air-conditioned coach for transfers/excursions as per itinerary. . Shared accommodation in double occupancy room with private facilities. Based on accommodation in double occupancy room (Ontario tax included) . Meals: Buffet breakfast daily, 13 lunches and 15 dinners, including choice of Age Cancellation Only Deluxe Age Cancellation Only Deluxe water, coffee or tea. Bottled water daily on the bus. Welcome and farewell To 59 $676.94 $767.56 70-74 $1,129.68 $1,294.13 dinners with wine. 60-64 $826.85 $913.56 75-79 $1,363.72 $1,624.08 . All visits, entrance fees, speakers’ fees and events as per itinerary. 65-69 $973.40 $1,078.05 80-84 $1,695.71 $2,117.76 . Bhutan, Nepal, and Tibet visa fees. visa fee for Ontario residents only. For single accommodation, for more coverage options and for complete . All taxes and tips for all goods and services, drivers, hotel, restaurant and coverage details, limitations and exclusions, please contact Blyth Educational guiding staff related to the basic tour; all hotel and local taxes. Travel. . Services of a Resource Person, a ROMTravel Coordinator, a Travel Agency Royal Ontario Museum Responsibility Escort, English-speaking local guides, and Blyth Educational Travel. Neither the Royal Ontario Museum nor the Department of Museum Volunteers . Pre-trip orientations; post-trip reunion. A travel handbook. of the Royal Ontario Museum, or any member thereof, assumes any Not Included responsibility for the financing, arranging or the conducting of the tour, nor . International flight costs: Toronto/Bangkok; Hong Kong/Toronto. shall be liable for damages or loss to person or property that might occur in . Items of a personal nature, e.g., laundry, telephone calls, internet access. connection with this tour however arising, whether by negligence or . Airline baggage and camera/video fees, if any. Fuel surcharges. otherwise, and whether or not a member of the Royal Ontario Museum . Other visa fees, if any. Non-Ontario residents must apply for a China visa on staff or the Department of Museum Volunteers accompanies the tour. The their own but will receive a price reduction of $146.00. applicant by applying to join the tour hereby agrees to this limitation of . Meals, snacks, beverages, and other services unless specified. 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