Peregrine Adventures

Highlights

• Tales of magic and mystery have long attracted travellers to Tibet and today the lure of this once forbidden land remains strong.
• Fascinating culture, magnificent monasteries and awesome mountain scenery combine to make this journey one of the most spectacular in the world.
• In Lhasa you will explore the magnificent Potala Palace, as well as various monasteries.
• You will go to Gyantse, at the head of the old trading route to India, and Shigatse, home to the famous Tashilhunpo Monastery and the Panchen Lama.
• The final leg of this extraordinary journey descends through an impressive gorge, then winds through the terraced hillsides of Nepal to Kathmandu.

Highlights

• Witness the amazing White Mountains, including the Presidential Range
• Hike the Garfield Ridge Trail for stunning views over Mt Garfield
• Enjoy some classic American hospitality with home-cooked meals in remote mountain huts
• Lots of optional summit hikes
• Drive through the colourful Green Mountain Forest en route to Boston

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• On this enchanting walking adventure, we go beyond the crowds to experience the hidden treasures and authentic culture of this Italian paradise
• Highlights include a hike along the stunning Sentiero degli Dei (Footpath of the Gods), the mysterious Valley of the Mills and the spectacular village of Positano
• Included is a visit to Pompeii and a day trip to the Isle of Capri
• We are also based for four magnificent days in the village that lends its name to this glorious coast – Amalfi
• This region of Italy is also renowned for its food, which has a strong Neapolitan influence ranging from the humble but delicious pizza to seafood

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• This trekking trip can be strenuous at times, but it’s well worth working up a sweat when you can finish your days with superb French dishes and wines.
• As you hike up and down the steep and rugged mountainous terrain you are rewarded by stunning views of the breathtaking landscapes that surround you
• Walk you enjoy sweeping views over the Vallespir Valley.
• A quick climb takes you to the Pilon de Belmatx (1280m) and from here you experience spectacular 360-degree views over the Costa Brava, Canigou Mountain and the Côte Vermeille.
• Pass through picturesque hillside vineyards you reach Elmes’s beach before continuing on to Banyuls sur Mer.

Highlights

• Bhutan lies in the heart of the vast Himalaya and is surrounded by rugged mountain ranges. Towering to the northwest, the stark and dramatic mountains of the Chomolhari Range form the frontier with Tibet.
• Very few visitors have entered this tiny Himalayan kingdom and even fewer have been privileged to trek into her high mountains. Chomolhari (7314m), the sacred mountain of Bhutan, is breathtakingly beautiful.
• Bhutan is not just about scenery and unbelievable mountains; it is also about friendly people and an enduring and living Buddhist faith with magnificent monasteries, rich religious traditions, and a turbulent past.
• The great fortresses or 'dzongs' found throughout the country are mute testimony to the wars, sieges and attempted invasions in times gone by.
• Bhutan is now a peaceful kingdom where the king is revered and the economy is measured in Gross National Happiness!

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• Centro Histórico, the old town area of Quito, is one of Ecuador’s finest offerings. Its well-preserved colonial buildings, such as the Monastery of San Francisco, make it one of the world’s most unique and charming cities.
• In the middle of Quito's old town is La Merced – a beautiful church whose original basilica dates back as far as the 1500s. Its main altar was finished in 1751, complete with carvings by Bernardo de Lagarda.
• The Middle of the World monument is a key piece of national history, representing the official location of the equator as marked by French scientist Charles-Marie de La Condamine.
• Cotopaxi, the still-active stratovolcano in the Andes, is a truly awesome sight – fittingly nicknamed ‘Smooth Neck of the Moon’.
• The walled town of Cuenca is beautifully located in a valley and boasts a UNESCO World Heritage listed town square.

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• From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and picturesque landscapes.
• Imagine learning the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City or exploring the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi.
• What better way to get to know the locals than to be their guests on a Mekong Delta homestay?
• Experience historical temples, visit Vietnam's spectacular coastline, enjoy delicious banquets and explore lively cities - all with a touch of comfort.

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• The Italian Riviera is a walker’s paradise.
• Over a week this self-guided journey explores the five villages of the Cinque Terre and Portovenere and discovers a traditional way of life that has existed in bucolic harmony for thousands of years.