Bay Area GlobeTrotters: Local & International Adventures

Our friends at Photofly Travel Club ( https://www.photoflytravel.com/ ) have planned an extraordinary Nepal & Bhutan Adventure!

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

• 13 nights/ 14 Days throughout the best of the Himalayas in two countries!
• Boutique hotels & 4 star accommodations
• Privately guided adventures
• Expert local guides
• Breakfast daily
• 11 Dinners, 8 Lunches
• Four flights included ($1,000 value!)

Nepal (7 Nights)

• Perfect combination of culture, photography, food, & adventure!
• We truly maximize our time to see the incredible diversity throughout Nepal which most trips don’t even know exists!
• Best time of year to explore, which is after the monsoon has passed but before the tourist crowds take over!

Kathmandu

• Kathmandu City: Highlights include the temple of the Living Goddess & Durbar Square with it’s array of temples overlooked by the Hanuman Dhoka Palace, the ancient residence of the Nepalese Royalty.
• Swayambhunath: Just outside the city proper is a hill with a mosaic of small Chaityas (shrines) and Pagodas temples.

Pokhara

• Pokhara City Adventure: Discover the best of this “Shangri-La” Valley epicenter!
• Davis Fall’s
• Gupteswor Mahadev Cave
• Fewa (Phewa) Lake

Chitwan National Park, wild beasts in subtropical Nepal

• In Search of Tigers, Rhinos, & Sloth Bears?: That’s right, our time here will be spent on safari, exploring the gorgeous park to witness & photograph the beautiful Royal Bengal Tigers, One Horned Rhinos, AND, if we are lucky, even a sloth bear! Not to mention, endless other unique creatures & birds only found in this part of the world.

Bhutan (6 Nights)

• Low volume, high value tourism: Perhaps the most sustainable approach to tourism in the world!

Thimphu

• Thimpu City Adventure: All the best of the new and old…
• National Memorial Chorten
• Indigenous Hospital
• Traditional Paper Factory
• School of Fine Arts: Here, young students learn the traditional arts and crafts known as Zo Rig Chusum (the thirteen crafts).

Punakha

• The Palace of Great Happiness

Paro

• Paro Town Adventure: Home to the “Tiger’s Nest” and so much more…
• The Old Watchtower
• Rinpung Dzong: This architectural wonder and the life around it are not to be missed and a must to photograph!
• Taktsang Monastary (Tigers Nest): This incredible feat of human architecture and pure will has a name to match and is deservedly one of the most venerated and famous of Bhutan’s monasteries.

Tour Leader and photographer to help those who want to learn more about using their camera’s, taking better pictures, etc. This is not a workshop-style based tours and you do not need to be an avid photographer to join. All are welcome!

International airfare is not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight as always!

• Flying into & out of Kathmandu International Airport (KTM)
• Specific arrival/departure times needed will be sent directly to the group.
• Roommate pairing to save money
• All taxes, fees, & transfers included

Join Us!

For our solo travelers I will pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,995
Single Supplement: $695

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/extraordinary-nepal-bhutan/

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (http://www.photoflytravel.com/) have invited us to this amazing new adventure!

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/french-polynesia-tahiti-moorea-huahine-borabora-small-group-tours/

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

• 7 Nights/8 Days in Tahiti, Bora Bora, Moorea & Huahine
• Breakfast daily
• 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Tahiti - 3 Nights
Shadowy mountains. Waterfalls around every corner. Quiet turquoise lagoons. Strongly Polynesian. These are a few ways to describe the heart of French Polynesia, the island of Tahiti. This is the 'Island of Love' where ocean, land, sun, and air all come together to create the idyll.

• Luxury hotel located in the famed Matavai Bay - think poolside cocktails, relaxing spa, direct beach access, and classy dining areas.
• Visit Lafayette Beach - famed for it's soothing black sands, this western facing beach is a secluded spot perfect for a dramatic sunset.
• 4x4 Adventure - drive into the heart of Tahiti through the Papenoo Valley towards the stunning Lake Vaihiria. This is the only natural lake on the island and part of the excitement is driving through lush valleys and volcanic craters.

Visit to Mo'orea Island - Day Trip
Accessed by a high speed ferry and about 30 minutes away lies the island of Mo'orea. Tropical jungles, jagged peaks, bright white-sand beaches, aquamarine lagoons - this is an iconic destination.

• Discover Paradise - 4X4 adventure throughout stunning landscapes. Photograph Cook & Opunohu Bays, interior of a volcano and its majestic caldera, and the magnificent viewpoint of Belvedere. Along the way, discover ancestral vestiges, pineapple fields, and tropical gardens.
• Tropical Garden & Tahitian Vanilla Plantation - Take in and photograph beautiful bay view from the lush gardens before tasting local jams, sweet treats, & freshly squeezed juices. Learn about the daily operations of the garden and vanilla plantation before sampling exquisite farm-to-table produce.
• Optional jet ski & snorkel with dolphins, rays, and sharks - 2 hours of unbelievable fun and discovery on the tropical waters off the coast. Jet through two bays before hopping in the water to snorkel among sharks and rays. There is a chance to encounter humpback whales and an even higher likelihood of dolphins this time of year!

Huahine Island - 2 nights
Immaculately tropical. Delicious sunshine. Extreme calm. Genuine opportunities for culture. The days go by easy here with plenty of opportunities to feel the soothing waters. This is a great place to welcome yourself into the Polynesian experience.

• Polynesian Immersion - your Polynesian guide will fascinate us with the legends and traditions the island. Discover traditional fish traps, blue-eyed eels, the archaeological site of Maeva, and more. A special homemade lunch will be waiting for us.

Bora Bora - 2 Nights
The stuff of dreams. Color palette of blue, indigo, and sapphire. Sand-edged islets. Mix all these elements and more, and you've got the makings of the island Bora Bora.

• Luxury Polynesian resort on the water with the options to upgrade to an overwater bungalow.
• The Ultimate Lagoon Cruise, BBQ Lunch on the Beach, & Snorkel Extravaganza - hop aboard a comfortable motorized outrigger to meet the colorful fish & coral of Bora Bora. Our Polynesian guide will charm us with the sounds of the ukulele as we arrive at a small islet where a tasty BBQ of typical dishes is prepared. Enjoy local entertainment, sunbathing, or swimming in the lagoon. Aside from the amazing snorkeling, partake in sting ray watching and feeding. The thrill continues with the opportunity to swim and watch a shark feeding for the black tips & lemon sharks.
• Optional Bora Bora Discovery: Experience the wild interior via 4X4, its WW2 remains, and the endless, spectacular, panoramic views over the lagoon’s 1,000 shades of blue.

Additional details:

• 2 domestic flights included
• International airfare not included. We are happy to help you find a good flight. While researching options, search flights into and out of Tahiti [PPT].
• All taxes, fees, & transfers Included

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Join Us!

For our solo travelers, we can pair you up with someone of the same sex unless single occupancy is requested.

Price: $4,675
Single Supplement: $1,795

Deposit: $600.00

Go here to sign up: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/french-polynesia-tahiti-moorea-huahine-borabora-small-group-tours/