
Treasures of the East - Bhutan and Thailand
October 14 - 25, 2008
Cost: From $5,620 (land only)
Tour Operator: AHI International
(800) 323-7373
Brochures Available
Watch the sunset aboard a rice barge on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Thailand. Explore the Grand Palace, former residence of Thai kings, and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the country's most sacred site. Cruise the Thonburi Canals to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then, tour the capital city of Thimphu, Bhutan, nestled high in the majestic Himalayas. Learn about Bhutanese culture at the Folk Heritage Museum. En route to Paro, explore the spectacular Simtokha Dzong, a hilltop fortress that exhibits beautiful artwork. Travel to Chele-la Pass and see colorful prayer flags flutter in the wind.