CONFIRMED DEPARTURES 2013

All prices are NETT, inclusive of
 International & domestic flight (if any)
All accommodation
All transfers
Meals as per itinerary
all airport, fuel surcharges,
Visa (India, Bhutan)

                                                    SUNRISE AT MT BATUR, BALI

  (Confirmed) (2 Ladies, 1 Gentlemen, 1 Chd)
 17-24 Mar Bali adventure, and rejuvenation

http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/02/bali-trip-2013.html

- Stay 2 nights Uluwatu .
 - Stay Saribuana Eco Lodge (on the slopes of Mt Batukaru)
 - Lakeview Resort ( great for sunrise trek to Mt Batur - 1717 m)
 Buy your own air ticket and join us!


                                                          SONAMARG VALLEY

(Confirmed) - One single lady looking for room mate
 09-17Apr 9D Best of Kashmir
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2012/10/best-of-kashmir-09apr.html

 Beautiful tulip bulbs , Mughal Gardens, Delixe Houseboat Stay at Srinagar
 Gulmarg excursion by cable car, Pahalgam valley hiking, beautiful Sonamarg Valley
 Price - $2050


                                             SIGIRIYA ROCK FORTRESS, SRI LANKA

(Confirmed)
 11-16Apr Sri Lanka Discovery
 Negombo, Pinnawela Elephant
 , Sigiriya and the Fortress ( UNESCO),
 Kandy - Temple of Tooth, Tea plantations & Waterfalls,
 Price - $1580

                                          SWAYABUNADTH TEMPLE, KATHMANDU

Small group - 8
28Apr - 06May 9D Nepal Ghorepani Trek
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/03/28apr-06may-nepal-ghorepani-trek.html

Kathmandu, sightseeing to Pashupatinath, Patan Squre, Durbar Squre
Ghorepani Trek, Poonhill, Teahouse Lodge (5D4N)
Price - $1880 (exclude Nepal Visa)

                                 
                                                   SUNRISE @ POON HILL , NEPAL

  (Confirmed) - Last 4 vacancies!
 10-21May 12D Nepal & Bhutan Trip
 Paro - Taktsang Monastery , Paro Dzong
 Punakha - Punakha Dzong ( most beautiful in Bhutan )
 Thimphu - National Library, National Memorial , Thimphu Dzong
 Pokhara - domestic flight Pokhara-Kathmandu, Boat ride on Phewa Lake, Davis Falls
 Kathmandu - Swayabunath , Pashupatinath, Durbar Square, Patan
 Nagarkot - views of Everest MOuntain on clear day
 Price - $3,988

                                                                SAPA - VIETNAM

(Book early)
17-23May Vietnam Hanoi & Sapa Photography Tour
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/02/halong-bay-package.html

 Hanoi, Sapa Hill Town, Market of Love, trekking to various villages, great opportunity for portraits of the minority ethnics groups in their colourful costumes.
 UNESCO Heritage Site - Halong Bay on Junk Cruise
Pre Trip Photography Lesson (Theory -2 hr, Practical, 4 hr)
 $1350

                                                     GILI TRAWANGAN, LOMBOK

(Book now.. Few vacancies left) - Vesak Holiday
 23-26May Lombok Photography Tour - Led by Photographer
 http://www.facebook.com/events/200699036738304/?ref=2

http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/02/lombok-photography-tour-23-26may.html
 Gili Trawangan - beautiful beaches, Malimbu Hill
 Cultural Village - Banyumulek, Suklarare,
 Tanjung Aan Kuta Beach
 Price - $980


23-28May Komodo Island Photography Tour

http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/02/lombok-photography-tour-23-26may.html



                                                 PANGONG LAKE, KASHMIR INDIA

 

 

REGISTAN SQUARE, SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN

 (Booking starts now)
 05-15Jun 11D Ladakh & Kashmir
 Overland journey from Srinagar, the summer capital of Kashmir to Leh, Ladakh, which has many nicknames - including 'Moonland' . Travel to Nubra Valley over the Khardung La Pass. Take in the beauty of Pangong Lake.
 Price - $2,350


                                                            SANTORINI, GREECE

 (Selling Fast) . One Lady looking for room mate
 07-16Jun Greece - Santorini, & Crete Islands
 Led by a local photographer to walk through the villagers, and to enjoy the world's most beautiful sunset view at Oia. Combined with a stop at Crete island, the largest of the Greece islands.


  (Confirmed) - You are welcome to join us for the 12-19Jun 8D Uzbekistan Trip
 12-26Jun Central Asia ( Uzbekistan, Tajiskistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan)
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/01/2013-departures.html

 Uzbekistan - Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz
 Tajiskistan -
 Kyrgyzstan -

NEW (Updated 08Mar ) -
12 - 26 Jun Uzbekistan & Tajikistan Trekking
Group of 8-10.
Join me to Uzbekistan with the visit to the Silk Road Cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz before traveling overland to Tajikistan for the trekking.
Look out for the final itinerary.




                                                   PANTANAL WETLAND, BRAZIL

(NEW)
 05-17Jun Brazil & Pantanal Photography Tour - Led by Photographer
$9450 (Fly SQ)
 Email me to request for itinerary

(More Details coming up)
 30Jun - 12Jul Mongolia trekking & Nadaam Festival

(NEW )
17-30Jun 13D Sri Lanka

 04-12Jul Mongolia Photography Tour - Led by Photographer

(NEW)
12-26Jul 15D Sikkim & Darjeeling
05-20Oct 15D Sikkim & Darjeeling

NEW! (Updated 29Mar)
03-10Aug 8D Botswana Adventure Safari
Explore the famous Okanvango Delta



 (last 5 vacancies) - lady looking for room mate
 10-21Sep 11D Sikkim & Bhutan Photography Trip
 Join the locals in the spectacular and colourful Thimphu Festival. Capture the masked dancers in the Various dances as they commemorate the birthday of Guru Rinpoche, who spread the religion to this Himalayan kingdom in the eight century. Beautiful mountain vista in Sikkim.
 Price - $4450
 ( inclusive of both international & domestic flights, India , Bhutan visa, and full board)

New!
 10-21Sep Sikkim Dzongri Trek
http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com/2013/03/10-21sep-sikkim-dzongri-trek.html

 Easy / Moderate
4D3N Trek
Group size - 10

SEP - Kyrgyzstan Trekking
OCT - 30Oct Everest Base Camp Trek & Mani Rimdu Festival

Nov - 8-10D Sri Lanka
8-10D Myanmar

Dec
Egypt Photography Tour
12D Nepal + Bhutan

 http://explorediscoverandexperience.blogspot.com

ORGANISER -
OLEVIA CHEONG
Email - olevia@gmail.com

(65) 8112 8393

Bali trip 2013

Thanks for dropping by.

05-15Jun 11D Ladakh Overland

I will be bringing my 8 -year-old boy on this trip to Bali, and Ubud. And below is the outline of what we are going to do.

17Mar Arrive DPS, evening . Stay overnight Jimbaran
18Mar, Jimbaran seafood lunch, and then proceed to Uluwatu - visit temple, and enjoy sunset. Overnight at the Anantara Uluwatu Resort
19Mar, stay Uluwatu... relax (can consider joining other trip)
20 Mar Transfer to Eco Lodge - on slope of Mt Batukaru (trek to rainforest - 2-3hr, or even do trek to the summit of this second highest mountain in Bali, 2,600m
21Mar - Trek full day Batukaru or proceed to Kintamani, beautiful views of Jetulawih rice terrace,
22Mar - Trek to summit of Batur for sunrise (early morning) , 2 hours
23Mar - relax day,, do spa, just walk around in Ubud
24Mar - more walking, or relax.

Mount Batur Sunrise Trek

Am I fit enough? The Mt Batur Sunrise trek is moderately challenging and requires moderate fitness. The route up involves 5 km of walking and up to 900 meters in elevation change. We have taken guests as young as 4 years old as well as hikers in their seventies. In general, if you can walk 20kms in flat terrain comfortably, you should be able to take on this challenge.

Can I go in sandals? No. Due to the rocky and sandy nature of parts of the trek, shoes are essential. We recommend shoes that cover your ankles.

How cold is it? Pre-dawn temperatures at the top of Mt Batur can be as low as 12 Celcius, although they are normally 18 to 20 Celcius. You are, however, likely to be wet with perspiration from the climb, and windy mornings may feel very cold. We recommend bringing at least a win...d-breaker/jacket and a spare T-shirt as an extra layer should you need them.



A note of warning: we start early on the trek, the 3AM wake up call may mean you’ll be sleepy at the start of the trek. We’ll do our best to wake you up. We’ve got excellent coffee!

 

Contact me should you be keen to join me on this trip.

 

Olevia Cheong

(65) 8112 8393