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Guided Tour (Seat-in-coach)

Himalayan Photography Expedition COMO Hotels and Resort’s x Michael Turek

HK$62,950up起

Bhutan 不丹 9 days 8 nights 九日八夜

Jun 1, 2019

Como Uma Paro Como Uma Punakha

Michael Turek professional photographer, will be sharing philosophy and general film

photography techniques throughout the whole journey in Bhutan.

Each participant will be provided with 10 rolls of Kodak Portra film and a 35mm SLR camera to use.

Know more about Michael: Freelance photographer based in New York City. His photography focuses on documentary assignments and personal projects. As a Kodak Ambassador, he also leads workshops with the Kodak Camera Club.

PBH-CXKB9071F License No.:350001

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Each participant will also provide with 1 index backpack and 1 Maka (waist pouch bag) by Arc’teryx.


Day Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 Hong Kong – Bangkok

Take the flight to Bangkok and check-in the hotel in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport by self. (Hotel offers 24-hour complimentary shuttle service at Gate 4, Arrival Level, Level 2. Guest could also access to the hotel by 5-minute covered walk.)

Overnight in Bangkok

Day 2

Bangkok - Paro (L, D)

Take the early flight to Paro. The flight to Paro is one of the most spectacular mountain flights in the world, with a constantly changing panorama of some of the highest mountains on earth. On arrival, greet by local representative and drive for 10 minutes to hotel. You will meet up with rest of the group and specialist leader Michael Turek.

After the briefing, we will be taken on a short orientation tour of Paro, then, get to walk through and explore the local terrain – among the most rugged, mountainous and visually stunning in the world.

Uma Paro Lodge, situated on the cusp of the Paro Valley, home for tonight. With sweeping views of the Himalayas and an array of pine-clad mountain slopes, the 38-acre estate is the perfect spot to begin the journey.

Overnight at Como Uma Paro

Day 3

Paro – Thimphu – Dochu La – Lungchutse – Punakha (B, L, D)

Today, we will drive for about 4 hours to Punakha, Bhutan’s capital city, Thimphu en route.

Located on the western hillside of the Wang Chhu River, Thimphu is Bhutan’s centre of government, religion and commerce. In Thimphu, we will visit some of the major attractions, including the Buddha Dordenma statue, the National Memorial Chorten, a view of the Trashi Chhoe Dzong Monastery, and the Folk Heritage Museum.

After leaving Thimphu, drive on to Punakha and stop at the high mountain pass of Dochu La Pass (3050m) to see 108 Chortens and Buddhist shrines, and if we are lucky we will see the spine of the Himalayas. From Dochu La you have the choice to hike to Lungchutse temple, a moderate 2.5 hour hike. The trail from Dochu La slowly climbs through a forest of hemlock, birch and rhododendrons until reaching an open meadow. From there you will again enter into a forest of moss-covered rhododendrons, gigantic hemlocks, junipers, and bamboo undergrowth. The trail leads past a row of fluttering prayer flags up to Lungchutse.

After the hike , transfer to vehicles and drive on to Punakha.

Overnight at COMO Uma Punakha

108 Chortens

Rinpung Dzong & Pa Chhu River

A stupa in Thimphu

Trashi Chhoe Dzong Monastery

Folk Heritage Museum

Tel: 3151 8888

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License No.:350001

Tel: 3151 8888



Day Itinerary

Day 4

Punakha - Chimmi Lhakhang – Punakha Dzong – Khamsum Yulley - Punakha (B, L, D)

Today, we will start a full day exploration through the lush Punakha Valley (1200m). The morning starts with a short walk past farmhouses and rice paddies to Chimmi Lhakhang, a 15th-century fertility temple dedicated to Drukpa Kuenley, a Tibetan Buddhist saint, better known as the Divine Madman, is one of Bhutan’s favorite saints. This site has long been a pilgrimage for couples hoping to start a family.

Heading further down the valley, continue to the 300-year-old Punakha Dzong. Built in the 1637 by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal, who founded the Kingdom of Bhutan, this fortress once housed the country’s government

After lunch, continue on a walk passing rural homesteads and farmlands to Khamsum Yulley Chorten, a shrine recently built by the royal family. After returning to hotel in the evening, you will have the chance to get photography tips from Michael.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate Overnight at COMO Uma Punakha

Day 5

Punakha - Punakha Valley – Chuzom – Drakarpo - Paro (B, L, D)

After breakfast, return to Paro over the Dochu La Pass for another chance to view the Himalayan mountain ranges. At the Chuzom, the confluence of the rivers Wang Chhu and Paro Chhu, we can glimpse three nearby shrines. These shrines were built to ward off evil spirits, each with a different style of architecture: Nepali, Tibetan and Bhutanese.

Time permitting, drive 30 minutes to Drakarpo Monastery. The temple is precariously perched on the edge of a rocky cliff and is one of the main sacred sites in Bhutan. Here we will find the body-imprint of Vajrayogini and a stone boot believed to belong to Guru Rinpoche, venerated widely by adherents of Tibetan Buddhism as a “second Buddha”.

Returning to the hotel, your drive will take you through picturesque mountain scenery, passing apple orchards and rice paddies. On arrival at the hotel, you can choose to spend the rest of the day at leisure or try on archery (on own expenses), Bhutan’s national sport. This evening presents another opportunity to receive photography tuition from Michael.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate Overnight at COMO Uma Paro

Day 6

Paro (B, L, D)

After breakfast, transfer to the river valley of Do Chhu and start of hiking day.

The mountain trail passes tiny hamlets and then continues through ancient forests as following the course of the Do Chhu River into this remote valley. In June, the different species of flowering rhododendrons are a riot of colour. Reach the head of the valley, the trail switchbacks as it steepens, from where we will see the Chumbu Monastery (Statue of The Floating Goddess), high above with craggy peaks. The monks at this spectacular and remote monastery welcome all pilgrims and visitors.

After paying respects, we will climb to a mountain lake and then return to the hotel. This trek is of moderate difficulty and takes 7 to 8 hours depending on fitness. This evening presents another opportunity to receive photography tuition from Michael.

Difficulty: Moderate Overnight at COMO Uma Paro

The spine of Himalayas

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Punakha Valley

Punakha Dzong

Khamsum Yulley Chorten

Chimi Lhakhang

On the way toChumbu Monastery

Tel: 3151 8888



Tel: 3151 8888



Period of Stay Price Per Person HK$

1 Passengers 2 Passengers

(Sharing Basis) 3 Passengers

(Sharing Basis – set up extra bed in room)

01 – 09Jun 2019 $79,730 $62,950 $63,890

Round trip economy class air ticket from Hong Kong to Bangkok on Cathay Pacific Airways

Round trip economy class air ticket from Bangkok to Paro on Druk Air

5 nights accommodation at COMO Uma Paro

2 nights accommodation at COMO Uma Punakha

1 night accommodation at Novotel Bangkok Suvarnabhumni Airport

One 60-minute COMO Shambhala body treatment

Private airport transfers and share transport around Bhutan listed on above

Complimentary one-hour daily yoga class at COMO Uma Paro (except Sundays)

All meals, transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee as per itinerary

All meals served in hotel, except picnic lunches during excursion day (exclude beverage)

Bhutan visa application and other related tourist taxes

Day Itinerary

Day 7

Paro - Chele La Pass – Kila Nunnery Shedra – Ta Dzong – Drukgyel – Paro (B, L, D) After early breakfast, drive to Chele La Pass (3988m), the highest motorable pass in Bhutan.

Driving through blue pine and rhododendron forests for the first hour and get spectacular views of Bhutan’s second-highest peak, Mt. Jhomolhari (7314m). At the top of the pass we will disembark from the vehicles and hike to Kila Nunnery with your guide, one of the 7 olderest nunnery in the kingdom. This walk takes you past a sky burial site and descends through dense rhododendron forests. The hike descends further, then either choose to get on to mountain bikes and descend down to Paro Valley or transfer back to Paro in the vehicles.

Later today (and time permitting), visit Ta Dzong, home to Bhutan’s National Museum and Rinpung Dzong (also known as ‘Fortress on a Heap of Jewels’) and further up the valley visit the Drukgyel Dzong.

Difficulty: Moderate (guided with picnic, Kona Cinder mountain bike, helmet, gloves) Overnight at COMO Uma Paro

Day 8

Paro (B, L, D)

Today, hike up to and explore Taktsang (or ‘Tiger’s Nest’) Monastery, the most famous in Bhutan and recently has been listed one of the ten holiest places in the world. The trip starts early morning and approx. 2.5 hours uphill and 2.5 hours downhill. Tiger’s Nest is perched on the high cliff of 900 meters above the floor of Paro valley. It is named Tiger’s nest because Guru Rimpoche is said to have flown to the site on the back of tigress in the 8th century.

After a picnic lunch, then return to the hotel. We may have the evening at leisure or spend time in stream room and swimming pool or indugle in one of the spa treatment before dinner.

Difficulty: Moderate to hard Overnight at COMO Uma Paro

Day 9

Paro - Bangkok - Hong Kong (B)

Tashi Delek! 10 min drive to Bhutan airport and take the flight by own via Bangkok and back to Hong Kong.

Not your dream itinerary? We can always tailor-make your unique itinerary which suits you perfectly!


Tiger’s Nest

Rinpung Dzong

Chele La Pass

Ta Dzong

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Tel: 3151 8888



Price includes 價錢包括 :

1. Round trip economy class air ticket from Hong Kong to Bangkok on Cathay Pacific Airways.

國泰航空香港至曼谷之經濟客位機票。

2. Round trip economy class air ticket from Bangkok to Paro on DrukAir.

不丹皇家航空曼谷至帕羅之經濟客位機票。

3. Seven nights accommodation (1 night in Bangkok, 6 nights in Bhutan).

八晚酒店住宿(1晚曼谷及7晚不丹)。

4. All meals, transportation, English speaking guide and entrance fee as per itinerary.

行程中所提及之膳食、接送、英文導遊及入場票。

5. Bhutan visa application and other related tourist taxes.

不丹簽證申請及有關旅遊稅項。

6. Hong Kong TIC levy.

香港旅遊業議會印花稅。

Terms & Conditions 細則及條款:

1. The above prices are quoted per person based on double occupancy & only applicable for minimum 2 adults traveling & check-in together in the same pattern.

以上價格以每位計算，並須最少兩位成人同行及登機，以及雙人入住酒店房間。

2. The above prices are subject to Airport Passenger Security Charge, airport taxes, fuel surcharge, airport construction fee and administration fee.

以上價格需另加香港機場旅客保安費、機場稅、燃油附加費、機場建設費及行政費。

3. Package price does not include : -

o Cost of travel documents and visa fees.

o Personal expenses, optional tours, transfers and other services that are not specified.

o Expenses incurred owing to the delay of air / land carriers that are beyond our control.

旅遊套票不包括 : -

o 簽證及旅遊證件費用

o 個人開支、自選遊、接送、膳食、旅遊保險及未列明之收費

o 因航班或其他延誤而導致的開支

4. The above prices are applicable to specific flight, air ticket booking class code, hotel choice, room type and departure date only, and are subject to the supply and policy of airline and hotels. Connexus Travel may adjust prices without prior notice. All prices are subject to change at the time of booking.

價格只適用於指定航班、指定機票票價種類 (Booking Class Code) 、酒店選擇、房間類別及出發日期，並受航空公司及酒店之供應情況及政策限制。

全旅達或會因應情況就價格作出調整。一切以報名時為準。

5. A non-refundable deposit of HK$10,000 is required upon confirmation, balance payment is required at least 60 days prior to departure or deadline set by airline or hotel whichever is earlier.

套餐價格一經確認，訂金每位$10,000，須於出發前60天或機位或酒店確認期限前繳付餘數 (以較早之日期計算)。

6. Ticket validity 2-14 days.

機票有效期 2-14天。

7. Accommodation should be completed on or before Jun 09, 2019 or specified by individual hotel.

須於2019年6月9日或於酒店指定日期前完成酒店住宿。

8. No amendment, cancellation and refund is allowed once documents are issued.

機票及酒店套票發出後，將不接受更改，取消及退款。

9. Other terms and conditions apply, for further details, please contact Connexus Travel.

產品及優惠受其他條款及細則限制，詳情請向全旅達查詢。

10. Connexus Travel reserves the rights to amend terms & conditions. In case of any disputes, Connexus Travel's decision shall be final.

全旅達有權修改條款及細則，如有任何爭議，全旅達保留最終決定權。

11. All prices, information and images in this flyer are for reference only.

本宣傳單張之價格，資料及圖片只供參考。

Flight surcharge 航班附加費 Departure date 出發日期

Applicable flights / Booking Class Code 適用航班 / 訂位編號

Adult 成人

Child 小童

Jun 1 Valid on any CX & KB operating flights CX: Q KB - Economy Nil Nil

CX: I KB - Business $4,470 $3,310

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Flight inforamtion 航班資料 Date 日期

Flight no. 航班編號

From / To 由 / 至

Departure / Arrival 起飛/到達

Jun 2, 19 KB151 Bangkok / Paro 0500 / 0700

Jun 9, 19 KB152 Paro / Bangkok 1350 / 1800

*Flight schedule are subject to change without prior notice

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