From: Derek MatzSent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 11:31 AMTo: karin@doctours.com.auSubject: Doctours Small Group Journeys: Bhutan, Mongollia, Zambia  

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Hi Everyone, Welcome to DocTours Small Group Journeys – unique tours thatexplore the culture, people and traditions of the country that we visit. Of courseaccommodation will be in traditional architectural style (as best we can) as wetake the opportunity to taste the local food, mix with the people and be a part oftheir traditions. Our first tour to Bhutan sold out very quickly and therefore pleaseregister your interest soon for our next departure - details below. By the way thereis no conferencing at all – so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a journey that’sfully organised from “wo to go”. Call us or send an email to register your interestnow! Happy reading, Karin and Derek.

BHUTAN: 13 - 22 NOVEMBER 2014

A peace and serenity that most describe as surreal. Stunningly beautiful surrounds of snowy Alpstraditional villages and chanting monks. The amazingcolours of prayer flags hanging from monasteries(dzongs) and local market places where traditions havenot changed for hundreds of years.

Bhutan is a country so rich in tradition, the Government

From: "Karin Eurell" <karin@doctours.com.au>Subject: Fw: Doctours Small Group Journeys: Bhutan, Mongolia, Zambia

Date: 19 February 2014 1:40:39 PM NZDTTo: <derek@doctours.com.au>

limits tourism numbers to protect its unique culture. However, Bhutan is slowly changing with the times, sonow is the time to experience this country while it isstill protected. There is no doubt that Bhutan will leave you with an extraordinarysense of peace.

The flight from Bangkok to Paro is breathtaking, with views of major Himalayanpeaks such as Everest, Kanchenjunga and Makalu, and on the final approachBhutan’s own snowy peaks, the sacred Jhomolhari, Jichu Drake and Tserimgang.On arrival at Paro we drive to Thimphu, the modern capital of Bhutan with anexciting blend of tradition and modernity. Bustling Thimphu is home to the seat ofgovernment as well as to Bhutan’s royal family, civil service and foreignmissions.

We will also visit the Tashichho Dzong: The “fortress of the glorious religion”erected in 1641, His Majesty’s secretariat, along with the central monk body. Wedrop into National Institute of Traditional Medicine Bhutan, also a training schoolfor traditional medicine practitioners. A highlight is the Tiger's Nest (theTaktsang Monastery) with plenty of time to trek to the monastery for those whoare energetic!

More details are attached or please call or email for an itinerary and informationpack.(Photos by Jon Tanner)

MONGOLIA - NATURE'S SECRET: 15-23 AUGUST 2014

Does Genghis Khan ring a bell? We're sure it does andwe will take you there to immerse yourself not only inhis story, but also into his fantastic homeland.We visit Dalanzadgad in the South Govi and live inGers (traditional houses). From here we take dailyjourneys to see local tribes, The Flaming Red Cliffs, one of the most famouspaleontological sites in the world, Yoln Am (Eagle Gorge) and the famousSinging Dunes. But let us not forget the largest desert in Asia, the Gobi, where theinfamous horsemen set out to conquer Asia. Then finally we board the MongolianExpress, one of the great training journeys in the world and head for Beijing -passing the incredible Great Wall of China along the way. If you have time, whynot travel west to Moscow on the Trans-Siberian Railway. More details are hereor call or email for an information pack.

AMAZING ZAMBIA: 11 - 18 OCTOBER 2014

A safari in untamed Africa combining the magnificentVictoria Falls, the Lower Zambezi (well known for itsvariety of water and land based game viewingactivities) and the iconic South Luangwa, where you

will be inspired by an unrivalled wildlife experience inone of the last unspoilt wilderness regions of Africa.

This is he very place were the African walking and jeepsafaris were pioneered. Our accommodations are extraordinary in some of thefinest and most exclusive bush camps, including the award winning Mfuwe Lodgein South Luangwa and Tongabezi Lodge just a stone's throw from Victoria Falls.

Set out from any of these secluded, intimate camps and you will find the big gamespecies you came to see. This is a truly luxurious African Safari experience thatwon't disappoint!    More  information  here.

Doctours Pty LtdABN: 16 073 746 746PO Box 458Northbridge NSW 1560Phone 612 9967 8888Website: www.doctours.com.au

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