Brent has been intimately involved with Bhutan since his first journey there in 1986. He’s not only created what we modestly think of as the world’s best travel program to the kingdom, he’s rolled up his shirtsleeves to champion many fine social projects there. On this Giving Back trip, Brent will wend his travelers around the country in typical in-depth style and focus on two of his closest-to- heart projects: the renovation of Bhutan’s oldest and most significant private monastic complex, the Phobjikha Valley’s Gangteng Gompa, and the Pema Choling Nunnery in glorious Bumthang.

We’ll be personal guests of His Holiness, Gangteng Tulku Rinpoche, at a grand consecration event at Gangteng, and witness masked dances and a variety of religious ceremonies marking the return of sacred relics to the newly renovated temple. And at Pema Choling, we’ll be introduced to one of Himalayan Buddhism’s only dharma study centers for women. “The women’s pursuit of education and spiritual practice at Pema Choling will be of immense benefit in providing qualified female teachers in the Buddhist tradition,” Brent says, “and we are privileged to help make their dreams a reality.” Call us for more details on this superb chance to visit Bhutan with a guy who loves and knows it dearly and well.

Days 1 & 2: USA to Bangkok • Day 3: fly to Paro • Day 4: Paro • Day 5: drive to Thimphu and Punakha • Day 6: drive to Trongsa • Day 7: explore Trongsa, drive to Bumthang • Days 8 & 9: explore the Bumthang Valley • Day 10: drive to Phobjikha Valley • Day 11: visit Crane Center and Gangteng Gompa • Day 12: Wangdiphodrang • Day 13: drive to Thimphu • Day 14: explore Thimphu • Day 15: Paro, hike to Taktsang Monastery • Day 16: fly to Bangkok • Day 17: return to USA

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