Explore Bhutan with G Adventures & David Suzuki

    TORONTO, ON, November 02, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- G Adventures, the leading small-group adventure tour operator, is hosting an exclusive tour to the Kingdom of Bhutan with award-winning scientist, environmentalist and broadcaster David Suzuki. Departing March 23, 2013, travellers on the 12-day journey will have the unique opportunity to celebrate the spiritual festival of Tsechu, putting them face-to-face with the colourful mask dances and religious art forms of the country.

Led by a local CEO (Chief Experience Officer), guests on the Bhutan Festival with David Suzuki adventure will explore Paro, Thimpu and Punakha, learn about Buddhism, visit ancient monasteries and shrines, and stroll through valleys, forests and mountains trails in the pristine and peaceful landscapes of the Himalayan kingdom. Nature lovers, photographers and cultural junkies will uncover a purity of culture, traditions and kindness.

"Bhutan remains at the top of many bucket lists with its majestic natural beauty and fascinating culture. We're excited to be partnering with David Suzuki to host the once-in-a-lifetime experience," says Bruce Poon Tip, G Adventures founder. "Proceeds from the trip that's sure to be memorable and life-changing will benefit Planeterra and the David Suzuki Foundation."

"Bhutan is playing a huge role in changing the traditional notion of how to measure a country's wealth and prosperity. The Bhutanese reject the idea that governments should simply measure national wealth through metrics like GDP, income and consumption. Instead they insist that the role of leaders should be to ensure the well-being and happiness of people," says Suzuki. "I think this trip will offer a fascinating view of the global leadership role the tiny nation is playing."

Twenty spaces for the limited departure are available for auction with a starting bid of $6,000 CAD per person. Proceeds will benefit Planeterra and the David Suzuki Foundation. Interested travellers may place their bid by emailing their full name, contact info, number of desired seats and their bid to [email protected]. Auction closes midnight EST on November 16, 2012.

For more information please visit www.gadventures.com/bhutanwithdavidsuzuki.

About G Adventures
G Adventures is an adventure travel pioneer offering the widest selection of affordable small group tours, safaris and expeditions to more than 100 countries on all continents. It is the only adventure travel company to offer 100% guaranteed departures in 2013. Powered by an international team of passionate travelers, the award-winning trips embrace authentic accommodation, exotic cuisine and local transport to put travelers on a first-name basis with the planet's people, cultures, landscapes and wildlife. The intimate, authentic and sustainable approach to small-group travel introduces travelers to the highlights of a destination while offering the freedom to explore it on their own. Whatever age, interest, ability or budget, G Adventures has a genuine life-changing experience. For more information please visit www.gadventures.com.

About the Planeterra Foundation
Established in 2003 by adventure travel tour operator G Adventures, Planeterra is a non‐profit organization that supports social and environmental solutions in destinations around the world via its global network of travellers. The foundation focuses on local education and health, small-business development, emergency relief and conservation work. For more information please visit www.planeterra.org.

About The David Suzuki Foundation
The David Suzuki Foundation is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to finding solutions for living within the limits of nature and mobilizing Canadians to make their communities healthy and green. www.davidsuzuki.org

# # #