These are intended to be international cultural exchanges with the
common interest of flora and fauna. Help us to record with video and still
photography for a series of documentaries. Proceeds will benefit efforts for
education and conservation of habitats at the destinations we visit and
other places.
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Note!... If you are talented/experienced in the production of video join us
as a volunteer! Kindly email Lee@ClassicOrchid.com at least 90 days
before the tour. Assist us for a two or three week "working" vacation or for
seven weeks for two episodes.) Excellent opportunities for interns and
retirees!
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Itineraries are routed from the USA however we can help with your
travel arrangements from virtually anywhere. These are guided primarily
in English and Spanish however we need locals familiar with their
rainforest or tropical paradise.
*** FREE travel in country for our volunteer guides!!!
*** All participants will be listed in the credits of the documentary!!!
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+ In January... New York to Kuala Lumpur. We will proceed on by
SUV caravan to Kenyir Lake, Malaysia in the province of Terengganu for
one week. Flight to Kota Kinabalo, Sabah, Malaysia for 4 days. On to
Kuching, Sarawak for 3 days. Flight back through Kuala Lumpur to Pulau
Pinang, We would finish with two days in KualaLumpur. On the 20 day
some of us would return home. Others would volunteer "hands-on" for
three weeks with the locals as part of a larger project in one of these local
reserves.
+ In March... New York to Thailand. This tour is crafted for growers and
suppliers who import/export orchids. Others may wish to experience this
VIP tour. All hotels will be 3 & 4 star hotels with opportunities to experience
the best of Thailand along our route.
We'll acclimate in Bangkok and get to know our hosts for 4 days. Then on to
Phuket mostly to enjoy this tropical paradise! Chiang Mai is the
third destination for "comfy" transportation on VIP visits to the Royal
Gardens and reserves during the peak of orchid blooming season. The
culmination of this three week tour will be spent with the Taiwanese
growers for an in depth look at their orchid industry. Four more days to
experience the International Orchid Show and Conference. During the
entire tour special arrangements will be made to save buyers
significantly on shipments to their respective countries.
Travelers from various countries will arrive in a host city where the tours will begin. Help welcome visitors to your country. Perhaps you would like to invite one or two travelers to stay in your home? Likewise local guides are invited to accompany us for a few days or more. Let's share our world of orchids.
We can help you find significant savings for air travel. Most tours will be “all inclusive” at the best value available. Unless otherwise listed prices will include hotels, meals, ground transportation, gate admissions and other expenses. Prices do not include tips, adult beverages or 'spending money.' All particpants must provide proof of insurance or purchase travel insurance.
Note: Grants and donations are funding some of our costs. Interpreters, guides, production crew are eligible for partial scholarships. Kindly contact Lee@ClassicOrchid.com at least 90 days before a tour.
