This isn't just a trip; it’s a meticulously curated journey into landscapes few ever get to explore, combining expert guidance with authentic cultural immersion during a specific, vibrant festival season. This unique convergence of nature, culture, and expert knowledge in one of the world's most magical places is simply unavailable through ordinary channels. Don't miss your chance to walk the pristine forests of Bhutan and experience the mushroom adventure of a lifetime.

Join renowned forager Gabrielle Cerberville (@chaoticforager) for 12 days in Central Bhutan, hunting prized matsutake mushrooms in high-altitude forests, celebrating alongside Bhutanese villagers, and discovering a side of this magical kingdom that most travelers never see.

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What You'll Win

All Inclusive 12-day trip to Central Bhutan — from Aug. 21 to Sept. 1, 2026

Package includes:

• $2,000 travel stipend for your round-trip international flights

• Domestic flight included to Bumthang in Central Bhutan

• Expert foraging with Gabrielle Cerberville (@chaoticforager) — hands-on matsutake hunting in Ura's ancient highland forests

• Exclusive access to the Ura Matsutake Festival — a vibrant, locals-led celebration in one of Bhutan's most remote valleys

• Photography workshops to capture the forests, fungi, and festival in full

• All accommodation and meals included — authentic Bhutanese hospitality throughout

• All private transfers included — from arrival to departure

• All specialist foraging equipment provided

Total prize value: $9,000

About Your Expert Companion

Gabrielle Cerberville, known to her 500k+ followers as @chaoticforager, has built a reputation for making wild food foraging accessible, exciting, and deeply educational. Her infectious energy and encyclopedic knowledge of fungi make her the perfect companion for an adventure like this — whether you've never foraged before or consider yourself a seasoned mushroom hunter.