Upcoming Tours
Discover Alpine Plants Around the World
Join us in exploring some of the world's fascinating mountain regions and discovering alpine plants in their natural habitats.
Joint Botanical Tours (JBT) offers occasional botanical field excursions for members of Plants Above Treeline (PAT). Each excursion is an opportunity to explore remarkable plant communities, observe alpine species in the wild and share botanical knowledge and experiences with fellow enthusiasts.
Our tours are designed for people with a genuine interest in plants and their natural environments. Whether you are an experienced botanist, a horticulturist or an enthusiastic amateur, the emphasis is on botanical exploration, learning and shared experiences.
Planned Tours for 2027
Tian Shan Mountains, Kyrgyzstan
28 May – 5 June 2027
Explore the extraordinary mountain landscapes and rich botanical diversity of Kyrgyzstan.
The Tian Shan mountain system is home to a remarkable range of plant communities, offering opportunities to discover alpine and subalpine flora and observe how plants adapt to different elevations, habitats and environmental conditions.
This excursion will focus on botanical exploration, plant observation, photography and the exchange of knowledge and experience among participants.
Status: In preparation
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Carpathian Mountains, Romania
20–27 June 2027
Discover the botanical diversity of the Romanian Carpathians, where alpine meadows, rocky habitats and mountain forests support a fascinating variety of plant species.
This excursion will offer opportunities to explore characteristic mountain plant communities, observe plants in their natural environments and learn more about the ecological conditions that shape their distribution.
As with all JBT excursions, botanical interests and shared learning will be at the heart of the experience.
Status: In preparation
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Please note: The tour dates are confirmed, but other practical arrangements are still being finalised. Detailed itineraries, participation costs, terms and registration information will be published as they become available.
Membership & Participation
Joint Botanical Tours is an activity of Plants Above Treeline, an international non-profit association.
Participation is intended for eligible PAT members who share the association's botanical interests and objectives.
Membership is currently free.
Please note: Each excursion has its own participation conditions and registration procedure. Group sizes are limited, and membership does not guarantee participation.
Opportunities for Young Botanical Enthusiasts
Through the Joint Botanical Tours Grant, PAT aims to help young people aged 18–30 gain valuable experience of alpine plants in their natural habitats. Financial assistance may be available for selected excursions, depending on available funding and individual eligibility.
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New botanical excursions will be announced here as they are developed.
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