China
and The Far East:
Mysteries of Mongolia, 17 Days
"Lets
get away, far away..."
When
we think of the horsemen who followed Ghengis Khan, and of the nomadic
lifestyle still associated with the Mongolian people, we think in
terms of rolling grasslands stretching from horizon to horizon.
But there's more to this northern Autonomous Region than rolling
plains - and better ways to explore it than by four-wheel-drive.
This new program shows you a complex country, with dramatic landscapes
ranging from the glacial lakes of the Hovsgol Aimag to the sacred
sand dunes of the Gobi Desert. And you'll see Mongolia from horseback
and camelback: a traditional point of view that will help illuminate
the history, scenery and indigenous culture of this remote land.
Day
1: USA or Canada - Beijing, China
Board
a flight to Beijing, capital of the People's Republic of China and
gateway to Mongolia, one of Asia's last great adventure destinations.
Day
2: Beijing
Arrive
in Beijing where, after clearing arrival formalities, you are met
and transferred to your hotel.
St.
Regis Hotel
Day
3: Beijing
While
our visas for Mongolia are being processed, we enjoy a full day
of exploration in one of China's most celebrated cities. After a
morning spent in the Forbidden City, this afternoon we bicycle out
to the Summer Palace where, after walking the grounds, we cruise
around Kunming Lake at sunset.
St.
Regis Hotel: B.L.D
Day
4: Beijing
After
a transfer to Jinshanling, we set out on a guided hike to Simatai,
the highest point on the Wall in the Beijing region. We return to
Beijing late in the day, with tonight's dinner at the elegant China
Club.
St.
Regis Hotel: B.L.D
Day
5: Beijing - Ulaan Baatar
After
an early morning spent at the weekend antiques market at Panjiayuan,
we transfer to the Beijing Airport to board a two-hour flight to
Ulaan Baatar. On arrival we are transferred to our landmark hotel
on People's Square.
Ulaan
Baatar Hotel: B.D
Day
6: Ulaan Baatar
Sightseeing
today in friendly Ulaan Baatar ("Red Hero") begins with a visit
to the Gandan Monastery, one of the most important Tibetan Buddhist
temples in the city; other stops include the city's excellent history
and natural science museums.
Ulaan
Baatar Hotel: B.L.D
Day
7: Ulaan Baatar - Moron
This
morning we board a flight to Moron, capital of the beautiful Hovsgol
Aimag region. This is a land of mountains, forest and deep glacial
lakes, rich in plant and animal species. On arrival we transfer
to our ger (felt tent) camp, and spend the remainder of the day
exploring nearby.
Moron
Ger Camp: B.L.D
Day
8-10: Moron - Hovsgol Nuur
We
spend the next three days adventuring in the dramatically beautiful
Lake Hovsgol region, on a horseback trek exploring pristine shorelines
and rich forests home to deer, wolf, lynx and ibex. We also visit
nomadic encampments and meet the elusive Tsatang people, the fabled
"reindeer people" of Mongolia.
Toilogt
Ger Camp: B.L.D
Day
11: Hovsgol Nuur - Moron - Ulaan Baatar
This
morning we transfer overland to Moron, to return to Ulaan Baatar
by air.
Ulaan
Baatar Hotel: B.L.D
Day
12: Ulaan Baatar - Dalandzadgad - South Gobi Desert
This
morning we fly to Dalandzadgad, capital of the South Gobi Aimag,
a vast sea of shifting desert sands, fire-red cliffs and stony plains.
On arrival we board four-wheel-drive jeeps to set off across the
desert landscape for our ger camp. This afternoon we follow our
guide on a trek through the Yoliin Am, a deep rock gorge that protects
the world's only glacier within a desert.
Juulchin
Gobi Ger Camp B.L.D
Day
13: South Gobi Desert
We
depart overland by jeep on a daylong drive deep into the Gobi Desert,
with a visit to the flaming red cliffs at Bayanzag, en route to
the starting point for our camel trek.
Togrogiin
Shiree Ger Camp B.L.D
Day
14: Camel Trek
We
depart overland by jeep on a daylong drive deep into the Gobi Desert,
with a visit to the flaming red cliffs at Bayanzag, en route to
the starting point for our camel trek.
Juulchin
Gobi Ger Camp B.L.D
Day
15: South Gobi Desert - Dalandzadgad - Ulaan Baatar
We
return to Dalandzadgad by jeep, continuing to Ulaan Baatar by air.
This evening celebrate your journey across some of Mongolia's most
magnificent landscapes at a traditional ger restaurant where mutton
and music are the staff of life.
Ulaan
Baatar Hotel B.L.D
Day
16: Ulaan Baatar - Beijing
Today
we board a flight back to Beijing, where we are met and transferred
to our hotel.
St.
Regis Hotel B.L
Day
17: Beijing - USA or Canada
This
morning we transfer to the airport to board a homebound flight.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION
**Minimum
age for participation in this program is 12 years. Age requirements
may vary for optional activities.**
**Departures
limited to 12 Passengers**
Your Mystery
of Mongolia land arrangements include:
- Hotel
accomodations as indicated in the itinerary or similar
- Meals
as indicated in the itinerary
- Arrival
and departure transfers
- All
sightseeing as shown, including entrance fees
- Services
of a professional escort
- All
baggage handling
- All
gratuities except to your escort
Not
Included:
Personal
expenses such as laundry; travel insurance; excess baggage fees;
communication charges; cost of obtaining passport or visas; meals,
beverages or sightseeing not included in the itinerary; any airfares;
any airport departure taxes; optional activities
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