Beijing encapsulates China at its most dynamic and we find its spirit and vivacity, not to mention its wealth of historic monuments, the perfect warm-up as we embark on this 18-day adventure through Mongolia. Hopping over into Mongolia's capital, Ulaanbaatar, we touch down in a charming metropolis reminiscent of a neglected 1950s European city and prepare for our next-day departure for the inhospitable Gobi Desert region. A place of barren beauty and sparse populations of inhabitants, the Gobi makes for a truly otherworldly experience and our trip to the Yol Valley sees us exploring a surprisingly lush and green area rich in dinosaur fossils, unique rock formations and massive arrays of exotic bird- and animal- life.
We overnight in 'gers', traditional movable dome structures that nomads have used for generations, adding that little bit of authenticity to our expedition, and set a course for the strikingly beautiful sceneries of the pristine wilderness of the Jalman Meadows. We stop in at some of the richest historical and archaeological sites in Central Asia, admiring 400-year-old temples and ruins, before ending our tour with a bang at the Naadam Festival, the largest annual celebration in Mongolia.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner (at local restaurants and some hotels), and some lunches are included daily
- All transport, accommodation, sightseeing and entrance fees for sites noted as 'visited' in the detailed itinerary
- Gratuities for drivers, ships crew, restaurant staff, porters, local guides
- Airport transfers for land / air customers arriving / departing on tour dates.
Price Excludes:
- Tour Leader gratuities, some lunches, drinks, personal items (phone, laundry, etc), domestic and international (if applicable) air taxes, visa fees, and any excursions referenced as 'optional'
- Airport transfers for early / late arrivals / departures or Land Only customers
- Optional trip cancellation insurance
- Our post-reservation trip notes offer further guidance on shopping, not included meals, visas and locally paid departure taxes.
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Mongolia
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