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39 meals Sightseeing Internal flights Sleep under the desert stars. At Three Camels Ger Camp is the best in the Gobi Visit 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites Thrill to the contests of Mongolia’s ancient warrior class as they compete in horseracing, archery and wrestling at the world-famous Naadam Festival. Our programs include internal air, taxes and a fuel surcharge imposed by the Chinese authorities. Hotel Accommodations: Prime Hotel (Beijing , China) The Prime Hotel is located in the city center, on the famous Wang Fu Jing Avenue. The Prime Hotel is within easy reach of the Forbidden City as well as the popular shopping district. All rooms are equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, internet access, mini-bar, telephone, and radio. Other hotel amenities include four different restaurants, lounge, cocktail bar, gymnasium, indoor pool, and sauna. Ger Camp (Gobi, Mongolia) Set up as a traditional Mongolian tent city, guests at the Ger Camp stay in authentic family tents in the Gobi desert. Accommodations include restaurant, restroom, showers, electricity, and souvenir shop. The Ger Camp restaurant serves traditional Mongolian cuisine as well as Asian and European specialties. Three Camels Lodge (Gobi, Mongolia) The Three Camel Lodge was built to complement its natural surroundings and to utilize renewable energy sources, taking advantage of both solar and wind power. Local artisans and workers crafted the roofs of the buildings in accordance with the canons of Mongolian Buddhist architecture, without using a single nail. Meals, which include traditional Mongolian dishes, are served in an authentic over-sized ger, and food and supplies are purchased from local farms and suppliers. Ulaanbaatar Hotel (Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia) Ulaanbaatar Hotel which was established in 1961 is considered as a pioneer of contemporary hotel business in Mongolia. Located centrally in the heart of Ulaan Baatar City, the hotel within walking distance of cultural, entertainment and shopping centers. The 106 guest rooms include mini-bar, satellite television, air conditioning and direct dial telephone. The property provides guests with a hair salon, room service, parking, sauna, massage and fitness center, and several dining choices. Day 1 - Beijing Check-in to your deluxe city-center hotel. Prime Hotel Day 2 - Beijing Full day sightseeing includes the palaces of the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the beautiful Summer Palace. Meals B,L Day 3 - Beijing Walk atop the Great Wall and visit the Ming Tombs. Meals B,L Day 4 - Beijing / Ulaanbaatar Fly to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your superior first class hotel. The balance of the day is free. Meals B,L,D Ulaanbaatar Hotel Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar - The Naadam Festival Mongolia’s most important festival began centuries ago to test the courage and strength of nomadic warriors. It’s now celebrated throughout the land, but the festival events here in the capital are the very best, drawing participants and onlookers from all across Mongolia for three days of celebration and competition, including horseracing, wrestling and archery – plus concerts, folk dance and traditional costumes. Today, you’ll attend the exciting opening day’s events. Meals B,L,D Day 6 - Ulaanbaatar Visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the largest and most important in Mongolia, and the Museum of Natural History, tracing centuries of life and culture. Meals B,L,D Day 7 - Ulaanbaatar / Hovsgol Lake Fly to Moron and drive to Hovsgol Lake, the largest in Mongolia set at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Accommodations are in a Ger – a traditional Mongolian tent used for generations by the nomadic herdsmen of Central Asia. Meals B,L,D Ger Camp Day 8 - Hovsgol Lake Spend two days exploring the lake on your choice of included activities: hike along the pristine shoreline, rich with bird and wildlife; or visit with local families, many of whom are reindeer herders. Choose to fish the 800-foot deep waters or go horseback riding across the windswept steppes of Mongolia. Ger Camp – Meals B,L,D Day 9 - Hovsgol Lake Continue your adventure in Hovsgol Lake. Meals B, L, D Day 10 - Hovsgol Lake / Ulaanbaatar Drive back to Moron for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar where you’ll be met and transferred to your superior first class hotel. Meals B,L,D Ulaanbaatar Hotel Day 11 - Ulaanbaatar / Gobi-Yol Valley Fly to the Gobi Desert and transfer to your base camp. Visit Yol Valley National Park for hiking and an opportunity to photograph the stunning scenery, including the Gobi Glacier. The valley is rich in wildlife, such as Ibex and wild sheep. Meals B,L,D Three Camels Ger Camp Day 12 - Hongor Sand Dunes Excursion Explore the Hongoryn Els, or singing sand dunes, named for the eerie sound made by the shifting sands on a windy day. It’s a unique experience to trek and slide among the dunes, some more than 600 feet high! Meals B,L,D Day 13 - Bayan Zag Excursion Follow in the footsteps of “the real Indiana Jones” – Roy Chapman Andrews, an early 20th century explorer and adventurer who became a director of the American Museum of Natural History. It was here at Bayan Zag – also known as the Flaming Cliffs – where Mr. Andrews found the first-known nest of fossilized dinosaur eggs. Return to base camp for dinner and overnight. Meals B,L,D Day 14 - Gobi-Yol / Ulaanbaatar After breakfast in camp, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, visit the Bogdo Khaan Winter Palace, former home of the last Mongolian King, and now a museum of his private collection. The balance of the day is free before your festive farewell dinner. Meals B,L,D Ulaanbaatar Hotel Day 15 - Ulaanbaatar / Beijing Fly to Beijing and transfer to your deluxe hotel. Meals B Prime Hotel Day 16 - Beijing Your tour ends today, or discover more of China and Asia with our FreeStyle Travel. Meals B
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If you are healthy and enjoy the outdoors, this active trip is right for you. It includes walking on busy city streets, cobbled and unpaved roads and gently rolling terrain. You’ll also experience a tented overnight in the Gobi Desert. Thrill to the contests of Mongolia’s ancient warrior class as they compete in horseracing, archery and wrestling at the world-famous Naadam Festival. Journey with us deeper into Mongolia in the footsteps of the ‘real’ Indiana Jones. Walk the Gobi Desert, see the Flaming Cliffs and hear the ‘singing’ dunes. A double entry China visa is required for US citizens. Single Occupancy is $5,559 Departures Always Guaranteed Add our attractively-priced air & transfers Call us at 1-800-942-3301 for current international airfare associated with this program. We offer both economy and business class fares. When you purchase air from us, arrival and departure transfers are automatically included. Prices are in U.S. currency and are per person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Availability is limited. Our programs include internal air, taxes and a fuel surcharge imposed by the Chinese authorities. CURRENT SPECIALS: Save $200 to $920 per couple on Exotic World Journeys Double your AAA or AARP Member Benefit and save up to $920 per couple on any 2009 "It's Time to Go" vacations when you book and deposit by December 31, 2008!
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