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254 For information on trip styles,service level & physical demands ratings please see page 7. ASIA - VIETNAM, CHINA, MONGOLIA ACCOMMODATION Hotel (16 nts), Sleeper train (3 nts), Shared yurts (1 nt). TRANSPORT Train, local bus, aircon bus, walking, flight, bicycle (optional). GROUP SIZE Max 15, Avg 10 GROUP LEADER Tour Leader, local guides. MEALS INCLUDED 1 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner BUDGET Allow USD270 for meals not included and USD350 for the flight from Kashgar to Beijing at the end of the trip. For additional expenses, see trip details. RECOMMENDATION Want to see more of China. Why not add Yangtze Delta at the end of your tour - See trip code TACYDC. ITINERARY ACSR - Day 1 Arrive Beijing - Arrive in Beijing at any time. Day 2-3 Beijing - Explore the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Wander through the alleyways (hutongs) in Beijing’s Old City and perhaps visit the Tibetan Monastery. Walk the ancient steps of the Great Wall. Day 4-5 Xi’an - This charming city is the traditional starting point of the westbound caravan routes and home to the Terracotta Warriors. Visit the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and climb the city walls that surround Xi’an for an impressive view of the city. Days 6-8 Xiahe - Labrang Monastery - Journey through the Yellow River Valley up to the edge of the Tibetan plateau and the monastic town of Xiahe, home of the eminent Labrang Monastery. Day 9-10 Jiayuguan - The seldom-visited far end of the Great Wall is a lonely outpost overlooking the desert, guarding China’s western frontier. Spend the day exploring its ruins and surrounding forts. Day 11-12 Dunhuang - Dunhuang is a lovely, relaxing oasis town and nearby, lies the Mogao Caves containing China’s richest Buddhist heritage and the towering Mingsha sand dunes. Day 13-15 Turpan - Relax beneath the grape trellises or discover Uyghur culture and silk road relics in the surrounding oasis villages. Day 16 Heavenly lake (B,l,D) - Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows, this alpine lake lives up to its name. Spend a memorable night in a local yurt. Day 17-18 Kashgar - Set astride ancient trade routes, Kashgar is a true Central Asian oasis town of mosques, mausolems, bazaars and Turkic peoples. Arrive in time for the Sunday market, where people gather from all over to sell their wares. Day 19-20 Shanghai - Depart Kashgar in the morning of day 19 for your flight to Shanghai. Finish your trip in China’s modern metropolis of Shanghai. Day 21 Depart Shanghai SILK ROAD ADVENTURE A journey along the ancient information super-highway will have you travelling from the heart of modern China, through incredible landscapes and desert oasis towns deep into the heart of Central Asia. Explore bazaars, caves and the ancient Terracotta Warrior on this adventure of a lifetime. 21 Day • TRIP CODE: aCSR • TRIP STYLE: CLASSIC Included Highlights Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to Great Wall, Labrang Monestary, Terracotta Warriors tour, Entrance to Jiayuguan Fort, Guided tour to Mogao Buddha Caves, Entrance to the Mingsha Sand dunes with Camel ride, Guided day tour including entrance to Turpan sites, Kashgar Sunday Market, Orientation walk in Shanghai Bund area. C H I N A Beijing Shanghai Lanzhou Xiahe Xi'an Jiayuguan Dunhuang Kashgar Heavenly Lake Turpan Urumqi 2 0 0 9 APR 9 APR 29 APR 16 MAY 6 MAY 7 MAY 27 MAY 21 JUN 10 JUN 4 JUN 24 JUN 18 JUL 8 JUL 2 JUL 22 SEP 3 SEP 23 SEP 17 OCT 7 OCT 8 OCT 28 2 0 1 0 APR 8 APR 28 APR 15 MAY 5 MAY 6 MAY 26 MAY 20 JUN 9 JUN 3 JUN 23 JUN 17 JUL 7 JUL 1 JUL 21 SEP 2 SEP 22 SEP 16 OCT 6 OCT 7 OCT 27 START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH Guaranteed Departures available. Please see website for dates and details. 21 Days Beijing to KasHgar • Departs tHursDays MontHly (apr-oct), tHu-weD Silk Road service level STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND *exclusions apply. please see website for details. Yurt, Mongolia ITINERARY AMNM - Day 1 Arrive Ulaan Baatar - Arrive in Ulaan Baatar at any time. Day 2 Ulaan Baatar - As the city used to be a Russian protectorate, much of the architectural styles remain alongside traditional Mongolian gers (tents) and modern shops. You have free time to explore the Museum of Natural History with its dinosaur exhibits, the Choijin Lama Temple Museum with displays of Buddhist artifacts, or perhaps the Ganden Monastery, the most important in the country. Day 3 Horbund - Head south through the steppe to Horbund where we visit the ruins of an ancient monastery. See gazelle, cranes, and eagles in the surrounding countryside. Day 4-5 Yolyn Am - Visit the restored Monastery of Ongi Khidd on the way to the Flaming Cliffs area made famous for the fossils and dinosaur eggs discovered there in recent years. Yolyn Am, the “Vulture’s Mouth” is an incredible gorge in the desert. Hike deep into the gorge to where ice remains, even in summer. Day 6-7 Gobi Desert - Travelling through the desert we get to explore some of the largest dunes in the Gobi. Day 8 Guvchin-Us - We head north through beautiful mountains for our first family stay (or camping). Literally meaning ‘dirty water’, Guvchin-Us is a small rural town. Day 9 Karakorum - We visit the ancient capital city and beautiful Erdene Zuu Monastery. Day 10 Tsensher hotsprings - Relax in the hot spring water at the ger camp or hike the nearby hills. Day 11-12 Great White Lake - Continue across the green hills to Great White Lake. This natural volcanic lake surrounded by rocky mountains provides a surreal landscape in Khorgo. Climb up to one of the peaks for spectacular views of the nearby area. Day 13 grasslands (shine inder) - Our drive takes us deep into the steppe to really experience the nomad life as we head towards Khovsgol Lake Day 14-16 Khovsgol Lake - Journey through emerald green grasslands dotted with the white ‘gers’ (traditional tents) of nomads to the pure waters and pristine wilderness of Khovsgol Lake. Swim in the icy waters or hike through the nearby forests. Day 17-18 Selenge River - Soak in the beautiful surroundings of the picturesque Selenge River region. Day 19 Khustai National Park - Khustai National Park is home to the wild Takhi horses, the last truly wild horses in the world. Day 20 Ulaan Bataar - Head back to the capital through the grasslands to explore Ulaan Baatar once again. Day 21 Depart Ulaan Bataar Included Highlights Entrance to Yolyn Am National Park, volcano hike, entrance to Erdene Zuu Monastery, entrance to Karakorum monument, visit to lava tubes and second volcano hike, authentic Mongolian barbecue NOMADIC MONGOLIA Take a trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the “three manly games”, get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in ‘gers’ in the land where wild horses roam free. 21 Day • TRIP CODE: aMNM • TRIP STYLE: CLASSIC service level STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND ACCOMMODATION Hotels (3 nts), Ger camps (13 nts) (multishare & shared facilities), family stay or tent camping (4 nts) (multishareno facilities). TRANSPORT 4WD Russian Jeep, walking. GROUP SIZE Max 15, Avg 10 GROUP LEADER Tour Leader throughout, local guides. MEALS INCLUDED 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 17 dinners. BUDGET Allow USD60 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details. 2 0 0 9 MAY 25 JUN 14 JUN 15 JUL 5 JUL 6 JUL 26 JUL 27 AUG 16 AUG 17 SEP 6 2 0 1 0 MAY 24 JUN 13 JUN 14 JUL 4 JUL 5 JUL 25 JUL 26 AUG 15 AUG 16 SEP 5 START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH START FINISH Guaranteed Departures available. Please see website for dates and details. 21 Days eX ulaan Baatar • Departs MonDays MontHly (May-aug), Mon-sun MONGOLIA Ulaan Baatar Khustai NP Selenge River Karakoram Tsensher Hotsprings Grasslands (Shine Ider) Great White Lake Lake Khovsgol Horbund Yolyn Am Gobi Desert Guvchin-Us PRICE: 1719 EUR OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM PRICE*: 209 EUR PRICE: 1649 EUR LOCAL PAYMENT: 450 USD LOCAL PAYMENT: 250 USD
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& physical demands ratings please see page 7.asia - viEtnaM, china, Mongolia
AccommodAtion:� Hotel (16 nts), Sleeper train (3 nts), Shared yurts (1 nt). trAnsport:� Train, local bus, aircon bus, walking, flight, bicycle (optional). Group size:� Max 15, Avg 10 Group LeAder:� Tour Leader, local guides. meALs incLuded:� 1 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner BudGet:� Allow USD270 for meals not included and USD350 for the flight from Kashgar to Beijing at the end of the trip. For additional expenses, see trip details. recommendAtion:� Want to see more of China. Why not add Yangtze Delta at the end of your tour - See trip code TACYDC.
itinerArY Acsr - day 1 Arrive Beijing - Arrive in Beijing at any time. day 2-3 Beijing - Explore the vast expanses of Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City. Wander through the alleyways (hutongs) in Beijing’s Old City and perhaps visit the Tibetan Monastery. Walk the ancient steps of the Great Wall. day 4-5 Xi’an - This charming city is the traditional starting point of the westbound caravan routes and home to the Terracotta Warriors. Visit the Great Mosque in the Muslim Quarter, a wonderfully serene place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, and climb the city walls that surround Xi’an for an impressive view of the city. days 6-8 Xiahe - Labrang monastery - Journey through the Yellow River Valley up to the edge of the Tibetan plateau and the monastic town of Xiahe, home of the eminent Labrang Monastery. day 9-10 Jiayuguan - The seldom-visited far end of the Great Wall is a lonely outpost overlooking the desert, guarding China’s western frontier. Spend the day exploring its ruins and surrounding forts. day 11-12 dunhuang - Dunhuang is a lovely, relaxing oasis town and nearby, lies the Mogao Caves containing China’s richest Buddhist heritage and the towering Mingsha sand dunes. day 13-15 turpan - Relax beneath the grape trellises or discover Uyghur culture and silk road relics in the surrounding oasis villages. Day 16 Heavenly lake (B,l,D) - Surrounded by snow-capped peaks and green meadows, this alpine lake lives up to its name. Spend a memorable night in a local yurt. day 17-18 Kashgar - Set astride ancient trade routes, Kashgar is a true Central Asian oasis town of mosques, mausolems, bazaars and Turkic peoples. Arrive in time for the Sunday market, where people gather from all over to sell their wares. day 19-20 shanghai - Depart Kashgar in the morning of day 19 for your flight to Shanghai. Finish your trip in China’s modern metropolis of Shanghai. day 21 depart shanghai
silk road advEntUrE
A journey along the ancient information super-highway will have you travelling from the heart of modern China, through incredible landscapes and desert oasis towns deep into the heart of Central Asia. Explore bazaars, caves and the ancient Terracotta Warrior on this adventure of a lifetime.
21 Day • trip codE: aCSR • trip stylE: classic
included Highlights:� Tiananmen Square and Forbidden City guided tour, Entrance to Great Wall, Labrang Monestary, Terracotta Warriors tour, Entrance to Jiayuguan Fort, Guided tour to Mogao Buddha Caves, Entrance to the Mingsha Sand dunes with Camel ride, Guided day tour including entrance to Turpan sites, Kashgar Sunday Market, Orientation walk in Shanghai Bund area.
M A L A Y S I A
I N D O N E S I A
PAPUA NEW GUINEA SRI
LANKA
C H I N A
R U S S I A
I R A N
T U R K E Y
IRAQ
BRUNEI
SYRIA
JORDAN
ISRAEL
LEBANON
KUWAIT
S A U D I
A R A B I A
O M A N Y E M E N
QATAR
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
UKRAINE
BELARUS
MOLDOVA
RUSSIA
LITHUANIA
LA TVIA
EST ONIA
Beijing
ShanghaiLanzhou
XiaheXi'an
JiayuguanDunhuangKashgar
Heavenly LakeTurpan
Urumqi
2 0 0 9APR 9 APR 29APR 16 MAY 6MAY 7 MAY 27MAY 21 JUN 10
JUN 4 JUN 24JUN 18 JUL 8JUL 2 JUL 22SEP 3 SEP 23SEP 17 OCT 7
OCT 8 OCT 282 0 1 0APR 8 APR 28APR 15 MAY 5MAY 6 MAY 26
MAY 20 JUN 9JUN 3 JUN 23JUN 17 JUL 7JUL 1 JUL 21SEP 2 SEP 22
SEP 16 OCT 6OCT 7 OCT 27
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Guaranteed Departures available. Please see website for dates and details.
21 Days Beijing to KasHgar • Departs tHursDays MontHly (apr-oct), tHu-weD
Silk Road
service level stAndArd pHYsicAL demAnd 3�
*exclusions apply. please see website for details.
Yurt, Mongolia
itinerArY Amnm - day 1 Arrive ulaan Baatar - Arrive in Ulaan Baatar at any time. day 2 ulaan Baatar - As the city used to be a Russian protectorate, much of the architectural styles remain alongside traditional Mongolian gers (tents) and modern shops. You have free time to explore the Museum of Natural History with its dinosaur exhibits, the Choijin Lama Temple Museum with displays of Buddhist artifacts, or perhaps the Ganden Monastery, the most important in the country. day 3 Horbund - Head south through the steppe to Horbund where we visit the ruins of an ancient monastery. See gazelle, cranes, and eagles in the surrounding countryside. day 4-5 Yolyn Am - Visit the restored Monastery of Ongi Khidd on the way to the Flaming Cliffs area made famous for the fossils and dinosaur eggs discovered there in recent years. Yolyn Am, the “Vulture’s Mouth” is an incredible gorge in the desert. Hike deep into the gorge to where ice remains, even in summer. day 6-7 Gobi desert - Travelling through the desert we get to explore some of the largest dunes in the Gobi. day 8 Guvchin-us - We head north through beautiful mountains for our first family stay (or camping). Literally meaning ‘dirty water’, Guvchin-Us is a small rural town. day 9 Karakorum - We visit the ancient capital city and beautiful Erdene Zuu Monastery. day 10 tsensher hotsprings - Relax in the hot spring water at the ger camp or hike the nearby hills. day 11-12 Great White Lake - Continue across the green hills to Great White Lake. This natural volcanic lake surrounded by rocky mountains provides a surreal landscape in Khorgo. Climb up to one of the peaks for spectacular views of the nearby area. Day 13 grasslands (shine inder) - Our drive takes us deep into the steppe to really experience the nomad life as we head towards Khovsgol Lake day 14-16 Khovsgol Lake - Journey through emerald green grasslands dotted with the white ‘gers’ (traditional tents) of nomads to the pure waters and pristine wilderness of Khovsgol Lake. Swim in the icy waters or hike through the nearby forests. day 17-18 selenge river - Soak in the beautiful surroundings of the picturesque Selenge River region. day 19 Khustai national park - Khustai National Park is home to the wild Takhi horses, the last truly wild horses in the world. day 20 ulaan Bataar - Head back to the capital through the grasslands to explore Ulaan Baatar once again. day 21 depart ulaan Bataar
included Highlights:� Entrance to Yolyn Am National Park, volcano hike, entrance to Erdene Zuu Monastery, entrance to Karakorum monument, visit to lava tubes and second volcano hike, authentic Mongolian barbecue
noMadic Mongolia
Take a trip to the land of Ghengis Khan where archery, horse races and Mongolian wrestling excite the country during the Naadam Festival! Beyond the festivities of the “three manly games”, get out and explore the city of Ulaan Baatar and lush green countryside, which is dotted with ancient monasteries. Join nomadic herders who live in ‘gers’ in the land where wild horses roam free.
21 Day • trip codE: aMNM • trip stylE: classic
service level stAndArd pHYsicAL demAnd 3�
AccommodAtion:� Hotels (3 nts), Ger camps (13 nts) (multishare & shared facilities), family stay or tent camping (4 nts) (multishareno facilities). trAnsport:� 4WD Russian Jeep, walking. Group size:� Max 15, Avg 10 Group LeAder:� Tour Leader throughout, local guides. meALs incLuded:� 20 breakfasts, 18 lunches, 17 dinners. BudGet:� Allow USD60 for meals not included. For additional expenses, see trip details.
2 0 0 9MAY 25 JUN 14
JUN 15 JUL 5JUL 6 JUL 26
JUL 27 AUG 16AUG 17 SEP 6
2 0 1 0MAY 24 JUN 13
JUN 14 JUL 4JUL 5 JUL 25
JUL 26 AUG 15AUG 16 SEP 5
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Guaranteed Departures available. Please see website for dates and details.
21 Days eX ulaan Baatar • Departs MonDays MontHly (May-aug), Mon-sun
M A L AY S I A
I N D O N E S I A
PAPUANEW GUINEA
I N D I A
SRI LANKA
P A K I S T A N
R U S S I A
K A Z A K H S TA N
I R A N
T U R K E Y
IRAQ
AFGHANISTAN
TURKMENISTAN
UZBEKISTAN
KYRGYZSTAN
TAJIKISTAN
SYRIA
JORDAN
ISRAEL
LEBANON
KUWAIT
S A U D I
A R A B I A
O M A NY E M E N
QATAR
UNITED ARAB
EMIRATES
UKRAINE
BELARUS
MOLDOVA
RUSSIA
LITHUANIA
LATVIA
ESTONIA
M O N G O L I A
Ulaan Baatar
Khustai NPSelenge River
KarakoramTsensher Hotsprings
Grasslands (Shine Ider)
Great White Lake
Lake Khovsgol
Horbund
Yolyn AmGobi Desert
Guvchin-Us
pricE: 1719 EUr
optional My oWn rooM pricE*: 209 EUr
pricE: 1649 EUr
local payMEnt: 450 Usd
local payMEnt: 250 Usd
