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Mongolia & the Gobi Desert

2019

Wild and untamed, Mongolia is a deeply spiritual land of nomadic cultures and dreamy landscapes of
snowcapped mountains, crystalline lakes, and great swathes of grassy plains and ancient desert. Even
today, Mongolia evokes a time when Genghis Khan and his warrior horsemen thundered across the steppe
to establish the largest land empire the world has ever known. Discover Mongolia’s diverse land and people,
from the bustle of Ulaanbaatar and alpine beauty of Khovsgol Lake to the vast expanse of the Gobi Desert. An
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interact with the local people and better understand their way of life. Meet with nomadic herding families,
learn about ancient shamanistic beliefs, ride a camel in the desert dunes, and discover why Mongolia is
known as the “Land of Blue Sky” during stays in authentic ger tents—just as modern-day nomads and their
ancestors have done for centuries. Travel to Mongolia, a pristine land that time forgot, for an adventure you’ll
treasure forever.

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Mystical Yunnan: Kunming, Dali & Lijiang
8 NIGHTS PRE-TRIP
Experience southwestern China’s Yunnan Province. With its deep spirituality and sweeping scenic vistas, many
claim that this is the legendary land of Shangri-La. Discover a forest seemingly made of stone in Kunming,
Bai culture in the walled city of Dali, and the splendor of Lijiang, home to one of the best-preserved Old
Towns in China.

Siberian Odyssey: Lake Baikal & Irkutsk
6 NIGHTS POST-TRIP
Explore the remote beauty of southern Siberia, an atmospheric land of ancient and modern cultures, and
nature at its most unspoiled. Visit the Siberian cities of Irkutsk and Listvyanka, and spend time at a former
Cossack settlement along the shores of majestic Lake Baikal, the largest and most ancient body of fresh water
on Earth.
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