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Mysterious Mongolia is just opening up to the outside world. This nation, which is
mostly nomadic, still sees few tourists and maintains its culture and religion much as it has for the past several centuries. In this trip we visit museums, monasteries and
temples and spend the night in a Mongolian ger, the traditional felt tent of nomadic herders.
Citizens of most Asian nations can visit Mongolia without a visa for a certain period of time. Please check with the Mongolian Embassy or Consulate in your country.
Citizens of most Western countries require a visa to visit Mongolia. However, if the visit is for less than one month, no official or private invitation is needed (except for citizens
of Russia and China). Visas are usually issued within 24 hours by Mongolian Diplomatic Missions. Foreign nationals who wish to pay a visit to Mongolia for more
than 30 days should have an official or private invitation.
Departs Beijing: Approximately 9:00 am Fridays
Returns to Beijing: Approximately 12:30 pm Mondays
Morning flight from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Ulaanbaatar Hotel. After lunch, explore downtown Ulaanbaatar and visit the National
History Museum for an excellent overview of Mongolia's history and culture. In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.
Begin the day with a visit to Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhism in Mongolia. Woven through Mongolia's nomadic culture is a rich Tibetan-Buddhist tradition with
ancient Shamanist practices still evident. Also visit the reconstruction and renovation projects of the Chenrezi and Kalachakra Temples, as well as the magnificent statue of
Migjid Janraisig ("the lord who looks in every direction"). This 82-foot high statue, gilded in pure gold and clothed with silk and precious stones, completely fills one of Gandan's temples.
 Drive to Bogdkhan Mountain Reserve, a spectacular site of pine-scented valleys and dramatic cliffs with abundant wildlife.
Bogdkhan has been a protected reserve since the 13th century and is home to Mandshir Monastery, built in 1749. Visit the local museum for an overview of the region's natural history and an
artist's rendition of what the monastery looked like prior to its destruction. In the afternoon, drive to Undur Dov ger camp and visit a nomadic family, where you may have a chance to sample airag,
fermented mare's milk. Overnight in gers, the traditional felt tents of nomadic herders.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and visit the Bogd Khan Palace, home of Mongolia's last theocrat, Jebtzun Damba Hutagt VIII (Mongolia's 8th Living Buddha), which displays
the elaborate ceremonial robes and other personal effects of the leader. Next, travel back in time with a visit to the dinosaur halls of the Natural History Museum,
showcasing the spectacular fossils found in the Gobi desert. On display are fierce Tarbosaurous fossils (closely related to Tyrannosaurus Rex), dinosaur eggs, large
hadrosaur fossils (duck-billed dinosaurs), and many others. In the evening, enjoy a folk performance featuring traditional hoomi (throat) singers, Mongolian dancers and
musicians. Sample traditional Mongolian dishes while dining at a large ger, like one once owned by Chingis Khan.
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Beijing.
$1299 per person; $1199 per person for 2 or more.
(include roundtrip airfare from Beijing - Ulaanbaatar, airport transfers, accommodations, all meals, English-speaking guides and all activities.)
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