Horse Journey in Mongolia |
Beijing to Outer Mongolia
12 days
Beijing- Ulan Bator- Tergi
Imagine improving your horse skills under the instruction of the
famed horseman of Outer Mongolia. We will stay in Mongolian Yurts
and ride across this vast and breathtaking landscape. Demonstrations
of Mongolian skills and culture will entertain you and provide an
opportunity to meet the people of Mongolia.
A10 day tour to the incredible grasslands of Tergi, following your
classic 4 day tour of Beijing. You will observe the wild Horses of
Mongolia to gain a more complete understanding of the
human/predator-horse/prey relationship and how it affects everything
you do with your own horse. Plenty of time will be spent riding a
good and gentle saddle horse in the wide-open spaces and the
instruction, while not formal in the usual sense of the word, is an
ongoing, practical application of the natural horsemanship
techniques and philosophy the Wade’s believe in. The grassland
wilderness setting and access to the wild horses in the wide-open
spaces is what separates this vacation from the usual horsemanship
seminar setting in a round pen and arena. The setting is tranquil;
the riding is relaxed yet the pace will be varied according the
desires and skills of the group.
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Itinerary |
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Day 1 - Departure
Departure with early afternoon flight from
Vancouver B.C.to begin this fascinating journey to the capital
of China, Beijing. Your flight will include drinks, meals and in-flight entertainment. |
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Day 2 - Beijing.
Arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport in mid-afternoon
and meet our local English-speaking guide and transfer to the 5-star hotel located in the heart of the city. A light meal follows orientation
and then you can stroll around in the downtown shopping center or
be at leisure. (D) Beijing international hotel 5 star |
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Day 3 - Beijing
Today we begin with a visit Tiananmen Square,
(translated from Chinese: The Gate
of Heavenly Peace) it is the original gate of the Imperial
Palace, commonly known as the Forbidden City. It is now one of
the entrances for tourists visiting the Forbidden City. Built
and burned down a few times starting in 1417, its recent
incarnation dates to 1651. Today it is a recognized symbol of
China where Mao Zedong (Mao Tse-tung) declared the foundation of
the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. It is one of the largest urban squares in the world and located in the very heart of the city. Then we'll take you to the massive Forbidden city, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, which was the Royal Palace for the Chinese empire during the Qing
and Ming Dynasties. The Palace complex is the largest and
best-preserved cluster of ancient buildings in the world. In the afternoon we take you to the Temple of Heaven, which is considered
the exclusive altar for Chinese emperors in the Qing and Ming dynasties to pray for good harvests and good fortune for the year. In the evening we will visit a famous Beijing Tea House followed by the fantastic Peking Opera. (B, L, D) |
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4 - Beijing
Today we will enjoy a full day of sightseeing outside of the city. Our first excursion is to The Great Wall of China, one of the Eight Wonders
of the world. The Wall is more than 2,500 years old and stretches 6,700 kilometers that is the only man-made object visible from
space. It was built to protect China from the savage northern tribes. In the afternoon we will visit the Ming Tombs. Built in 1409 AD the Tombs house remains from 13 Empires of the Ming Dynasty. This evening we prepare for you a special banquet of Peking Roast Duck at
the famous century-old Beijing Quan Ju De Restaurant. (B, L, D)
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Day 5 - Beijing
In the morning we will visit the Summer Palace
where you can walk while viewing this beautiful royal garden with its number of pavilions, ornate temples terraces and covered corridors which was the retreat built for the Dowager Empress Cixi. In the afternoon we visit Hutong,
which is the historical alleyway district via rickshaw. You will
have an insight of ancient Beijing people's everyday life. Then you will have time for shopping in the famous open air Silk Market where you will find famous brand casual ware, luxurious silk and cashmeres at incredible bargains. (B, L, D) |
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Day 6 - Beijing / Ulan Bator
Travel day. Transit by air from Beijing to
the great grasslands of Ulan Bator, the capital of Outer
Mongolia. We stay in the
Imperial Hotel 5 star or the same level. (B, L,
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Day 7 - Tergi
Have a western style breakfast at the
hotel. Then we will take a bus to the Tergi grassland area.
This is a large and pen grassy area, which is a part of the
Mongolian grasslands. On the way we will view the beautiful
natural scenery and the yurts of the Mongolian people. After we
arrive at the Tergi grassland area we will have a Mongolian
style lunch. In the afternoon we will begin practicing our
horsemanship. We will also watch the Mongolian people
demonstrate their horse riding abilities and horse racing. There
will also be a wrestling demonstration. This night we
will stay in a traditional Mongolian
Yurt 3 star. (B, L, D) |
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Day 8 - Tergi
Today we will begin with horse riding
and practice our techniques on the grassland. Then we will be
guests in a traditional Mongolian house. We will again stay in
the Yurt. (B, L, D) |
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Day 9 - Tergi
We will begin with horse riding and
take a scenic ride through beautiful countryside.
(B, L D) |
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Day 10 - Tergi / Ulan Bator
This morning we take the bus back to Ulan
Bator. Take a tour to Suhobato Square. Then visit the
Gandan Monastery. A highlight of the day will be the
Winter Palace of Bogd Khan. We will stay in the
Imperial Hotel 5 star or the same level. (B, L,
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Day11 - Ulan Bator / Beijing
We fly back from Ulan Bator to Beijing.
The rest of the day, you will be at your leisure. You may go
shopping or join our optional tours. (Optional tours are
available upon request) (B, L, D) Beijing International hotel
or the same level |
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Day 12- Beijing-Home
Transfer you to the airport and back home. (B) |
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Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner |
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Package Includes
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Land package
price includes:
• Deluxe hotel accommodation
based on double occupancy with daily American breakfast
• Chinese
or Mongolian style lunch and dinner as specified in the tour
itinerary
• Domestic airfare and train fare and airport taxe to Mongolia
only.
• Round trip transfers in each city
• Comprehensive guided tours, visits and excursions in a private
vehicle with your English-speaking guide.
• Admission and entrance fees
• Lunch and dinner indicated by symbols L, D
• Evening cultural performances
• Applicable hotel taxes and domestic airport tax.
Not included in the
package price:
• Gratuities; airport and city
taxes.
• China Visa Fee
• Other costs not stated as included
This is a sample itinerary, it can be customized to meet your
interest and schedule. |
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