NOMADS, TRADERS & CONQUERORS BY
CORPORATE PRIVATE JET
ITINERARY:
Our innovative itinerary is only the beginning. Recognizing that
our guests have a wide range of interests, we customize the
excursions at each destination to fit your preferences. Whether
you want to meet local artists, hike off the beaten path, see a
different part of town, or explore a special museum on your own,
we will ensure that your experience is tailored for you.
Friday, September 5, 2008
U.S.A. / China
Depart independently on commercial flights to China. Cross
the International Date Line and arrive in Shanghai the next day.
Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7
Gardens & Museums of Shanghai, China
Walk along the city's waterfront, The Bund, where Gothic,
Baroque, and Renaissance edifices house consulates, banks, and
other sterling businesses. Visit the Shanghai Museum, enjoy
lunch at the Jade Buddha Temple, and wander the Yu Yuan Gardens
and Bazaar.
Monday & Tuesday, September 8 & 9
Gyeongju, South Korea
Visit Gyeongju, where shaman rulers of the great Shilla
Kingdom called home. Discover many golden treasures in the
enormous Shilla Tombs, explore the Gyeongju National Museum, and
visit the famous Bulguk-sa Buddhist Temple.
Wednesday, September 10
Harbin, Manchuria
Historic home of the legendary Manchus, who ruled China in
the 17th century, Harbin is a fascinating city distinguished by
a mix of Russian, Chinese, and Korean cultures. Stroll along the
cobble-stoned Zhongyang Street and marvel at the lovely
onion-domed St. Sofia Cathedral for a glimpse into what is known
as "the St. Petersburg of the East." Visit the Siberian Tiger
Park, where more than twenty of these great cats thrive.
Thursday, September 11
Khabarovsk, The Russian Far East
Founded by the Cossack explorer Erofei Khabarov in 1858,
Khabarovsk became a major stop on the Trans-Siberian Railway.
Explore the city's beloved Plaza, and visit the Assumption
Cathedral, the Arts Museum, and the Central Food Market, a
colorful and popular gathering place.
Friday & Saturday, September 12 & 13
Lake Baikal, Siberia
Fly to Irkutsk, the cultural epicenter of Siberia. Enjoy a
hydrofoil ride around Lake Baikal, and visit the regional
History Museum, the Baikal Ecology Museum & Aquarium, and the
18th-century Church of the Holy Cross. Discover the distinctive
local houses, considered exemplars of traditional Siberian
architecture, and meet the colorful Buryat and nomadic Evenk
peoples.
Sunday, September 14
Ulan Ude, Russia
Visit the center of Russian Buddhism at Ivolginsk Datsan, a
beautifully set Tibetan Buddhist monastery, where the Dalai Lama
has visited five times. Explore reconstructed Kazakh, Cossack,
and Evenki settlements at the Ethnographic Museum.
Sunday & Monday, September 14 & 15
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Fly to the legendary land of Genghis Khan. Venture into the
countryside to meet with a nomadic family in a traditional ger
home. Observe monks chanting at the Gandan Monastery, and visit
the Museum of Natural History, featuring a dinosaur skeleton and
eggs recovered from the Gobi Desert.
Tuesday, September 16
The Gobi Desert
Fly to Mongolia's Gobi Desert for a comfortable ger-style
camp experience in an unforgettable setting. Nearby, at the
Flaming Cliffs, go dinosaur fossil hunting with an expert guide.
Then marvel at the ancient petroglyphs by our camp, and ride
Bactrian camels into the sand dunes.
Wednesday & Thursday, September 17 & 18
Almaty, Kazakhstan
At the heart of the Eurasian Steppe lies Kazakhstan, where
nomadic horseback pastoralists have thrived for thousands of
years. Visit Almaty, which was a popular place of exile for
Russian Tsarist-era dissidents, most notably Fyodor Dostoyevsky.
Explore the Archaeology Museum and the Kazak Musical Instruments
Museum, and unwind at the Arasan Baths, a fascinating community
center.
Friday & Saturday, September 19 & 20
Turfan of China's Silk Road
Visit the fabled lands where, for centures, camel caravans
skirted the dry menace of the Taklimakan Desert and made a brisk
trade in silk, ivory, gems, and precious metals. Visit Turfan, a
green oasis amid a spectacularly arid setting. Study the
incredible brickwork of the Emin Minaret, and visit Buddhist
Cave Monasteris, vineyards, and a bazaar, where the Uighurs
offer their fine wares.
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, September 21, 22 & 23
Xi'an, China
Admire the Famen Temple's 13-tiered pagoda, the long-hidden
treasures of the Tang Dynasty, and one of very few surviving
relics of the Lord Buddha. Then visit the life-sized funerary
army of Emperor Qin's Tomb.
Wednesday, September 24
China / U.S.A.
Depart China on individual commercial flights, or extend
your stay.
* If you have previously visited any of these destinations, an
alternate program may be available. Contact us for more
information about this extraordinary expedition.
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Exploring The Silk Road, Siberia, Manchuria & the Russian Far
East - 23 days
Shanghai · Terracotta Figures of Xi'an, China · Uighur People of
Turfan, China · Shilla Treasures of Gyeongju, South Korea ·
Manchuria & Siberian Tigers · The Russian Far East · Lake
Baikal, Siberia · Monasteries of Ulan Ude, Russia
Ulaanbaatar, Nomads & The Gobi Desert, Mongolia
Tsarist Treasures of Kazakhstan
Join us for an unprecedented private jet journey to the
colorful peoples, fabled outposts, and unique cultural treasures
of remote Russia, China, Mongolia, South Korea, and Kazakhstan.
Accompanying you throughout the journey will be a world-class
team of experts -- handpicked for their ability to illuminate
the history of empires, the varied cultures we encounter, and
the outstanding examples of art and architecture we visit.
Overnight in exclusive and well-appointed hotels, including the
distinctive Three Camel Lodge in the Gobi Desert; dine at
festive banquets featuring local delicacies and cultural
performances; and enjoy many excursions of your choice.
Travel by Corporate Private Jet
An ideal way to explore this vast and varied region, we fly on a
corporate private jet -- with VIP-style seating and lounge --
for the ultimate in luxury, convenience, and safety. We set our
own schedule, avoid the hassles of commercial travel, and land
in smaller airports closer to our destinations.
Go beyond the main itinerary, with your choice of personalized
excursions along the way. Whether you want to take a cooking
class, visit a school, or hike off the beaten path, we will
ensure that your travels are tailored for you.
* If you have previously visited any of these destinations, an
alternate program may be available. For your protection and
peace of mind, all passenger payments are secured in a bank
escrow account.
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HIGHLIGHTS |
- Gardens & Museums of Shanghai, China
- Pagodas & Palaces of the Great Shilla Kingdom
at Gyeongju, South Korea
- Historic Manchuria & Siberian Tiger Park
- Colorful Folk Culture & Natural Beauty of the Russian
Far East
- Lake Baikal & Siberia’s Buryat & Evenk Peoples
- Buddhist Monasteries & Ethnographic Museum of Ulan Ude,
Russia
- Nomads of Mongolia
- The Gobi Desert
- Kazak & Tsarist-Era Heritage of Almaty, Kazakhstan
- Cave Monasteries & Uighur People of Turfan, China
- The Famen Temple & Qin Terracotta Figures of Xi’an,
China
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DATES & RATES |
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Dates |
Expedition Cost |
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September 5 - 24, 2008 |
$44,950 per person |
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Based on double occupancy
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Single Occupancy: $51,690
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For your protection, all payments are
secured in a bank escrow account.
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Limited to 34 Travelers
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Price includes all
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Deposits may be paid via credit card,
but final payment must be made by check or cash only.
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