VANISHING CULTURES BY 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.
Monday & Tuesday, September 28 & 29, 2009
USA / Copenhagen, Denmark
Depart your hometown independently on a commercial flight to
Copenhagen, Denmark. Meet with your fellow travelers and the
expedition staff during a gala welcome dinner at our
well-appointed Scandinavian-style hotel. Hilton Copenhagen
Airport
Wednesday, September 30
Norwegian Samiland
We board our jet and fly to the remote outpost of Karasjok,
home of the colorful Sami people and one of the last remaining
wildnerness areas in Europe. Visit with a Sami family at a
reindeer farm, see the local Sami museum, and go to the local
parliament and meet with a representative to discuss the
political goals of this unique community. Then unwind in a
traditional sauna, and enjoy a special fire-roasted dinner and
Sami joiking performance. Rica Hotel Karasjok, Samiland
Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2
Yerevan, Echmiadzin & Garni, Armenia
With 3,000 years of history, Armenia is a rich enclave of
Old World Christian culture. Its stunning medieval churches and
religious relics attest to the region’s brilliance in art and
architecture. Tour the National Museum in Yerevan, visit the
great temple at Garni, and explore Echmiadzin—the country’s
religious center and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Hotel
Marriott Armenia, Yerevan
Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Explore the legendary land of Genghis Khan, where the vast
expanse of the beautiful steppe and the renowned nomadic
lifestyle are inextricably intertwined. Venture into the
countryside to meet with a family in a traditional ger dwelling.
Explore the Gandan Monastery, tour the National Museum of
Mongolian History and the Natural History Museum, and enjoy a
private Mongolian throat singing performance.
Alternate: If you wish, you may visit the Hustai National
Park, for a rare glimpse into the unique Takhi (Mongolian horse)
re-introduction project. Ulaanbaatar Hotel
Monday & Tuesday, October 5 & 6
Lijiang, Yunnan Province, China
Our private jet whisks us to China’s Yunnan Province, one of
the most beautiful and ethnically diverse areas of the world.
Explore 1,000-year-old Lijiang-home of the Naxi people, known
for their matriarchal social structure, pictographic language,
and fine music. Then, in the countryside, visit the Museum of
Natural Glaciers and go hiking, where the Golden Sand River
carves its way along the majestic Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
Hotel Guanfang, Lijiang
Wednesday & Thursday, October 7 & 8
Port Douglas & Daintree Rain Forest, Australia
Fly to Port Douglas and meet with local Aborigines. Go on a
Dreamtime walk with an Aboriginal guide, and learn about sacred
sites and ancestral traditions. Wander through the exotic fauna
at the Botanical Ark, and cruise the Daintree River to discover
the world’s oldest rain forest (approximately 90 million years
older than the Amazon rain forest). Sea Temple Resort & Spa,
Port Douglas
Alternate: Instead od exploring Daintree area, you may
choose to spend the day at the Great Barrier Reef on a
snorkeling or diving excursion.
Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10
Western Highlands or Southern Highlands or Sepik River Basin,
Papua New Guinea
Our private jet takes us to Port Moresby, where we board
smaller private aircraft to venture into the seldom-visited
areas of Papua New Guinea. Spend time with the Melpa and
Nebilyer tribes in the Western Highlands, or the Huli wigmen in
the Southern Highlands, or the various peoples along the Sepik
River. Rondon Ridge, Ambua Lodge or Karawari Lodge, Papua New
Guinea
Sunday, Monday & Tuesday, October 11, 12 & 13
Siem Reap & Angkor, Cambodia
Visit the stunningly beautiful Angkor Wat temple complex,
the heart of the great Khmer Empire and one of the greatest
architectural structures in the world. You may also explore
Angkor Thom, Ta Prohm, and The Bayon temples. Grand Hotel
d'Angkor
Options: If you wish, visit more remote, recently opened
temples and ruins, including the rarely visited Citadel of Women
(Banteay Srei). Or tour a local school, visit one of the
floating markets, or cruise along the Tonle Sap River.
Wednesday & Thursday, October 14 & 15
Kingdom of Bhutan
Bhutan—the last independent kingdom in the Himalayas—is an
incredible treasury of Buddhist culture. Visit the great Paro
Dzong, home to a monastic community of 200, and meet with the
revered Datong Tulku Rinpoche, believed to be a reincarnation of
the famous monk Bami Yeshi Yang. At the National Museum, examine
the superb collections of textiles, ancient weapons, and
classical thangka paintings. Zhiwa Ling or Uma Paro, Bhutan
Option: Weather permitting, hearty travelers may take the
challenging hike to the Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
Friday & Saturday, October 16 & 17
Addis Ababa & Lalibela, Ethiopia
For centuries, Ethiopia has developed its own brand of
Christian Orthodox culture, making it unique in Africa, if not
the rest of the world. From the capital of Addis Ababa, travel
by local aircraft to Lalibela, where the country’s religious
traditions are magnificently expressed at the site of 13
medieval churches. Explore these 12th-century rock-hewn
sanctuaries—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—and discover exquisite
illuminated Bibles, manuscripts, and other treasures inside.
Sheraton Addis
Sunday, October 18
Mopti & Timbuktu, Mali
Fly by private jet to Mali, where we will meet with citizens
of the Saharan tribes, “sons of the clouds.” In Mopti, enjoy a
sunset cruise on the Niger River and meet the local Dogon
people, who will treat us to a dazzling masked dance
performance. We then continue on to Timbuktu, the legendary
“last stop on Earth.” Explore the town’s unique mud-brick
mosques and ride camels across the dunes with the Tuaregs, also
known as the blue men of the desert. Relais Kanaga, Mopti
Monday & Tuesday, October 19 & 20
Copenhagen, Denmark / Home
Today we board our private jet and enjoy a festive farewell
party on our return trip to Copenhagen, where we will spend the
night. After breakfast, transfer to your individual commercial
flight to your home city, or extend your stay in Denmark (please
contact us for more information). Hilton Copenhagen Airport
If you have previously visited any of these destinations,
an alternate program may be available. Contact us for more
information
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23 days - 88 Passengers
An Epic Journey to Peoples & Cultures of the Past
Come face-to-face with nomads and hilltribes, sorcerers and
warriors, village elders and young initiates, artisans and
scholars—for a rare insider’s view into some of the most
fascinating peoples and tribes in the world. Join this 23-day
adventure to the remote corners of 10 countries—Norway, Armenia,
Mongolia, Cambodia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, China, Bhutan,
Ethiopia, and Mali—for a unique inquiry into who we are, where
we came from, and the paths our ancestors took to inhabit the
earth. As you are whisked from one wondrous destination to the
next on our specially-outfitted private jet, travel with a team
of worldrenowned
experts and professional staff—for the ultimate travel
experience.
Travel by Private Jet
An ideal way to reach these fascinating, remote cultures
around the world, we fly on a private jet—with VIP-style
seating—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.
Follow Your Passion with a Flexible Itinerary
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.
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HIGHLIGHTS |
- Norwegian Samiland’s Sami People
- Armenia's Old World Christian Heritage
- Mongolia's Majestic Steppe & Celebrated Nomads
- China's Naxi People of Yunnan
- Australia's Aboriginal Culture & Natural Wonders
- Papua New Guinea's Melpa & Nebilyer Tribes,
- Huli Wigmen & Sepik River People
- Cambodia's Angkor Wat & Other Treasures
- The Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan
- Ethiopia's Rock-Hewn Churches & Traditions
- Mali's Dogon People, Tuareg Nomads & Timbuktu
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with optional pre-tour to Beijing, China & Lhasa, Tibet
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TRAVEL BY CORPORATE PRIVATE JET |
An ideal way to explore the splendors of Asia, 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.
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DATES & RATES |
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Expedition Cost |
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Sept 28 - Oct 20, 2009 |
$55,950 per person |
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Based on double occupancy
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Singles Occupancy $64,345
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Limited to 34 travelers
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For your protection, all payments are
secured in a bank escrow account.
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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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Price includes all private jet
transportation as indicated in the itinerary. For your
protection and peace of mind, all payments are secured
in a bank escrow account.
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YOUR JOURNEY TO OTHER LANDS |
Before the main jet program, go on a 5-day optional tour to
Beijing, China & Lhasa, Tibet. Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City
and Temple of Heaven. Then visit Lhasa’s Jokhang Temple, Sera
Monastery, and Potala Palace. After the main jet program, go to
the Four Seasons Golden Triangle Tented Camp in Thailand. Enjoy
elephant trekking and meet with the local hilltribes.
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