Y. Badrai   

P. Oxford




 
  Trip Duration:
  12 Days
  Departure Dates:
  Jun. 17 - 28, 2012
Aug. 19 - 30, 2012
  Trip Type:
  Cultural Journeys
   









The Gobi and North to Siberia
Experience the grandeur of two of Central Asia's most remarkable regions, as you discover the biodiversity of the Gobi Desert and Siberia's Lake Baikal, with stops along the way to explore the cultural riches of Mongolia and Russia. Spin the prayer wheels at the Gandan Monastery, travel to the legendary fossil sites of the Gobi, and stand on the shores of the world's deepest lake.

The Gobi Desert's Gurvansaikhan National Park encompasses the foothills of the Gobi Altai Mountains and contains two million hectares of dramatic rock formations, vast sand dunes, and the legendary Flaming Cliffs. Explore this awe-inspiring landscape, as well as the amazing Yol Valley, before continuing north to Siberia. Visit Lake Baikal and Siberia's many historic sights, such as Irkutsk's 18th-century cathedral, the Museum of Wooden Architecture, and the picturesque village of Listvyanka.
Trip Highlights:
Lake Baikal, one of Russia's most beautiful natural treasures
Explore the diverse landscapes of the Gobi Desert
Visit the temples, museums, and historic churches of Mongolia and Siberia
Spend three nights at Three Camel Lodge, our award-winning eco-lodge in the Gobi
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 - Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2 - Fly to the Gobi Desert and explore the Flaming Cliffs
Day 3 - Drive to Yol Valley National Park and the Moltsog Els sand dunes
Day 4 - Tugrigiin Shiree and the desert town of Bulgan
Day 5 - Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 6 - Visit Gandan Monastery and Natural History Museum. Fly to Irkutsk in Siberia.
Day 7 - Irkutsk/Circumbaikal Old Railway to Listvyanka
Day 8 - Explore Listvyanka by visiting St. Nicholas Church, Chersky Mount and the shores of Lake Baikal
Day 9 - Drive back to Irkutsk
Day 10 - Visit Regional History Museum, wooden house neighborhoods and fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 11 - Explore Hustain Nuruu National Park
Day 12 - Departure
 

Optional Extensions:
Extension to China to explore the historic city of Beijing
Extension to the magnificent Altai Mountains in the west

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