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H I S TO R Y & A R C H I T E C T U R E I S S U E 2 2
DAY 1
ULAANBAATAR
Fly to the city of Ulaanbaatar, where you will
be met by a Viking Representative and
escorted to your hotel for check-in. Located in
the heart of the city, your hotel, the Shangri-
La Ulaanbaatar is a short distance from
famous attractions, such as the Government
Palace and Great Chinggis Khaan Square.
Guest rooms are elegantly appointed and
offer sweeping views of Ulaanbaatar.
Depending on the time of your arrival, set out
to explore the city with your guide. This
evening, enjoy a dinner of delicious local
cuisine with your fellow travellers.
DAY 2-4
GOBI DESERT
After breakfast, head to the airport for your
flight to Dalanzadgad where you will transfer
to the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, an
eco-lodge nestled in the foothills of the Altai
Mountains in the Gobi Desert near the
Gurvan Saikhan National Park. At the Three
Camel Lodge, you will enjoy comfortable
accommodation in your ger, an authentic yurt
updated with modern amenities. For three
days, you may partake in lodge activities at
your own pace including archery, a camel
safari or an exploration of the famous
Flaming Cliffs. You may also choose to join
fellow early risers for a sunrise trek through
the desert hills with a naturalist guide or take
in panoramic views of the steppe from
Bulagtai Mountain to examine ancient
petroglyphs. Additionally, you can learn the
secrets of making buuz (steamed dumplings)
from the lodge's Mongolian chef.
DAY 5-6
ULAANBAATAR
AND SHANGHAI
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the
airport for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Upon
arrival, stop at your hotel before visiting the
Choijin Lama Temple Museum, home to a
large collection of Buddhist artifacts. After
lunch, visit the Chinggis Khaan National
Museum, and step behind the scenes for a
look at fossil specimens and more in the
palaeontology lab. This evening, attend a
performance of traditional music, throat
singing and dance, followed by a farewell
dinner. On day 6, check out of your hotel and
transfer to the airport for your flight to
Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Upon arrival, transfer to your ship to begin
your sailing.
T H E S PI R I T O F M O N G O L I A
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to the people, culture and cuisine of this fascinating country. On each of our thoughtfully curated
itineraries, you can also add our new 5-night fully guided extension Spirit of Mongolia.
Below clockwise: Skyline Ulaanbaatar sunset;
old city God Temple Shanghai
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