Package Include:

- Round-trip transpacific air transportation via Northwest Airlines
- All intra-China & Mongolia air/land transportation
- Escorted throughout Mongolia by a Tour Manager
- 13 nights in superior first class hotels
- Round-trip transfers between airport and hotel, baggage handling, hotel taxes and service charges
Sightseeing tours, cultural entertainment and other performances as specified
- 2,000 WorldPerks® Bonus Miles toward free travel, in addition to actual mileage flown, with the purchase of each tour package
- Free $100,000 Automatic Flight Insurance for transpacific air reservations ticketed by Pacific Delight Tours

Itinerary

Day 1 • DETROIT to BEIJING
Look forward to the adventures ahead as you fly transpacific aboard Northwest Airlines' wide-cabin 747 jetliner.
CHINA
Day 2 • Arrive BEIJING
Welcome to the capital of China. You're greeted and escorted to the Novotel Peace Hotel.
Novotel Peace Hotel
Day 3 • BEIJING
Today you tour Beijing's most impressive sightseeing attractions: imposing Tian An Men Square, and the Forbidden City's treasure-filled Imperial Palace, with admission to the living quarters, museum and jewelry sections. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace with a boat ride on Lake Kunming.
Day 4 • BEIJING
Take a day-long excursion and thrill to the chance to walk atop the awesome Great Wall. After lunch, stroll along the statue-lined Sacred Way to the famed Ming Tombs and Chang Ling Exhibition Hall.
Day 5 • BEIJING
Day is free. Perhaps, sightsee Chairman Mao's Mausoleum, Tibetan Lama Temple and beautiful Bei Hai Park.
Day 6 • BEIJING to ULAAN BATAAR
Fly to Ulaan Bataar and transfer to the Ulaan Bataar Hotel, where you enjoy a welcome dinner party tonight.
Day 7 • ULAAN BATAAR to HOGNO HAN
Visit Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhism in Mongolia. Strolling through the monastery grounds, you will hear the low hums of the horns used to call the lamas to the temple, observe their daily ritual and reading of the sutras (teachings of Buddha). Tour the Chenrezi and Kalachakra Temples, and Migjid Janraisig, gilded in gold and clothed with silk and precious stones. Drive to Hogno Han, a ger camp. Visit a nomadic horse-breeder family. While in the countryside, you will overnight in gers, the traditional felt tents of nomadic herders. The gers provide an authentic and memorable taste of Mongolia.
Day 8 • HOGNO HAN to KHARAKHORUM
Drive to Kharakhorum, site of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. The great Chingis Khan created this beautiful and legendary city to serve as the heart of his monolithic empire. Mongolia's largest monastery, Erdene Zuu, was reputedly constructed from the ruins of Kharakhorum in the 16th century. Explore the monastery's grounds, and observe the monks in their daily rituals and prayers. Later in the afternoon, visit Shankh Hiid, once frequented by the renowned Buddhist artist and sculptor, Zanabazar. Tonight, overnight at a ger camp.
Day 9 • KHARAKHORUM to ULAAN BATAAR
Drive back to Ulaan Bataar, enjoying visits with families and a picnic lunch in the countryside along the way. In the evening, sample traditional Mongolian dishes while dining in a large ger, similar to the one owned by Chingis Khan. Check in to the Ulaan Bataar Hotel.
Day 10 • ULAAN BATAAR to GOBI DESERT
This morning, fly over vast steppe land to the semi-arid desert of the Gobi. Upon arrival, drive to Moltsog Els, one of the few regions covered by sand dunes and stop to visit a camel-breeder family. Overnight at a ger camp.
Day 11 • GOBI DESERT
After breakfast, travel to the legendary "Flaming Cliffs," named for its glowing orange rock. The first nest of dinosaur eggs was discovered here in 1922. Although not obvious to the untrained eye, the red sandstone cliffs of the Flaming Cliffs are rich with dinosaur fossils and paleontological expeditions continue to make significant finds at this site. Return to the ger camp for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 12 • GOBI DESERT
This morning, drive to Yol Valley National Park, cradled between the foothills of the Altai Mountains. An ancient river carved this surprisingly green valley. A hike through the valley allows you to discover habitat for indigenous vulture-like lammergeiers, Altai snowcocks, ibex, yaks, and Argali mountain sheep. Enjoy a picnic lunch including a traditional Mongolian barbecue (horhog) before visiting the local natural history museum for an overview of the flora and fauna of the area. Return to the ger camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 13 • GOBI DESERT to ULAAN BATAAR
This morning fly back to Ulaan Bataar where you'll stay at the Ulaan Bataar Hotel. This afternoon, visit a cashmere factory. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuring traditional instruments and hoomi (throat) singing followed by dinner at the Seoul Hotel.
Day 14 • ULAAN BATAAR to BEIJING
Return to Beijing today and check in once again to the Novotel Peace Hotel.
Day 15 • BEIJING to DETROIT
Fly home aboard Northwest's 747 wide-cabin jetliner.

Tour Fare/Person 2001-2002:

Tour Code: SC010801 Booking/Inquiry Form
May $3490 Single Supplement $650
June $3490 Single Supplement $650
July $3550 Single Supplement $650
August $3738 Single Supplement $650
September $3738 Single Supplement $650