Eastern Approaches

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28 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Almaty, Kazakhstan

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While more in the spirit of Fitzroy McLean than in his footsteps, this exploratory journey will take you to the very heart of Central Asia; the remote borderlands of Mongolia, China & Kazakhstan.

day 1Ulaanbaatar

Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. In the evening of Day 1 you join your Leader, Simon Maddison and fellow travellers at 5:00pm for your Welcome Meeting, a walk around the city and dinner.

day 2Terelj National Park

day 3To Turgen Mountains

day 4Achit Lake

day 5To Tolbo Lake

day 6Eagle Hunters

day 7Life of the Eagle Hunter

day 8To Zereg Sum

day 9Camel Migration

day 10Bodonchiin Gorge

day 11To Qinghe

day 12To Keketuohai National Park

day 13To Burqin

day 14To Hemu

day 15To Kanas Lake

day 16Jimunai

day 17Jimunai

day 18To Lake Markakol

day 19To Uryl

day 20Lake Yazevoe

day 21Valley of Kings

day 22Lake Rakhmanovskoye

day 23To Sibiny Lakes

day 24To Ust-Kamenogorsk

day 25Ust-Kamenogorsk and to Almaty

day 26On board to Almaty

day 27Almaty

day 28Almaty

What's Included

Accommodation

18 hotel / guesthouse (twin share) 7 basic homestay / ger 2 train Optional single supplement available for hotel stays – prices available on request

Meal

5 Dinner(s)

Guide

Visit the iconic sights with your Local Guide.

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All transfers including to and from the airport.Simon Maddison will accompany you through each country to keep your adventure on track. 24/7 support is available in the office and on the ground.

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