Western Mongolia
If Mongoliais one of the last untamed frontiers, then western Mongolia and Bayan Ölgii are practically off the map. Welcome to the edge of the earth; a wild landscape characterized by rugged mountains, awe-inspiring glaciers, and shimmering salt lakes.
Explore on foot, horse, or camel and immerse yourself in a patchwork of ethnic groups, from the Kazakhs, Dörvöds, and Khotons to the Myangads and Khalkha Mongols. The traditional art of eagle hunting is still in practice here, and those wishing to learn more can stay with a local hunter and get up close to these majestic birds. There are incredible opportunities for trekkers and climbers on peaks that rise to over 4000m. Travel can be unreliable, but for those willing to embrace the unknown, the once-in-a-lifetime experience of western Mongolia will outweigh any challenges you have in getting there.
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Country: Western Mongolia
Antarctic, Falklands, South Georgia Expedition
- See the enormous colonies of King penguins, elephant seals and fur seals found on South Georgia's beaches
- Renowned for its explorer history, visit the grave or Ernest Shackleton at Grytviken
- Incredible birding, South Georgia is home to 100 million sea birds including Albatross, petrels and penguins
- The Falkland Island offers great history and wildlife viewing opportunities
- The pristine Antarctica peninsula caps off this true expedition voyage
Arctic Wildlife Safari
- Search for polar bears hunting seals in the pack ice on an arctic safari
- Explore historical sites including early whaling camps, trappers’ cabins, deserted coal mining operations, and an abandoned polar research station
- Sea kayaking near tidewater glaciers and icebergs
- Look out for humpback whales from the outdoor decks
- Take advantage of the included photography program and learn alongside the onboard expert
Atacama Desert & Icebergs of Antarctica
- Enjoy a sunrise breakfast at the El Tatio Geysers in the Atacama Desert, Chile
- Fly across the Drake Passage, a unique and fast way of reaching Antarctica
- Sit amongst the huge penguin colonies of the Antarctic Peninsula
- Kayak amongst gigantic blue icebergs in the Antarctic
- Toast your adventure with a stay in the Chilean Winelands
Best of Nepal & Bhutan
Kathmandu ValleyPokhara & AnnapurnaParo, Thimphu & Punakha
Classic Mongolia
- Scrambling up the towering Khongoryn Els sand dunes for a glorious sunset and then sliding back down
- Riding camels with an authentic nomadic camel breeder in the Gobi Desert
- Staying at the luxurious Three Camel Lodge
- Horse riding through the forest to the seldom-visited Tovkhon Monastery
- Spending the night in your own bespoke ensuite luxury ger that has been set up in the wilderness just for you
