Travcoa has secured the best available accommodations in these remote and undeveloped areas. The Ger Camps, while clean, cozy and restful, have no en-suite bathrooms. These facilities are located in a convenient area of the camp.
Beijing, China, St. Regis Beijing:
The St. Regis, Beijing is the hallmark of luxurious accommodations in china, with a rich tradition of exceptional service and hospitality. It is a five-star deluxe boutique hotel and all guests have Executive Floor benefits and 24-hour butler service.
Located just a few minutes ride away from Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Silk Market, the hotel was named to Condé Nast Traveler's 2002 Gold List.
Services include complimentary light pressing of garments on arrival, coffee and tea facilities in your room, complimentary evening cocktail in the Executive lounge, fresh fruit daily, unlimited bottled water and complimentary local telephone calls.
All guestrooms are beautifully furnished with a warm and inviting color scheme, and have wonderful beds with big inviting duvets. Rooms are equipped with large TV screen, voice mail, IDD dialing facilities, computer hook-up on telephones, mini-bar, private in-room safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.
Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Ulaan Baatar Hotel:
The Ulaan Baatar Hotel has served guests from 180 countries and enjoy a reputation of international standards. Located centrally in the heart of Ulaan Baatar, the hotel is just a few minutes walk to cultural, entertainment and shopping centers. The hotel offers 110 rooms with the most up to date facilities in the city.
Travcoa’s designated guest rooms are large, with amenities including cable/satellite TV, hairdryer, mini-bar and a modern shower.
The hotel has a choice of restaurants, including a buffet breakfast room. Other facilities include a sauna, massage & fitness center (with steam and dry sauna, Jacuzzis and fitness equipment), souvenir and local craft shops, a billiard room and business center, with laundry and dry cleaning service available.
Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia, Chingis Khan Hotel:
The Chingis Khaan has 196 rooms in 10 stories. This hotel is comparatively modern and one of the newer hotels in Ulaan Baatar. Completed in 1995, it is conveniently located
and includes a restaurant and cocktail lounge, business center, laundry service, fitness facilities, indoor heated swimming pool, sauna and billiard room. The room amenities include AC, satellite TV, and mini-bar.
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park and Gobi Desert, Mongolian Ger Camps:
Join the nomadic Mongolians and discover that there’s no better way to live while visiting the Mongolian heartlands. Enjoy three mystical nights experiencing the traditional nomadic lifestyle – staying in Mongolian Gers.
These spacious circular tents have comfortable beds, a fireplace/stove and simple, practical furniture.
The ger camps are comfortable and clean, but often have only share shower and toilet facilities. There is a separate and traditionally decorated dining ger, where traditional tasty local foods are served family style.
DAYS 1 – 3, Saturday – Monday
Beijing, China
Arrive in Beijing and explore the wondrous historical sites of
China’s capital. Travel outside the city to visit the extraordinary
Ming Tombs, housing 13 emperors of the Ming Dynasty, and
the magnificent Great Wall, the only man-made structure
visible from space.
St. Regis Hotel, Beijing
DAYS 4 & 5, Tuesday & Wednesday
Ulaan Baatar & Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, Mongolia
Travel north to explore the varied terrain of Gorkhi-Terelj
National Park. Search for brown bears along the Tuul River,
and learn the art of building a traditional ger—a comfortable
circular felt tent.
Ulaan Baatar Hotel, Ulaan Baatar; Ger Camp,
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
DAYS 6 & 7, Thursday & Friday
Ulaan Baatar
Visit the Winter Palace of Bogd Khaan and the Natural
History Museum where you’ll discover two complete dinosaur
skeletons. Experience Naadam—the largest festival of the
year—with its magnificent displays of athletics and pageantry.
Ulaan Baatar Hotel, Ulaan Baatar
DAYS 8 & 9, Saturday & Sunday
Gobi Desert & Flaming Cliffs
Absorb the beauty of the Gobi Desert, covering almost 30
percent of Mongolia. Explore the “cemetery of dinosaurs” and
discover a splendid oasis in the hidden Yol Valley.
Three Camel Lodge, Gobi Desert
DAYS 10 – 12, Monday – Wednesday
Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia & Beijing, China
Return to Ulaan Baatar to see the Zaisan Memorial, a tall
landmark offering wonderful views of Ulaan Baatar and the
surrounding landscape. Spend your last night at the luxurious
Beijing St. Regis Hotel. Ulaan Baatar Hotel, Ulaan Baatar; St. Regis
Hotel, Beijing