Today I'd go ... to Mongolia

Every Thursday I like to write about a place I'd love to go, usually in my dreams because in real life I don't have the time or the money. This week, I found a 20-day trip from Nomadic Expeditions to Mongolia.

From the email I received:

It has been 20 years since Nomadic Expeditions stepped out as the pioneer of exceptional adventures in Mongolia. In celebration of its platinum anniversary, Nomadic Expeditions is launching an exclusive and encompassing journey: Around Mongolia in Twenty Days. The 20-day anniversary journey will present an epic journey exploring all four different regions of Mongolia: the legendary central steppes, fragrant forests by the Siberian border, high mountains in the west and the mystical desert in the southern part of the country. Travelers will discover from the diverse wildlife of the Gobi and the crystal blue waters of Lake Hovsgol, to the tradition of golden eagle hunting of the Kazakhs and historic Buddhist temples in Central Mongolia in comfort and good conscience.

Through exciting activities geared to bring unforgettable experience to adventurers and special access to and meetings with field specialists and prominent Mongolian leaders from different walks of life, travelers will truly immerse in the Mongolian way of life. For an intimate and genuine cultural experience, we will attend private Naadam games in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Competitors wear colorful traditional finery as they demonstrate their impressive skills in archery, horserace and wrestling.

Trip highlights include:

Meeting local herders, politicians and nomads

Camel riding at Moltsog Els sand dunes

Attending private Naadam Games in the Gobi with centuries-old celebrations

Experiencing traditional Mongolian musical and throat singing performances

Visiting the Central Mongolian steppes, the lost capital city of Kharakhorum and ancient Buddhist monasteries

Exploring Hustain Nuruu National park to spot the last remaining wild horses

Horseback riding and kayaking on the lakeshore

August 12-31, 2012; Cost: $6,395 per person/double occupancy; internal airfare $1,360 per person (subject to change by airlines); single supplement $995.

For more info, go here.

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