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This is a ride back in time, on top of the world, on the
high plateau of eastern Tibet. At 11,000 feet above sea level, the
grasslands of northern Kham on the border of Gansu Province are home to the
"black tent" herders; Tibetans who graze their yaks, horses, and sheep on
the lush rolling hills. In the distance, the riding area is surrounded by
the snow covered peaks of the Min Shan and Anye Machin range. Traveling with
nomads whose life and culture are largely unchanged in the last 1000 years,
our ride takes us along the great divide between the Yangtze and Yellow
Rivers. In July, the weather is warm following seasonal rains and the
wildflowers explode. In the company of our Khampa "wranglers", we'll visit
nomad families, small hamlets and Buddhist temples.
When traveling in the countryside we are camping out, packing all our food
and camping gear on pack horses. All clients are expected to put up their
own tents (provided) and to assist standing night watch in certain areas
where the possibility of horse theft is high. We take advantage of local
guesthouses and the opportunity to clean up and sleep in a bed. One of the
many unique aspects of this ride is the opportunity to visit remote temples
and gain insight into the enduring nature of Tibetan Buddhism. Our US guides
are very experienced with this area and have developed an extraordinary
rapport with the local nomads after 10 years of riding trips. Your trip
leaders (American and Chinese) speak the local dialect as well as being
experienced riders and out- doors people.
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Rates: Incl.all meals starting on arrival in Chengdu, hotel and
guest house accommodations, horses, tack, specialized camping gear
(tents, stoves etc.) transportation for sightseeing and on the ride,
local guides and entry fees.
15 days/ 14 nights $ 3,250
2008 Dates: TBA
Not included: Airport taxes, visa fees, gratuities for
guides, cooks and wranglers.
Min/Max Riders: 6-12
Note: Flights to Chengdu are available from $850 return on Asiana
Air from San Francisco or $1,195 from New York via Seoul, Korea
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Itinerary
A unique horseback trek into the lives, land and culture of the
Khampa Tibetans. We ride along the divide between the Yangtze and Yellow River
drainages, through wild flower studded mountains. We visit with nomadic herdsmen
and monks at small temples. This is a horse packing trip without vehicle
support.
June 15
Arrive Chengdu, capital of Sichuan
June 16 Drive to Kanding via Erlangshan
Tunnel. Enroute, visit the famous Luding Chain
Bridge, where Mao once led the Red Army during the
Long March. Overnight Kanding Hotel. Elevation:
2,600m
June 17 Continue driving to Tagong via Zheduo
Pass (4,962m). Overnight Tagong Hotel. Elevation:
approx 3,750m
June 18 Acclimation day in Tagong. In the
afternoon, drive to nearby village to meet our
Khampa wranglers and horses. Overnight Tagong Hotel
June 19 Begin riding in the eastern Tibetan
area of Kham
June 20-25 All day riding and camping out at
night. Visit monasteries and small villages.
Spectacular views of nearby mountain ranges. Route
includes one layover/rest day
June 26 Return via horseback to Tagong.
Overnight Tagong Hotel
June 27 All day return drive to Chengdu
June 28 Free day. Sightseeing & shopping in
Chengdu with local guide
June 29 Depart Chengdu
What's Included:
Meals begin/end in Chengdu (dinner June 15th thru
breakfast June 29th), all land transportation upon
arrival in Chengdu, tents, camping gear, horses,
tack and guides, hotel in Chengdu and guesthouse
accommodations RT to Tagong. What's
Not Included:
Roundtrip international airfare to/from Chengdu,
airport taxes, visa costs, gratuities, excess
baggage charges.
Optional Lhasa
Extension
(tiered pricing):
 2-3
$1950.00,
4-5 $1875.00,
6-9 $1675.00,
10+ $1525.00
Single supplement: $240
Day 1 Fly from Chengdu to Lhasa
Day 2-5 Sightseeing in and around Lhasa including
Potala, Drepung and Sera Monasteries; also Xigatze,
Gyantse, Tashilungpo Monastery
Day 6 Morning flight from Lhasa to Chengdu
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