Asia by Private Jet

ASIA BY PRIVATE JET

21 DAYSFROM $89,995

• Explore the palaces of Udaipur, the skyscrapers of Dubai, and the gilded temples of Laos. • Encounter the legendary terra-cotta warriors of Xi’an and visit the site’s restoration center. • Enjoy cooking and craft lessons in Bali and Kathmandu and visit a spice farm in Sri Lanka.

Private Jet Light/Moderate

DAYS 1–8 I DUBAI/INDIA/SRI LANKA Arrive in Dubai and delve into Emirati culture on a visit to the souks. Spend a day discovering the museums and mosques of Abu Dhabi or tour the futuristic architecture of Dubai, including the sky-scraping Burj Khalifa. Fly to Udaipur and visit the City Palace and historic temples. Meet artisans at a handicraft center or join a family for a cooking class and lunch. From Colombo, Sri Lanka, travel to Sigiriya and tour medieval Polonnaruwa and the cave temples of Dambulla. Visit Sigiriya fortress or a spice farm before a dinner with traditional music and dancing. DAYS 9–15 I BALI/VIETNAM/CHINA In magical Bali, see temples, artists’ studios, and a bamboo village; and attend a botanical workshop or a cooking class. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and take a cyclo tour. Venture into the Cu Chi tunnels or make Vietnamese dishes with a local chef; then tour the city highlights. In Xi’an, explore the city walls and visit the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum and its restoration center. Discover historic sites or the Muslim Quarter, and end the day with a food tour or a performance.

DAYS 16–21 I LAOS/NEPAL/DUBAI Touch down in Luang Prabang and tour the National Museum. Rise early for the morning alms, then visit revered Wat Xieng Thong. Watch artisans at work at the Ock Pop Tok craft center, set on the banks of the Mekong. Take a cooking class or visit the night market. Soar over the Himalaya to Kathmandu, and discover the temples and palaces of the Kathmandu Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. After a guided tour of ancient Patan, visit Bhaktapur or Durbar Square. Opt for a morning yoga class, learn about Ayurvedic medicine, and enjoy free time for a hike or a craft lesson. Toast your adventure at a gala farewell dinner before returning to Dubai by private jet. Depart the next day.

OUR EXPERTS

A team of National Geographic Experts will accompany this trip, including a National Geographic Photography Expert. See our website for their full bios.

INFORMATION

2024 Date: March 20–April 9 Prices are per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the price. Airfare to and from Dubai, United Arab Emirates is not included. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice. Visit natgeoexpeditions.com/privatejetterms to view the Terms and Conditions and Operator Participant Contract for this trip.