TOP HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience camel rides, a desert train, and Mongolian wedding traditions
- Celebrate grassland culture with horse racing, wrestling, and archery festivities
- Sleep beneath open skies in a luxurious Chariot Yurt
- Honor Mongol heritage at Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum
- Discover nomadic history at the Inner Mongolia Museum
- Explore Tibetan Buddhist heritage at Badekar and Meidaizhao monasteries
PACKAGE INCLUSIONS
- Roundtrip Japan Airlines economy-class flights from Honolulu
- Roundtrip Beijing–Hohhot high-speed rail travel
- Deluxe hotels plus one luxurious Chariot Yurt overnight
- Meals and admission fees as stated, including specialty dinners
- Gratuities for local guides and drivers
DAY BY DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1–2 | JUN 24–JUN 25 | HONOLULU–HANEDA | OVERNIGHT FLIGHT & ARRIVAL
Begin your journey aboard an international flight from Honolulu to Tokyo, with meals and snacks served in flight. Upon arrival at Haneda International Airport the following day, walk to the airport hotel, check in, and settle in for a restful overnight before continuing to China.
DAY 3 | JUN 26 | HANEDA–BEIJING | ARRIVAL IN CHINA
Walk to Haneda Airport and board your flight to Beijing, China’s historic capital. Upon arrival, meet an Air & Sea Travel representative and transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free to rest or explore the surrounding area independently. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY 4 | JUN 27 | BEIJING–HOHHOT | HIGH-SPEED RAIL & INNER MONGOLIA MUSEUM (B/D)
Transfer to Beijing Train Station and travel by high-speed rail to Hohhot, Inner Mongolia’s capital. Visit the Inner Mongolia Museum, where artifacts and exhibits introduce the Mongolian people’s history, traditions, and nomadic heritage. Later, check in to the hotel and relax before dinner. Overnight in Hohhot.
DAY 5 | JUN 28 | HOHHOT–XILAMUREN GRASSLAND | NAADAM TRADITIONS & YURT STAY (B/L/D)
Travel into the open landscapes of Xilamuren Grassland, where Naadam traditions animate the summer season. Arrive to a Mongolian welcoming ceremony, then experience horse racing and a lively wrestling performance. Visit a traditional grassland pasture and enjoy Mongolian milk tea, colorful ethnic costumes, and an archery experience. Tonight, savor a Mongolian-style finger meat dinner followed by singing, dancing, and a bonfire party beneath the open sky. Overnight in a luxurious Chariot Yurt.
DAY 6 | JUN 29 | XILAMUREN GRASSLAND–DALAD BANNER | MEIDAIZHAO MONASTERY (B/L/D)
After breakfast, enjoy additional time amid the grassland scenery before departing for Dalad Banner on the Yellow River’s southern bank. Visit historic Meidaizhao Monastery and learn about the area’s cultural traditions. Continue to the hotel, check in, and enjoy a relaxed evening. Overnight in Dalad Banner.
DAY 7 | JUN 30 | DALAD BANNER | RESONANT SAND BAY DESERT ADVENTURE (B/L/D)
Spend a full day at Resonant Sand Bay, named for the unusual sounds created by shifting sand. Cross the golden dunes by camel, watch a Mongolian-style wedding show, and admire sand sculptures. Then ride a desert train across the expansive landscape. Tonight, enjoy a famous Mongolian hotpot dinner before returning to the hotel. Overnight in Dalad Banner.
DAY 8 | Jul 1 | DALAD BANNER–ERDOS | BRONZEWARE & MANHAN CULTURE (B/L/D)
Continue to Erdos, widely associated with cashmere production. Visit the Erdos Bronzeware Museum, showcasing ancient bronzes and the heritage of northern grassland nomads. Later, explore Jiuchenggong Manhan Cultural Tourism Area, where displays, architecture, performances, handicrafts, and folk customs present Inner Mongolia’s Mongolian-Han heritage. Check in and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Erdos.
DAY 9 | Jul 2 | ERDOS | GENGHIS KHAN’S MAUSOLEUM & KANGBASHI (B/L/D)
Begin at Genghis Khan’s Mausoleum, a cultural and ceremonial site honoring the Mongol Empire’s founder. View traditional relics and objects associated with his legacy. After lunch, drive through Kangbashi District, known for monumental civic spaces and distinctive modern architecture. After dinner, return to the hotel. Overnight in Erdos.
DAY 10 | Jul 3 | ERDOS–BAOTOU | BADEKAR MONASTERY & NORTHERN WEAPON CITY (B/L/D)
Travel to Baotou, Inner Mongolia’s second-largest city by urban population. Visit Badekar Monastery, a prominent Gelug school Tibetan Buddhist complex. Continue to Northern Weapon City, where military-equipment displays introduce the history and development of the region’s defense manufacturing. Enjoy dinner before checking in to the hotel. Overnight in Baotou.
DAY 11 | Jul 4 | BAOTOU–HOHHOT | ETHNIC CULTURE & ZHAOJUN MUSEUM (B/L)
Return to Hohhot and visit Mengliang Ethnic Culture Park, featuring traditional architecture, cultural displays, performances, handicrafts, and folk customs. Continue to the Zhaojun Museum, dedicated to Wang Zhaojun, one of ancient China’s renowned Four Beauties, and learn her historical story. After hotel check-in, relax or explore independently. Overnight in Hohhot.
DAY 12 | Jul 5 | HOHHOT–BEIJING | HIGH-SPEED RAIL & FREE TIME (B)
After breakfast, transfer to Hohhot Train Station for the high-speed train to Beijing. Upon arrival, continue to the hotel and check in. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, resting or exploring the capital independently. Overnight in Beijing.
DAY 13 | Jul 6 | BEIJING–HANEDA–HONOLULU | RETURN HOME (B)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and board your return flight to Honolulu via Haneda. Reflect on grassland traditions, desert adventures, historic monasteries, and Inner Mongolia’s enduring heritage as you travel home with lasting memories.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY RANGE Level 2–3 | Moderate to Active
Museum and monastery visits require moderate walking; Resonant Sand Bay adds uneven dunes, camel mounting, and extended outdoor touring. Travelers should manage stairs and variable surfaces.