Around the World by Private Jet A Northern Odyssey

AROUND THE WORLD BY PRIVATE JET: A NORTHERN ODYSSEY

• Encounter world-famous landmarks from Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion to the Moscow Kremlin. • Meet with Mongolia’s nomads, Arctic farmers in Svalbard, and villagers in the Faroe Islands. • Delve into history in Kraków’s old town and the magnificent Silk Road city of Samarkand. 21 DAYS FROM $92,995

Private Jet Light/Moderate

DAYS 1–2 I SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, U.S. Arrive in Seattle and meet your experts and fellow travelers at a welcome reception and dinner. The next morning, board the private jet for our flight to Japan, losing a day as we cross the international date line. Four Seasons Hotel Seattle | Meals: 1D

DAYS 3–5 I KYOTO, JAPAN Arrive in Kyoto, a former capital of imperial Japan. Explore its UNESCO World Heritage–listed temples, palaces, and gardens, including Kinkakuji—the Golden Pavilion—and Nijo Castle. Learn about Noh theater or try Zen meditation at Tenryuji temple before dinner and a maiko geisha performance. Choose a full-day excursion to Hiroshima, or stay in Kyoto and enjoy a cooking class, a craft workshop, or a tea ceremony. Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D

DAYS 6–7 I GOBI OR GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK AND ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA Arrive in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar, and choose one of two options. Fly by private charter to the Gobi desert and settle into traditional ger tents. Meet a shaman, walk the Moltsog Els sand dunes, and visit the Flaming Cliffs with a nomadic family. Then witness a demonstration of the traditional Naadam festival. Or head to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park to go horseback riding, meet a nomadic family, and visit the Genghis Khan Statue Complex. Return to Ulaanbaatar and tour the Gandan Monastery. Three Camel Lodge or Terelj Hotel and Shangri-La Hotel | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 8–9 I SAMARKAND, UZBEKISTAN A vibrant outpost on the Silk Road, Samarkand was an oasis where science, music, religion, and commerce thrived. On Registan Square, admire the domes and minarets of some of the world’s most breathtaking Islamic architecture. See mosaic-covered madrassas, and visit the Gur-e Amir mausoleum and the Ulugh Beg Observatory. Tour the Afrasiyab Museum and attend a papermaking workshop, or stroll through the bustling Siab Bazaar. DiliMah Premium Luxury | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 10–12 I MOSCOW, RUSSIA Land in Moscow and enjoy a cruise on the Moskva River. Tour Red Square and the mighty Kremlin, including the extraordinary collection at the State Armoury. Later, choose from several tours, including Moscow’s world-class museums, the ornate metro stations, or the Bolshoi Theater. Learn about Russia’s space program

on an excursion to Star City, or stay in Moscow and enjoy a number of activities—from a Russian cooking class to a visit to the former home of Leo Tolstoy. Four Seasons Hotel Moscow | Meals: 3B, 3L, 3D DAYS 13–14 I KRAKÓW, POLAND In Kraków, a royal capital for five centuries, take a walking tour of the World Heritage–listed old town. Venture into the 700-year-old Wieliczka Salt Mine to see a breathtaking salt chapel, and enjoy a private dinner and concert inside a rocksalt chamber. Choose to visit the World War II concentration camp of Auschwitz-Birkenau, or delve into Polish culture on a tour that explores music and cuisine. Visit Oskar Schindler’s Factory, take a vodka tasting tour, or enjoy a cooking class. Sheraton Grand Krakow | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAYS 15–16 I LONGYEARBYEN, SVALBARD, NORWAY Land in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard. Tour its main city, Longyearbyen, before dinner with a polar bear guard. Explore Svalbard on a variety of excursions: go fossil-hunting along a glacier, cruise among fjords to a renowned ghost town, explore by electric bike, visit Svalbard’s first brewery, or take a polar permaculture tour. Then enjoy a midnight sun cruise on Isfjorden. Funken Lodge | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 17–18 I FAROE ISLANDS, DENMARK Fly to Edinburgh and continue by charter flight to the far-flung Faroe Islands, part of the kingdom of Denmark. Covered in magical landscapes of emerald pastures, sweeping moors, and plunging sea cliffs, the islands are home to a hardy community with Viking roots and a vibrant music and arts scene. Explore the tiny capital city of Tórshavn, and discover the wonders of these islands on a full-day tour of the sites along the Golden Circle. Hotel Føroyar | Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D DAYS 19–20 I EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND Return to Edinburgh by charter flight. After a guided walking tour along the Royal Mile, take in city views from atop Calton Hill. The following day, we’ve arranged tours that cover everything from literature to folk music to whisky. Toast our adventure across the planet’s northern realms during a special farewell dinner. InterContinental Edinburgh, The George Meals: 2B, 2L, 2D

DAY 21 I EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND/ BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, U.S. Embark on our final private jet flight to Boston, and connect with your commercial flight home. Meals: 1B, 1L

YOUR EXPEDITION TEAM

A team of National Geographic Experts will accompany this expedition: From left, author, educator, and geographer Stephen Cunha, National Geographic photographer Jay Dickman, and geographer Jan Nijman.

INFORMATION

2022 Date: June 14–July 4 Prices are per person, double occupancy, and subject to change. Single supplement applies; please see our website. For your protection and peace of mind, all payments are protected by a surety bond. Transportation by private Boeing 757 jet and other conveyance, as noted in the itinerary, is included in the price. Airfare to Seattle, Washington and return from Boston, Massachusetts 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. Please Note: This trip will be operated by National Geographic Expeditions, on flights operated by Icelandair. Visit natgeoexpeditions.com/privatejetterms to view the operator-participant contract and terms and conditions for this trip.