FLY-FISHING MONGOLIA SEPTEMBER 2011

For years I have been dreaming about traveling to Mongolia to fish for the largest salmonid in the world, the Taimen. From the first time I heard about this destination in the early 90´s I have wanted to go but there was always a reason to postpone the trip.

I've decided not to wait any longer so I contacted Sweetwater travel and spoke with Dan Vermillion who suggested I should host a trip next year and invite my friends and clients to join me.

I chose the fall season because many of my clients that have gone to Mongolia during this month have had a wonderful time.

Sweetwater has pioneered Taimen fishing in Mongolia. They operate the only catch and release fishery in Mongolia and are presently spearheading a Taimen conservation project on the Ur river. Their project has been featured on the front page of the Wall Street Journal and will create the world's first Taimen preserve.

Within the preserve, they run three different taimen fishing operations. They run small camps to insure a friendly atmosphere and plenty of fishing water. Each camp has access to over 75 miles of water. It is difficult to cover it all throughout the course of a week.

The camps are clean, comfortable, and well run. Each camp is equipped with a shower building, dining lodge, and gers. Each ger, known as yurts in the rest of the world, accommodates two fishermen. They have a stove, sitting area, ample shelving and two single beds, and they are huge with18 feet in diameter.

Of course, the trip is really about the fishing, people and countryside. This is unsurpassed. The rivers run clear and provide the angler with easy wading in generally moderate currents. The fishing is done almost entirely with dry flies.

Last season guests landed fish up to roughly 60 pounds on mouse patterns. Truly something that we have to see to believe, so come along !

Their guides & staff are among the best anywhere. Collectively, they have guided or traveled throughout most of the fishing world. They all have at least 10 years of experience in high quality lodges and camps. More importantly they were all hired for their personal skills and patience.

The price of the trip is $5,900 for Fall 2011 This price includes two nights lodging in UlaanBaatar (breakfast included, dinner not included), transportation to the camps, six and one-half days of fishing, lodging, and meals. It does not include airfare to Mongolia, gratuities, fishing license, or incidental expenses incurred in Mongolia.

Maximum group size; 8 guests (including Host)

Trip to Beijing, China

The add on trip to Beijing is very exciting as well. We will be staying at the the Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel. Recently voted the 'World's Leading Lifestyle Hotel' for the second year. The hotel is only a few blocks away from the Forbidden City & Tiananmen Square.

We are visiting:

Forbidden City

Tiananmen Square.

The Temple of Heaven & Mutianyu Great Wall: This is a less-crowded section of the Great Wall.

Touring Hutong; A maze of historic alleyways and old single story traditional courtyard houses.

We are also tasting typical Chinese cuisine at Beijing Ba guo bu yi & Xing Shuang Quan Restaurants among others.

Cost: $1,000 pp based in double occupancy.
Single supplement: $350

Price Inclusions: Entrance Fees, All meals as specified in the itinerary. Private Transfers, Guide, Hotel: Hilton Beijing Wangfujing Hotel. Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one King Hilton deluxe room, Service Charge & Government Taxes, Insurance: The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance. Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels.

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Call: 1-(866)-999-3218 or E-mail: cdufflocq@andesjourneys.com

 

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