Many people think that Mongolian winter is unbearable cold and there's nothing to do and see in Mongolia in winter from November till mid-April. But they are wrong! Mongolian winter is the most incredible winter that one might experience and there's plenty to see and enjoy during a winter tours Mongolia. Glittering white snow, clear fresh air, sun and little chills are the image of Mongolian winter. Taking this fantastic Mongolian winter tour, you will meet the real Mongol nomads and spend a day like a nomad in their warm ger and visit the first center of Buddhism in Mongolia- the Erdene - Zuu monastery, in ancient Karakorum city and the ruins of the capital city from the ancient empire and will also enjoy some wonderful hikes in stunning Terelj National park. On the way back to Ulaanbaatar we will stop at beautiful Hustai National Park to see the only living wild horse in the world the Takhi aka Przewalski horse. Last but not least, don't miss the chance to enjoy our super discounted rates and enjoy Mongolian winter tours!

Style: Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 8 days/7 nights *

* The duration of the trip can be changed to suit your needs.

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Tour dates Nov 2012 - Apr 2013:
From early November to mid April

Land only price: per person

Group size

USD

2 pax

1500

3-5 pax

1400

6 and more

1100

Discount conditions:
. For children of family trip
. More attractive prices for groups of 12 and more people! More!

Included in the price:
. Accommodation in double/twin occupancy in hotel, ger camps
. 1 night at a nomadic ger
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Private transfers with 4x4 vehicle and experienced driver
. All meals according to the itinerary /drinks on your own/
. Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary
. Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks
. 1 hr camel ride in Elsen tasarkhai, 3 hr horse ride in Gun-Galuut
. Return ticket confirmation

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance

Note:
. Single supplement 200 US$ is available (not available in nomadic family).

Day 1	Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar city sightseeing tour. Meet at the airport, transfer to hotel. Visit the Gandan monastery, Museum of Mongolian National History and the Genghis monument on the Sukhbaatar square	H
Day 2	Ulaanbaatar - Gun-Galuut, nomads. Drive to famous Gun Galuut Nature Reserve and transfer to a real Mongolian nomadic family. Live with them for a day and learn more about their lifestyle. Explore the surrounding places and visit the Baits mountain to see endangered wild mountain sheep Argali.	Gc
Day 3	Gun-Galuut - Terelj National Park. This morning we drive to Terelj for 1.5 hours. Terelj National Park is famous for its beautiful nature scenery and high granite mountains and is a great place for hiking and skiing. Visit the Turtle rock and the temple of meditation.	Gc
Day 4	Terelj – Hustai National Park. Transfer to Hustai. Watch the documentary about the Takhi wild horses and the small museum. View the Wild horses from the closest dirtance in the wild nature, also and other wildlife such as the Red Deer etc are seen	Gc
Day 5	Hustai - Karakorum via Elsen Tasarkhai small sand dunes. Drive to Elsen Tasarkai - a part of the 80 km extended Mongol els sand dunes. Visit the sand dunes and hiking there. Admire the beauty of the Gobi and Khangai natural zones combination. In the evening transfer to Karakorum.	Gc
Day 6	Ancient capital Karakorum. Today we drive to Mongolian ancient capital city Karakorum. Visit the Phallic stone, Erdenezuu monastery and take part in morning chants. In the afternoon visit the newly founded Karakorum museum which is full of relics from the ancient capital and the legendary Orkhon river valley.	Gc
Day 7	Karakorum - Ulaanbaatar. We drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive and transfer to hotel. Visit the Palace museum of Bogd Khaan, Zaisan memorial and Buddha park. Farewell dinner at Mongolian barbeque restaurant.	H
Day 8	Transfer to the airport after breakfast

Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is one of the most famous nature reserves of Mongolia. Being recently founded, the breathtaking park is full of wildlife including Wild Mountain sheep Argali. Winter in Gun-Galuut is famous for mild temperature, snowy mountains, stunning scenery and a great chance to view wildlife while enjoying some good hiking or horse riding. The Gun – Galuut is not far away from Ulaanbaatar and one of the appropriate places to do Mongolian winter tours.

Terelj National Park is a great place for hiking skiing and horse riding. Easily reached from Ulaanbaatar, Terelj is a favorite destination for both foreign and domestic tourists. There you can visit the wonderful Temple of Meditation and the interesting Turtle Rock. Mongolian winter is beautiful here.
Hustai National Park is the place where the wild Takhi- Przewalski horses have lived peacefully since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their native land Mongolia. Here we are able to see and photograph these beautiful wild horses at pasture and Red Deer, Wolf, Asian Marmot, various species of waterfowls and prey birds etc., as well.

"Elsen tasarhai"or Bayan - Gobi is a part of the Great Mongolian Sand dunes and extends about 80 km. The scenery is a perfect combination of desert picturesque mountains, river and green grassland and makes you feel like you are in heaven.
The city of Kharakhorumwas flourished in the IV-IX century by the Kirgis tribe and in 1220 the great Emperor Genghis Khaan) declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. Many other Mongolian Khaans used Karakorum as the capital of Great Mongolian Empire; however, the Chinese Ming soldiers burnt the city several times in 15-17th century. Today there are many interesting sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great city to name a few.

Erdenezuu ("One Hundred Treasures") was the first Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian Empire. It was established in 1586 on the orders of Abtai Sain Khaan, a direct descendent from Genghis Khaan. The monastery has a massive square wall, 420 meters in length each side, a total of 108 Stupas and 17 temples. Today Erdenezuu monastery still shows its glory with collections of many priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful Mongolian arts.