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This fantastic trip combines the most important historic
sites of Mongolia with unique nomadic lifestyle. Experience
how these people tend their livestock and manage their
daily lives just as they have done for centuries. You
will also visit the truly spectacular Arkhangai Province,
Khorgo Volcanic Mountain, Lake Terkh, Chuluut River
Canyon etc go hiking in the mountains, fish and/or swim
in rivers and streams, visit volcanic lakes and bizarrely
shaped natural rock formations and drive across the
Mongolian steppes. |
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Style:
Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 15 days/14 nights
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* Duration of the
trip can be changed to suit your needs.
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Tour dates for 2013:
Upon request
Land only price 2013: per person |
| Group
size |
USD |
| 2
pax |
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| 3-5
pax |
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| 6-10
pax |
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Low
Season Discounts  |
| May,
Jun, Sep |
10%
discounts |
Discount
conditions:
. For children of family trip
. 1 free space for every 16 PAX
. Courier bringing min 3 pax
. More attractive prices for groups of 11 and
more people! More!
Included in the price:
. Accommodation in double/twin occupancy in
hotel, ger camps
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Renting transport + driver with petrol, lubricants,
maintenance
. All meals according to the itinerary /all
kinds of drink is on your own/
. Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according
to the itinerary
. Entrance fees for protected areas and national
parks
. All expenses like horse riding etc at the
nomadic family
. Return ticket confirmation
Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance
Note:
. Single supplement 300 US$ is available
(not available at nomadic ger). |
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| Day
1 |
Arrive
in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel, sightseeing
in city: visit Gandan monastery, Museum of National
History and the Museum of Natural History. L |
H |
| Day
2 |
Hiking
around the Mongol Els sand dunes/visiting a nomadic
family in Elsen Tasarhai- a picturesque combination
of rocky mountains, sand dunes, lovely streams
and green meadows. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
3 |
After
having breakfast at the tourist camp we drive
for 1 hour to Karakorum and visit the legendary
Erdene Zuu Monastery from the 16th century and
its surroundings: the Turtle monuments and the
Phallic Rock. Ger camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
4 |
Today
we make our way through the alpine meadows and
first forests on the road to Tsenkher Hot spring,
spending the night at the refreshing Tsenkher
Hot Springs. Tsenkher Jiguur tourist ger camp.
B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
5 |
After
breakfast drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and Khorgo
Volcano in Khorgo-Terkh National Park in the Central
Mongolia. See the river Chuluut canyon and 100
branched tree on the way. Rest, short hiking around
the ger camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
6 |
Free day
in the beautiful National Park, optional horse
riding/fishing, hiking, wild life viewing, walk
to Khorgo volcanic mountain and Lake Terkh, visit
interesting natural sites. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
7 |
After
having breakfast at the tourist camp we drive
to Taikhar Stone - a strange rock with many ancient
inscriptions. Ger camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
8 |
Taikhar
Stone - Ugii. Drive to beautiful Ugii lake, enjoy
the natural beauty. Get at Ger Camp. Relaxing
or optional hiking in the beautiful nature. Overnight
in the ger camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
9 |
Drive
toward Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park, where
the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other
wild animals. Ger camp overnight. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
10 |
We drive
to the amazing Gun-Galuut with a stop at the Giant
Genghis Monument. Arrive in and transfer to Steppe
Nomads camp. We drive or hike or ride horses (optional)
to Mt.Baits to view the rare gorgeous Argali Wild
mountain sheep. On the way we will see the endangered
beautiful birds. Enjoy the wilderness and the
view of the steppes. Steppe Nomads camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
11-13 |
Staying
with nomads. Transfer to a nomadic
family living by the Kherlen River. Staying with
nomads and learning Mongolians way of life: horse
riding (2 days totally), wild life viewing, milking
goat and cow, producing dairy products in traditional
ways etc. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
14 |
Drive
to Ulaanbaatar, sightseeing in city or shopping,
traditional folk concert. B+L+D |
H |
| Day
15 |
Transfer
to the airport after breakfast. B |
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| Mongolian
photogenic countryside shows its beauty |
| Staying
at the ger camp by the shores of lake Terkh is unforgettable! |
| Khorgo
Volcano-gorgeous crater, very unusual for Central
Asia |
...On
the last day, I felt very honoured when Ganbold
offered me snuff.
Bonnie,
Canada |
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Mongolian
people have maintained their nomadic lifestyle
for centuries, still moving their camps on a
regular basis to find fertile pasture to feed
their livestock. It is fascinating to see how
these people tend their animals in the extreme
climate of Mongolia; how they make diary products
- an important part of their traditional diet,
and how the Ger is still their "favorite"
dwelling.
The
city of Karakorum flourished in the
IV-IX century and. In 1220AD great Emperor Genghis
Khan declared it as a capital city of his vast
Empire. Many other Mongolian Khans continued
to use Karakorum as the capital of their Empires.
Today there are many interesting sites left
to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculpture,
Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great
city to name a few.
Erdenezuu
("One Hundred Treasures") is the first
Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian Empire.
It was established in 1586 by Abtai Sain, the
reigning Khan in the capital city of Karakorum.
Today Erdenezuu monastery still retains much
of its former glory with collections of many
religious objects.
Khorgo
uul volcano was active some 2000 years
ago. The volcano is 2240 m high and lies to
the east of Terhiin Tsagaan Lake. One of the
most interesting sights of the Khorgo region
is the "Basalt-Ger", curious rock
formations on the south side of the volcano
reaching up to 1.7m.
Arhangai
province is famous for discoveries
of ancient stone monuments and petroglyphs.
We will explore many of these while traveling
through this beautiful province.
