Mongolia is famous for being the homeland of Genghis Khan, his mighty Mongol Empire and a nomadic people whose lives are not changed in many ways from the days of the Mongolian Empire. And this fantastic Mongolia tour will take you on the paths of Great Mongol Empire to the historic sites from 13th century and the UNESCO world heritage Orkhon River Valley to introduce Mongolia from historical and cultural perspective: you will visit the first Buddhist monastery Erdene Zuu and the ruins of the capital city from the renowned empire and will also travel several sites from Mongol-Turkic states.

Moreover, you will also meet and interact with real nomads everywhere you go. The tour will stop at beautiful Hustai National Park home to the world’s only wild horse Takhi aka Przewalski horse, and you will enjoy a perfect relaxing day in wilderness.

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

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Tour dates for 2013:
May 22-29;
June: 5-12; 19-26;
July: 4-11;
August: 19-26;
September 5-12;

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

Land only price 2013: per person

Group size

USD

2 pax

1850

3-5 pax

1600

6 and more

1300

Low Season Discounts

May, Oct

8% discount

Jun, Sep

5% discount

Nov - Apr

15-20% discount

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 12 and more people! More!

Included in the price:
. Accommodation in double/twin occupancy in hotel, ger camps
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Transfers by cozy vehicles with AC + driver + gasoline
. 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
. Supply of bottled water, daily
. Return ticket confirmation

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance

Note:
. Single supplement is available at 245USD.

Day 1	Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, meet at the airport and transfer to hotel, city tour: visit Gandan Monastery, the Museum of Mongolian National History and the Genghis monument on the Sukhbaatar square. L	H
Day 2	Drive to Elsen tasarhai through the green grassland with a stop in Ulaanbaatar for lunch, arrive at the stunning sand dunes, streams and rocky mountains, hiking around. B+L+D	Gc
Day 3	Drive to Kharakhorum, visit the historic sites such as the legendary Erdene-Zuu monastery and its surroundings like ruins of Tumen Amgalant Palace and the Phallic Rock. B+L+D	Gc
Day 4	Drive back towards Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hustai National Park, where the Takhi wild horses graze peacefully with other wild animals. Ger camp overnight. B+L+D	Gc
Day 5	Drive to famous Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, hiking/optional horse riding to Mt Baits for wildlife viewing, to the river Kherlen for birdwatching. Steppe Nomads camp. B+L+D	Gc
Day 6	Leisure day in Gun-Galuut for visits to nomadic families and optional kayaking, fishing or boating on the river Kherlen or some hikes and swimming. B+L+D	Gc
Day 7	Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, sightseeing in city: visit Bogd Khan's Palace Museum and Zaisan memorial and shopping time. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert by Tumen Ekh ensemble. Farewell dinner. B+L+D	H
Day 8	Transfer to the airport after breakfast

The Karakorum was flourished in the IV-IX century by the Kirgis tribe and in 1220 the great Emperor Chinghis 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. This is one of the best place for

Mongolian cultural tours

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.

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. Brand new comfortable tourist camp Steppe Nomads will make your stay more enjoyable and unforgettably beautiful.

"Elsen tasarhai" 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.

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 waterfawls and prey birds etc., as well.