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Travel to Central Mongolia - beautiful natural highlights, historical remains and Mongolia nomadic culture heritages. The UNESCO world heritage site Orkhon river valley's been a home to numerous nomadic states before Genghis Khan established the capital city of his mighty Mongol empire. This 12 day Mongolia tour first takes you to the pretty Ugii lake, celebrated Erdene Zuu monastery at the ruins of Mongolian Ancient capital Karakorum, then the picturesque Khorgo volcano and Lake Terkh, where you will spend a day of leisure. Then on the 2nd half of the tour you will discover the beauties of Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes and Khogno mountain, view the world's last wild horse Takhi before visiting amazing Gun-Galuut - home for real nomads and rare wildlife. The scenery during the Mongolia travel is simply spectacular with rolling meadows dotted with pretty Mongolian gers and livestock grazing, horsemen galloping and the sky is cobalt blue!
Landscape and cultural sightseeing blend easily in Mongolia - you will have the chance to visit families of nomads, remote Buddhist monasteries and traditional events, and to take part in horse-riding or guided walking if you wish - there are also endless opportunities for photography.
Discover True Mongolia with Mongolia's leading travel company Selena Travel!
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Style: Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
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Tour dates for 2013:
May 30-June 10;
Jun 16-27,
Jul 5-16, Jul 19-30,
Aug 9-20;
Aug 23-Sep 3.
* Duration &
dates of the trip can be changed to suit your
needs.
Tour rates for 2013: per person
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| 3 - 12 pax |
1950 |
Discount conditions: • For children
of family trip
• More attractive prices for groups of 16
and more people! Included in
the price:
. Accommodation in double/twin
occupancy in centrally located excellent 3* hotel, good ger camps . Guiding and
interpreting service
. Private transfers with 4x4 comfortable minivan equipped with AC + Experienced drivers
. All meals according to the itinerary /drinks on your own/ . Supply of
bottled water, daily
. Short camel ride & horse ride
. Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according
to the itinerary . Entrance fees for protected
areas and national parks . Return ticket confirmation
Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance,
Personal spending like camera fees etc.
Note:
• Single supplement 320 USD is available. |
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Arrival
in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing.
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar transfer to central hotel. Dealing with jetlag and rest.
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Ulaanbaatar city sightseeing & Lake Ugii: Visit the Gandan Monastery, Museums of
Mongolian National History, Genghis
Monument on the Sukhbaatar Square. Lunch. Depart to Lake Ugii, arrive in the evening. Ger camp. B+L+D
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| Day
3-4 |
Lake Ugii to Khorgo-Terkh National Park via Karakorum.
We visit the legendary Erdene Zuu monastery, museum of Karakorum and Zay Bandida monastery museum in Tsetserleg. Visit the Chuluut river canyon and the Sacred Tree on the way. B+L+D
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Khorgo terkh national park to Tsenkher hot springs. We will enjoy a free day in picturesque Khorgo-Terkh national park, taking a short hike to Khorgo volcano & leisure activities at lake Terkh. Then on day 6 we drive to the Tsenkher hot springs, enjoy spa bathing etc.
Ger camp. B+L+D
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| Day
7-8 |
Tsenkher hot spas to Hustai national park via Mongol Els sand dunes. We will visit the spectacular combination of sand dunes, rocky mountains and green meadows in Elsen Tasarkhai, take a short camel ride. Then on Day 8 we travel to Hustai national park and view the Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. B+L+D
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| Day
9-10 |
Hustai to Gun-Galuut via Giant Genghis Monument. We
drive to amazing Gun-Galuut nature reserve by the legendary Kherlen river with a stop at Giant Genghis Monument Complex. Enjoy a relaxing day in the serenity of Gun-Galuut taking some soft adventure activities such as horse riding, fishing, swimming, biking, archery etc. B+L+D |
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11 |
Gun-Galuut to Ulaanbaatar. We drive backto Ulaanbaatar,
transfer to hotel. Visit the Palace Museum of
Bogd Khaan and Buddha Park. Free time for optional
shopping etc. Folk concert & Farewell dinner.
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12 |
Departure
from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
You are transferred to the airport/train station
after breakfast. |
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The
city of Karakorum: In 1220 great Chinggis
Khaan declared it as the capital city of his
vast Empire. 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
- the 1st Buddhist monastery in Mongolia was
established in 1586. Today Erdenezuu monastery
still shows its glory with collections of many
priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful
Mongolian arts. It has a massive square wall,
420 meters in length each side, 108 Stupas &
17 temples.
Central Mongolia tour
Khorgo-Terkh National Park: Surrounded by extinct volcanoes at an altitude of 2,060 m area of 61 sq. km the spectacular geology of Khorgo volcano lying in the east of Terkhiin Tsagaan lake certainly adds to the pleasure of visiting Arkhangai aimag. Near the crater there are dozens of small caverns with stalactites hanging from the ceiling and walls. In the middle of the lake there is a volcanic island covered with bird nests made of the fragrant grass Sam khan. Horseback riding, fishing, bird watching, and other activities are all possible 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 waterfawls and prey birds etc., as
well.
Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is one of the most popular nature reserves of Mongolia. The Reserve is truly the marvelous combination of high mountains, colorful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetlands with its famous rare species. It is a home to endangered wild Mountain sheep-Argali the Big Horns, White-napped crane, Siberian White Crane, Hooded Crane and the rare Black stork, Asian heron, Whooper swan, Swan Goose and so on. Over 200 Argali sheep inhabit peacefully in Gun-Galuut now. Tourists visiting the Nature Reserve
have the opportunities to do watching and taking photos of the Endangered species, rafting and fishing in the lakes and rivers, camping in a beautiful and peaceful nature, visiting nomadic family, riding horse, yak and camel and introducing with traditional nomadic lifestyle and culture. |
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| Mongolians worship horses and claim that the Mongols learn riding horses before they start walking! |
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will meet the real nomads & see their lifestyle |
Once
again thank you Selena Travel for the good advice
& assistance with our trip to Mongolia.
The
Bruno family, USA |
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