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Mongolians love their 2 humped camels as they are good for riding and loading at the same time very strong. You think camels only live in the Gobi? Take this short trip and ride the Mongolian camels in the amazing Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes, just 4 hour drive from Ulaanbaatar. The Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes are famous for being located in the Central part of Mongolia and also for its' spectacular nature beauty and scenery.
Camel riding at Elsen Tasarkhai is fun, because, you will also have the great opportunity to visit a nomadic family and live with them just like a nomad yourself.

Style: Soft adventure
Tour grade: Moderate
Duration: 3 days/ 2nights *

* duration and departure of the trip can be changed to suit your needs

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Tour dates for 2013:
mid May - October on request.

Land only price 2013: per person

Group size
USD
2 pax
560
3-5 pax
490
6-8 pax
395
Low Season Discounts
June, Sep
5% discount


More 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: Ger camp in double/twin, shared ger at nomadic family
. Meals as listed
. Camel riding fees, camel keeper
. Transfers to/from Elsen tasarkhai
. English speaking tour guide
. Daily supply of bottled water

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance, Gratuities

Note:
. Single supplement 30 USD

Day 1
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and we will drive to the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes for 4 hours. Transfer to nomadic ger, see the nomadic way of life: get orientation with the area and Mongolian nomadic way of life. Learn cooking noodle soup for your dinner with the hosts' help. L+D
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Day 2
Full day of camel riding in picturesque Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes with your guide's support. Visit Mt. Khogno Khaan & Erdene Khamba monastery ruins, camel riding around there. Visit a nomadic family and see their lifestyle. B+L+D
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Day 3
Another day of camel riding, ride your camel. In the afternoon after lunch, we drive back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your accommodation. B+L
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The Mongolian Bactrian Camel: People can travel almost anywhere by camel. In olden days, camel was the biggest and strongest form of transport. Camel may look imposing but they are actually very calm and easy to ride.

Arburd sand dunes: The northernmost and closest sand dune areas to Ulaanbaatar are located at Arburd Sands in Bayan-Onjuul soum. It is a striking area of nomads, steppes and sudden sands dunes. Some 35 km away are also the Zorgol Hairhan Uul, gigantic rock formations rising from the steppe. This is also the habitat of Argali Sheep and sometimes also Siberian Ibex..
Nomadic Family
- Visiting a nomadic family on camelback is an exciting experience. Mongolian nomads are the friendliest people that you can meet on earth and they welcome you to their gers. The nomads inhabit the entire country respecting the nature, living in gers, breeding livestock- sheep, goat, horse, cow, yak and camel, moving for good pasture and good water for their animals, living from the products they produce, galloping on horseback... This is the life the great nation has lived since the time immemorial, conquered half of the world and they have perfected it through the centuries.

Why ride camel in Mongolia? Because, Mongolia camel riding treks is a real lifetime adventure! Camel trekking tour is a unique way to explore Mongolia's natural and cultural beauty. So people love camel tour in Mongolia and camels.

More info on camel and camel riding in Mongolia: The camel is the main source of survival of nomadic people in a hostile desert environment over centuries. Mongolia Camel Riding tour is one of the most fun adventures that one can experience. It's widely taken in Mongolia, Africa and Australia. And among these countries, Mongolia is the only country that offers the exciting Bactrian camel riding trek. But unlike a horse's reins which are attached to a bit hold in the mouth, a camel's reins are attached to a peg inserted in the nose. Bits aren't used with a camel because they are a cud-chewing animal. This means they constantly chew. Even when they haven't eaten, they still find something to chew. Mongolia's is the place of camel riding adventures and a great place for camel riding trips, camel trekking tours and camel herding holidays. All our treks let you experience the real meaning of "beyond time and space". No need for your watch, the sun will wake you up. No concrete boundaries limit your sight just incredibly magnificent mountains of always changing colors and shapes. The nomadic Mongolians used to travel on camel back and now they still use camels for their near and far travels and moves. Camel back trekking is an exciting adventure for those adventurous. Selena Travel offers excellent long and short camel riding tours in the famous Gobi Desert or in the amazing Gun-Galuut nature reserve, we organize the best camel treks in Mongolia and will make your lifetime camel trekking experience. The best time for camel riding tours of Mongolia is from May till mid October. Selena Travel welcomes you to its well arranged famous camel trekking trips in Mongolia.

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