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One of the unique attractions of Mongolia is their Nomadic lifestyle as the nation has kept their unique way of life through the centuries, from the time the Mongols ruled the world. Even today, in the stimulating XXI century of science and technology, Mongolian nomads tend their livestock and move for good pasture all year around. This soft adventure trip, we are offering, gives you an amazing chance to experience the nomadic culture, traditions and hospitality by living in their way of life like a nomadic herder for a few days and share their own and unique happiness.

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 for 2012:
June - mid September on request.

Land only price 2012:
per person

Group size
USD
1 pax
1980
2 pax
1590
3-5 pax
1375
6 and more
1220
Low Season Discounts
June, Sep
5-10% discounts

Discount conditions:
. 1 free space for every 16 PAX
. For children below 14 y.o of family trip
. Courier briging min 3 pax. More!

Included in the price:

. Accommodation in double occupancy in hotel, ger, tent
. Guiding and interpreting service
. Renting transport + driver with petrol, and 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
. Horse riding, yak cart fees
. Return ticket confirmation

Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance

Note:
. Single supplement is available at 80 USD only in Ulaanbaatar.

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel***. Sightseeing: Gandan Monastery; Sukhbaatar Square; and the National History Museum. In the evening enjoy a folklore show. Lunch and dinner. Hotel H
Day 2
Drive to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve for 2 hours. On the way we will admire the wonderful White Cranes, Hooded Cranes, Whooper Swans, and many other species of birds. Transfer to the gers and meet the hosts. Horse riding to Mt. Baits to view the Argali sheep. Meals and overnight at the gers
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Day 3-6
Sheep and goats herding in the wilderness to the better pasture and salt march, tent camping. Horse riding. The nights of Day 3-5 are spent in tents. In the evening of Day 6 you will return to the gers
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Day 7
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to hotel***. Visit the Palace Museum of the Mongolian Last King, Buddha International park and Zaisan Memorial. Shopping for souvenirs. Meals at local restaurant
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Day 8
Transfer to the airport/train station for departure

Mongolian 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.

About 5-6 people make an average family and live in a ger altogether until the children get marry. They move averagely 6-8 times a year, depending on the weather, pasture and precipitation. If the weather is good and there's enough rain for the pasture nomads don't need to move far away.

This wonderful trip takes place in & close to the famous Gun Galuut nature reserve. Isn't this a marvellous chance to spend a few days of your life like a nomad, helping them to herd their cattle & sheep?.

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