8days/7nights
Tour grade: Medium
Style: Private Tour
Mongolia, situated at the heart of Asia, forms a unique bridge between the eastern expanses of China and the untamed wilderness of Siberian Russia. This vast, sparsely populated land boasts an incredible diversity of untouched landscapes and is home to a nomadic people whose way of life remains deeply rooted in the traditions of Genghis Khan and the era of the mighty Mongol Empire.
This captivating horse trekking adventure leads you through the majestic Khan Khentii Mountain range, one of Mongolia's largest and most stunning mountain regions, and along the sacred Tuul and Kherlen rivers, traversing the vast Great Mongolian steppes and the Gun Galuut Nature Reserve. Along the journey, you'll have the chance to visit local nomadic families and savor their famous milk tea. The trip concludes with a tranquil retreat in the serene Gun Galuut, a paradise for wildlife enthusiasts.
Arrival in Chinggis Khaan airport - Terelj National Park
Your guide will meet with you at the airport and aid with the welcome lunch at a restaurant. Drive to Terelj National Park, transfer to the tourist camp. Visit famous Meditation Temple in the depth of spectacular Terelj National Park. Dinner and overnight in a ger camp.
Accommodation
Ger camp
Meals Included
Horse Trekking to Baruun Bayan River
Meet our horse wranglers in the morning and we embark on our trek through the scenic Khentii Mountains. Our journey takes us north from the camp, traversing picturesque mountain passes as we make our way towards the Terelj river. Upon reaching the river, we cross over via a bridge and pause for a delightful lunch along its tranquil banks. In the afternoon, we resume our trek towards the Baruun Bayan River, our resting point for the night. Upon arrival at our camping spot, we settle in for dinner and an overnight stay, surrounded by the peaceful wilderness of the mountains.
Accommodation
Tented camp
Meals Included
Horse riding day to the Bosgo Bridge onwards to Tsagaan Khutul
On day 3 of our journey, we will push ahead with our trek towards the east in the Khentii Mountains, making our way towards Bosgo Bridge and continuing our path along the Terelj River. After lunch break at Bosgo Bridge, we will persist in our trekking adventure, heading towards the Tsagaan Khutul pass via the beautiful Gutai Springs.
Accommodation
Tented camp
Meals Included
Khushinga Mountain Valley
Today's itinerary entails trekking another 25-30 km through the picturesque Khushinga Mountain, pausing for a lunch break in a scenic spot along the way. As we reach our destination, we will settle into our campsite nestled in the southern valley of Khushinga for the night.
Accommodation
Tented camp
Meals Included
Arriving in Gun Galuut Nature Reserve
Today, we embark on a picturesque journey from the Khushinga Mountains to the serene landscapes of Gun Galuut. Departing from our mountainous retreat, we traverse scenic roads that wind through valleys and across rolling hills, offering breathtaking vistas of Mongolia's rugged beauty. As we venture towards Gun Galuut, a pristine conservation area nestled amid the vast Mongolian countryside, anticipation builds for the natural wonders that await us. Upon arrival, we immerse ourselves in the tranquility of the surroundings, exploring the lush grasslands, meandering rivers, and diverse wildlife habitats that define this idyllic sanctuary. Whether engaging in birdwatching, hiking along scenic trails, or simply basking in the serenity of the landscape, Gun Galuut promises a rejuvenating retreat into nature's embrace. As the day draws to a close, we settle into our accommodations, where the sounds of the wilderness provide a peaceful backdrop for rest and relaxation, concluding our active adventures in Khentii Mountains.
Accommodation
Ger camp
Meals Included
Leisure day at Gun Galuut
Enjoy the wilderness and the beauty of the Mongolian steppes on your free day today. There are many activities that you can choose to do during your stay including fishing, kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, archery etc. Full board and overnight at the tourist camp.
Accommodation
Ger camp
Meals Included
Gun Galuut Nature Reserve – Ulaanbaatar via Giant Chinggis Statue
After breakfast, we drive back to Ulaanbaatar with a stop by Giant Chinggis Statue complex where we will visit the museum and the viewpoint. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel for check in and unpack. We go on a short city tour in the afternoon, with a visit to the Sukhbaatar square and National History Museum. Optional shopping for souvenir or cashmere. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert by the magnificent Tumen Ekh ensemble. Farewell dinner at a lovely restaurant.
Accommodation
3-star hotel
Meals Included
Departure from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
End your tour with an included transfer to the airport after breakfast.
Meals Included
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ACCOMMODATION INFO ON YOUR MONGOLIA TOURS:
In Ulaanbaatar: Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, features a wide range of accommodations, from basic guesthouses to luxurious five-star hotels. Some of our tours do not include hotel stays in Ulaanbaatar, allowing you the flexibility to select a hotel that fits your needs and budget. Be sure to check the Inclusions and Exclusions section of your tour program to see if your hotel stay is part of the package. If you’d like assistance with booking, your travel consultant is ready to recommend and arrange the perfect hotel for your stay.
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Outside Ulaanbaatar: Outside of Ulaanbaatar where there are no hotels, tourist Ger (yurt) camps are the best accommodation for travelers. A Ger is Mongolian traditional dwelling made of felt layers and wooden construction, and the Mongolians have lived in Gers for thousands of years. Tourist Ger camps offer comfortable Gers with 1-3 beds with good bedding (1 Ger equals 1 hotel room), and also offer well-maintained public western style showers and WCs on their grounds. Some Ger camps offer en-suite bathroom facilities at additional charge, please ask your Selena Travel advisor for further details when booking your Mongolia tour.
MEALS ON SELENA TRAVEL TOURS:
In the capital city of Ulaanbaatar, a great variety of restaurants can be found and you will be eating at some of the best restaurants of Ulaanbaatar on your Mongolia tour while in the capital. Once you are outside the capital, Ger restaurants in Ger camps, local cafes in the small towns and sometimes nomadic families will be the places where you will be eating most of your meal. Ger restaurants often offer set continental breakfasts, set menu lunches and dinners consisting of salad or soup, main course and dessert.
While on the tour, during your longer driving days you will take packed lunch from Ger camps, often vegetable salad, main course such as fried chicken/noodles/dumplings and a small dessert, while hitting the road. Most of the food restrictions and allergies such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and many others, can be accommodated with ease on your Mongolia adventure.
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON SELENA TRAVEL TOURS:
If you are on an overland only tour across Mongolia, the recommended weight of your luggage is 20kg per person (max). Please kindly note that domestic flight luggage allowance per person is also 20 kg (15 kg for the check in luggage and 5 kg for the carry on luggage). For 1kg extra luggage, you pay US$2 - 5.
DESTINATION & ATTRACTIONS BRIEF INFO
Terelj National Park - is one of the most popular national parks in Mongolia. Terelj is just 60km from Ulaanbaatar in the east and features stunning granite mountains and flowery endless grassy green meadows. This picturesque NP is a part of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. It is a great place for hiking, trekking, even you can rock climb here at its natural steep granite walls.
Aug 10, 2012. Gobi & Karakorum Explorer tour
Our recent "The Gobi & Karakorum Explorer" tour with you was excellent, everything exceeded our expectations! It was a super trip in our lives and we loved our Mongolia holiday so much. Our guide Joe was kind, well organised, accurate and informative, polite and caring and always provided us with timely information. And our driver Jack is super, very friendly, professional and always on time.
We are wild travelers, having been to many places in the world - but Mongolia is still truly unspoiled and uncontaminated. Selena Travel's services were perfect right from the very first email. We would like to thank Selena Travel, our guide and our driver for having made this Mongolia experience a truly beautiful one with so many wonderful memories.
by Rafaella, Benedetta, Lidia
Sending you some of our nicer pictures. Some are chosen for their beautiful scenery while the rest are just us happily playing and goofing around. There are a couple of shots of us doing some Mongolian wrestling, as suggested by Oyuna since we missed out on the mini-Naadam festival. She said since we missed it, we might as well organise our own festival by playing some Mongolian games. Haha... We had so much fun playing those games!!! :)OK, I hope you like the pictures we send you. Best regards to everyone at Selena Travel and thank you once again for all your assistance.
by Margaret Suganda
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