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BEAUTY OF MONGOLIA

Highlights:

- Stay in an authentic Mongolian traditional ger camp;
- Experience some of the best horse riding in the world;
- Attend the unforgettable Naadam festival and enjoy horseracing, wrestling and archery;
- Join a guided dig for dinosaur bones at the world-famous Flaming Cliffs of the Legendary Gobi desert;
- Visit with a nomadic family in the fabled Gobi desert

2012 Small Group Tours

May 01-11, 2012

June 5- 15, 2012

July 01-11, 2012
July 12-July 22, 2012

Destination: Southern and Central part of Mongolia
Route: Ulaanbaatar-Gobi Desert, fossil-rich Flaming Cliffs-Khongor Sand Dune- Yol Valley-Canyon- Karakorum-Ugii Lake-Hustai National park (home of the world's lst wild horses) - Ulaanbaatar
Duration: 11 days/ 10 nights

Land Cost: $2,699-$2,999

Day 1 Ulaanbaatar (City tour)
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel. Begin exploring the rich history and culture of Mongolia with visits to the fascinating Natural and National History Museums. Then discover the Gandan Monastery and Zaisan memorial Enjoy Mongolian Traditional dishes for dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 2 Fly to South Gobi
Fly to the Legendary Gobi desert. Arrival. Sightseeing drive to the incredible Yol canyon. Stopping by the Natural Museum to discover the treasures of the Valley . You have an opportunity to see wild animals: ibex and Argali mountain wild sheep, goitered gazelles and the vulture. Stay in a traditional Mongolian ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 3 Yol valley-Khongor Sand Dunes (Singing sand dune)
Explore the beauty of the national park in Gobi. Horseback riding and camel safari and trekking. Meet a normadic family living on the steppe. Sightseeing drive to Khongor Sand Dune (the length is approximately 180 kilometers and 3-15 kilometers wide). (B, L, D)

Day 4 Khongor Sand Dunes
The day is yours to explore this exotic destination! Learn about camel breeding, traditional nomadic lifestyle from a local family. Camel safari nearby the sand dunes. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes. There is a beautiful green Oasis known as Seruun bulag near the Khongor River. Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy the beauty of Gobi Deserts. Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D). Enjoy a peaceful night.

Day 5 Khongor sand dunes to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Drive to Bayanzag, located 20 kilometers from Bulgan soum. Paleontological findings have been discovered during the archaeological investigation. The place is known as Flaming Cliffs. (by Roy Chapman Andrews American explorer who had visited Mongolia in 1922). During two years Andrews learned and traveled the Mongolian Gobi Desert and found dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs ( 10-15 cm) from the Bayanzag for the first time in the world. Exploring native land of dinosaurs and photo opportunities. Enjoy peaceful nights at the authentic ger. (B, L, D)

Day 6 Bayanzag to Ongi temple
Drive to Ongi temple. The ruins of Ongi Temple are found in Saikhan Ovoo soum of Dundgobi (Middle Gobi) province. It used to be a big Buddhist monastery compound built by Bari Yonzon Khamba at the bank of Ongi River. Transfer to the camp. Exploration of temple. Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)

Day 7 Ongi temple - Karakorum (Erdenezuu monastery)
Early morning drive to Karakorum. Late afternoon arrival. Picnic in a very interesting traditional village. Ancient capital of Mongolia- Karakorum city is located on the right bank of Orkhon River and on the north-eastern slopes of the Khangai Mountain. It was founded by Chinggis Khan in 1220 and it was not only the capital of Mongolian Empire but also was one of the centers of the Silk Road. Craftsmen, merchants, travelers came from all over the world to Karakorum. Sightseeing tour: Erdene zuu monastery. It was built by Avtai Sain Khan n 1586 and was the first great Buddhist Monastery of Mongolia. It is a World Heritage Site ( entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape). Since 1944 the Erdene Zuu Monastery is used as a museum.Overnight in an authentic ger. (B, L, D)

Day 8 Karakorum (Erdenezuu monastery) - Ugii Lake
Morning drive to Ugii Lake stopping by two magnificent Turkish monuments. The first monument is dedicated to the Turkish prince Kul-Tegin (638-731), and the other was dedicated to his brother Bilge-Khan (716-734). This afternoon you can enjoy hiking near lakeshore. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)

Day 9 Ugii Lake to Hustai National park
Drive to Hustai National Park to see the wild Prezwalski horses. The Hustai National Park in Mongolia is world famous for the successful reintroduction of the Prezwalski horse. There are over 230 Prezwalski horses. Late arrival in the Hustai National Park. Enjoy your afternoon. Overnight in ger. (B, L, D)

Day 10 Hustai National park to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. You will be transferred to the hotel and have lunch at the finest restaurant in Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon you will enjoy your free time. You can go to the handicraft centers to do shopping. Enjoy folklore performance by "Tumen Ekh" (national songs, throat singing, tsam mask dance and etc). A farewell dinner.

Day 11 Departure
You will be transferred to the "Chinggis Khan" International Airport to take a flight to your home country.

This tour program includes:
  • Visa support
  • All the transfers
  • Ground Transportation
  • English-speaking guide/escort
  • Hotel accommodation in double room (hotel and authentic ger /camp)
  • Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Entrance fees to museums, monuments and national parks
  • Folklore Show
  • Essential basic travel insurance
  • Welcome Package and Pre departure travel package
The tour program doesn't include:
  • International Flights
  • Charges in hotels for additional services
  • Consular visa fee
 

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