REGION: SOUTHERN AND CENTRAL PART OF MONGOLIA
TOUR NAME: MODERATE TOUR LENGHT: 14 DAYS, 13 NIGHTS
TOUR ITINERARY
Available: June 01-October 01
Highlights
Gobi Desert, flaming cliffs, Khongor Sand dune, Earth stone, Tsagaan suvarga, Karakorum, Erdene zuu monastery, Ugii Lake, Hustai national park Terelj National Park and visit with nomad families and much more!
Day 1 Ulaanbaatar (City tour)
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital of Mongolia.
Depending on time of arrival and transfer to hotel and after breakfast you will enjoy city tour including: Gandan monastery and visit to the biggest square Sukhbaatar which is located in the center point of Ulaanbaatar.
Have lunch in Mongolian Traditional Restaurant. After that, visit to Natural History Museum which is famous for its authentic dinosaur skeletons and fossils (Bogd khan palace museum) and visit Zaisan memorial hill to view of whole city from there.
Welcome dinner at restaurant and stay overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 2 Ulaanbaatar to Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone)
Approximate driving distance 240-260km
After breakfast early morning leave Ulaanbaatar and drive to Middle Gobi is known as Baga Gazriin chuluu (earth stone).
You will be reached in the early afternoon, lunch at the camp. There are some interesting granite rock formations, also there eye spa which supposed to be good for sights. There is ruin of ancient small temple, located middle of the rock.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (ger means Mongolian traditional felt accommodation) (B, L, D)
Day 3 Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Tsagaan Suvarga (white stupa)
Approximate driving distance 80-100km
After breakfast drive to Tsagaan Suvarga. In the afternoon explore to see white stupa and go for hiking around.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 4 Tsagaan Suvarga (white stupa) to Yol Valley (Gobi three beauties)
Approximate driving distance 210-230km
Breakfast at the camp and early morning drive to Yol valley which is located 62 km far from the South-Gobi province in the MT Zuun Saikhan.
On the way visit the ruin of ancient small temple known as Sum Khuh Burd. Very wide at the entrance, it narrows gradually into a remarkable gorge. You will have chance to see wild animals and of course see the vulture. Packed lunch on the way continue to drive and transfer to the camp nearby at the Gobi three beauties.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Yol Valley-Khongor sand dunes (Singing sand dune)
Approximate driving distance 200-220km
Early morning drive to and visit Gobi three beauties national park. Riding a horse or a camel and trekking to the gorge. Packed lunch on the way and visit nomadic family, continue driving to Khongor sand dune which the length of approximately 180 kilometers and 3-15 kilometers wide. From distance it looks like a fin of huge gold fish. After arriving take a shower and welcome dinner.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6 Camel riding tour to Sand dune
Free day! Visiting camel breeding family to learn about their traditional nomadic lifestyle and take some photo. You have chance for camel riding tour is available at the area nearby the sand dunes. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes. There is beautiful green oasis known as Seruun bulag near the Khongor River.
Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy feeling silence and a peaceful in the beautiful surroundings Gobi Deserts.
Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 7 Khongor sand dunes to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Approximate driving distance 160-180km
Drive to Bayanzag which is located 20 kilometers far from Bulgan soum, where 70 million years ago a lot of Paleontological findings have been discovered. The place is known as Flaming Cliffs so named by Roy Chapman Andrews American explorer who had visited Mongolia in 1922. During two years he searched through the Mongolian Gobi Desert and he found dinosaur fossils and dinosaur eggs about 10-15 cm from the Bayanzag for the first time in the world. Visiting and exploring native land of dinosaurs and taking some photos for beautiful surroundings.
Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 8 Bayanzag to Ongi Temple
Approximate driving distance 150-170km
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 before the lunch. Visit the ruins of temple also there is small ger museum signifies ancient things.
Dinner and stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 9 Ongi Temple to Karakorum (Erdenezuu Monastery)
Approximate driving distance 270-290km
Early morning drive to Karakorum and arrive late afternoon, on the way picnic. Ancient capital of Mongolia Karakorum city was located on the right bank of Orkhon River and on the north-eastern slopes of the Khangai Mountain and founded by Chinggis khan in 1220, was not only the capital of the vast Mongolian Empire but the epicentre of trade along the Silk Road. At that time the inhabitants of city were mostly Merchants craftsmen who came to karakorum from all over the world. Khubilai khan moved to the capital of the Mongolian Empire to China, establishing the Yuan Dynasty, began losing its importance. In 1379 much of the city was badly damaged during an attack by the army of the Min Dynasty.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY
Erdene zuu monastery was built by Avtai Sain Khan on the ruin of the Mongolian capital Karakorum in 1586. It was the first great Buddhist Monastery of Mongolia. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. Stones from the ruins of Karakorum were used in construction. It is surrounded by a wall featuring 108 stupas, 108 being a sacred number in Buddhism, and the number of beads in a Buddhist rosary.
The monastery was damaged by warfare in the 1680s, but was rebuilt in the 18th century and by 1872 had a full 62 temples inside. The Erdene Zuu Monastery was taken to state protection and became museum in 1944.
Day 10 Karakorum (Erdenezuu monastery) to Ugii Lake
Approximate driving distance 100-120km
In the morning drive to Ugii Lake. On the way we will visit two monuments of Turkish and about 60 kilometers from the imperial town of Karakorin. There are two important monoliths located near another one. The first monument is dedicated to the Turkish prince Kul-Tegin (638-731), and the other to his brother Bilge-Khan (716-734). Lunch at the camp restaurant. Afternoon: take some rest and short hiking by lakeshore. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 11 Ugii Lake to Hustai National park
Approximate driving distance 250-300km
Drive to Hustai National Park to see the wild horses or Prezwalski horses and re-introduced back to Mongolia. The Hustai National Park in Mongolia is world famous for the successful reintroduction of the Prezwalski horse. In 2008, there are 20 groups of Prezwalski horses and their total number is reached over 230.
Arrive to the Hustai National Park in the alte afternoon. You observe for wild horses and feel silence at the preservation area.
Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 12 Hustai National park to Terelj National Park
Approximate driving distance 140-150km
Drive to Terelj National park through Ulaanbaatar. See turtle rock and visit temple of meditation. There are horse riding and camel ridings available in the National park.
Day 13 Terelj National Park to Ulaanbaatar
Approximate driving distance 70-80km
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel and lunch at the finest restaurant in Ulaanbaatar.
In the afternoon free time do shopping for cashmere shop, souvenir shop and State Department Store. Enjoy watch national folklore performance by “Tumen Ekh” national song, throat singing, tsam mask dance and so on.
A farewell dinner and stay overnight in hotel.
Day 14 Departure
Transfer to the “Chinggis Khan” International Airport or Ulaanbaatar Train Station for departure.
TOUR COSTS
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PERSON
COSTS
PAX 2-5
2550 USD
PAX 6-12
2350 USD
PAX 13 and more
1950 USD
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Included |
Not included |
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Shared accommodation in ger camp |
International airfare |
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All meals as listed in itinerary |
Travel insurance |
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All entrance fees |
Beverages |
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Sightseeing as per itinerary |
Optional activity cost |
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Accommodation in 2-4 stars hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin standard room double occupancy) |
Excess baggage charge |
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Transportations by 4WD vehicles |
Single room supplement |
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English speaking guide (other language guide on request) |
Any additional things which are not mentioned above |
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Daily supply of bottled water |
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Discount for children:
80% for children 0-5 years old
25% for children 5-12 years old
Discount for tour leader:
50% by 9-14 PAX
100% by 15 and more!
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