REGION: CENTRAL PART OF MONGOLIA
TOUR NAME: MODERATE TOUR LENGHT: 6 DAYS, 5 NIGHTS
TOUR ITINERARY
Available: June 01-October 01
Highlights
Sand dune, Karakorum, Erdene zuu monastery, Ugii Lake, Hustai 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 Hustai National park
Approximate driving distance 90-110km
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. In the evening time you have chance to more close to see and observe wild horses.
There is a horse riding available at the national Park. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (ger means Mongolian traditional felt accommodation) (B, L, D)
Day 3 Hustai National park to Karakorum (Erdenezuu monastery)
Approximate driving distance 260-280km
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 4 Karakorum (Erdenezuu monastery)-Ugii lake
Approximate driving distance 100-110km
In the morning drive to Ugii Lake. On the way we will be visiting two monuments of Turkish and about 60 kilometers from the imperial town of Karakorum.
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).
In the afternoon take some rest and short hiking by lakeshore. Stay overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5 Ugii Lake – Ulaanbaatar
Approximate driving distance 330-350km
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 6 Departure
Check out from hotel and transfer to the “Chinggis Khan” International airport or train station for departure.
Tour costs
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Person
Cost
PAX 2-5
1390 USD
PAX 6-14
1290 USD
PAX 15 and more
1050 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 4 stars hotel in Ulaanbaatar (twin standard room double occupancy) |
Excess baggage charge |
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Transportations by 4WD vehicles (bus) |
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:
70% for children 0-5 years old
25% for children 5-12 years old
Discount for tour leader:
100% by 15 and more!