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Mongolia is one of the few countries with ancient history,
rich and unique culture, pristine beautiful nature and
hospitable nomadic people. The Traces of Ancient People
tour takes you to the most fantastic native lands of
ancient people and abundant wildlife. By taking the
trip we will visit the picturesque granite mountain
- Baga Gazriin Chuluu, ancient sea bottom Tsagaan Suvarga
- White Stupas, dinosaur's native land famous Bayanzag
- Flaming Cliffs, beautiful Vulture's Gorge and its
glacier, exciting Khongor sand dunes, Tsagaan Agui Cave
that once sheltered the ancient people some 700000 years
ago, the rock drawings of Bichigt, Tsagaan Bulag - the
mysterious aliens' home - Tsagaan Bulag, legendary Erdenezuu
monastery and the ruins of Mongolian Ancient capital
Karakorum, the Gobi & Khangai combination Khugnu
Khaan National Park and Hustai National Park where we
can see famous endangered wild horse Takhi and enjoy
many other exciting discoveries.
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Style: Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 15 days/14 nights
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Tour dates for 2012:
June 22 - July 6;
Aug 15-29;
* Duration &
dates of the trip can be changed to suit your
needs.
Land only price 2012: per person
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| Group
size |
USD |
| 3-5
pax |
2595 |
| 6-9
pax |
2481 |
| 10
and more |
2199 |
Low
Season Discounts  |
| June,
Sep |
10%
discount |
Discount conditions: •
1 free space for 16 +1 PAX • For children
of family trip
• More attractive prices for groups of 16
and more people! Included in
the price: • Accommodation in double
occupancy in hotel, ger camps • Guiding and
interpreting service • Renting transport +
driver with petrol, lubricants and maintenance
• All meals according to the itinerary /all
kinds of drink is on your own/ • Free tea
and coffee at tourist ger camps • Supply of
bottled water, daily • 1 non alcoholic drink
is included in lunches and dinners in Ulaanbaatar
• Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according
to the itinerary • Entrance fees for protected
areas and national parks • Return ticket confirmation
Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance,
Personal spending like camera fees etc.
Note:
• Single supplement 285 USD is available. |
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| Day
1 |
Arrival
in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing.
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar transfer to central hotel.
City sightseeing: Gandan Monastery, Museums of
Mongolian National and Natural History, Genghis
Monument on the Sukhbaatar Square. Hotel. L |
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| Day
2 |
Ulaanbaatar
– Baga Gazariin Chuluu. This morning
we will start our adventure to the Gobi. Drive
to the south to beautiful Baga Gazariin Chuluu
mountains in Middle Gobi. Hiking or optional horse
trekking. Ger camp. B+L+D
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| Day
3 |
Baga
Gazariin Chuluu – Tsagaan Suvarga.
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga. Visit the picturesque
Tsagaan Suvarga and Khevtee Bosoo cave. Admire
the nature beauty. B+L+D
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| Day
4 |
Tsagaan
Suvarga - Bayanzag. This morning we drive
to Bayanzag - a world famous dinosaur remains
site and it is named Flaming Cliffs because of
its exciting colour. Visit the ancient clay with
dinosaur remains. Hiking in the saxaul bush forests.
Ger camp. B+L+D
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Gc |
| Day
5 |
Bayanzag
- Vulture’s Gorge. In the morning
we visit the Vulture’s Gorge - a beautiful
narrow gorge in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National
Park, hiking on the Gobi glacier, wildlife and
bird watching there. Get back to the camp, meals
and overnight there. B+L+D
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Gc |
| Day
6 |
Vulture’s
Gorge – Khongor Sand Dunes. We
drive to Khongor sand dunes that extend along
the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolon mountain
ranges. Visit the golden sand dunes, explore the
area and optional climbs to the sand dunes. Admire
the Gobi sunset and star watching at night. Ger
camp. B+L+D
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Gc |
| Day
7 |
Khongor
Sand Dunes. This morning we will see
the amazing Gobi sunrise. Visit a nomadic family
and learn their nomadic way of the life. Optional
camel riding or hiking to the Khongor sand dunes
or Seruun Bulag spring. B+L+D
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Gc |
| Day
8 |
Khongor
Sand Dunes – Bichigt Rock – Bayangobi.
Today we drive to the north to wonderful Bichigt
Khad, Rock with Ancient Inscriptions. Visit the
Bichigt Rock and enjoy the plenty of rock drawings
which expresses ancient people’s daily activities.
Ger camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
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9 |
Bayangobi.
Drive to visit the Tsagaan Bulag - a Rock with
an interesting trace of alien and the mineral
mineral spring. Hiking and relaxing. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
10 |
Bayangobi-Tsagaan
Agui-Arvaikheer. Drive to Arvaikheer
via the 40m long Tsagaan Agui cave in Mt. Bogd.
This white cave is famous for having traces of
ancient people of 700’000-800’000
years ago. Drive to Arvaikheer. Local hotel. Meals
and overnight there. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
11 |
Arvaikheer
– Karakorum. Today we drive to
the north to Mongolian ancient capital Karakorum
and visit the legendary Erdene Zuu Monastery from
the 16th century and the ruins of Tumen Amgalant
Palace, the Turtle monuments and the Phallic Stone.
B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
12 |
Karakorum
– Khugnu Khaan National Park. Drive
to Khugnu Khaan mountain and Elsen Tasarkhai sand
dunes. Visit the picturesque Khugnu Khaan mountain
and Uvgun monastery. Hiking and admiring the nature
beauty. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
13 |
Khugnu
Khaan – Hustai National Park. We
drive to Hustai National Park to view the gorgeous
wild horses Takhi aka the Przewalski horse and
other rare wildlife. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
14 |
Hustai - Ulaanbaatar. We drive to Ulaanbaatar,
transfer to hotel. Visit the Palace Museum of
Bogd Khaan and Buddha Park. Free time for optional
shopping etc. Folk concert & Farewell dinner.
B+L+D |
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| Day
15 |
Departure
from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
You are transferred to the airport/train station
after breakfast. |
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The
Gobi Desert is the most mysterious
place on earth The Gobi invites you to reveal
its secrets. This region is famous for its unique
natural formations, many places where you can
dig and find real dinosaur fossils, flora and
fauna not found anywhere else in the world.
There is plenty to photograph- impressive herds
of gazelles & sightings of the rare Khulan
(Asiatic wild ass).
Bayanzag
(Flaming Cliffs) is internationally
famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains.
Dinosaur nests with eggs were found here as
well as whole fossilized skeletons.
Yoliin Am (Vulture's Gorge) is a narrow
valley located in the Zuun Saikhan Mountain
range, with thick pieces of ice almost all year
around hidden in its depths. This area is home
to rare animals such as the Argali (wild sheep)
and Ibex as well as Vultures and other large
birds.
The
Khongoriin Els sand dunes extend along
the northern side of Sevrei and Zuulun mountain
ranges. These dunes are 180 km long, 15-20 km
wide and up to 200m high. There is a small oasis
near Khongoriin gol stream, which flows along
the northern edge of the dunes. The scenery
here is simply spectacular.
Tsagaan
Agui cave is in Tsakhir mountain in
Bayanlig sum of Bayankhongor province. This
crystal cave is 40 meters long and is famous
in the world by its beauty and trace of ancient
people whom were living 700’000-800’000
years ago. Tsagaan agui cave and Bichigt rock
drawings are protected by Mongolian government
since 1998.
The
city of Karakorum: In 1220 great Chinggis
Khaan declared it as the capital city of his
vast Empire. Today there are many interesting
sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock
sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of
this once great city to name a few. Erdenezuu
- the 1st Buddhist monastery in Mongolia was
established in 1586. Today Erdenezuu monastery
still shows its glory with collections of many
priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful
Mongolian arts. It has a massive square wall,
420 meters in length each side, 108 Stupas &
17 temples.
Hustai
National Park is the place where the
wild Takhi- Przewalski horses have lived peacefully
since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their
native land Mongolia. Here we are able to see
and photograph these beautiful wild horses at
pasture and Red Deer, Wolf, Asian Marmot, various
species of waterfawls and prey birds etc., as
well.
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| The
Gobi isn't all about sands, there's life here |
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will meet the real nomads & see their lifestyle |
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Gobi glacier is incredible and walking on it is
fantastic! |
Once
again thank you Selena Travel for the good advice
& assistance with our trip to Mongolia.
The
Bruno family, USA |
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