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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.

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

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.
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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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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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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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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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
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Day 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.

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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    We will meet the real nomads & see their lifestyle
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