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We invite you to explore the highlights of central and
western Mongolia. Western Mongolia is famous for being
the home for a dozen ethnic groups of Mongolia and the
Kazakh people and is the least traveled area of the
country. The nature is more beautiful and pristine and
the people are more hospitable and generous there. This
fantastic overland tour comprises the most exciting
8 provinces of vast Mongolia. You will visit the Gobi
& Khangai combination Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes,
the first center of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia - the
Erdenezuu monastery, ruins of the capital city Karakorum
of Mongol empire, Tsenkher hot springs, amazing Gun-Galuut
& Khorgo-Terkh National Parks, crystal clear Terkhiin
Tsagaan, Telmen, Khar-Us & Tolbo lakes, famous Gurvan
Tsenkher cave rock paintings which is 20'000 years old
, eternal snow capped majestic Altai mountain range
and hospitable Mongolian nomadic families. Let's take
this tour and explore the majestic western and central
Mongolia.
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Style: Traveller
Tour grade: Easy
Duration: 18 days/17 nights
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Tour dates for 2012:
June 16 - July 3;
July 13 - 30;
Aug 4-21;
Sept 1-17;
* duration &
dates of the trip can be changed to suit your
needs.
Land only price 2012: per
person |
| Group
size |
USD |
| 4-5
pax |
3970 |
| 6-8
pax |
3757 |
| 9-12
pax |
3130 |
Low
Season Discounts  |
| Jun,
Sep |
10%
discounts
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Discount conditions:
• For children of family tour
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1 free space for every 16 PAX
• Courier bringing
min 3 pax
• More attractive prices for groups
of 12 and more people! More!
Included in the price:
• Accommodation in double/twin occupancy in hotel
and twin share at ger camp, tent
• Guiding
and interpreting service
• Transfers by cozy
vehicles + driver + gasoline
• Domestic flights
+ Tax
• All meals according to the itinerary
/all kinds of drink is on your own/
• Sightseeing
and cultural show admissions according to the
itinerary
• Entrance fees for protected areas
and national parks
• Cook for the camping
days
• Supply of bottled water, daily
• Return ticket confirmation
Not
included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance,
Personal spending like camera fees etc.
Note:
• Single supplement throughout the tour
is available at 400 US$. |
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| Day
1 |
Arrival
in Ulaanbaatar, city sightseeing.
Transfer to central hotel. City sightseeing:
the Gandan Monastery, Museum of Mongolian National
History and Genghis Monument on the Sukhbaatar
Square. L |
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| Day
2 |
Ulaanbaatar
– Elsen Tasarkhai.
We drive Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes and Khugnu
Khaan National park through the rolling steppes.
Visit the sand dunes and hiking. Tent. B+L+D
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| Day
3 |
Elsen
Tasarhai–Karakorum sites.
We today drive to Karakorum to visit the legendary
Erdene Zuu Monastery from the 16th century and
its surroundings: the Turtle monuments and the
Phallic Stone. Visit the newly established Karakorum
museum. Overnight nearby Karakorum. B+L+D
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| Day
4 |
Karakorum
- Tuvkhun Monastery - Tsenkher hot springs.
This morning we drive to the Orkhon river valley
to visit the famous Tuvkhun monastery and enjoy
the wilderness. In the early evening we reach
the Tsenkher Hot Springs and enjoy some spa bathing.
B+L+D
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| Day
5 |
Tsenkher
– Khorgo, Terkh National Park.
Breakfast. We drive to Khorgo-Terkh NP via Tsetserleg
town. Arrive in Khorgo and hike to Khorgo Volcano
and beautiful Lake Terkh and the Ice Cave, Hell
of the Yellow Dog etc interesting sites hidden
in the national park. B+L+D
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Gc |
| Day
6 |
Khorgo
– The Ider River.
Today we drive to the west to Zavkhan
province via Solongotiin Pass. Admire the beauty
of Alpine like landscapes. Meals and overnight
in tents on the banks of the Ider river. Tent.
B+L+D
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| Day
7-8 |
Tosontsengel
– Khar Lake - Uliastai.
We will visit beautiful Telmen lake and
enjoy some hiking and relaxing by the lake. Then
our next stop is the pristine Khar Lake, which
is surrounded by sand dunes. We drive to Uliastai
town, the center of Zavkhan province. Tented camping
by the Chigestei river. B+L+D
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| Day
9 |
Uliastai
– Altai.
Today a drive south takes us to Gobi
Altai province via Tsagaankhairkhan and Taishir
sums. Arrive in Altai town and visit the province
museum. Local hotel. B+L+D
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10 |
Altai
– Darvi.
We will cross the ultimate Gobi today. Then we
will reach the majestic high mountains of the
Altai. View the stunning Sutai mountain (4090
meters). Admire the Gobi and Altai beauty. Meals
and overnight in tents under the starry sky. Tent.
B+L+D |
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| Day
11 |
Darvi
– Mankhan.
Today we head to the north west reaching Mankhan
village of Khovd province. Visit the Tsenkher
Cave rock paintings. Tsenkher Caves with 15,000
– 20,000 year-old rock paintings and its
220 meters long. Tented camping near Mankhan.
B+L+D |
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| Day
12 |
Mankhan
- Khovd.
Drive to Khovd, the road takes us to the Jargalant
Khairkhan Mountain overlooking the Khar Us Lake-
a birder's paradise. Khovd province is home to
a dozen of ethnic groups such as Khalkh, Uriankhai,
Zakhchin, Myangad, Bayad, Oold, Torguud etc. Tonight
we will camp by the Buyant River. Tent. B+L+D
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| Day
13 |
Khovd
– Ulgii.
Today we drive to Ulgii town via beautiful Tolbo
lake. Tolbo lake is crystal clear and is located
at 2080 m above sea level, has 185 km square area.
Bayan-Ulgii province is famous by its amazing
nature, hospitable Kazakh people and their wonderful
culture & tradition. Visit a kind Kazakh family
and enjoy their culture. Tourist ger camp. B+L+D
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14 |
Ulgii.
Meeting Kazakh families and enjoying optional
horse riding, wildlife etc. The Kazakh are from
the Turkish origin and well-known for their trained
hunter eagles and wonderful embroideries. Tented
camping at the most beautiful spots. B+L+D |
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15 |
Ulgii
– Ulaanbaatar – Gun-Galuut.
Today we will take a flight to Ulaanbaatar
and transfer to amazing Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve.
We spend the night at lovely Steppe Nomads camp.
Meals and overnight in the camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
16 |
Gun-Galuut.
This nature resereve is a home to many endangered
species including the Argali wild mountain sheep
and many more. We hiking or optional horse riding
to Mt. Baits to view the gorgeous Argali mountain
sheep and the White Napped Crane, Whooper Swan
and other birds. Visit a nomadic family and learn
their ways to tend their livestock. Optional fishing
or kayaking on the river Kherlen. Meals and overnight
in the camp. B+L+D |
Gc |
| Day
17 |
Gun-Galuut
– Ulaanbaatar.
This morning we drive to Ulaanbaatar and transfer
to the hotel. Then we visit the Bogd Khaan’s
Palace Museum – the residence of the last
king of Mongolia, Buddha Park and Zaisan Memorial
for the panoramic view of the nomadic capital.
Enjoy a traditional folklore concert in the evening.
Hotel. B+L+D |
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18 |
Departure.
After breakfast we will be transferred to Ulaanbaatar
airport/train station. B |
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 The
city of Karakorum: In 1220 great Chinghis
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.
 Khorgo-Terkh
National Park is one of the most beautiful
national parks in Mongolia with its crystal
clear Terkh Lake and the Khorgo Volcano. The
nature beauty is awesome here and is a great
place for hiking, horse riding and relaxing.
You can visit the Hell of Yellow Dog, Ice Hole
and the Youth Cave that are pretty impressive!
 The
majestic western Mongolia is definitely
the most beautiful part of the country. The
mountainous area climate is extreme with very
little vegetation, giving the surrounding landscape
a barren appearance. The stunning mountains
of Altai are home to wild animals such as the
globally endangered Snow Leopard, Argali and
Ibex, as well as wolves and many bird species.
 Ethnic
groups: Altai area is a place where
many ethnic groups inhabit. You will meet the
Kazak, Tuva, Torguud and many other small groups
and enjoy their distinctive traditions and lives.
The Kazakh is a small ethnic group of Turkic
origin that was one of Genghis Khaan's tribes.
They are Muslims and now live peacefully keeping
their completely different customs, strict traditions,
religion and inhabit the Altai Mountains. Not
like their relatives in Kazakhstan, they speak
in their own Kazakh language as Mongolian government
gave them the rights to keep and conserve their
native language and religion.
 Gun-Galuut
Nature Reserve is truly the marvelous
combination of high mountains, colourful flowers,
pretty lakes, rivers and wetland waters with
full of waterbirds including some rare and endangered
species like the Argali wild sheep, Siberian
White Cranes, Hooded Cranes, White-Napped Cranes,
Whooper Swans etc. Argali Wild Mountain Sheep
is rare, endangered species in the world. You
can photograph herds of Argali from the closest
distance in Baits & Berkh mountains.
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can have your photo with a Golden Eagle on your
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Relaxing
in the wilderness of
Gun-Galuut is like heaven |
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& Western Mongolia is home to gorgeous yaks |
Thanks
again for organising such a wonderful trip. The
experience was one we will never forget. Our crew
of Egi, Angel, Hasha, Badarch and Mandah were exceptional,
and we all had a great time.
Phil,
Australia |
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