 Tour
Code: SMT-MP-13D
2010/2011/2012 Private Departure: Daily, June-Sept.
Tour duration:13 days
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia
Minimun group: 2 adults or more participants
| Minimum group |
2010/2011 Tour rates per person,
based on double room |
| 2
adults in private tour |
US $ 2,399.00 or 1,633.00 Euro |
| 3 persons |
US $ 2,039.00 or 1,390.00 Euro |
| 4-6
persons |
US $ 1,799.00 or 1,249.00 Euro |
| 7-9
persons |
US $ 1,561.00 or 1,099.00 Euro |
| +10 persons |
US $ 1,499.00 or 1,049.00 Euro |
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TOUR CODE: SMT-MP-13D |
Ulaanbaatar • Gandan Monastery • Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Horseback
riding tour • Terelj National Park - Turtle rock-Arryabal Temple • Amarbayasgalant
monastery • Uran & Tolgoo Mountains Natural Reserve • Moron • Erhel
lake • Hovsgol Lake National Park • Moron • Khangai Mountain • Dzuun
lake • Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake-Horgo Volcano's Valley National Park •
Tsenger Hot Springs • Karakorum • Erdene zuu Monastery • Ulaanbaatar
 Tour
Highlights: *Explore the vast beauty of this the land-based
culture of its people, and natural  places.
This trip offers plenty of pleasure hikes and interesting cultural encounters.
*Visit the beautiful Lake Hovsgol- this is a 100 mile long pristine
alpine lake located in the far northern of Mongolia, close to the Siberian
border.
*Relaxing, fishing, boating, hiking, or horseback riding on the Hovsgol
lake National Park.
*Meet the local nomads.
*Have your first ger camp experience in "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional
Gers Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by the author
Michael Kohn.
*Take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis
or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just
~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp.
*Visit Amarbayasgalant monastery and attend the Buddhist ceremony-was
originally built in 1737 by the Manchurian king Kansu.
*Relaxing, fishing, boating, hiking, or horseback riding on the Terkhiin
Tsagaan lake National Park.
*Enjoy the hot baths and relax in Tsenkher
Hot Springs.
*Journey to Karakorum, the Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's 13th century capital and heart of the mighty Mongolian Empire and Okhon river Valley, cradle
of Mongolian civilization.
*This surely is a journey into a rich and varied land. We would
be pleased to have you join us!...Book
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| Day |
Itinerary
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The
Main Schedule |
Food |
| 1  |
Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
Upon arrival in Ulaan Baatar, you will be met at the airport and
are transferred to the hotel or to the hostel (2 options). Free
time at hotel. This afternoon city tour includes a visit to the
"Genghis or Chinggis" Khaan's main monument in
Sukh Bataar square, and the National History Museum,
where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from
the Stone Age to the present. Next stop is the beautiful Winter
Palace of the last Mongolian Khan, who ruled until 1924.
Lastly, visit to Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get
your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city and the Buddha's
statue. 18:00-Evening National Performers
(concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers,
dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Have
welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino", featuring
Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at hotel or at hostel
(2 options). |
D:Rest. |
2 |
Nomad's
Valley |
GANDAN
MONASTERY-TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY
Today is spent on a guided city tour of Ulaanbataar,
highlights include the Gandan Lamasery, the largest
Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing
Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the Natural Museum,
where you will see two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were
found in the Gobi - the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurus, 15m tall
and four to five tons in weight, and the little duck-billed plant-eating
Saurolophus , and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and
fauna and the and the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum,
known as one of the best collections of Buddhist art and artifacts
in the world. Lunch in local restaurant. After,
drive to the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley".
This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers
in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with locals
and see their daily lives, interact with them, explore, take water
adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. In route,
we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos
to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis"
Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located
just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. Welcome
dinner with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which
is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes,
and onion. Overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. "Chinggis"
Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet
Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn. Full board. |
B:Hotel
or Hostel
L:Rest.
D:Camp |
| 3 |
Horseback |
HORSEBACK RIDING
TOUR
Breakfast. Horseback riding tour to enjoy this
amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background
and river. The river Tuul is one of the longest rivers of the country,
flowing from the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the river
has been called sacred for centuries by the nomads as they truly
respect the nature especially the rivers and the surface water.
The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted with traditional
Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries. Visit Nomads
along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. See their daily
lives, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul
river. Overnight in "Chinggis" tourist camp. Full board.
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B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
| 4 |
Terelj N.P. |
TERELJ NATIONAL
PARK-TURTLE ROCK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE
After breakfast, drive to "Terelj" National Park
for a walking tour to Turtle Rock and hiking to the "Arryabal"
Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. It is famous
for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied
bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty
Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees
which support wolf, eagles and others. Picnic lunch. In the afternoon,
drive back to "Chinggis" tourist camp. Free time for hiking, archery,
etc. Dinner and overnight. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
5 |
Amarbayasgalant
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CHINGGIS
TOURIST CAMP-AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
After, breakfast, drive to "Amarbayasgalant"
monastery, situated in the northern central Mongolia.
After Erdene Zuu Khiid in Karakhorum, Amarbayasgalant Khiid is
considered the most important monastery in Mongolia. It's also
one of the most beautiful. Free time. Overnight in traditional
ger dwellings at the Tourist camp. Full board.
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B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
6 |
Uran & Tolgo Mt. |
URAN
& TOGOO MOUNTAINS & TOGOO NATURAL RESERVE
In the morning, visit Amarbayasgalant monastery
and attend the Buddhist ceremony-was originally
built in 1737 by the Manchurian king Kansu, who dedicated it to
the great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor, Zanabazar. In the 1930s
and were destroyed 10 of the 37 temples and statues. The monastery
was restored between 1975 and 1990 with the help of UNESCO. You're
welcome to watch the 30 resident monks conduct their daily ceremonies,
compared to over 2000 in 1936. After, we continuous drive through
amazing scenery of wide-open steppe to Uran mountain &
Togoo mountain Natural reserve. Hiking and visit the extinct volcano
of Uran mountain (1631m) and Togoo Tulga mountain (1923m) Natural
Reserve. Uran mountain is a pretty good place to break
our journey to Lake Khovsgol. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings
at the tourist camp. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic D:Camp |
7 |
Hovsgol
Lake |
MORON-ERHEL
LAKE-HOVSGOL LAKE NATIONAL PARK
Next, long drive north-east to the Lake Hovsgol National
Park. In route, we stop for short visit to Erhil
lake. Arrive and spend the remainder of the day at leisure
on the lake. Lake Hovsgol is a 100 mile long pristine alpine lake
located in the north of Mongolia, close to the Siberian border.
The lake lies at an altitude of 1645m and is a rift valley some
262m deep. The Lake is a protected as a National Park and is sacred
to Mongolians who call it "Dalai Ej" the "Mother Sea".
Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the Tourist camp. Full
board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp
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8 |
Hovsgol
Lake |
HOVSGOL
LAKE NATIONAL PARK
A leisure day on the lake Hovsgol to enjoy this remote
location, we recommend you take a walk around the lake or into
the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life.
Optional excursions available on the Lake Hovsgol (not transport
today!): hiking, trekking, climbing, fishing, boating, horseback
riding, birdwatching, kayaking, etc. Meet with nomadic families
and see their daily lives, interact with them. Overnight in traditional
ger dwellings at the Tourist camp. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
9 |
White lake
|
MORON-KHANGAI MT
RANGE-DZUUN LAKE-WHITE LAKE
Next drive south-west through amazing scenery of wide-open steppe
with rolling hills in the background to Terkhiin Tsagaan
Lake National Park. Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (known in English
as the White Lake)-Horgo extinct volcano National Park. This is
a long trip to the freshwater lake with volcanic area around it
is certainly the highlight of Arkhangai and one of the best in a
country full of beautiful lakes. This is one of the most spectacular
regions, full of forests, rugged terrain, and lakes. Thousands of
yaks, sheep and horses graze alongside the way. Short Stop
in route to visit Dzuun lake. Arrive in White lake and
overnight in ger camp . Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
10 |
White
lake |
TERKHIIN
TSAGAAN LAKE-HORGO VOLCANO N. PARK
Day at leisure on the Lake Terkhiin. There will be an
optional opportunity to hiking, trekking, climbing, fishing, etc.
This is an extinct volcano crater surrounded by interesting rock
formations. Optional hiking to the Khorgo Volcano Crater.
Overnight in tourist camp. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
| 11 |
Tsenger Hot
Springs |
TERKHIIN
TSAGAAAN LAKE-TSENGER HOT SPRINGS
Nex stop, we arrive in Tsenger Hot
Springs Tourist camp with some wonderful mineral hot
springs. Enjoy the bath and shower in the springs. Free
time. Full board |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
12 |
Karakorum-Ulaanbaatar |
KARAKORUM-ERDENE
ZUU MONASTERY-ULAANBAATAR
This morning, we drive through the grassland toward "Karakorum"
was founded in 1220 at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was
the capital of the Mongol Empire until Kublai Khan moved it to
Beijing. Visitors, such as Marco Polo, described its ornate building,
including a 2500 sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. 400 meter
long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which
was built in 1586. Today the restoration of the Monastery is the
government's top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of its ancient
glory and is well worth visiting. Visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery,
and the small turtle monument. The monastery
grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples of Buddhist
iconography dating from the sixteenth century. Lunch in tourist
ger camp. Afterward, a long drive directly to Ulaanbaatar.
Transfer to the hotel. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere
gifts and garments. Farewell dinner. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Rest.
local
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13 |
Departure Mongolia |
DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure
Mongolia or Post tour to Gobi desert.
End of our services. |
B:Hotel
or
Hostel |
 Price to include the following:
Private
Super Jeep 4WD, included the all patrol and the Mongolian speaking
driver, in the countryside.
Private deluxe vans in UB city-Terelj National Park, included the all patrol.
2 nights at hotel based
on double occupancy or at hostel based on twin, on triple or on quadruple occupancy
in UB city (2 options).
10 nights in tourist ger
camps based on double occupancy.
Full board specified per
day.
Accompanied by experienced
English speaking local guide.
Entrance fees to the all
specified protected areas, national parks, museums, monasteries,
and temples.
Horseback riding exploration,
close to "Chinggis" Tourist Base Gers Camp, with horse's local guide.
One Mongolian traditional
folk songs concert in Ulaanbaatar city.
One traditional Mongolian
meal (khorkhog) in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp.
All expenses at the nomadic
family.
The Relaxing baths in Tsenkher
Hot Springs.
Road's taxes.
Visa support invitation
letter if necessary.
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Prices not to include:
International air flight
round trip or train.
Travel and medical insurance
Visas
Drinks
Excess of baggage.
Optional activities.
Any circumstances beyond
of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions,
changes in your arrival/departure flights, cancellation or changes
in your internal flights, weather conditions, Mongolian poor road
conditions, etc.
Items for personal
nature.
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Tel: (976-11-311051)
Fax:
976-11-327503
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