Mongolia Discovery Tour
A 9 day trip to Mongolia provided by Blue Mongolia Tour
See wild horse, visitto steppe nomad family, horse riding, riding on 2 humped camel, hiking on high rolling hills, fishing and sailing in the lake, enjoy throat singing and contortion acts
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Details
Departures:
Any date between March and December
Places Visited:
Ulaanbaatar city, Wild horses National park, Khogno Khan Mountain Natural Reserve Area, Khara Khorum- Ancient capital City site, Orkhon River basin area- UNESCO Cultural Heritage place area, Tovkhon Monastery in Khangai Mountain National Park, Turkish City Ruins, Ogii lake
Activities:
Architecture
Art & Music
Boating & Sailing
Children Friendly
Cultural Activities
Eco-tourism
Family Vacation
Gay / Lesbian Friendly
Gourmet & Dining
Hiking & Trekking
History & Archaeology
Hunting & Fishing
Outdoor Adventure
Safari & Wildlife
Spectacular Scenery
Walking Tours
Price:
Solo traveller - USD1520 ; Per person for group of 2 people - USD1250 ; Per person for group of 3-4 people: USD1150 .
This price INCLUDES Transfer to/from airport/hotel, Private transport with driver during the trip including petrolium cost, Accommodation at hotels with 3 stars in Ulaanbaatar, Accommodations in Ger tourist camps in countryside, Everyday 3 times meals, English speaking tour guide, Entrance fees to protected areas, Entrance fees to sightseeing and museums and cultural shows, Horse riding and camel riding fees , Rental of tent camp and outdoor equipments.
This price DOES NOT INCLUDE International air flight round trip, travel insurance, visa fee, and personal expenses.
Detailed Description
Mongolia Discovery travel will give you real insight into Mongolian origin and nomadic civilization. During the travel to Khara Khorum, ancient capital city site, you will hear lots of interesting facts about Mongolian colorful great history and features of nomadic lifestyle. Do you want to know why Chinghis Khan name is called as Genghis Khan in western countries? How Chinghis Khan could create the biggest empire on the world? Do you want to talk with real nomad man and to be served with mongolian drink - Mare's fermented milk? Enjoy Riding on horses and camels and next day enjoy the sailing in the lake as well as fishing.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 :
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar city, Transfer to hotel, Check in hotel, Free time, Stay in hotel.
Day 2 :
Breakfast, Drive to Khustain Nuruu National Park, where herds of wild horse Przevalskii are re-acclimatizing since 1991, Lunch in restaurant at the national park,Explore wild horses /Mongolian name is takhi/, Visit natural museum displaying about wild horses and the national park area including flora and fauna, Dinner, Stay overnight in Ger camp.
Day 3 :
Breakfast, Drive to Elsen tasarhai sand dunes /210 km & 5-6 hours driving/, Lunch, Visit to horse breeder's family to explore the nomadic lifestyle and to have talking with nomads about their life and tradition, There is nice chance to try Mongolian national drink-Airag-fermented mare's milk and other milk products, Experience daily activities of local people, 1 hour horseback riding, Dinner, Walking on sand dunes with bushes and vegetation, Stay overnight in the tourist camp or tent camping.
Day 4 :
Breakfast, Drive to Khara Khorin town, where developed Khara Khorum capital of Great Mongolian Empire in 13-th century, Lunch, Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery Museum - First Biggest Buddhist Center in medieval ages and it was closed and badly damaged in1930's, Explore Turtle rock on the south hill, Dinner-Mongolian Cuisine-Barbecue picnic, Stay overnight in tourist camp.
Day 5 :
Breakfast, Drive to Tovkhon temple in beautiful mountainous area /80 km-3 hours/, Trekking visit to Buddhist temple, After lunch hiking to small cave called mother belly, Soft hiking to the peak of hill with stupa, where the surrounding nature view looks fascinating, Free trekking in the mountains, Dinner, Stay overnight in ger tourist camp.
Day 6 :
Breakfast, Drive to Khoshoo Tsaidam on bank of Orkhon river to explore Turkish Rock Inscription-Monument about Kultigen King of Turkish tribe and battling, /50 km & 1 hour driving/. This Khoshoo Tsaidam area was ruins of Ancient Turkish city, who were very strong in 6-8AD, Drive to Ogii clear water lake, Lunch, Free time, Walking along lakeshore, Dinner, Stay overnight in camp or tent.
Day 7 :
Breakfast, Drive to Ulaanbaatar city /380 km & 8-9 hours driving on paved road/, Box lunch in open air, Transfer to hotel, Accommodation, "Goodbye" Farewell Gala dinner, Stay in the hotel.
Day 8 :
Breakfast, City tour including visits to Gandantegchilen Monastery- Present biggest monastery, which houses for giant standing Buddha statue, National History Museum gives you real insight into Mongolian origin and history, Lunch, Natural History Museum offers nice chance to see petrified dinosaur skeletons and nestled eggs, Visit main Square Sukhbaatar, Friendship Monument on Zaisan hill, Free time for shopping the main street shops, art shops and antique shops, National Folk Performance Concert with songs and contortion acts, Dinner, Stay in hotel.
Day 9 :
Breakfast, Transfer to the airport/ train station, Departure.
