Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Short city tour. Gandan monastery and the
Museum of national history. Prepare for the trip. Hotel.
Day 2. Flight to South gobi. Drive to Yol Am known as Yoliin Am (Eagle
valley) in the
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan mountain (28km). YOLIIN AM – this sunless canyon located
in the middle of Gobi Gurvan Saikhan mountain has a particular beauty with
narrow paths broadening in places between rocks, while buzzards and eagles wheel
and glide in the blue skies above. The cliffs of the canyon block the sunlight
from the rivers below, so that they remain frozen throughout the year. Tourist
camp.
Day 3-4 Camelriding days. Drive to
Hongor sand dunes (195km) - the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in
Mongolia. Dunes of Khongor is known as the « singing sands » and rise from the
plain reaching a height of 800m and extending for 150km long. The spectacular
dunes are bordered by lush green vegetation supported by a small river Khongor
river.
Hiking and sliding through the sand dunes. Visit camel breeding family, take
camels and make short riding session. Next day ride camels towards the Khongor
dunes. Have a rest at the dunes. Enjoy the dunes while sliding and walking
around. Tourist camp.
Day 5. Drive towards
Bayanzag (140 km) - classic desert of rock, red sands, scrub, sun and
unbelievable emptiness has become known to the world as "Cemetery of Dinosaurs”.
It was discovered by the American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews who first
discovered fossil beds of dinosaur bones and first ever recorded dinosaur eggs
in 1922 - discoveries which made world headlines. Nowadays there is a local
museum which displays important facts and some exhibits of this famous area.
Tourist camp.
Day 6. Drive to the north towards Central Mongolia. Overnight stop in
Middle Gobi province, at the Ongi monastery ruins. Tourist camp.
Day 7. We will reach
Orkhon waterfall. Formed by volcanic eruptions about 20.000 yrs ago, the
waterfall cascades from a height of 20m. It is scenic, tranquil spot and
surrounding nature is undisturbed, as such there are opportunities for good
walking and riding in the area.
Visit herder’s family and see domestic yaks. Tourist camp.
Day 8. Drive to
Kharkhorin (130 km) – ruins of ancient capital of Mongolian Empire. On the
way visit Tovkhon monastery. Visit Erdene zuu monastery in Kharkhorin and local
market for interesting souvenirs and artworks.
Kharkhorin was the formerly great capital city built by Ogodei Khan in 1235. The
city was strategically located at the crossroads of traditional routes, creating
a staging post for migrating nomads and merchants caravans. Foreign envoys and
prominent clerics travelled to this city for an audience with Mongol khan.Far
after when the Hubilai Khaan moved t the capital to Beijing in 1264, Kharkhorin
was rased to the ground by Manchu soldiers. However the bricks and stones from
the ruins of this ancient city were used to build the Erdene Zuu monastery
nearby, so in that way the old city lives on till today. Tourist camp.
Day 9-10 Horseriding days. Drive to Ogii lake (75 km) - another lovely
place of silence and tranquility. The lake is at 1.387 meters above sea level,
which engages 27 sq.km of area. The lake offers charming view extending for far
horizons. Usually the lake has beautiful calming view with smooth waves, but it
becomes impressive when strong wind flows above the lake surface. The lake
abounds various types of fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural
beauty. During 2 days at the lake we will ride horses and make a trip around the
lake. Visit to nomad family. Optional walking activity along the lake shore.
Ogii tourist camp.
Day 11. Trip turns back to Ulaanbaatar. Have overnight stop at
Hustai national park /190 km/ to watch wild horses takhi, widely known as
“Prejevalski horse ”. Przewalski horses are the only wild horse to survive in
modern times. The species were returned to Mongolia from world zoos and reserves
within Hustai National Park in 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar. Takhi, like zebra and
the extinct tarpan, are a wild species and have never been domesticated or
ridden.
Hustain Nuruu has good vegetation, springs, birch forest and rocks which are
suitable for many wild animals including 46 species of mammals and 172 species
of birds. The best time of the day for game viewing is the early morning and
early evening. Hustai tourist camp.
Day 12. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar around 11a.m. After lunch visit Bogd Khaan
winter Palace museum and State department store. Amazing performance of
traditional dance and folk in the evening. Hotel.
Day 13. Transfer to the Airport and depart Ulaanbaatar.
Services included in the cost:
Accommodation:
Hotel***,* ger camp, tented camp
Guiding and interpreting service
Full board meals
Domestic flight
Transport: vehicle 4x4 or minivan
Entrance fees to protected areas and national parks
Museums and cultural performance
Local guide
Horses and camels
Camping equipments |
Services not included in the cost:
International airfare
Personal equipments
Optional activity cost
Excess baggage charges
Single room supplement
Alcoholic drinks
Sleeping bag
Travel Insurance |
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