Day 1. Arriving
in Ulaanbaatar. Visit to National History Museum and Gandan monastery. Welcome dinner
and briefing on upcoming tour. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2. Early in the morning start driving to Kharkhorin, which is settled
in legendary Orkhon valley. It was formerly a great capital city built by the order
of Chingis Khaan and finished by his son Ogodei in 1235. But in 1380 it was destroyed
by Manchu soldiers completely. Later on in 1586 Abtai khaan raised the Erdene zuu
monastery, the first Buddhist temple complex, at the ruins of this famous city.
Although most of the monastery buildings were destroyed during the communist repression
of 1937, major buildings and 108 stupas are survived and the exhibits are displayed
for the visitors. We will visit Erdene zuu monastery. Overnight in tourist camp
or in tented camp.
Day 3. Charming lake Ogii. This Day is spent for your leisure. You can walk
along the lake shore, ride horses or take a boat for a water adventure. The camp
offers Mongolian costumes to try on, and take pictures in beautifully carved Mongolian ger. Overnight at the tourist camp or in tented camp.
Day 4. We head to the west. Have a stop at Tsetserleg town of Arkhangai province
to have a visit to local museum which attracts visitors by its interesting exhibits.
Arkhangai lies in the northern slopes of
Khangai nuruu mountain range and it is also known as Mongolian Switzerland for
its mountains, cliffs, fast flowing rivers and lush green forests.While traveling
in this province we will probably see domestic yaks which usually thrive in high
mountain pastures and hillsides. We will cross Gurviin davaa pass those Day s. Overnight
in mongolian ger or in tented camp.
Day 5-6. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake . It has a fresh water and the volcanic area
around it is certainly the natural highlight and is one of the beautiful lakes of
Mongolia. The lake, birdlife and mountains are protected within the 73000-hectare
Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan lake National Park. Fishing, swimming, hiking and walking
activities…Overnight in tent.
Day 7-8. Encounter the Khangai mountain range and pass Solongot and zagastain
mountain-passes. Short stop at Uliastai town of Zavkhan province. Here we will stock
some food and water. Beautiful natural sites will surround us.
Day 9. Arrive at Ereen nuur lake, surrounded with lovely sand hills. Easy
walks and treks. Tented camp.
Day 10-11. At the entrance to Khovd Province we pass Durgon lake and drive
in the valleys between twin summits of Jargalant Khairkhan (3796m ) and Bumbat Khairhan
(3464m) mountains. Reach up
Tsenkher caves – these caves are famous for their remarkable rock paintings
which are an outstanding expamle of the cave art of Stone Age: man depicting bulls,
ibex, wild sheep, the animals, birds, snakes and trees are painted on a yellow and
white background in deep red and brown pigments. Research confirms that Stone Age
hunters populated the whole of the mountainous region of western Mongolia along
the Altai and Great lake areas. After visiting this interesting site arrive at
Khar Us lake. Enjoy the lake and its birdlife. Overnight in tent.
Day 12-13. Head to the northwest towards Bayan-Olgii province. Come close
to magnificient
Tsambagarav mountain (4193m). Trekking and climbing sessions while enjoying
the natural beauty and meeting with local people. Visit Eagle hunting kazakh family.
Discover their unique lifestyle, talkings with family members. Overnight in tents.
Day 14. Pass Tolbo lake and arrive at Olgii town. Unlike to other provinces
its population is dominated by Turkic Kazakhs, which have their own language, customs
and Muslim religion. Overnight in local hotel.
Day 15. Take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Free hours at the hotel, or you
can go for personal explorations. Shopping . Traditional folk performance in the
evening. Hotel.
Day 16. Transfer to Airport. Depart from 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
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 |
|