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2011 Naadam Festival Schedule |
Day
1- July 10 |
ULAANBAATAR
(UB)
Upon early arrival in Ulaan Baatar airport, you
are transferred to the hotel. Full
City tour includes a visits to the "Genghis or Chinggis"
Khaan's main monument in the Sukh Bataar square, the
National History Museum, where you will see artifacts
from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present and 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. Lunch in local restaurant.
Next stop is the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum,
known as one of the best collections of Buddhist art and artifacts
in the world. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant
"El Latino", featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight
at hotel. (L)(D) |
| Day
2-July 11 |
NAADAM
FESTIVAL
Today, attend the opening ceremony of the *Festival of Naadam
in Ulaanbaatar national stadium. Taking place in the middle of July,
the Festival of Naadam sees Mongolians from all over the country
converge on the capital to participate in and watch these annual
summer sports. See horse racing, wrestling and archery, the three
age old national sports. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the "Bogd
Khan" Winter Palace-home to Mongolia's last Khan, Damba
Khutugt 8th, the war memorial "Zaisan" Hill and
the Buddha's statue. In the evening, 18:00-Enjoy
a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and
hoomi (throat) singers. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere
gifts and garment. Accommodation at hotel.(B)(L) |
| Day 3-July 12 |
NAADAM
FESTIVAL
Full day to enjoy the impressive *Naadam Festival
at the National Stadium. The Naadam Festival horse races are continuous
over the two main Naadam days, and today we will try our luck
early and find a site beyond the restricted zone outside of Ulaanbaatar,
where a close up encounter is possible with some 700-1000 children
on horseback. In the afternoon, shop for souvenirs, original pure
cashmere gifts and garment. Accommodation at hotel. (B)(L) |
| Day
4-July 13 |
GANDAN-SACRED
TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY-MEET THE NOMADS
Breakfast. In the morning, visit Gandan
Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot
tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the
Buddhist ceremony at 10:00AM and experience the Tibetan-Buddhist
tradition. Some shopping. Lunch in local restaurant. Afterward,
drive to the Tuul river Nomad's Valley" (55kms/27.5miles)-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. 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. Two (2) hours of Mongolian horseback
riding tour to take some amazing photos to the Giant 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. Optional hiking to meet with the Nomads,
to enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling
hills in the background and river. Welcome dinner with
traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton
cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and
onion. Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp.
Have your first ger camp experience. "Chinggis" Tourist Ger Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by
the author Michael Kohn. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day
5-July 14 |
TERELJ
NATIONAL PARK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE
After breakfast, drive to "Terelj"
National Park for a walking tour to Turtle Rock
and hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist monastery 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 deer, wolf, wild boar,
eagles and others. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive
back to "Chinggis" tourist camp. Free time for
hiking, archery, etc. Dinner and overnight. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day
6-July 15 |
KARAKORUM-GENGHIS
KHAN'S 13th CENTURY CAPITAL
Breakfast. Next drive seven or eight
hours (~380kms/190miles) your journey to Karakhorum, Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's
13th century capital and heart of the mighty Mongolian
Empire. 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. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire it was abandoned
and vandalized by Manchurian invading hordes. Most of the remains
were used to re-build the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia-Erdene
Zuu, built-in 1586. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds
Erdene Zuu Monastery which was built in 1586. It was restored
in 1760. In 1792 the Monastery still had 62 temples and 10,000
lamas. But in 1930 it became a victim of the Stalin's purges.
All but three of the Temples were destroyed and most of the monks
were either killed or sent to Siberia. 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. Arrive and
transfer to the tourist base ger camp. Free time. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day
7-July 16 |
ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY-HUSTAIN
NTL RESERVE-ULAANBAATAR
In the morning, visits "Erdene Zuu" monastery, and the Tortoise
rock. Afterward, drive
back to Ulaanbaatar (~380kms/190miles). In route, short visit Hustain Nuruu
National Reserve to see the Przewalski wild horses (Takhi
horses), recently re-introduced back into Mongolia. The Przewalski
horse (Equus przewalskii Poliakov) or Takhi as the Mongolians name
them are rather small, sturdy animals with a short, strong neck.
The earliest written reports of Przewalski horses or Takhi date
from the ninth century and in 1226 , a herd of Przewalski horses
is said to have caused "Genghis" Khan to fall of his horse. The
Hustain Nuruu Reserve (Hustai is Mongolian for birch and nuruu means
mountains) measures about 57,000 hectares, or including the bufferzone
120.000 ha., and is located on about 120 kms/60miles west from the capital
Ulaanbaatar. Visit the park museum to learn about the history
of the last pure wild horses in the world and the history
of the area. Transfer to the hotel. Free time for some shopping.
Fareway dinner at local restaurant.Accommodation at hotel. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day
8-July 17 |
DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR
Breakfast. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport or train station. Departure
Mongolia or Post Tour (online request form!)
to Hovsgol Lake National Park or to Gobi desert. End of our services.
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INCLUDED SERVICES IN MONGOLIA:
-Four (4) nights at specified hotel in Ulaanbataar city,
based on double room.
-Three (3) nights in tourist class camps throughout the tour based
on double occupancy.
-Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide.
-Private transport transfers (included the patrol).
-All Admission fee as specified: Terelj N.P., Arryabal Temple, Erdene
zuu monastery, Gandan monastery, Hustain Nuruu, monuments, and the specified
museums.
-Meals as specified, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner.
-Evening entertainment as specified;
-Entrance fees to the two main days of *Naadam Festival in *July
11, and *July 12.
-One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in UB in *July 11.
-One Special Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog)
in *July 13.
-Two (2) hours of Mongolian horseback riding to take some amazing photos to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse in *July 13.
-Road's taxes.
-All expenses at the nomadic family.
-Visa support invitation letter if necessary.
COMMENT ABOUT MONGOLIAN CONDITIONS:
-Hotels in Ulaanbaatar during Naadam Festival are subject to change.
Substitutions, if any, are similar class to listed hotels. Hotels
are based on double occupancy in Ulaanbaatar city. Triple rooms
at hotels during Naadam Festival in July (High seasonal!) are not
available!.
-Check-in at hotels is at 12:00m/Check-out at hotels is at 12:00m.
-Tourist Base Gers Camps in Mongolia are based on double or on triple
occupancy only!.
-Single occupancy in Tourist Gers Camps in Mongolia is not available
during Naadam Festival in July (only the accommodations in the countryside
must be assigned on a share basis due to insufficiency of single
rooms)!.
-Single gers are NOT available. Single supplements reflect sharing
in gers and single rooms in hotels in Ulaanbaatar city.
 ACCOMMODATION
IN THE COUNTRYSIDE OF MONGOLIA: Most tourists will
stay in specially constructed gers camps. These camps provide accommodation
in the round felt houses used by nomads and usually have separate
toilet, washing and restaurant facilities.
-Mongolia's tourism infrastructure is in its infancy which requires
a flexible and adventurous attitude and patience.
-Some adjustments to this itinerary may be necessary right up to
time of departure.
-With less than 4 passengers,
we reserve the right to cancel the tour.
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NOT
INCLUDED SERVICES IN MONGOLIA:
-International
air.
-Additional transfers airport-hotel-airport due to changing of date
or time of arrival, or departure to/from Ulan Bator.
-Single supplement at hotels in Ulaanbaatar city.
-Changing of date of departure from Ulaanbataar.
-Occasional flight delays or cancellation.
-Additional meal, services or night at hotels in Ulaanbataar.
-Drinks.
-Excess baggage. Extra luggage can be stored at hotels in Ulaan
Bataar, free of cost.
-Travel Insurance.
-Extras.
-Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition
of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, Mongolia poor road
conditions, any changes in Naadam Festival schedule, etc.
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The largest of all Festivals!. 
2011 Tour Departure: July 10-July 17-Post tours to Hosvgol
Lake National Park or to Gobi desert
