  Trip
summary:
Tour Code: SMT-NF-12D
Gateway: Ulaanbataar,
Mongolia (*not included the International air).
Group size: Minimum 4 adults or more participants.
Maximum Group:16 paticipants
Length: 12 days/11
nights
Difficulty level:
Easy to moderate.
 2011 Regular
Tour Calendar: on July 2-July 13-*Post tour to Gobi desert.
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Names due at 90 days!
Mongolia Weight
Limit: 15 kgs (33lbs)
2011 Tour Costs
per person based on twin room:
10% Discount: And now, if you book your 2011 Mongolian Summer Vacation by March 30th, 2011, you will save a 10% discount on the ground tour costs, per person!
a 10% discount!.*We would be pleased to have you join
us!.
 2011 Tour
Calendar: July 2-July 13 |
12 days/11 nights |
| 2011 Price based on double/twin room at Flower Hotel,3*or at Voyage Hotel,3*, included Two National Air Fares with domestic tax: |
USD 2,899.00 |
| Supplement based on single
occupancy at Flower Hotel,3* or at Voyage Hotel,3*: |
USD 499.00 |
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TOUR CODE: SMT-NF-12D |
Tour
Highlights: *Attendance at Naadam - the largest and most
colorful of all Mongolian festivals.
 *The
Naadam Festival is a Mongolia's celebration of the three manly
games: horse racing, archery, and wrestling.
*Visit to the nomadic tented camps that have sprung up, and experience
a concentration of nomadic Mongolia at one site.
*Hike, horseback ride, and Mongolian archery in "Chinggis" Tourist
Ger Camp.
*Enjoy a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and
hoomi (throat) singers in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp.
*Horseback riding exploration 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.
*Two full days of relaxing, fishing, boating, or kayak at the Great Lake Hovsgol Ntl Park.
*Camel riding through the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes.
*Visit Karakorum-the Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's 13th century capital
and heart of the mighty Mongolian Empire.
*Meet local nomads and stay in traditional ger camps.
*Visit Hustain Nuruu National Park museum to learn about the history
of the last pure wild horses in the world and the history of the
area. Observe the Przewalski wild horses (Takhi horses), recently
re-introduced back into Mongolia.
We would be pleased to have you join us!....Book
Now!
Ulaan Baatar • Gandan monastery • Chinggis Tourist Camp
• The Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Terelj National Park-Arraybal
Temple • Fly to Moron • Hovsgol Lake National Park • Fly back to Ulaanbaatar • Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes • Karakorum • Erdene zuu monastery • Hustain Nuruu National Reserve • Ulaanbaatar
• Naadam Festival • Departure Mongolia or Post tour
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| Main
Itinerary |
2011 Main Schedule
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Day
1-
July 2
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ULAANBAATAR (L,D)
Upon early arrival in Ulaan Baatar airport, you are transferred to the hotel. Afterward, Full City tour: visits the Main
Square, the "Genghis" Khan's main monument,
the National History Museum, where you will see
artefacts from Mongolia from the Stone Age to the present, and
displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture, 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. Visit the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum, known as one
of the best collections of Buddhist art and artifacts in the world. Free time.
Have welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino"
featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at hotel.
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Day
2-
July 3
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GANDAN
MONASTERY-"CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP (B,L,D)
Breakfast at hotel. 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. Afterward, drive to the "Sacred 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, explore, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming
in the Tuul 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. Two (2) hours of Mongolian
horseback riding exploration 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 barbecue meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with
hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion with Special Traditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat) singers (*only for groups more than 10 participants!). Overnight
at the "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Have your first ger camp experience.
"Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp is Highly recommended by
"Lonely Planet Mongolia" by the author Michael Kohn. |
Day
3-
July 4
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TERELJ NATIONAL
PARK-ARRAYBAL TEMPLE (B,L,D)
Breakfast. Today, we drive to "Terelj"
National Park. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping. 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 wolf, eagles. birds,
and others animals. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive back to "Chinggis" tourist traditional ger camp. Free time for Mongolian archery, etc. Dinner and overnight. |
Day
4-
July 5
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FLY TO MORON-HOVSGOL
LAKE NATIONAL PARK (B,L,D)
After early Breakfast, transfer directly to Ulaanbaatar airport (75kms/37.5miles, ~2hrs).
Fly to Moron. Meet the transport in Moron local airport and drive to Lake Hovsgol National Park,
Mongolia's largest lake, known as the "Dark Blue Pearl." 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". Situated among pristine forests, mountains, and
meadows, Lake Hovsgol remains untouched and is considered the cleanest
freshwater lake left on the world. Free time. |
Days
5/6-
July 6-7
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HOVSGOL LAKE NATIONAL
PARK (B,L,D)
Two (2) full leisure days on the Lake Hovsgol (*the transport is not included there),
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:
hiking, trekking, climbing, fishing, boating, horseback riding,
birdwatching, kayaking, etc. Meet with nomadic families and see
their daily lives, interact with them to show you theirs animal
training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Overnight in
traditional ger dwellings at the tourist camp. |
Day
7-
July 8
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MORON-FLY BACK TO
ULAANBAATAR-SAND DUNES (B,L,D)
Transfer to Moron local airport. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Meet the transport and drive directly to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes (270kms/135miles, + 4hours).
Visit the area. Climb up the towering piles of sand. Optional you
can ride camels or horses with local nomads. You may be invited
to share a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with
these friendly and hospitable people. Overnight in tourist camp.
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Day
8-
July 9
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KARAKORUM-GENGHIS
KHAN'S 13th CENTURY CAPITAL (B,L,D)
Breakfast. Next drive by super 4x4 to Karakhorum (110kms/55miles), the 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. Visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery, and the Tortoise
rock. Overnight in tourist
ger camp. |
Day
9-
July 10
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HUSTAIN NURUU NATIONAL
RESERVE-ULAANBAATAR (B,L)
After breakfast, drive back by super 4X4 to Ulaanbaatar (~380kms/190miles). In
route, 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
140 km 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. Return drive
(120kms/60miles, 2 hours) to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. Free
time and relax at hotel. Accommodation at hotel. |
Day
10-
July 11
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NAADAM
FESTIVAL (B,L)
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 visit
to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city and
the Buddha's statue. In the evening, 18:00-Enjoy
a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and
hoomi (throat) singers. Accommodation at hotel. |
Day 11-
July 12
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NAADAM
FESTIVAL (B,L,D)
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. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts
and garment. Farewell dinner at local restaurant. Accommodation at
hotel. |
Day 12-
July
13
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DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR TO GOBI DESERT(B)
Breakfast. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport. Departure
Mongolia or Post Tour to Gobi desert (online
request form!). End of our services. |
INCLUDED SERVICES IN MONGOLIA:
-Round trip (2 ways) airfares ULN-MORON-ULN + domestic tax.
-Four (4) nights at the specified Hotel in Ulaanbataar city, based on double
occupancy.
-Seven (7) nights in tourist ger base tourist class camps, based on double occupancy.
-Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide.
-All transport transfers in private (included the patrol and the Mongolia speaking drivers).
-All Admission fee as specified: Terelj N.P., Arryabal Temple, Erdene
zuu monastery, Gandan monastery, specified museums, Hustain
Nuruu National Reserve, Great Hovsgol Lake National Park, National Parks, and the Protected Areas.
-Meals as specified, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner
-Evening entertainment as specified;
-All entrance fees to the two (2) main days of *Naadam Festival in*July
11, and *July 12;
-One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in UB in
*July 11.
-Horseback riding exploration in *July 3, close to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp.
-One Special Welcome dinner with traditional
mongolian meal (khorkhog) in *July 3.
-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. Hot water is not always available.
-Mongolia's tourism infrastructure is in its infancy which requires
a flexible and adventurous attitude and patience.
-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.
-Optional activities.
-Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition
of quarantine restrictions, Weather conditions, Mongolia hard road
conditions, any changes in Naadam Festival schedule, etc.
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