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Rich culture and ancient temples exploration 17 days tour

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Since Buddhism is introduce in 16th century by Tibetans, Mongolians still practicing it. It had a some declining and high rising period. Thus during this trip you will visit 2 main Buddhist monasteries (Amarbayasgalant and Erdene zuu) and temples (Tuvkhon khiid) to help you understand about the Buddhism itself.  Beside, we will drive to incredible Great Gobi’s Three Beauties of the Gobi National Park and Terelj Khan Khentii  National park. trip allow  you to visit several nomadic family to have tea which would be good chance to exchange some culture experience with them.

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Region: Gobi, Khan Khentii wilderness, Khorgo Volcano, Khangai Mountainous Grassland, Terelj Valleys, Rock Formation, Central Mongolia
Activity:Cultural and Historical Heritage, Jeep rough road adventure, Camel Caravan, Horseback riding, Fishing
Travel length:17 days
Season starts:2012-06-01
Season ends:2012-09-30
Travelers:3 (max)
Price:4300$

Immerse yourself in new experiences and cultures, and come away inspired by what you have seen and satisfied that everything was exactly as you wanted it. Take the trip you have always dreamed of taking.

Food & Drinks

We are proud to announce that starting this year of 2012 we are started to make our own organic vegetarian meals, serving in our 'Princes' tourist camp.

Meals in Ulaanbaatar: You may choose from a variety of food supplies in Mongolia. There is a wide variety of restaurants in Ulaanbaatar serving Mongolian, Chinese, Russian, European, Japanese, Korean, Indian and Latin American foods. 

Meals in tent accommodation: Our guide will cook breakfast and dinner when you are camping out. Dinners are three course meals plus drinks.

Tourist Ger camp restaurant: Tourist Ger camp restaurant serve Mongolian and European dishes in Traditional Ger Restaurants. 

Attractions

Gorkhi Terelj national park and Khan Khentii protected Area   
The park lies at 1600 metres high and offers great opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, rafting and rock climbing. Being only an hour from Ulan Batar its a popular year round retreat for local Mongolians wishing to escape the city. The wild nature of Terelj isnt diminished by its proximity to the city, rather its rustic scenery and nearby location make it an ideal beginning or finishing spot for your travels in Mongolia.

Karakhorin Mongolia   
Karakorum ancient capital city, Erdene zuu biggest monastery
Karakhorum 360km. Mongolia 's ancient capital Karakhorum, Genghis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon Valley , at the crossroads of 'The Silk Road'. Visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges.

Bayanzag 
Bayanzag is area of red cliffs  a particularly beautiful area, a huge shelf of rock and sand that descends down into many canyons that meander down to the desert floor.  The rock and sand were an array of colors from yellow, orange and red, setting a breathtaking backdrop. which were formed by the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years.  Flaming Cliffs where named by Roy Andrew Chapman who visited Mongolia in 1920.  During the two years he searched through the desert he discovered a paleontologist dream come true.  The Flaming Cliffs were a treasure of complete fossils as well as fossilized dinosaur eggs.

Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, Khorgo volcano  
fresh water lake, is certainly the highlight of Arkhangai Province. Surrounded by extinct and crater us volcanoes (part of the Tarvagatain Nuruu range), the lake, bird life and mountains are protected within the 73000-hectare Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. The lake, which was formed by lava, flows from a volcanic eruption many millennia ago. There are wonderful hiking opportunities around the northeastern side of the lake, including to Khorgo Volcano (2968m), about 900m above the lake.

Itinerary (17 days)

Day l: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Visit Sukhbatar Square (there is a Great Chinggis Khaan's Memorial complex now constructing) for city orientation. Museum on your choice. Dinner at a luxury restaurant. Overnight in the ****Kempinski Khan palace hotel. (D)

Day 2: Drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery
Drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery, 360 kms. Lunch on the way. Relax in national Ger in the beautiful nature. Amarbayasgalant monastery  The “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity”, once one of the three largest Buddhist centers in Mongolia, is located near the Selenge River. It is one of the most impressive and beautiful monasterial sites. Built in 1727-1736 by Zana-Bazar, the First Bogdo Khaan of Mongolia and prominent religious and cultural leader, it attracts both local and foreign visitors, many of them coming to marvel at its beauty. Unlike the monastery of Erdene Zuu, which is composed of an ensemble of temple halls of different styles, Amarbayasgalant shows great stylistic unity. Visit to Amarbayasgalant monastery and attend chanting ceremony and meet monks. Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Drive to Ugii lake
After breakfast drive to Ugii lake about 310kms. This is a long drive. Free time in Ugii lake. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 4-5: National Park “Khorgo”  
Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park 296kms. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hike to Volcana and visit more attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks.  Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Chuluut River  and Tsenkher hot spa 
After breakfast drive to the Tamir (about 196km). We will be driving through beautiful green valleys with nomadic gers and herds. We will see the Chuluut River and the Canyon about 50 meter, on the way. Dinner and overnight will be in Tsenkher hot spa ger tourist camp 45km. (B,L,D)

Field trip to the steppe range

Day 7: Kharakhorum, Erdenzuu  
After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (219km). After lunch will be visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia´s ancient capital Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of “The Silk Road”. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing. Meals will be at the Ger camp. Overnight at a Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Tovkhon Monastery
After breakfast, drive to Ulaan Tsutgalan about 90km the tributary of Red river which comes from ridge of Gyatruu, falls down into Orkhon river when it’s flowing trough the canyon. It is 20m of height, 10m of width and there is a tributary noise from 3-5km away of it. Visit to Tovkhon monastery. In this monastery, Holy Saint Zanabazar were creating his masterwork such as the Green Tara and Soymbo script etc. This monastery built on peak of Shivee mountain. Dinner at tourist camp and overnight there. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Middle Gobi and camel riding trip  
Today we drive to Middle Gobi (254km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight at the luxury tourist camp. (B,L,D)

Travel to the Great GOBI range

Day 10: Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur’s native land
After breakfast drive to South Gobi (about 250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight in three camel tourist camp. (B,L,D)

Day 11: National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan
After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul (about 40 km). The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. There you can walk and photograph spectacular local landscapes (Gobi Mountains). At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. You will return to the Ger camp in the evening for dinner and overnight in three camel Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast fly to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping at State Department Store. Dinner at a luxury restaurant. In the evening we'll have exciting performance in Tumen Ekh Chuulga to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance. Overnight in Kempinski Khan palace ****Hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Terelj National Park
After breakfast at 8.40 visit Gandan – the largest monastery and temple complex in use in Mongolia, built in 1810. In one of the temples there is the biggest standing Buddha (26.5meter) in Central and East Asia, Janraisig “all seeing Lord.  10.00 am drive to Terelj National Park 98km. On the way you will be introduce with the small town people’s living standard, herder families, pasturing livestock, Monk cave and Turtle rock.
Arrive in the tourist camp. Introduce with camp and its surrounding environment. Lunch in the Ger restaurant. Afternoon see the river and hike the mountain near by the camp and rest in the ger. Dinner and overnight in Terelj *****hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Visit in the nomadic Family
Free time. After breakfast, go hiking with the local guide in the nearby forest and enjoy the scenery and views from top of the mountains. Now visit nomadic family. Learn their everyday life, horse riding, cow milking and dairy product producing. Lunch and overnight in the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 15: Khan Khentii protected area, Princess temple.
Trekking with ox-card and horse around Khan Khentii Mountain. Breakfast. Preparations for the journey. Starting journey. Ride an Ox-cart like a nomadic Mongol to Princess Temple. We ride and walk 8 km through spectacular valleys and across small rivers surrounded by highly–eroded rock formations of the Khan Khentii Mountains. Cafe breaks on picnic at a site chosen for its spectacular setting. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple, was built in 1740. Return to the camp. Free time. Sauna and shower time. Evening programs of interest and bonfire. Dinner and overnight in the comfortable Ger camp . (B,L,D)

Day 16: Ulaanbaatar 
After Breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar 98km. Visit Choichin lama museum. Shopping at State Department Store. Dinner at a local russian restaurant. In the evening we'll have exciting performance in Tumen Ekh Chuulga to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar ****Hotel. (B,L)

Day 17: Departure
After breakfast, drive to Chinggis Khaan airport for departure.

Land & People

"In today's troubled times, however, the world desperately needs what Mongolia has to offer: an uncrowded and wide-open landsscape populated by friendly people where you can be totally cut off from the frustrations, depressions and annoyances of modern life."- said Carl Robinson in his "Mongolia Nomad Empire of Eternal Blue Sky" book. Truly, Mongolia is one of the places that you can enjoy and relax with the nature's sound, its beauty and steppes. Sensational sightseeing of flower-covered steppe, sandy dunes and bare hills, badlands and gorges rise from flat desert floors. Also, you will be welcomed with the warmth of Mongolian people and will be pleased by their kindness.

Price

Tour season 

Date 

Price 

2-4 pax 

 

  

2012

01. Apr-01.July

4 300$

 

 

2012

02. July-01.Sept

4 800$

 

 

2012

02. Sept-01.Oct

4 000$

 

 

Tour price include:

-3 Ulaanbaatar overnights in 4-5 star Hotel, suite and deluxe room
-13 Overnights luxury ger camps
-Camel trip
-Horse riding trip
-Domestic flight from Gobi to UB
-Museums, national entertainment
-Entry fees and guides
-Transport in countryside and terminal transfer Land cruiser
-Meals, Meal codes = (B, L, and D): breakfast, lunch, and dinner
-We organize all your free time in MONGOLIA

Tour price do not include:

-International transportation
-Travel insurance
-Personal gratitude

Additional pricing information
Single Supplements Optional Single Tourist camp ger supplement: 50-60 USD
Optional Single Hotel Supplement: 80-100 USD

Dates, prices and itineraries shown for trips departing in 2012 may be subject to change. If you book a 2012 trip and the price subsequently rises due to unforeseen ground costs or exchange rate fluctuations by more than 20%, you may cancel with a full refund

 

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