Tour codes: SMTMB-10D (Bookings accepted from parties of 4 adults or more persons)!

Ulaan Baatar • Gandan Monastery • Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Terelj National Park • Arryabal Temple • Karakhorum • Erdene zuu monastery • Orkhon River Valley • Ogii Nuur Lake • Sand dunes • Ulaan Baatar

Tour Highlights: 10 days fully supported biking tour includes 6 days of biking, enjoy hundreds of miles of trails that the Samar Magic Tours has to offer. Wind your way through steppes, mountain passes and beautiful valleys which are home to numerous nomadic families and clear mountain lakes and streams. Visits Gandan and Erdene Zuu monasteries. Enjoy by mountain bike the amazing scenery of wide-open steppe to the Karakorum- was the ancient capital in the time of the Mongol empire during the 13-14th centuries , Orkhon River Valley , Ogii Nuur Lake and the Sand dunes.

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Average daily distance: 55-65km (32-35 miles)
Road Category: Off Road.
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Weight Limit: 12-15 kgs (25 lbs)
Number of days cycling: 6 (plus 1 half day)
2008/2009 Regular Tour Calendar: Please, find it in the End!.
Price per person for a minimum group of 4 pax or more participants at Mr. Gomez Hostel: 999 € Euro
Price per person for a minimum group of 4 pax or more participants at hotel tourist class: 1109 € Euro
Single supplement: 98 € Euro at hotel. There is not single supplement at Mr. Gomez Hostel

Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hostel (2 options). Free time. 18:00-See Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options).	D:Rest. Local
2	Gandan- Nomad's Valley	GANDAN-CYCLING TO THE SACRED TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY After breakfast, visits the Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas). Mountain bike to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp (55kms), which lies along the riverside of the Tuul river (the main water source of Ulaanbaatar city), in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's valley". In route, we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc, take water adventures, go trekking or swimming in the Tuul river. 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 at the "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn.	B:Hostel or Hotel L:Picnic D:Camp
3	Terelj N.P.	CYCLING TO TERELJ NATIONAL PARK-ARRAYBAL TEMPLE Breakfast. mountain bike to Terelj National Park (50kms) for a walking tour to Turtle Rock or mountain bike with hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, rocks formation, nomadic families. This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of Mesozoic age. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, return drive or cycling to"Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp (50kms) for overnight and dinner. Free time for Mongolian archery.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
4	Karakorum	DRIVE TO KARAKORUM Breakfast. After, drive for +7 hours (435kms) to the starting point of the biking trip in "Karakorum" was founded in 1220 at the crossroads of the Silk Road. 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. 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 for photo opportunities, an optional horse-riding session and to experience the nomadic lifestyle. Dinner and overnight in tourist base ger camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Ogii Lake	CYCLING TO ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY-ORKHON VALLEY-OGII LAKE Breakfast. Mountain bike to visits Erdene Zuu Monastery and the small tortoise monument (10kms). After, cycling through Orkhon River Valley to Ogii lake (80kms). Camping in tents by the lake.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Ogii Lake	A LEISURE DAY BY THE OGII LAKE Leisure day by the lake. There will be an optional opportunity for birdwatching, hiking, swimming, or boating, etc. Ugii lake, locates on the centre of Mongolia, in the territory, of the Arkhangai province is one of the biggest lakes of Mongolia and has 27 km sq area. Average depth is 6.64m, in some sections 15.3m, coastal length is 23.5m. Delicate sand and whetstone coast, the soft wave and it is very convenient to have boat adventure. Also it is enthusiastic to swimming, having sunbath, horse and camel ridding and hiking. Camping in tents.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
7-8	Sand dunes	CYCLING TO THE SAND DUNES Mountain bike to the Sand dunes (170kms). Visit the sand dunes. One night camping in tents. The second night overnight in tourist ger camp in Bayangobi desert.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
9	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Breakfast. Drive to Ulaanbaatar (270kms, +4 hours driving with stop). Transfer to Mr. Gomez Hostel or to the Hotel (2 options). Free time. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel.	B:Camp L:Picnic
10	Departure	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR Transfer to the airport or train station for departure Mongolia.	B:Hostel or Hotel

Price to include the following: All transportation listened in the itinerary. Specified accommodation at hostel or at hotel (2 options) in Ulaanbaatar, in tourist camps and in tents. Specified meals per day. Services of English speaking guide. Entrance fees to the specified protected areas. Sightseeing specified cost. Specified cultural program. One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert. Cook and all camping materials, tent, kitchen equipments, etc.	Prices not to include: International Flight or Train. Travel and medical insurance. Visas. Drinks. Bikes. Sleeping bags. Items for personal nature. top
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO ?: Mongolia is vast! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from May to September when the grass is green. * Please note when you choose your clothes: April to May, or on September: warm days and cool nights around (6-10°C). June, July to August : is summertime, days around (15°C-30°C), nights around (10/20°C). *Bookings accepted from parties of 4-10 adults participants or more participants. *Fishing is not included (it could be done according to separate payment). *Private luggage allowance max 15 kg per person, extra luggage can be stored free at hostel in Ulaanbataar. *Our Mountain Biking tours are fully supported with back-up vehicle, tents, cook, a good food and friendly staff. *We can not rent the fishing equipments and the bikes. *All you have to do is to make necessary International air arrangements. Prices and dates may be subject to change. The duration of the above trip can be changed to suit your needs. 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) or camping in tents. Group Size in Mongolia: With less than 4 passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. 2008/2009 Regular Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMTMB-10D
June 20-June 29; July 1st-July 10-Post tour to Naadam Festival!; July 13-July 22; August 6-15; August 15-24; Sept. 1st-10;
Tel: 976-11-311051; Fax: 976-11-327503 USA Voice Mails/Fax: (1-206-888-4286)	On Line Request Form

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