Tours codes: SMTMB-8D (Bookings accepted from parties of 4 adults or more persons)!

Ulaan Baatar • Gandan Monastery • "Chinggis" Khaan's Main Statue • The "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley" • "Terelj" National Park • Arryabal Temple • "Gun Galuut" National Reserve • "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp • Ulaan Baatar

Tour Highlights: 8 days with 4-5 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 rivers and streams. This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism. Delicious vegetarian cuisine. Vegans Welcome!.

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Average daily distance: 55-70kms (35 miles)
Road Category: Inn Road/Off Road.
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Weight Limit: 12-15 kgs (25 lbs)
Number of days cycling: 4 (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: 799 € Euro
Price per person for a minimum group of 4 pax or more participants at hotel: 969 € 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. On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to the Mr. Gomez Hostel or to the Hotel tourist class. Free time. 18:00-See Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Have a Welcome dinner at "El Latino" local cafe-restaurant. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options).	D:Rest.
2	Gandan-Nomad's Valley	GANDAN-CYCLING TO THE NOMAD'S VALLEY 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 traditional ger camp (55kms/27.5miles) in the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley". In route, we stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) "Chinggis" Khaan's Main Statue 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 in traditional at the "Chinggis" Tourist Ger Camp. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional 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-ARRYABAL TEMPLE Mountain bike to Terelj National Park (50kms/25miles) for a walking tour to Turtle Rock. 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 overland or cycling to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp (50kms/25miles) for overnight and dinner. Free time for Mongolian archery in extremely beautiful natural location.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
4-5	Gun-Galuut	CYCLING TO GUN-GALUUT NATIONAL RESERVE Mountain bike towards to Gun-Galuut National Reserve-the combination of high mountains, colourful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetland waters (is just located 75kms/37.5miles in the Eastern of "Chinggis" Tourist Camp). One night camping in tents and the second night overnight in tourist ger camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	"Chinggis" Tourist Camp	RETURN DRIVE TO "CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP Breakfast. Drive back to "Chinggis" Traditional Ger Camp (75kms/37.5miles). A well deserved leisure day. Relax and rest day. Overnight in ger traditional camp.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
7	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Return drive to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive and transfer to the Mr. Gomez Hostel or to the Hotel. Free time. Farewell lunch at local restaurant. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at hostel or at hotel.	B:Camp L:Rest. local
8	Departure	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR Breakfast. 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 Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel Tourist Class (2 options), 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. 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 adults or more participants. *Private luggage allowance max 15 kg per person, extra luggage can be stored free at hostel in Ulaan Bataar. *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-8D
June 20-28 July 3-10-Post tour to Naadam Festival!; July 13-July 20; August 2-9 August 15-22 Sept. 2-9;
Tel: 976-11-311051; Fax: 976-11-327503 USA Voice Mails/Fax: (1-206-888-4286)	On Line Request Form

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