Tour Code: SMTAA-13D /Bookings accepted from parties of 4 adults or more participants/

Ulaan Baatar - Gandan Monastery - Terelj National Park - Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley - Bagazarin Chuluu-Gobi Desert-Camel Safari to the Biggest Sand dunes of Gobi desert-Flaming Cliffs-Saikhan Ovoo-Ulaan Baatar

Tour Highlights: 13-day journeys that combines adventures trips on horseback riding in the Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley and Camel Safari in the Golden Gobi desert (famous for Bactrian Camels and dinosaur fossils).

That's one of the most exciting and challenging active adventure tour in the area to visit valleys, forests, steppes, Gobi desert, sand dunes, national parks, monastery, nomadic families, beautiful rivers, flowers and mountains create a majestic setting.

We will drive to South Gobi desert for Camel Safari in Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park, the Flaming Cliffs, the Gobi Dinosaur Cemetery and Bactrian Camel Safari to the Biggest Sand dunes.



There is a Naadam Festival Extension ( on June 27-July 10, 2008) in connection with the early July camel ride or horseback riding, attendance at Naadam, the largest and most colorful of all Mongolian festivals.. Lovely Nomadic people await for you.... Book Now!

Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB) from your country destination . On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to the hotel in the heart of the city!. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists. Welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the 1st class hotel.	D:Local rest.
2	Terelj N.P.-Nomad's Valley	GANDAN-TERELJ NTL. PARK-SACRED NOMAD'S VALLEY Today is spent on a guided city tour of Ulaanbataar, highlights include Sukhbataar Main Square, the monument of "Chinggis" Khaan, and 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. Visits the Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas). Lunch in local restaurant. After, drive to "Terelj" National Park. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, rocks formation, nomadic families. Hiking and visits the Tortoise rock, and the area. This is a picturesque place of high cliffs eroded in granites of Mesozoic age. Continuous drive to "Chinggis" Traditional Tourist Base Camp in the "Nomad's Tuul river Valley" for dinner and overnight in gers. In route, we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan with a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. This Tourist camp offers hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant in extremely beautiful natural locations."Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and 101.	B:Hotel L:Local rest. D:Camp
3	Nomads	MEET THE NOMADS ON HORSEBACK RIDING OR HIKING Meet with the Nomads on Mongolian horseback riding tour or walking to enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river, we recommend you take a walk around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Horseback riding tour along the Tuul river, so it's easy to 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, swimming in the Tuul river. Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" tourist traditional base camp.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
4	Bagazarin Chuluu	BAGAZARIN CHULUU IN MIDDLE GOBI Today, we drive to Middle Gobi-this is a semi-arid desert. Continue exploring this incredibly remote area where the nomadic herdsmen move in groups of two or three families, following the seasons to new pastures. Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch. Visit the Nomads along the way and enjoy the Nomad hospitality. Next stop is in Bagazarin Chuluu. Free time for photo opportunities. We recommend you take a walk around the Bagazarin Chuluu. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the tourist camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Gobi desert	GOBI DESERT After breakfast, we continuous drive to the Gobi desert, Mongolia's southernmost province of semi-arid desert, in the heart of Asia's most remote region. It is also home to some of the most elusive mammals such as snow leopard and Gobi bear. Visits the Camel families along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. An opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape . Night at the tourist ger camp under the starry skies.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Gobi desert	GOBI GURVANSHAIKHAN NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, drive to "Yol Valley Protected Area in Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park". We head on foot to the Gobi Glacier and the wildlife of the area. In the afternoon, return drive for dinner and overnight at the tourist camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
7	Gobi desert	GOBI DESERT-TO THE LARGEST SAND DUNES Drive to "Hongoryn" Els sands dunes (Singing dunes) to see the biggest sand dunes of Gobi and the wildlife of the area. It is biggest sand dunes in Mongolia and lasts 200kms and app. 40-50 ms high. Has an extraordinary length of 180 kms and 15-20 m. Overnight in tourist camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
8-9	Camel Safari	GOBI DESERT-CAMEL SAFARI TO THE SINGING DUNES Two days of Camel (two-humped) Safari" along the Singing dunes in Golden Gobi desert. An opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape. Observe the amazing Gobi desert sunrise. Two nights of camping in tents under the starry skies.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
10	Gobi desert	GOBI DESERT-FLAMING CLIFFS IN BAYANZAD After breakfast, drive drive to the legendary "Flaming Cliffs"; named for its glowing orange rock that is rich with dinosaur fossils in Bayanzad (dinosaur excavation site ). Explore the Gobi Dinosaur Cemetery and to follow the historic trail of paleontologist / explorer Dr. Roy Chapman Andrews. Overnight in tourist ger camp .	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
11	Saikhan Ovoo	SAIKHAN OVOO Today, our journey continuing further drive towards to the Middle Gobi, enjoy endless views of changing scenery and arrive in Saikhan-Ovoo village. Visit Ongi Monastery on the river banks of Ongi River and also walk up the sacred mountain. Overnight in Ger Camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
12	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR Long drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the 1st class hotel.	B:Camp L:Picnic
13	Departure	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR Transfer to the airport or train station for departure Mongolia or Post tour .	B:Hotel

Price to include the following: 2 nights at hotel in double room in UB. 8 nights at the tourist traditional camps 2 nights camping. Specified Food. Private vehicle. Sightseeing programme including all entrance fees. One full day of Horseback Trek close to "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp. Two days of Camel Safari in Gobi desert . One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in UB. Services of English speaking guide.	Prices not to include: International Flight or Train. Travel and medical insurance. Visas. Departure tax. Drinks. Baggage Excess! (only 15 kg per person is permitted!). Extra luggage can be stored at hotels in Ulaan Bataar free of cost. 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. The Naadam Festival in Ulaan Baatar, Mongolia is celebrated on July 11 and 12 (this an annual festival of culture, sports and trade occurs during this time). 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). Prices and dates may be subject to change. The duration of the above trip can be changed to suit your needs. Comment about Mongolian Conditions: Your tour involves some days of travelling off the beaten track, with long road journeys by 4WD transport over difficult terrain. Outside Ulaanbaatar, accommodation is in traditional Gers which are circular tents. Facilities are fairly basic, each Ger contains 2 beds, a wood stove, bedding, and a simple chest. Hot water is not always available. Accommodation in the countryside: 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. Group Size in Mongolia: With less than 4 passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. *Excess baggage: the max. weight of your luggage by our transport is 15 kg (for overweight you must to pay for extra cars in Ulaanbaatar city, only in cash, before your departure to the countryside of Mongolia), or the extra luggage can be stored free at hotel in Ulaan Bataar. *Not included: any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, changes in your arrival/departure flights, the Mongolian poor roads conditions, etc. 2008 Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMTAA-13D
May 29-June 11 June 15-28 June 27-July 10-*Extension to Naadam Festival July 15-July 28 August 1st-14 August 12-25 August 29-Sept. 11 Sept. 14-27 2008 Private departure: (every day in summer time!) with a minimum group of 4 adults or more participants/ Tour code: SMTAA-13D
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