Tour Code: SMT-ECO-16D
Tour duration: 16 days
2010/2011/2012 Tour Regular Departure: Daily departure, from June-September
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Minimun group size: 2 adults or more participants

Ulaanbaatar • Gandan monastery • Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Terelj National Park • Turtle Rock • Arryabal Temple • Amarbayasgalant monastery • Volcano Uran & Tolgoo Mountains Natural Reserve • Moron • Erhel lake • Hovsgol Great Lake National Park • Khangai Mountain • Dzuun lake • Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake-Horgo Volcano's Valley National Park • Tsetserleg • Taikhar Rock • Tsenkher Hot Springs • Karakorum • Erdene zuu Monastery • Tuvhun Temple • Karakorum • Shankh Temple • Orkhon Waterfall • Khogno Khaan mountain • Uvgun Temple • Sand dunes of Bayangobi desert • Hustain National Reserve • Ulaanbaatar

Tour Highlights: This 16 day-tour takes us through amazing scenery of wide-open steppe to the Far Northern of Mongolia to enjoy the Lake Hovsgol National Park. The lake Khuvsgul holds 2 percent of worlds' fresh water reserves. Reaching 267m in depth it is locally known as "The Mother Sea" or "The Blue Pearl" for its crystal clear waters. This easy trip offers plenty of pleasure hikes and interesting cultural encounters. Discover "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn. This lovely tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours LLC, lies on the bank of Tuul river between 107°31'29" Longitude and 47°49'32'' Latitude. The average altitude is 1446m above sea level. It has a great location in the beautiful natural valley of streams, and pine trees. Visit the most important monasteries Amarbayasgalant, Erdene Zuu in Karakorum, Tuvhun, Shankh, Arryabal, and Gandan. Enjoy the extinct volcanos of Ural mountain and Ural-Togoo Tulga mountain Natural reserve and Terkhiin Tsagaan-Horgo National Park.

Tour Condition for Widlife, Camping, Lakes, Monasteries, Mongolia Ecotravel Expedition: This trip is valid only with a minimum group of 2-6 persons in each 4WD Vans without patrol (*you should buy the patrol). Our outdoor adventure is for all ages. This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism...Book Now!

Price to include the following: 2 nights at hotel based on double occupancy or at hostel based on triple or cuadruple occupancy in Ulaanbaatar city (2 options). 2 nights in Chinggis tourist base ger camp based on double occupancy. 11 nights camping in tents or in family, included the camping gear. B-Breakfast is included per day. Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide. Entrance fees to the specified protected areas, national parks, museums, monasteries, and temples. One traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog) in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. Private transport with Mongolian speaking guide, but without patrol (*you should buy the patrol). Visa support invitation letter if necessary.	Prices not to include: International air flight or train. The Patrol (*you should buy it). Not specified lunches and dinners. Travel and medical insurance Visas Drinks Excess of baggage . Optional activities: camel riding, horseback riding, boating, fishing, etc. Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, changes in arrival/departure flights, cancellation or changes in your internal flights, weather conditions, Mongolian poor road conditions, etc. 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). Tour Costs: 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 3 passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the tour. Excess baggage: the max. weight of your luggage by our transport is 15 kg (30lbs) or the extra luggage can be stored free at hotel in Ulaanbataar.
Tel: (976-11-311051) Fax: 976-11-327503	What is the cost per person?

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