Tour duration: 8 days/7 nights
2008/2009 Tour Calendar: please, see in the end*
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia (not included the International air)
Group Size: Minimum 3-4 adults or more
participants,
 Tour
Highlights: An
incredible journey in just eight (8) days, from Grasslands to Gobi desert-it
is the 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 the snow leopard and Gobi bear. Visit the Camel
families along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. An opportunity to
photograph the stunning landscape, and optional camel riding. This program
requires flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey
participant due to the remote wilderness areas. Cars have a hard time.
This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism. We would be pleased
to have you join us!...Book
Now!
Ulaanbaatar • Gandan monastery • Sacred
Nomad's Tuul river Valley • Arraybal Temple • Gobi desert • Ulaanbaatar
| Day |
Itinerary
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Schedule
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Food |
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Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar
Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to your hotel in
the heart of the city!. Today is spent on a guided city tour of
Ulaanbataar, highlights include Sukhbataar Main Square,
the "Chinggis or Genghis" Khaan's main monument,
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. Attend
the Evening Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert.
Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight
at 1st class hotel. |
D:Local
Rest. |
2 |
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GANDAN-SACRED
TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY
Morning, visit to the "Gandan" Lamasery (80 foot
tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the
largest Monastery in Mongolia and the buddhist ceremony. After,
drive to the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley".
This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers
in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with locals
and see their daily lives, interact with them, explore, take water
adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. In route,
we will stop, to observe and to take some amazing photos to the
40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis or Genghis" Khaan on
a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms
(~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Arrive.
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 Camp.
"Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended
by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on
pages 70 and 101. Full board. |
B:Hotel
L:Camp
D:Camp |
3 |
Terelj N.P. |
TERELJ
NATIONAL PARK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE
After breakfast, drive to "Terelj" National Park
for a walking tour to Turtle Rock and hiking to the "Arryabal"
Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. It is famous
for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied
bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty
Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees
which support deer, wolf, wild boar, eagles and others. Picnic lunch.
In the afternoon, drive back to "Chinggis" tourist camp. Free
time for hiking, archery, horseback riding, etc. Dinner
and overnight. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
4 |
Gobi desert |
FLIGHT
TO GOBI-THE LARGEST SAND DUNES HONGORYN
Transfer to UB airport to fly
to the Gobi desert (approx. 1.5hour). You will be met at
the Gobi local airport by Samar Magic Tours's staff and our transport
. Drive directly to the largest sand dunes Hongoryn Els
in Gobi desert. Check in the tourist base ger camp. Free
time. An opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape. Night
at the tourist ger base camp under the starry skies. Full
board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
| 5 |
Gobi desert |
HONGORYN-FLAMING
CLIFFS IN BAYANZAD.
In the morning, visit the largest sand dunes Hongoryn Els.
This morning, you will have the opportunity to ride Bactrian (two-humped)
camels. One of the best ways to experience the Gobi is from the
back of a camel. They are very easy to ride. After, drive to the
legendary "Flaming Cliffs"; named for its glowing
orange rock that is rich with dinosaur fossils in Bayanzad (dinosaur
excavation site) to explore the Gobi Dinosaur Cemetery
and to follow the historic trail of paleontologist / explorer Dr.
Roy Chapman Andrews. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the
Tourist base camp. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
| 6 |
Gobi desert |
GOBI GURVANSHAIKHAN
NATIONAL P.-CAMEL BREEDING FAMILY
After breakfast, drive to "Yol Valley Protected Area in
Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park" for trekking and an
opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier
and the wildlife of the cradled in the foothills of the Altai Mountains.
Enjoy hiking through the valley
before visiting the local natural history museum for an
overview of the flora and fauna of the area. After,
drive to visit a camel breeding family. Overnight in tourist
base ger camp. Full board. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
7 |
Ulaanbataar |
FLIGHT BACK TO ULAANBAATAR
Transfer to Gobi local airport. Fly back to Ulaaanbaatar
. Transfer to the hotel. Shop for souvenirs,
original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at hotel. Half
board. |
B:Camp
L:Camp |
8 |
Departure
Mongolia |
DEPARTURE MONGOLIA
OR POST TOUR
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for departure Mongolia
or Post tour. |
B:Hotel |
Price to include the
following:
Air fares ULN-GOBI-ULN + domestic tax.
Private vehicle, included the patrol & the Mongolian speaking driver.
2 nights of accommodation at hotel in double
room in UB.
5 nights in tourist gers camps in double
occupancy.
Specified meals per day.
Accompanied by experienced English speaking
local guide.
Entrance fees to the specified protected
areas, museums, monasteries, temples, national parks.
One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert
in Ulaanbaatar.
One traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog)
in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp.
1.5 liter of bottled water each day.
Visa support invitation letter if necessary.
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Prices not to include:
International
Flight.
Travel and medical
insurance
Visas
Drinks
Excess of Baggage.
Optional activities: camel riding, horseback
riding, etc.
Any
circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of
quarantine restrictions, changes in your arrival/departure flights,
cancellation or changes in your internal flights, weather conditions,
Mongolian poor road conditions, etc.
Items for personal
nature.
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2008/2009 Tour
Calendar and the Tour code: SMTGOBI-8D
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2008/2009 Tour Private Calendar (every day)
in Summer with a minimum group 3-4 adults
or more participants: on
request |
Tel: 976-11-311051 ;
Fax:
976-11-327503;
USA Voice Mails/Fax:
(1-206-888-4286)
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