Tour Highlights: 18 days of Exciting & Archaeology Expedition will take place in remote wilderness areas of Gobi desert, and Khangai Nuruu range. These remote places are home to wild camels, asses, the extremely rare Gobi bear , argali sheep, ibexes and the snow leopards. We will drive and explore the Gobi desert with more than 3800kms . We will explore the mystery, the vast beauty of Mongolia, and the land-based culture of its people, and natural places. This Expedition requires a high degree of planning and preparation for the magical tours. In Ovorkhangai province, we will visit Karakorum, Erdene Zuu monastery and the Tuvhun temple. In Bayankhongor province, we will visit and explore Shargaljuut-with 300 hot and cold water springs , Ikh Bodg mountain , and Orog lake. Also, we will have opportunities of viewing the strange figure that was created by aliens, birds and wild animals as well bactrian camel, to explore a cave once house Stone Age human beings 700, 000 years ago. In the Great South Gobi desert , we will explore spectacular areas where many fossilized dinosaur bones and eggs have been found , oases in Mongolia untouched by people, the Khongoryn Els-is the largest accumulation of sand in the Gobi , and Yolyn am Valley -Protected Area in Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National Park . The Khangai scenery is lush and the travelling is difficult. Cars have a hard time. Don't go without plenty of water (you should buy it in Ulan Bator). Bookings accepted from parties of three-four adults or more people. All you have to do is to make necessary International air arrangements. Lovely Nomadic people await for you...Book Now!

Tour Code: SMTB-18D
Tour duration: 18 days/17 nights
2008 Calendar Tour : please, see in the end*
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (not included the International air)
Group Size: Minimum 3 adults or more people,

Ulaan Baatar • Gandan Monastery • Terelj National Park • Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley • Karakorum • Erdene zuu monastery • Tuvhun temple • Khurjirt hot springs • Shargaljuut Hot Springs • Boon Tsagaan Lake • Orog Lake • Tsagaan Bulag • Tsagaan Agui Cave • Hongoryn Els largest sand dunes • Yol valley in Gobi desert • Bayanzad in Gobi• Bagazariin Chuluu in the middle Gobi • Ulaan Baatar

Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	UB	ULAANBAATAR Arrival in Ulaanbaatar . 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 monument of "Chinggis" Khan, 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. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the 1st class hotel.	D:Local Rest.
2-3	Terelj National Park	GANDAN-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK-SACRED NOMAD'S VALLEY After breakfast in the hotel, visit the Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas). Some shopping at the State Departament Store . Lunch in local restaurant . After, drive to "Terelj" National Park - This valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, rocks formation, nomadic families. Visits the Tortoise rock, and the horse-breeder's family. Drive, continues 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" Khaan with 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 our comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp . Overnight at the comfortable "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. This Tourist Base Camp provides hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant .	B:Hotel L:Rest.local D:Camp
4	Karakhorum	KARAKORUM This morning, we drive through the grassland toward "Karakhorum" 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. 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 . Free time for photo opportunities. Dinner and overnight in tourist base camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant).	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Erdene zuu -Tuvhun	ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY-TUVHUN TEMPLE-KARAORUM This morning, we visit "Erdene Zuu", the Tortoise rock and the Boovon khad -Men's secret statue (it is stone men's penis and made by monks of temples in 18 century for reason of shame on young monks who are not follow rule). The monastery grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the sixteenth century. Drive continues to Tuvhun temple. Tuvhun is one of the holy area in the world and when we arrive we should leave vehicle in the bottom of the mountain and take a walk to top. Tuvhun temple is located on the top of the mountain and you can feel like you climbed on top of the world. Drive back . The first Bogd –Leader of Mongolian Buddhism Zanabazar were established this monastery and he made his unvalueable his works. In the evenigh, return to Karakhorum for dinner and overnight in tourist ger camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Shargaljuut	KHURJIRT-SHARGALJUUT Today morning, drive South of Karakhorum via Khurjirt Hot Spring to Shargaljuut-the major attraction of Bayankhongor province, with 300 hot and cold water springs. This is a long drive to Bayankhongor. Visit Khurjirt along the way-this a small town of mineral hot springs. The road between Karakorum and Khurjirt is one of the best places in the country to see falcons and hawks, particularly the sar (moon) hawk. If you are ever likely to get a photo of one of these birds, this is the place. Camping in tents by the Tuin river, which passes through Bayankhongor small city.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
7	Shargaljuut	SHARGALJUUT HOT SPRINGS Spend a day at Shargaljuut. Relax free time for leisure. Enjoy the hot springs baths. Optional trekking along on the banks of the Tuin river. Camping by the springs.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
8	Boon Tsagaan	BOON TSAGAAN LAKE Today, we continuing further drive to the large saltwater Boon Tsagaan Nuur (lake in the south-west of Bayanhongor), at the end of Baidrag river. Boon Tsagaan Nuur - The lake dotted steppe and desert between Khujirt and Boon Tsagaan Nuur, a large lake, support a superb selection of little known birds, not least Relict Gull and Mongolian Accentor. This site is very popular with birdlife, especially the relic gull, whooper swan and geese. Camping in tents by the lake.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
9	Orog Lake	OROG LAKE Today, we continuing further drive to the saltwater Orog Lake-this lake is in the end of the Tuin river, which passes through small city of Bayankhongor. This lake is a good place to watch birdlife. Bird watching . It is nestled on the foothills of Ikh Bodh Uul (mountain of 3954m). Camping in tents by the lake.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
10	Tsagaan Bulag	TSAGAAN BULAG Depart towards to Tsagaan Bulag or White spring, where it will be possible to see the strange figure that was created by aliens, also you can see a man’s food and hand marks on the surrounding rocks and also slippery rock where locals always slide down. Camping in the area.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
11	Tsagaan Agui	TSAGAAN AGUI Drive to Tsagaan Agui-this is a cave once house Stone Age human beings 700,000 years ago. This is an Archaeology site. It features a crystal-lined inner chamber. Exploration & hiking in the cave. Camping in the area.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
12-13	Gobi	GOBI DESERT-THE LARGEST SAND DUNES Drive to "Hongoryn" Els sands dunes (Singing Sands) to see the biggest sand dunes of Gobi desert 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. Visit the sand dunes. Camel Safari. One night camping in route and one night overnight in tourist gers camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
14	Yol Valley	GOBI DERT-GURVAN SAIKHAN NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, we continuous drive to "Yol Valley" Protected Area in Gurvan Saikhan National Park in the Gobi desert, Mongolia's southernmost province of semi-arid desert, in the heart of Asia's most remote region. 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. Hike through the valley before visiting the local natural history museum for an overview of the flora and fauna of the area. Night at the tourist ger camp under the starry skies .	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
15	Bayanzad	FLAMING CLIFFS IN BAYANZAD 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. This is an Archaeology site. Overnight in tourist camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
16	Bagazarin Chuluu	BAGAZARIN CHULUU Today we drive to Middle Gobi-this is a semi-arid desert. Along the way, stop for a picnic lunch. Visit Nomads along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. Stop is in Bagazarin Chuluu. Free time for photo opportunities. We recommend you take a walk around the Bagazarin Chuluu. Overnight in tourtist gers camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
17	Ulaanbaatar	ULAANBAATAR In the morning, return drive to Ulaan Bataar. Transfer to the hotel. Free time to shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at the 1st class hotel .	B:Camp L:Camp
18	Departure Mongolia	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA Transfer to the airport for departure Mongolia to your country destination or Post tour to Khovsgol Lake.	B:Hotel
	Tour Price:	This fascinating 18-day tour for only: online request form/

Price to include the following: All transportation listened in the itinerary. Accommodation at hotel in double room in UB and in tourist camps and camping in tents in double occupancy. Specified meals per day Services of English speaking guide Entrance fees to the specified protected areas Sightseeing specified cost Specified cultural program. All camping materials, tent, sleeping bag, kitchen equipments, etc.	Prices not to include: International air flight . Travel and medical insurance Visas Departure tax . Drinks Excess of Baggage!. Items for personal nature. top
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO GO?: Mongolia is vast! Generally, it is recommended to pay your visit from April (for birdwatching tours) 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 3-4 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 Calendar Tour and the Tour code: SMTB-18D
June 23-July 10-Post tour to Naadam Festival July 16-August 02 July 24-August 10 August 12-29 August 31-Sept. 17 Sept. 03-20 October 2008 Private departure (every day with a Minimum Group of 4 adults persons) on line request form / Tour code: SMT-18D
Tel: 976-11-311051; Fax: 976-11-327503 USA Voice Mails/Fax: (1-206-888-4286)	On Line Request Form

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