 Tour
code: SMT-HW-12D
 Trek
and discovery
Meeting Point: Ulaanbataar,
Mongolia
Departure Point: Ulaanbataar,
Mongolia
Tour duration:12 days/11nights or 8 days/7 nights
Easy to Difficulty
* *: 4 to 6 h walk
2010/2011/2012
Tour Calendar: Daily departure,
from June-September
Weight Limit: 12 kgs
(25 lbs)-Longer trips will need additional clothing (changes
for every 3 days, keeping in mind this must to not exceeding 30 lb.).
Tour Highlights: 12
days of Trek & Walking Eco friendly Vacation from the Sacred Tuul Nomad's  Valley
to Terelj National Park. Walking & Trek through the vast sacred
Tuul river Valley to "Terelj" National Park for walking toour visits
the Turtle rock & hiking to Arryalbal Temple on the top of the mountain
and towards hike to Gunjiin Temple or Manchurian Princess Temple in
Khetii National Park-a beautiful small place full of history. Enjoy
this hiking & walking vacation. Start hiking vacation from the "Chinggis"
Tourist Camp. This lovely tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours Co.,
Ltd, 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. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended
by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn. It
has a great location in the beautiful natural valley of streams, and
pine trees. Throughout the hike we will meet with nomadic families to
learn more about the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads, to 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 the view of this area, rich in wildflowers
and berries during summer season. We provide support horses with horse's
guide to carry our camping gear, tents, sleeping bags and the cooking
equipments. Vegans are welcome with delicious vegetarian cuisine. Our
cook will prepare the meals over open fire. Our outdoor adventure is
offered for everybody. Bookings accepted from parties of three
(3) adults or more persons. No
experience is necessary. Join us!... Book
Now!
A Typical day:
Our days begin in the camp each morning with breakfast (generally
served between 07:30am and 08:30am). We leave the camp around 09:00am
either on foot. During the trip, the whole group hikes together. Picnic
lunch provided. The hikes usually end in the mid-to-late afternoon (depending
on which hike ). Dinner and Free time. No experience is necessary.
| Minimum group |
2010/2011 Tour Costs per
person |
3
adults or more persons at
Mr. Gomez Hostel |
1,049.00 Euro or US $ 1,449.00 |
3
adults or more persons at
Voyage Hotel,3* or similar |
1,149.00 Euro or US $ 1,639.00 |
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Tour Code: SMT-HW-12D |
Ulaanbaatar-Gandan monastery-Sacred Tuul
river Nomad's Valley-Trek to Tuul river-Trek to Terelj National Park-Trek
to Turtle rock & Arryabal Temple-Bagabayan-Manchurian Princess Temple
in Khentii National Park -Ar Tuul river-"Chinggis"tourist camp-Ulaanbaatar
| Day |
Itinerary
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The
Main Schedule |
Food |
1 |
Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), you are welcomed by Samar
Magic Tours's representative and are transferred to Mr. Gomez Hostel
or at Hotel (2 options). Free time at hostel. Evening National
Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional
Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists).
Have welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino".
Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel. |
D:Local
Rest |
| 2 |
Nomad's Valley. |
GANDAN
MONASTERY-TUUL RIVER SACRED NOMAD'S VALLEY
Breakfast. In the morning, visit Gandan Lamasery,
the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha,
practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the Buddhist ceremony
at 10:00AM and experience the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition.
Afterward, drive to the "Tuul river Nomad's Valley"
(55kms/27.5miles)-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.
The river Tuul is one of the longest rivers of the country, flowing
from the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the river has been
called sacred for centuries by the nomads as they truly respect
the nature especially the rivers and the surface water. In route,
stop to observe and to take some amazing photos to the
40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khaan on
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. Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Have
your first ger camp experience. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional
Ger Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by
the author Michael Kohn. |
B:Hostel
L:Local rest
D:Camp
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3 |
Nomad's
Tuul Valley |
TREK
IN TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY
Breakfast. This is our first walking day. We
trek in Tuul river Nomad's Valley towards into the foothills
to witness this amazing landscapes and wildlife (2-3 h
walk). We will have the chance to meet nomads and see
their daily lives, interact with them. Enjoy this amazing scenery
of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river.
Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" tourist camp. |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
4 |
Terelj N.P. |
TREK TO TERELJ
NATIONAL PARK-TURTLE ROCK-ARRAYBAL TEMPLE
Trek to Terelj National Park. Entering the beautiful
green valley, we meet some Nomadic families who bring their herds
of sheep, horses, and yaks to these rich pastures in the summer.
Trek through the vast sacred Tuul river Valley to Terelj
National Park to the Arryabal Temple hidden at the top
of a mountain (aprox. 25 kms/12.5 miles). Explore ovoo-pile
of stones for nature worshipping, and the Turtle shaped original
giant rock. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers
and berries during summer season. Camping in tents. 5-6
h walk. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
5 |
|
TREK
TO BAGABAYAN
Trek to Bagabayan. The valley widen and we come
across several camps. Trek through incredible landscapes of rivers
and hills through all "Terelj" National Park to Bagabayan (25
km/12.5miles ). Camping in tents. 5-6 h walk. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
6 |
Princess Temple |
TREK TO THE OLD MANCHURIAN PRINCESS
TEMPLE
Trek through the vast Valley to the old
temple of Manchurian Princess (15 km/7,5miles) in Khentii
National Park. Here lies the grave of Queen of the Mongolian 'Ephu'
king Dondovdorj, who was married to the sixth daughter of a Manchu
king. Dondovdorj built the temple in 1740 after the death of his
queen. It is his monument to the woman who had once been awarded
the title of "Diligent and Kind", and who was poisoned by the
Manchus after she displeased them with her support of the Mongolian
people. Enjoy the view of this dense pine forest of Siberian Taiga
area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season. Camping
in tents. 5-6 h walk. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
7-8
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Ar Tuu
river |
TREK
TO AR TUUL RIVER
In the morning, visit the Gunjiin
Buddhist Temple. After, 2 days walk with 4-5 h
walk per day to "Ar Tuul" river (about
28 km/14miles). We walk through large grassland and the landscape
is infinite. During the summer, large families with yak's herds
come to camp on the Ar Tuul river banks. You may be invited to share
a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly
and hospitable people. Many nomads live in this area and you can
see yaks, sheep, goats and horses grazing in this peaceful valley.
|
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
9-10 |
Chinggis tourist camp
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TREK
TO "CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP
2 days walk with 4-5 h walk per day through the vast Tuul river
Nomad's Valley back to the "Chinggis" tourist traditional camp
(28 km/14miles) . During the summer, large families with sheep's
herds ,yak's herds , and horses's herds , come to camp on the
Tuul river banks. On day full of Relax. Overnight
in comfortable traditional ger dwellings at the "Chinggis" tourist
traditional camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and
restaurant are provided). |
B:Camp
L:Picnic D:Camp |
| 11 |
Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
Breakfast. We drive back to Ulaan Bataar. Afternoon
at leisure. Farewell dinner. Overnight at Mr. Gomez
Hostel or at Hotel. |
B:Camp
L:Rest.
local
D:Rest.
local |
| 12 |
Departure
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DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport
or to the train station. Departure Mongolia or Post tour.
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B:Hostel |
Price to include the following:
2 Nights of accommodation
at the Mr. Gomez Hostel based in triple or quadruple occupancy or
at hotel, 3* based on double occupancy in Ulaanbaatar city.
3 Nights of accommodation
based on double occupancy at the specified tourist camps with full
board.
6 Nights of camping in
tents based on double occupancy and the camping ger.
Specified meals per day.
Services of English speaking guide.
Entrance fees to the all specified protected
areas and monasteries.
Sightseeing specified cost
Support Pack Horses to carry the baggage,
cook, kitchen equipment, and the Horse's local guide.
Cook and the all camping materials, tent,
the kitchen equipments, etc. |
Prices not to include:
International Flight or
Train.
Travel and medical insurance
Visas
Drinks
Sleeping bag.
Excess of Baggage!.
Not included any circumstances
beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions,
weather conditions.
Items for personal
nature, etc.
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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 Mongolia
is celebrated on July 11 and 12 (this an annual festival of culture,
sports and trade occurs during this time). Our Hiking & Walking
tours are fully supported with tents, cook, cooking equipments,
horses, horse's guide, and friendly staff. 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).
Group
Size in Mongolia: With less than 3
passengers, we reserve the right to cancel the tour.
Excess baggage: the Weight Limit of your
luggage in our Treks is 12 kgs (24 lbs) per
person , extra luggage can be stored free at Mr. Gomez Hostel or
Hotel in Ulaabaatar city or at the "Chinggis" Tourist Ger Camp.
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Tel: (976-11-311051)
Fax: 976-11-327503
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