Tour code: SMTHRV-10D

Tour Highlights: 10 days (SMT-10HRV) with 6 days of an incredible Wilderness Horseback riding Adventure Vacation through the vast Sacred Tuul river Valley to Terelj National Park towards to Gunjiin or Manchurian Princess Temple-a beautiful small place full of history in Khentii National Park. We will ride across the Sacred Tuul Valley rather hilly terrain with occasional patches of birch forest. Throughout the ride we will make contact with local nomadic families , horse-breeder's family to learn more about the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads. Overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and 101.

On the horseback trek we cover approximately 20 miles per day. Vegans are welcome with delicious vegetarian cuisine!. Our cook will prepare the meals over open fire. 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 or swimming in the Tuul river.

There is a Naadam Festival extension in connection with the early July ride. This is a Pre-trip to Naadam Festival plus Gobi desert Expedition, attendance at Naadam, the largest and most colorful of all Mongolian festivals. Our outdoor adventure for riders & or non-riders. Join us!. This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism. Bookings accepted from parties of three or four or more persons. An unforgettable Mongolian Wilderness experience!. SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL !...Book Now!

Gateway: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (*not included the International air)
Group Size: Minimum 6 adults or more participants,
Riding Per Day: 4-6 hours (~20miles)
Tour grade: Easy to Moderate.
Weight Limit: 12 kgs (25 lbs)
Tack: Mongolian-Russian Saddles
Horses: Mongolian

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 09:00-09:30am either on horseback riding. During the trip, the whole group horseback riding together with one local guide, one English guide and one cook . Picnic lunch provided. The horseback riding usually end in the mid-to-late afternoon (depending on which horse back riding ). Dinner and Free time. Our outdoor adventure for riders & or non-riders. Join us!. No experience is necessary!.

Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	UB	ULAANBAATAR Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB) . On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred by private transport to the hostel in private. Free time. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Following is a welcome dinner in a local restaurant. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel in private.	D:Local Rest.
2	Sacred Nomad's Valley	GANDAN MONASTERY-SACRED TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY Morning , city tour of Ulaanbataar, highlights include the Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas) . After drive head out to the east of Ulaanbaatar and reach 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. Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes. Overnight at the "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and 101. Full board.	D:Hostel L:Camp D:Camp
3	Horseback	HORSEBACK RIDING TO MEET THE NOMADS After a good breakfast, we will meet the horsemen and will saddle our horses and prepare for the ride, while the packhorses are being loaded. As we start, we will ride along the Tuul river, into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild lifeand . Meet with Nomadic families and see their daily lives, interact with them, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Back late to overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" tourist camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided). Full board	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
4	Terelj N. P.	HORSEBACK RIDING TO TERELJ NATIONAL PARK Leaving the Tuul river Nomad's Valley and the "Chinggis" tourist camp behind us. You will be accompanied by local horsemen, your guide and cooking staff. We will cross the Tuul river towards to "Terelj" National Park. Throughout the four hour ride (about 20 kms), we will enter dense pine forest of Siberian Taiga. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season. We will camp for the night, near to the nomadic family. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Horse riding	HORSEBACK RIDING TO BAGABAYAN Leaving the nomadic family behind us towards to "Bagabayan" (about 15 km) , we will see golden eagles, woodpeckers, and other birds. You will be accompanied by local horsemen, your guide and cooking staff. Camping. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Manchurian Princess Temple	HORSEBACK RIDING TO MANCHURIAN PRINCESS TEMPLE Leaving the tents camp towards to "Gunjiin" or "Manchurian Princess" Temple in Khentii National Park . Horseback ride through the vast Valley to the old temple of Manchurian Princess (15 km). Arrive at the Gunjiin Sum Buddhist temple. 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 tent close to Manchurian Princess" Temple. Take a rest. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
7	Ar Tuul river	HORSEBACK RIDING TO AR TUUL RIVER After breakfast, horseback ride to "Ar Tuul" river (about 28 km). We will set up camp on the bank of the river. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
8	"Chinggis" tourist camp	HORSEBACK RIDING TO "CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP Today, on horseback ride we will return through the vast Tuul river Nomad's Valley to the "Chinggis" tourist camp (28 km). Overnight at the "Chinggis" tourist camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided). Full board.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
9	Ulaanbaatar.	ULAANBAATAR Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the Mr. Gomez Hostel. Lunch in local restaurant. Free time and some shopping. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel. Half board.	B:Camp L:Local Rest.
10	Departure Mongolia	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR Breakfast. Transfer to the airport or to Ulaanbaatar Railway Station. Departure Mongolia or Post tour.	B:Hostel

Price to include the following: All transportation in private. 2 nights of accommodation at Mr. Gomez Hostel in Ulaanbaatar city, in private. 4 nights of accommodation in the specified tourist ger camps. 3 nights of accommodation in tents. Specified meals per day. Services of English speaking guide. Entrance fees to the specified protected areas. Sightseeing specified cost. Pack Horses , the Horse's local guide and Tack (English, & Russian). One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert. One Special Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog). Road's taxes. All expenses at the nomadic family in the "Sacred Tuul River Nomads' Valley". 1.5 liter of bottled water each day . Visa support invitation letter if necessary. All camping materials, tent, kitchen equipments, etc.	Prices not to include: International air flight round trip. Travel and medical insurance. Visas Sleeping bag. Items for personal nature. top
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS: Dear Samar Magic Tours, I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my Mongolian vacation. The location of the "Chinggis" tourist camp is extremely beautiful. You should put pictures of the surrounding area on your website. I think if foreigners saw how beautiful it was they would like to come and spend a longer time, like I did, not just pass through. Nara was a wonderful translator and a big help all around. She helped me have the best vacation possible. The food was excellent. The horses were better than American horses. I was never bored. If you want to use anything I wrote in advertisement , you have my permission. Sincerely, Mrs. Margaret Keene (U.S.A). "CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP: Located in the Tuul Valley, this majestic setting with its green hills and flocks of sheep was reminiscent of Ireland. Most people think of Mongolia as desert, and indeed, the southern part is. Here, though, about 55 km eastern of Ulaan Baatar it was all hills, rivers, and valleys with mountains in the background. Yours truly, Maxwell C. Berins (U.S.A)/ 2008 Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMTHRV-10D Group Size: Minimum 4-6 adults or more persons;
July 1st-July 10-Post tour to 2008 Naadam Festival! (on July 10-13) July 13-22-Pre tour to 2008 Naadam Festival! (on July 10-13) July 22-31 August 15-24; August 22-31; September 2-11; 2008 Tour Costs per person: The minimum price for this ten day adventure: Minimum group of 6 adults or more participants: 639 € Euro per person. Naadam Festival Pre tour or Post tour (on July 10-13): Naadam Festival Post (Pre) Tour costs for 4 days: 499 € Euro Single supplement: 79 € Euro. 2008 Private Departure (every day) Group Size: Minimum-6 adults or more participants. Tour code: SMTHRV-10D
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