Trip summary:
Tour Code: SMT-HRV-14D
Meeting Point: Ulaanbataar, Mongolia
Departure Point: Ulaanbataar, Mongolia
Group size: Minimum 3 adults or more participants-This tour operates on a minimum of 03 and a maximum of 16 participants.
Tour Length: 14 days/13 nights
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
2010/2011/2012 Private Tour Calendar: Daily departure,June-September.
Note: We ask you to remember that when we visit the nomadic people, we are guests in their homes, so it is appropriate to offer them small gifts in return for their hospitality. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Riding Per Day: 5-6 hours (approximately 25 miles per day)
Weight Limit: 15 kgs (30 lbs)
Tack: Mongolian-European Saddles
Horses: Mongolian

Ulaanbaatar-Gandan monastery-Tuul River Nomad's Valley-Terelj National Park-Turtle Rock-Arryabal Temple-Chinggis Tourist Camp-Ogii Nuur lake-Turkish ruins-Karakorum-Erdene zuu monastery-Nariin Valley-Tovhon temple-Orkhon river-Orkhon Waterfall-Bayangobi desert-Ulaanbaaatar

Tour Highlights: 14 days including 7 1/2 riding days-an incredible Wilderness Horseback Adventure Vacation through the Vast Tuul river Valley torward Terelj National Park-Turtle Rock-Arrybal Temple. Next drive towards to Ogiin lake for horseback Adventures to explore Karakorum, Turkish ruins, Orkhon river, Tuvhum temple and the Orkhon waterfall. Throughout the ride we will make contact with local nomadic families , horse-breeder's family to learn more about the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads. On the horseback trek we cover approximately 20-25 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 (on July 10-13, please see below). Our outdoor adventure for riders & or non-riders. Join us!. This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism. Bookings accepted from parties of four or more persons. An unforgettable Mongolian Wilderness experience!. SEE YOU ON THE TRAIL !...Book Now!

A Typical day: Our days begin in the camp each morning with breakfast (generally served between 08:30am and 10:00am). We leave the camp around 09:30-10:00am 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. Join us!. No experience is necessary!.



Minimum Group	2010/2011 Tour Costs per person
3 adults or more participants at Mr. Gomez Hostel	1,299.00 Euro or $ US 1,899.00
3 adults or more participants at Hotel,3*	1,499.00 Euro or $ US 2,129.00
3 adults or more participants at Hotel,4*	1, 599.00 Euro or $ US 2,271.00
	Tour Code: SMT-HRV-14D

Day	Itinerary	The Main Itinerary in details	Food
1	Ulaanbaatar	Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), you will be met at the airport or at the UB Railway Station and are transferred to the Mr. Gomez Hostel or to the Hotel (2 options). Free time. Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists). Have a welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino", featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at Mr. Gomez Hostel or at Hotel (2 options).	D:Local Rest.
2	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" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Free time. 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.	D:Hotel or Hostel L:Camp D:Camp
3	Horseback	Breakfast. Afterward, 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 life. 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.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
4	P.N.Terelj	Breakfast. 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 cross the Tuul river on horses towards to "Terelj" National Park for or tour to Turtle Rock and to the Arryabal Buddhist monastery on the top of the mountain. Throughout the four hour ride (about 25 kms/12,5miles), we will enter dense pine forest of Siberian Taiga. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles. birds, and others animals. Afternoon late, drive to Chinggis Tourist Base Ger Camp for dinner and overnight.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5	Ogii lake	Early breakfast. Afterward a further long drive directly to the freshwater Lake Ogii (+ 6-7 hours driving). This freshwater lake is located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Ogii lake is a wonderful place for birdlife (cranes and ducks, to name just a few species, migrate to the area around late April & May). This a freshwater lake located in the valley of the Orkhon River. Optional you can fish, or boating . You may be invited to share a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly and hospitable people. The scenery is wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background. We will stop for lunch along the way. Overnight in tourist ger camp in Ogiin lake.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
6	Turkish ruins	Today, you will get acquainted with your horse and tack and set out for the ride. You may also wish to spend some time resting, swimming and fishing. Later, we will drive to Khoshoo Tsaidam, and exploring ruins from the time of the Turkish Empire. Camping in tents.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
7	Karakorum	After breakfast, Horseback towards Karakhorum-the Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's 13th century capital and heart of the mighty Mongolian Empire. 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. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire it was abandoned and vandalized by Manchurian invading hordes. Most of the remains were used to re-build the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia-Erdene Zuu, built-in 1586. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which was built in 1586. It was restored in 1760. 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 setting up the camp in tent, close to Karakorum. Camping in tents.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
8	Erdene zuu- Orkhon river	In the morning, horseback to Karakorum to visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery and the Turtle monument. The monastery grounds and several chapels depicts excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the sixteenth century. We will visit the monastery and then ride along the Orkhon River, where we will camp for the night. Overnight in tents.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
9	Tovkhon temple	Horseback until we reach Nariin Valley, which is on the way to Tovkhon temple. We will set up the camp in the valley. Overnight in tents.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
10	Tovkhon Temple -Orkhon river	Breakfast. Today, we visit Tovkhon Temple, which is situated the top of Tuvshin Mountain, and where the first religious Khan of Mongolia the Ondor Gegeen Zanabazar worked and lived. We will continue riding along the Orkhon river to where camp is set up on the shore. Overnight in tents.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
11	Orkhon Waterfall	Breakfast. Horseback Adventures to Orkhon Waterfall. The waterfall is situated in the Orkhon Valley and this valley is known as the cradle of the Mongolian civilization. Overnight in tents by the waterfall.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
12	Bayangobi	Breakfast. Today, we drive to Bayangobi desert .This is a long trip to visit the site of the singing sand. Here is where the impassable Gobi begins. Free time for photo opportunities. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the Tourist camp.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
13	UB	Breakfast. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the Hotel or to Mr. Gomez Hostel (2 options). Free time for some shopping. Farewell dinner at local restaurant.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Local rest.
14	Departure	Breakfast at hostel. Transfer to the airport . Departure Mongolia or Post tour.	B:Hotel or Hostel

Price to include the following: All transportation listened in the itinerary. 2 nights of accommodation at Hotel based on double occupancy or at Mr. Gomez Hostel based on triple or on quadruple occupancy in Ulaanbaatar city. 2 nights of accommodation based on double occupancy in Chinggis Tourist Base Camp. 1 night of accommodation in Bayangobi tourist camp, based on double occupancy. 8 nights camping in tents based on double occupancy, included the camping gear. Full board specified per day (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner). Services of English speaking guide. Entrance fees to the all specified protected areas and monasteries. Sightseeing specified cost. Pack Horses, the Horse's local guide and Tack (English, Mongolian, European). All camping materials, cook, tent, kitchen equipments, etc.	Prices not to include: International air flight round trip. Travel and medical insurance Visas Sleeping bag. The riding hat. Departure tax Drinks Items for personal nature. top
MORE 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 (USA). "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 (USA)/
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