Samar Magic Tours-Exciting & Intriguing Small Group Expedition

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& INTRIGUING ESCORTED SMALL GROUP EXPEDITION}TOUR CODE: SMTBG22 / JOIN US!
(with a min. group of 6 participants or more)

Mongolia’s Expedition & Active Adventure Tour Operator since 1997

This strange figure that was created by aliens

The intriguing rock inscription sites

This Exciting & Intriguing Grand 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 4000kms or more. We will explore the mystery, the vast beauty of Mongolia, and the land-based culture of its people, and natural places.

Shargaljuut-with 300 hot and cold water springs.

This Grand Expedition requires a high degree of planning and preparation for the magical tours. In Ovorkhangai province, we will visit Karakorum, and Erdene Zuu monastery. 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 Khermen Tsav-spectacular areas where many fossilized dinosaur bones and eggs have been found , Zulganai-is one of the oases in Mongolia untouched by people, Naran-daats , 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).

Day	Itinerary	Transport	Hours	Schedule	Food
1. v	UB	QBy plane or by Train		Arrive in Ulan Bator (UB) by plane or by train. Welcome!. Meet and drive to the hotel. Free time for shopping. Don't go without plenty of water (you should buy it in Ulan Bator).
2. v	Sacred Tuul river valley	By car and by Horse	10:00am	Drive to “Chinggis” tourist camp. Horseback riding tour on European-style saddles in the Sacred Tuul river valley. Visit a horse-breeder’s family. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them. Overnight in comfortable gers at the Tourist camp.	B: Hotel L: Camp D: Camp
3. v	Hustain Nuruu	By car	09:00am	Overland to “Hustain Nuruu” National Reserve to see the Wild horses (Takhi horses), recently re-introduced back into Mongolia. Visit the park museum to learn about the history of the last pure wild horses in the world and the history of the area. Overnight in gers at the Tourist camp.	B: Camp L: Camp D: Camp
4. v	Karakorum	By car	09:00am	Drive to “Karakorum” (the 13th century imperial capital of the Mongol Empire). Overnight in gers at the Tourist camp.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
5. v	Karakorum	By car	09:00am	In the morning, visit the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, and the ”Erdene-Zuu” Monastery, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia. In the afternoon, free time to visit the nomadic families. Overnight in gers at the Tourist camp.	B: Camp L: Camp D: Camp
6. v	Shargaljuut	By car	09:00am	Drive to Shargaljuut. This is the major attraction in Bayankhongor province, with 300 hot and cold water springs. Camping by the springs.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
7. v	Shargaljuut	Not car	09:00am	Spend a day at Shargaljuut. Enjoy the hot springs baths. Optional & trekking along on the banks of the Tuin river. Camping by the springs.	B: Camp L: Camp D: Camp
8. v	kh Bodg Uul	By car	09:00am	Drive to the impressive Ikh Bodg Uul-mountain (3957m). Optional climbing & hiking. Camping.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
9. v	Orog lake	By car	09:00am	Continuing further drive to the saltwater Orog lake, which is situated among sand dunes at the end of the Tuin river which passes through Bayankhongor city. Free time to visit the nomadic families Camping by the lake.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
10. v	Orog lake	Not car	09:00am	Spend a day by the lake. The lake is just used for relaxing, bird watching and watching for camels. Exploration the semipresious stone of turguoise at the lake and the old graves of “Chinggis” Khaan’s soldiers (close to the lake). Optional hiking to the sand dunes. Camping by the lake.	B: Camp L: Camp D: Camp
11. v	Tsagaan Bulag	By car	09:00am	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: Pic-nic D: Camp
12. v	Tsagaan Agui	By car	09:00am	Drive to Tsagaan Agui-this is a cave once house Stone Age human beings 700,000 years ago. It features a crystal-lined inner chamber. Exploration & hiking in the cave. Camping in the area.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
13. v	Rock inscription sites- Khermen Tsav	By car	08:00am	Drive to visit the intriguing rock inscription sites. Continuing further drive to Khermen Tsav in the South Gobi desert. Arrive in the evening. Camping in the area.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
14. v	Khermen Tsav	Not car	09:00am	Full day of exploration the Khermen Tsav. This paleontological region is rich in fossil sites. Spectacular region where many fossilized dinosaur bones and eggs have been found . Exploration & hiking the canyon. Camping in the area.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
15. v	Zulganai	By car	08:00am	Continuing further drive south, the visitor reaches the small river oasis called Zulganai. Zulganai is one of the oases in Mongolia untouched by people. This is a good place for bird watching and an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, and the wildlife of the area. Camping.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
16. v	Naran-daats	By car	08:00am	Continuing further drive to Naran-daats, is 375km from Dalanzadgad on a hillside (south-east). From here, there is a beautiful view of the rock formation of the Altan and Nemegt Mountains. Camping.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
17. v	Khongoryn Els	By car	08:00am	Continuing further drive to Khongoryn Els, is the largest accumulation of sand in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park. With an area over 900km² , it is one of the biggest areas of sand of Mongolia . They are 6-12 km wide and over 100km long. Camping, close to the foot of the dunes.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
18. v	Khongoryn Els	Not car	09:00am	Enjoy a relaxing day and evening under the Gobi Desert skies. There is an opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape , optional camel riding, or optional trekking to see the biggest sand dunes of Gobi and the wildlife of the area. Free time to visit the nomadic families. Camping, close to the foot of the dunes.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
19. v	“Yolyn” am Valley .	By car	08:00am	Full day drive to “Yolyn” am Valley Protected Area in Gobi Gurvan Shaikhan National. Overnight in ger at the Tourist camp.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
20. v	“Yolyn” am Valley.	By car and hiking	09:00am	Visit “Yolyn” am Valley for hiking & trekking. Opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier and the wildlife of the area. Optional camel or horseback riding. Return drive for overnight in ger at the Tourist camp.	B: Camp L: Pic-nic D: Camp
21. v	Ulan Bator	QBy plane		Transfer and flight to Ulan Bator. Transfer to the hotel. Free time to visit the City and for some shopping. 18:00-See Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Farewell dinner at “El Latino” café/rest. Overnight at Hotel.	B: Camp D: Café/rest
22. v	Departure Mongolia	QBy plane		Transfer to the airport or train station. Departure Mongolia.	B: Hotel

remote areas of Gobi desert

wild camels

Notes: Prices and dates may be subject to change. The duration of the above trip can be changed
to suit your needs.
Min. group of 6 persons or more.
Advance booking is required a 120-90 days before the trip! .
Free tour conditions: If there are 13 or more people in the group, the 14th person is overland free
and in double occupation. Do not include the internal air ticket.
The max. weight of your luggage on internal flights is 10 kg, hand luggage 5 kg (overweight US$ 10/kg).
Extra luggage can be stored in our office in Ulan Bator free of cost.
This Expedition requires flexibility, tolerance and spirit of adventure of every journey participant due to
the remote wilderness areas of Gobi desert. Anyhow the tourism infrastructure has somewhat developed.

Price to include the following:
-All transportation listened in the itinerary.
-Accommodation at hotel in double room,
in tourist camps and in tents .
-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 Flight or Train.
-Travel and medical insurance
-Visas
-Departure tax (US$ 11)
-Drinks and the mineral water.
-Items for personal nature.

Departure Groups dates -2005 and Tour code: SMTBG22
(with a min. group of 6 participants or more)

June 03-24

Sep 02-23

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