Tour
Code: SMT-9D
Tour duration: 9 days/8 nights
2008 Tour Calendar:
please, see in the end*
Gateway: Ulaanbaatar,
Mongolia (not included the International air).
Group Size: Minimum 3 adults or more participants,
Ulaan
Baatar • Terelj National Park-Arryabal Temple • Sacred Tuul river
Nomad's Valley • Karakorum-Erdene monastery • Tuvhun monastery
• Karakorum • Ogii Lake • Bayangobi desert • Ulaan Baatar
Tour Highlights:
9 days of Unforgettable tour from Grassland to Karakhorum- was
the ancient capital in the  time
of the Mongol empire during the 13-14th centuries 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. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu
Monastery which was built in 1586. Enjoy the fantastic scenery
of blue sky, white clouds, full blosson of flowers and the Mongol
herds of sheep and cattle on the grassland!. Enjoy the "Chinggis"
Tourist Camp, has a great location in the beautiful natural valley
of streams, and pine trees. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional
Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia-2005", by
the author Michael Kohn on pages 70 and 101. Visits Gandan
monasatery, Arraybal Temple, Erdene zuu monastery, Tuvhuun monastery,
nd the sand dunes of Bayangobi desert.
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 MAIN
TOUR
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Schedule
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Day 1  |
ULAANBAATAR
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB) . 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 "Chinggis" Khaan's monument,
and 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 Tumen Enkh 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) |
| Day 2 |
GANDAN-SACRED
TUUL RIVER 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). After, drive 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. The Highest Statue of "Chinggis" Khan ( it is very close
to Chinggis" Tourist Traditioanl Camp , about 3kms only). Arrive.
Welcome dinner with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog),
which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water,
potatoes, and onion. 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 electricity,
hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant .
(B)(L)(D) |
| Day 3 |
MEET
THE NOMADS ON HORSEBACK RIDING OR HIKING
Meet the Nomads on horseback riding tour to enjoy this
amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the
background and river. 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. The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted
with traditional Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries.
We recommend you also to take a walk around the Tuul river or
into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild
life. Horseback riding tour along the Tuul river, so it's easy
to visit Nomads along the way and enjoy Nomad hospitality. See
their daily lives, interact with them to show you theirs animal
training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc, take water
adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. Overnight
at the comfortable "Chinggis" tourist base camp. (B)(L)(D)
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Day
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KARAKORUM-ERDENE
ZUU MONASTERY
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 to the tourist base
ger camp. Visits "Erdene Zuu", the Tortoise rock and the
men's rock. The monastery grounds and several chapels
depicts excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from
the sixteenth century. Dinner and overnight in tourist base camp.
(B)(L)(D) |
| Day 5 |
KARAKORUM-TUVHUN MONASTERY-KARAKORUM
In the morning, drive to Tuvhun monastery (built by Zanabazar)
and was restored in 1971. Visit the Tuvhun monastery
and free time to hike to Orkhon river valley for photo opportunities
and to have experience the nomadic lifestyle. In the afternoon,
drive back to Karakorum. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings
at the Tourist camp. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day 6 |
KARAKORUM-OGII
NUUR LAKE
Today, our journey continuing further drive to the freshwater
Lake Ogii. 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, boating,
ride horses with local nomads. You may be invited to share a cup
of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly
and hospitable people. Overnight in tourist camp. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day 7 |
OGII
NUUR LAKE-BAYANGOBI DESERT
After breakfast, drive to Bayangobi desert. Visit the area.
Climb up the towering piles of sand. Optional you can ride
camels or horses with local nomads. You may be invited to share
a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly
and hospitable people. Overnight in tourist camp. (B)(L)(D) |
| Day 8 |
BAYANGOBI
DESERT-ULAANBAATAR
In the morning, drive to Ulaanbataar. Transfer
to the hotel. In the afternoon, a guided city tour of Ulaanbataar,
highlights include Bogd Khan Winter Palace-home to Mongolia's
last Khan, Damba Khutugt 8th, and the war memorial Zaisan
Hill with a "New Buddha's" monument. Shop for souvenirs,
original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at the 1st
class hotel. (B)(L)
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| Day 9 |
DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR EXTENSION TOUR
Departure from Ulaan Baatar to your country destination (B)
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Tour Price :
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This fascinating
9-day tour for only:
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Included Services
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Two
(2) nights at the 1st class in Ulaabaatar in double room.
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Six
(6) nights in tourist class camps throughout the tour, in double
occupancy .
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Accompanied
by experienced English speaking local guide.
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Private
vehicle, included the patrol & the Mongolian speaking driver.
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Meals
as specified, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner .
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Entrance
fees to the specified protected areas, museums, monasteries,
temples, and national parks.
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One
day of full Mongolian horseback riding trek, in "Sacred Tuul
River Nomad's Valley", close to "Chinggis" Tourist Base Camp.
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All
expenses at the nomadic family in the "Sacred Tuul River Nomads'
Valley".
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One
Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in Ulaanbaatar.
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One
traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog) in "Chinggis" Tourist
Camp.
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1.5
liter of bottled water each day.
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Visa
support invitation letter if necessary.
WHEN
IS 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 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).
*Tour Costs: 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 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 Ulaanbataar. The max. weight of your luggage
by internal air is 10 kg.
*Not included services: any circumstances beyond
of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions,
weather conditions, changes in your arrival/departure flights or in
your internal flights, the Mongolian poor roads conditions, etc.
2008 Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMT-9D
2008 Private departures (every day) with a minimum group
of 3 adults or more participants online
request form / Tour code: SMT-9D
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Tel: 976-11-311051;
Fax: 976-11-327503
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Voice Mails/Fax: (1-206-888-4286)
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