Day	Itinerary	Schedule	Food
1	Ulaanbaatar	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 monument of "Chinggis" Khan, 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. Attend the Evening Mongolian traditional folk songs and dance concert. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant. Overnight at the 1st class hotel.	D:Rest.
2	Nomad's Valley"	GANDAN-SACRED TUUL RIVER NOMAD'S VALLEY Morning, visit to the "Gandan" Lamasery (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the largest Monastery in Mongolia and the buddhist ceremony. 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. 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 "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 . Full board.	B:Hotel L:Camp D:Camp
3	Terelj N.P.	TERELJ NATIONAL PARK-ARRYABAL TEMPLE After breakfast, drive to "Terelj" National Park for a walking tour to Turtle Rock and hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist temple on the top of the mountain. It is famous for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support deer, wolf, wild boar, eagles and others. Picnic lunch. In the afternoon, drive back to "Chinggis" tourist camp. Free time for hiking, archery, horseback riding, etc. Dinner and overnight. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
4	Khovsgol Lake	FLIGHT TO KHOVSGOL LAKE NATIONAL PARK Transfer to UB airport to fly to Murun or to Khatgal (approx. 1.5 hours) flight from Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in the local airport and drive to the tourist base gers camp by the Khovsgol Lake National Park. There are hot showers and Sauna. We will enjoy the nature reserve around the lake while hiking around the lake. Optional activities: horse back riding, fishing, birdwatching, trekking, hiking, or boat ride will be offered as activities. Overnight in tourist base gers camp. Full board.	B:Camp L:Picnic D:Camp
5-6	Khovsgol Lake	KHOVSGOL LAKE NATIONAL PARK Spend two full days exploring, relaxing and walking the lakeshore of Khovsgol Lake national Park and surrounding mountains and meadows (not transport is included). You have a full two days to explore the lake optional by boat, on horseback, by trekking along the shore or just relax and enjoy the clear mountain air and the stunning lake. You will have the opportunity to visit local nomads' dwellings and, for those interested, try optional Mongolian-style horseback riding, including a visit with a Tsaatan family who still live in tepees in the deep forest, raising reindeer. Admire the White crane, Whooper swan and the Hooded crane at the Lake Hovsgol National Park. Overnight in tourist base gers camp. Full board.	B:Camp L:Camp D:Camp
7	Ulaanbataar	FLIGHT BACK TO ULAANBAATAR Transfer to Murun local airport or to Khatgal local airport. Fly back to Ulaaanbaatar . Transfer to the hotel. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garments. Overnight at the 1st class hotel. Half board.	B:Camp L:Camp
8	Departure Mongolia	DEPARTURE MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR Transfer to the airport or train station for departure Mongolia or Post tour.	B:Hotel

Price to include the following: Air fares ULN-MORON-ULN + domestic tax Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide. Private vehicle, included the patrol & the Mongolian speaking driver. 2 nights of accommodation at hotel in double room in UB. 5 nights in tourist gers camps in double occupancy. Entrance fees to the specified protected areas, museums, monasteries, and national parks. One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in Ulaanbaatar. One traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog) in "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. 1.5 liter of bottled water each day. Visa support invitation letter if necessary. Specified meals per day.	Prices not to include: International Flight. Travel and medical insurance Visas Drinks Excess of Baggage. Optional activities: camel riding, horseback riding, fishing, boating, etc. Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, changes in your arrival/departure flights, cancellation or changes in your internal flights, weather conditions, Mongolian poor road conditions, etc. Items for personal nature. top
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 or cancellation in your arrival/departure flights, changes or cancellation in your internal flights, the Mongolian poor roads conditions, etc. 2008 Tour Calendar and the Tour code: SMTECO-8D
Every day from June 15-30; July 03-July 10-Extension tour to Naadam Festival!; July 14-July 21;-Pre tour to Naadam Festival!; Every day in August; September; 2008 Tour Private Calendar (every day) in Summer with a minimum group 3-4 adults or more participants: on request
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