Trip
summary:
 Tour
Code: SMT-HRVG-11D
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.
Length: 11 days/10
nights
Difficulty level:
Easy to moderate.
2010/2011/2012 Private Tour
Calendar: Daily departure, June 1st-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.
Riding Per Day: 4-6
hours (~20miles)
Weight Limit!: 12-15
kgs (25-30 lbs) per person
Tack: Mongolian-European
Saddles
Horses: Mongolian
Tour
Highlights: 11 days including 6 days of
an Incredible Wilderness Horseback Adventures through the Vast
Tuul river Nomad's Valley to Terelj
National Park towards to Kherlen
river and to finally arrive in Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve.
Guun Galuut Natural
Reserve-is truly the marvellous combination of high mountains,
colourful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetland waters with its
famous rare species of wild sheep Argali the Big Horns, White crane,
White napped crane, Whooper swan etc. 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 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.
 The
River Tuul Sacred Valley - 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 expecially the rivers and the surface
water. The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted with traditional
Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries.
Terelj National
Park - is one of the most popular national parks in Mongolia.
Terelj is just 60km from Ulaanbaatar in the east and features stunning
granite mountains and flowery endless grassy green meadows. This picturesque
NP is a part of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. It is a great
place for hiking, trekking, even you can rock climb here at its natural
steep granite walls.
 Great
Mongolian Steppes - is one of the biggest plateu in the Central
Asia with its endless steppes. During the trip we will travel the
western edge of the great steppes. White gazelles, marmot, fox, corsac
fox, wolf, gerbils inhabit the steppes with livestock.
There is
a Naadam Festival extension in connection with the early July ride. This is a Pre-trip to Naadam Festival, 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 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 07:30am and 09:30am). We leave
the camp around 10:00-10:30am 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!.
Minimum
group |
2010/2011
Tour Costs per person |
3
adults or more participants at Mr.Gomez Hostel |
US $ 946.00 or 700.00 Euro |
3
adults or more participants at Voyage Hotel,3* |
US $ 1,081.00 or 799.00 Euro |
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Tour Code: SMT-HRVG-11D |
| Day |
Itinerary
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The
main itinerary in details |
Food |
1
 |
UB |
ULAANBAATAR
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), you will be met at the airport
or at the Ulaanbaatar 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 |
GANDAN
MONASTERY-TUUL RIVER 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. 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 Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by
the author Michael Kohn. |
D:Hotel
or Hostel
L:Camp
D:Camp |
3 |
|
HORSEBACK
ALONG THE TUUL RIVER VALLEY
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.
Overnight in "Chinggis" tourist camp. |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
4 |
Terelj |
HORSEBACK
TO TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
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 will cross the Tuul river 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. Camping in tents. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
5-6 |
Horseback
|
HORSEBACK
TO KHERLEN RIVER
Leaving the nomadic family behind us towards to Kherlen
river , we will see golden eagles, woodpeckers, and
other birds. You will be accompanied by local horsemen, your guide
and cooking staff. Camping. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
7-8 |
Gun-Galuut |
HORSEBACK
TO GUN GALUUT NATURAL RESERVE
After breakfast, horseback ride Adventure
to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve to observe rare species of
wild sheep Argali the Big Horns, White crane, White napped crane,
Whooper swan etc. One night camping in tents and one night of accommodation
in Gun Galuut ger tourist camp. |
B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp |
9 |
Chinggis tourist camp |
DRIVE BACK TO CHINGGIS TOURIST CAMP
Today, meet our transport and drive to Chinggis tourist
camp. Overnight at the "Chinggis" tourist camp (hot water,
showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided). |
B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp |
10 |
Ulaanbaatar |
ULAANBAATAR
After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar . Transfer to
the hostel. Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in Ulaanbaatar,
including the Bogd Khan Palace, which is a series
of beautiful traditional buildings in which the last religious
King of Mongolia resided, and the Fine Arts Museum. Lunch
in local restaurant. Some shopping. Overnight at hotel or at hostel
(2 options). |
B:Camp
L:Local Rest. |
11 |
Departure |
DEPARTURE
MONGOLIA OR POST TOUR
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport or Railway Station. Departure
Mongolia or Post tour. |
B:Hotel
or
Hostel |
Price to include
the following:
All specified transfers
in private, included the patrol, listened in the itinerary.
2 nights
of accommodation at hotel based on double occupancy or at Mr. Gomez
Hostel based on triple or quadruple occupancy in Ulaanbaatar city.
3 nights
of accommdation in Chinggis tourist base camp based on double occupancy.
1
night of accommodation in Gun-Galuut tourist ger camp based on double
occupancy.
4 nights
of accommodation in tents, included the camping gear.
Specified meals 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, Russian).
All camping materials, tent,
kitchen equipments, etc. |
Prices not to
include:
International air
flight round trip. Travel
and medical insurance
Visas
Sleeping bag.
The Riding hat.
Drinks
Items for personal
nature.
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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 (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 kms eastern of Ulaan Baatar it was all hills, rivers, and valleys
with mountains in the background.
Yours truly, Maxwell C. Berins (U.S.A)/ |
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