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SH08: Bactrian Camel riding festival tour (7days) / 6-8.March.2012
Tour Overview
Itinerary
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Tour Overview
Mongolia has 2 humped Bactrian camels it is a domesticated. There are more than 250,000 camels in Mongolia . Usually South Gobi , Middle Gobi, Gobi-Altai, Bayankhongor provinces. South Gobi province has a first place in Mongolian for the number of camels. Camel is almost an exclusive means of transportation across the Gobi desert and vast steppe. An adult male camel can give up to 18 kg of wool per year. Unlike other livestock, a camel can continuously travel for 30 days without drinking a drop of water. The Festival, held in Southgobi, Bulgan village, during the festival you will have chance to see camel races and polo competitions, as well as performances of traditional Mongolian music and dance, and you can experience camel riding in the spot.
Tour Highlights
- Ulaanbaatar city tour
- Camel festival
- Bayanzag - dinosaur fossil finding
- Eagle Valley
- Gobi 3 saikhan National Park
Short Itinerary
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Ulaanbaatar city tour
Tour begins: At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be meet your guide and driver. City orientation tour begins with visiting Gandan Monastery. Lunch at the Modern Nomads restaurant /Mongolian national food, modern and comfortable/. Visit the dinosaur exhibits at the Museum of Natural History and Chiggis statue at the goverment house. Free time. Overnight at 3 star hotel (L)
Day 2 : Fly to Gobi - ceremony of Camel Festival
Fly to Dalanzadgad city in Gobi and drive to Bulgan soum /80km 2 hrs/. In the afternoon, the opening ceremony of Camel Festival. Other measures: Camel Parade, Beauty contest of camel riding couples, Camel Polo final round Beauty Contest (Camel Association & Festival Committee of Bulgan soum) You can also visit a painting exhibition and a poem contest, purchase felt and other handcraft made by local people, taste camel dairy natural products, delicacies of Gobi people, attend the dance performance of the local school children and witness bringing the winter goddess Gunjinlkham. Overnight guest camp (B/L/D)
Day 3 : ceremony of Camel Festival
This day different age group camels will race. Also the agility and strength of the hardy and cheerful camel riders and herders will be tested during "Camel relay" contest. Something not to miss. We well camel ride. Overnight guest camp. (B/L/D)
Day 4 : Khavtsgaityn hyrd wrote on stone picture of Bulgan and Bayanzag
Today we’ll see Khavtsgaityn hyrd wrote on stone picture of Bulgan, that includes of Stone age. After that drive to Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur’s native land, Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It is also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight by the nomad family. (B/L/D)
Day 5 : National Park Eagle valley trekking
After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul (about 40 km). The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. Hike to the valley to reach a glacier that remains there year round There you can walk and photograph spectacular local landscapes (Gobi Mountains). At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. dinner and Overnight in the in local hotel . (B/L/D)
Day 6 : Flight to UB.
After breakfast fly back to Ulaanbaatar. It will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, shopping and free time. Evening you will watch National folk dance performance/if it’s week days/.Overnight at 3 star hotel (B)
Day 7 : departure
You will taken to airport (B)
Price and Availability
| Tour Code | Tour Season | Price | 2012 | ||
| 2-4 PAX | 5-9 PAX | 10-14 PAX | |||
| SH08: | Bactrian Camel riding festival (7days) | 859$ | 666$ | 612$ |  |
| SH08: | Bactrian Camel riding festival (7days) | 622€ | 482€ | 443€ | |
What's included
- 2 Ulaanbaatar overnights in 3 star Hotel
- 2 Overnights guest ger camp.
- 1 overnight by nomad family
- 1 overnight local hotel
- Domestic flight round way
- 1 hour of camel trek
- Festival tax
- Museums, national entertainment
- Entry fees and tour guides (horse riding and English speaking guide)
- Transport in countryside and terminal transfer
- Meals, Meal codes = (B, L, and D): breakfast, lunch, and dinner
We organize your free time in MONGOLIA: Shopping time, evening programs of interest, post, email service and Bank visit.
What's not Included
- International transportation
- travel insurance
- visas
- departure tax
- alcohol drinks
- personal gratitude
Additional pricing information
Single Supplements Optional Single Tourist camp ger supplement: 15-20USD
Optional Single Hotel Supplement: 50-70USD
2012 Prices
Dates, prices and itineraries shown for trips departing in 2012 may be subject to change. Should you book a 2012 trip and the price subsequently rises due to unforeseen ground costs or exchange rate fluctuations by more than 20%, you may cancel with a full refund.
What's serving for you?
Tourist Ger camp: (Ger facilities) During your trip in the countryside, you’ll overnight in ger camps. Make yourself comfortable in a ger (2-4 beds). Each camp has a ger restaurant. Most camps are equipped with toilets and showers with other possibilities for entertainment.
Guest Ger camp:: (Ger facilities) During your trip in the countryside, you’ll occasionally overnight in guest ger camps. It’s more casual or less touristy decorated comparing to tourist luxury ger camps. Most guest ger camps are not equipped with flush toilets or hot showers.
by the nomadic family: Traditionally, nomad families used to leave 1 extra ger for random visitor’s sudden visit. Nowadays its a fading tradition but has found new life as tourists have started coming to Mongolia. Providing a sustainable extra income to nomadic families and providing for meaningful cultural exchanges, spare gers in the countryside are far more interesting to stay in than some tour camps.
Japanese van: (4 wheel vehicle) over the last several years Japanese vans have been successfully running for tourist services all over Mongolia. They have good air conditioning systems and are more comfortable to ride in which is appreciated by many of our clients.
Purgon (Russian van): Purgon is a grey colored van guaranteed for Mongolian bumpy roads and it holds 7 people easily. It’s suitable for longer trips and for those who are keen to save some transport expenses. We would suggest the van if you are heading off into remote areas such as western Mongolia or the Gobi.
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- ROUND TOUR: Introduction of the great Gobi (13 days)
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- Introduction of Mongolia tour (21 days)
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- Cultural heritage exploration tour (6 days)
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Travel Grade
SH08: Bactrian Camel riding festival (7days) trip is classed in the moderate Traveler category. Please see below:
Easy traveler category – Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 3 star or 5 star hotels, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding for the first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding for the first time) and hiking.
Moderate traveler category - Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 2 stars or 3 star hotels, occasionally camping in the tent, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding first time) and trekking.
Adventure Traveler category- 2 star hotel or Guesthouse, mixed accommodation and tourist ger camping or camping in the tent, field cooked meals, steppe biking for beginners.
Extreme adventure seekers – camping, field cooked meals, mountain and steppe biking (advanced biker), horse riding trip (advanced rider with more than 5 years experience), Camel riding trek, and extreme mountain climber.