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A09: Mongolian wilderness adventure 21 days
Tour Overview
Itinerary
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Tour Overview
Journey for nature and adventure lovers through the forested foothills of the Wilderness northen country and deserted Gobi. The journey is on foot starting from the from Gobi. Therar are plenty of chance trekking through this picturesque scenery.The wildlife in the area is varied and home to endanger species of musk deer and moose, brown bear, roe and elk weasel and marmot many moles and to over 250 species of birds.
Tour Highlights
- Ulaanbaatar city tour
- Explore gobi desert of Mongolia
- Discover biggest monastery in Mongolia
- Meet nomad people
- expierence horse riding
- Visit Nomad family
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
- Day 2 : Middle Gobi deserts Tracking through GOBI Stepper
- Day 3 : Tracking through GOBI Stepper
- Day 4 : National park Eagle valley trekking
- Day 5 : Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur’s native land,
- Day 6 : Gobi desert Khongorin els
- Day 7 : Gobi desert camel riding
- Day 8 : Middle Gobi
- Day 9 : Kharakhorum, Erdenzuu
- Day 10 : drive to Khorgo National Park
- Day 11 : Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.
- Day 12 : Khangai Mountain
- Day 13 : Khubsgul national park trekking
- Day 14 : Khubsgul national park trekking
- Day 15 : Drive to Bulgan sum
- Day 16 : Visit AMARBAYASGALANT monastery
- Day 17 : Free time in Ulaanbaatar
- Day 18 : Terelj National Park Outstanding Natural Scenery and wildlife
- Day 19 : Khan Khentii Protected Area,
- Day 20 : Ulaanbaatar
- Day 21 : Journey Home
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Tour begins: At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by our vehicle. 8:20 am transfer to GH. City orientation tour, visit Gandan Monastery. Lunch at the Modern Nomads restaurant /Mongolian national food, modern and comfortable/. Visit the dinosaur exhibits at the Museum of Natural History. Free time. Overnight in guesthouse. (L)
Day 2 : Middle Gobi deserts Tracking through GOBI Stepper
After the breakfast, drive south through the Gobi, to Mandalgobi. Total track takes 293 km to center of Dundgobi province. This is a long driving day stepper range. The Lunch will be served as picnic on the way. We will stay that night in tent and next overnight in Gobi in tent. The track will go through the Gobi stepper. (B+L+D)
Day 3 : Tracking through GOBI Stepper
After the breakfast, drive south through the Gobi, to Mandalgobi. Total track takes 293 km to center of Dundgobi province. This is a long driving day stepper range. The Lunch will be served as picnic on the way. We will stay that night in tent and next overnight in Gobi in tent. The track will go through the Gobi stepper. (B+L+D)
Day 4 : 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. 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. You will return to the Ger camp in the evening for dinner and Overnight in the tent. (B+L+D)
Day 5 : Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur’s native land,
After breakfast drive to South Gobi (250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). 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 at the tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Day 6 : Gobi desert Khongorin els
Hike through the valley to reach a glacier that remains there year round. We then drive west to Khingorin els and stay on the edge of some of the largest sand dunes in the Gobi . Overnight in the tent.(B+L+D)
Day 7 : Gobi desert camel riding
A full free day to explore the desert. Climb a sand dune for one of the most amazing views you will ever see -" sand dunes rolling away towards distant Rocky Mountains , or hire a camel and ride across the desert. Overnight in the tent.(B+L+D)
Day 8 : Middle Gobi
Today we drive to Middle Gobi (about 250km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. Overnight in the tent.
Day 9 : Kharakhorum, Erdenzuu
After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (250km). On the way visit Tsetserleg the capital of Arkhangai Province. Overnight near Ger camp Kharakhorum. After breakfast will be visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia´s ancient capital Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of “The Silk Road”. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing. Meals will be at the Ger camp. Overnight at a Ger camp . (B+L+D)
Day 10 : drive to Khorgo National Park
After breakfast we drive to Khorgo, a volcanic lake ringed by stark rocky mountains. Overnight in the tent. (B+L+D)
Day 11 : Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.
Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hike to Volcana and visit more attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and one overnight will be at the tent near by nomadic family. Overnight at the Jurte. (B+L+D)
Day 12 : Khangai Mountain
Today will be an early start in order to get to Moron 200km. This is a long driving day through the Khangai Mountain range. We will come to a mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tented camp for the night. Our guide will cook dinner and breakfast, the next morning, for us. (B+L+D)
Day 13 : Khubsgul national park trekking
After breakfast drive to the Khatgal town-Tourist camp 150 km. It is another 3 hours drive from Moron to the Lake. Spend 2 days by the lake. You will visit an ancient burial ground with reindeer stones around it. A reindeer men tour could be arranged on a day basis. Visit to a nomadic family on yak cart and taste national homemade milk products are offered. Mongolian and European dishes will be in a Traditional Ger Restaurant and overnight will be in tourist camp. Because depending from the cold, mostly rainy and wet temperature of the province it is proved that overnight at the Ger camp (B+L+D)
Day 14 : Khubsgul national park trekking
After breakfast drive to the Khatgal town-Tourist camp 150 km. It is another 3 hours drive from Moron to the Lake. Spend 2 days by the lake. You will visit an ancient burial ground with reindeer stones around it. A reindeer men tour could be arranged on a day basis. Visit to a nomadic family on yak cart and taste national homemade milk products are offered. Mongolian and European dishes will be in a Traditional Ger Restaurant and overnight will be in tourist camp. Because depending from the cold, mostly rainy and wet temperature of the province it is proved that overnight at the Ger camp (B+L+D)
Day 15 : Drive to Bulgan sum
After breakfast drive to Bulgan sum about 350km. This is a long driving day through the Khangai Mountain range. Lunch served as picnic on the way. We will come to a mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tented camp for the night. Our guide will cook dinner and breakfast, the next morning, for us. (B+L+D)
Day 16 : Visit AMARBAYASGALANT monastery
After breakfast drive to AMARBAYASGALANT monastery. This is a long driving day stepper range. Lunch served as picnic on the way. After lunch drive to introduce with AMARBAYASGALANT monastery 7km.
Mongolian wide famous Amarbaysgalant tourist camp which attracts attention of tourists is one of 3 big temple 5 remained whole after 1930s repression was established in 1727-1736 by decree of “Undurgegeen” and has around 30 temples with 4 layers. Dinner at the tourist camp. Overnight is near by tourist camp and makes our tented camp for the night. (B+L+D)
Day 17 : Free time in Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar 360 km. we will arrive around 16:00pm at Ulaanbaatar city and have dinner at the Modern Nomads restaurant. Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, including shopping and free time. Overnight in guesthouse. (B+L+D)
Day 18 : Terelj National Park Outstanding Natural Scenery and wildlife
After breakfast At 10 am you will depart for the Khan Khentii Protected Area (about 60km). Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. After field lunch the journey will continue to the Princess Ger camp (32km). Relax in national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Princess Lodge at Ger camp. (B+L+D)
Day 19 : Khan Khentii Protected Area,
1 day horse riding, During the day there will be horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple (8km) and visit in the nomadic Family. Overnight in Princess Lodge ger camp. (B+L+D)
Day 20 : Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar (95km). Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, shopping and free time. Overnight in Guesthouse. (B+L)
Day 21 : Journey Home
Tour ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the Airport for departure. (B)
Price and Availability
| Tour Code | Tour Season | Price | 2010 | ||
| 2-4 PAX | 5-7 PAX | 8-15 PAX | |||
What's included
- 3 Ulaanbaatar overnights in a hotel
- 6 Overnights ger camp and 11 tent
- Camel and horse trek
- City tour and shopping
- Museums and national entertainment
- Entry fees and English, French, Italian, German, Japanese speaking guides,
- City shopping tour
- Transport in the countryside and terminal transfer
- Meals, Meal codes = (B,L,D): breakfast, lunch, dinner
What's not Included
- International transportation
- travel insurance
- visas
- departure tax
- drinks
- gratuities and items of a personal nature.
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 minivan: (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.
Travel Grade
Mongolian wilderness adventure 21 days trip is classed in the Average 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 first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding 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, basic rock climbing and hiking.
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.
