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C01: The silk road & Great Gobi (12 days trip)
Tour Overview
Itinerary
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Tour Overview
The trip offering 12 days cultural and natural sightseeing tour which starts with driving to Central Mongolia considered as Kharakorum ancient capital city, neighborhood attractions and further continue travel towards Three Beauties of the Gobi National Park to explore eagle valley and Flaming cliffs known as a Bayanzag (dinosaur excavation site).
There are range of activies you could do such as horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple and visit a nomadic Family etc…
Tour Highlights
- Ulaanbaatar city tour
- introduce with wild Horse in Khustai National park
- visit ancient Mongolia capital city
- visit Biggest monastery
- Orkhon waterfall
- Three Beauties of the Gobi National Park
- Princess temple Oxcart tour
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour D
- Day 2 : Khustai National Park
- Day 3 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu
- Day 4 : Waterfall and visit nomad family
- Day 5 : Ongi ger camp
- Day 6 : Flaming cliffs 'Bayanzag'
- Day 7 : Eagle Valley, Gobi National Park
- Day 8 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour
- Day 9 : Terelj National Park
- Day 10 : Khan Khentii Protected Area, Princess temple
- Day 11 : Ulaanbaatar
- Day 12 : Journey Home
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour D
Tour begins: Transfer to hotel. City orientations tour and visit the National Museum of Mongolian history. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in hotel
Day 2 : Khustai National Park
After lunch drive to Khustai National Park. The resort is ideally suited for those who want to see the wild horses of the world, and other wildlife. After an absence of more than 50 years the Przewalski horses (takhi) have been successfully reintroduced into their original wildlife environment. Viewing wildlife (Przewalski-horses, wolves etc.) and birds, flowers. Photography. (Distance = 95 km; = 1.5 hours). Overnights in Ger Camp. (B/L/D)
Day 3 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu
After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum 360km. 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'. Visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Dinner and overnight will be at a comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 4 : Waterfall and visit nomad family
After Breakfast, drive Ulaan Tsutgalan'' waterfall. During the road visit 'Shankh Monastery', which was built in 1650s. Which was damaged during Stalinist purge and reconstructed. See a beautiful river valley named 'Uurtiin tokhoi' which has cold sour mineral spring and it is used as medicine. The Waterfall is situated in the Orkhon Valley and this valley is known as the cradle of the Mongolian civilization as many of Mongolia 's ancient monuments lie within its borders. The area surrounding the waterfall is green and forested. Visit a nomad family and share a Mongolian meal. Visit a horse breeding farm and try 'Airag'', the Mongolian fermented mare's milk. Dinner and overnight at the ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 5 : Ongi ger camp
We drive to Middle Gobi 220km. Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. It is the ruin of a big monastery on the bank of the Ongiin River. This monastery has 28 temples and other buildings on the south slope of the Rocky Mountain like Balsa country and stupas which are not broken. Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight in comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 6 : Flaming cliffs 'Bayanzag'
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 were formed by the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It is also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight in the Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 7 : Eagle Valley, Gobi National Park
After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul 40km. The valley is about 6-mile 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 Ger. (B/L/D)
Day 8 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour
After breakfast return flight to Ulaanbaatar 553km. At the airport of Ulaanbaatar you will be picked up by our vehicle and transferred to your hotel. After lunch visit Gandan Closter, and Choichin Lama Museum . Dinner at the Restaurant with traditional Mongolian food and entertainment. Overnight in Hotel. (B/L/D)
Day 9 : Terelj National Park
After breakfast drive to the Khan Khentii Protected Area 65km. Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. Visit a new built temple named 'Lamiran datsan', which was build in 2004. After a field lunch the journey continues to the Princess Tourist Camp 28km. Relax in a national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Bonfire and overnight in Princess ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 10 : Khan Khentii Protected Area, Princess temple
During the day you can go horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple and visit a nomadic Family. Free time. Sauna and shower time. Evening programs of interest and bonfire. Dinner and overnight in Princess ger camp.
Day 11 : Ulaanbaatar
After lunch drive back to Ulaanbaatar (95km). Sightseeing in UB, including the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, shopping and free time. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 12 : Journey Home
Tour Ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the airport for departure.
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 Hotel
- 8 Overnights in ger camps.
- Camel and horse trek
- Domestic flight Gobi
- Museums, national entertainment
- Entry fees and guides
- 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
- drinks
- 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
C01: The Silk Road & Great Gobi 12-Day trip is classed in th 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.
Traveller's comments
2009-08-21 Sandra. L. Allaire (Canada)
To whom ever It May Concern:
A note to command Mongol Khaan Travel Co., Ltd.
For their service in providing, at very short notice (less than 24 hours) an unforgettable trip to the Gobi Desert. The organization was good, the food they provided excellent, the accommodation arranged very good, but it was then warmth and hospitality- true concern- which made all the difference. They worked overtime to ensure the guest's comfort - I felt very spoilt. I would unimpeachable use their services again.