MONGOLIA EXTENDED OPTIONAL TRIPS
TERELJ-GUNJIIN SUM TEMPLE BY HORSE
Day 1 Terelj National Park, Gunjiin sum temple. Drive to Terelj-Gorkhi National Park, a fascinating area about 80km to the east of Ulaanbaatar. Saddle up the horses, ride to the area of Tsagaan Suuliin Garam pass after an 18km ride. Be inspired by the surrounding wildflower meadows and the soaring mountains above. Stop for lunch. Ride on to the Gyalalzakh area, 17 km away, through the fertile valleys and mountains of the Hentii mountain range. Overnigh in camp in Gyalalzakh area.
Day 2 Gunjiin sum. Arrive at the Gunjiin Sum Buddhist temple. Here lies the grave of Queen of the Mongolian ‘Ephu’ king Dondovdorj, who was married to the sixth daughter of a Manchu king. Dondovdorj built the temple in 1740 after the death of his queen. It is his monument to the woman who had once been awarded the title of “Diligent and Kind”, and who was poisoned by the Manchus after she displeased them with her support of the Mongolian people. Ride back to Terelj area, overnight in Terelj camp.
Day 3 Ulaanbaatar Complete the ride back to the camp at Terelj. Drive back to UB and transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 620
2 pax US$ 415
3-5 pax US$ 365
6-9 pax US$ 305
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, horse rent fee, local guide services, guide service and all transfers.
Available from June 01 to September 01.
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KARAKORUM, ERDENE-ZUU MONASTERY
Chinggis Khan’s fabled city was founded in 1220 and it was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed for 40 years until it was moved to Beijing. Following the move, and the subsequent collapse of the Mongolian empire, Karakorum was abandoned and then destroyed by Manchu soldiers in 1388. Most traces of the city have vanished but the most interesting remains are the two giant stone tortoises, which used to carry inscribed stele (stone tablets). Whatever was left of the city’s bricks and stones were used to help build the glorious Erdene Zuu monastery in the 16th century. A number of important temples survive the communist era, and carpenters especially will be fascinated to see temples built without the use of a single nail. The wall has 108 stupas, each for a special event, some containing the remains of important lamas. The Golden Stupa, built in 1799, contains 100,000
different Buddhas and 55,070 Bodhisuburgan. With the advent of democracy in 1990 Erdene-Zuu has become an active monastery again where one is asked to respect the sacred nature of this place of worship.
Day 1 Bayan Gobi. Breakfast at hotel. Drive to Bayan Gobi (175miles). Arrive in Bayan Gobi in the late afternoon. Visit to a horse-breeder’s camp to see the making of airag (Mongolian traditional drink of fermented mare milk). Horse riding on Mongolian wooden saddles. Return to base camp. Overnight at ger camp.
Day 2 Karakorum. After an early breakfast, transport to Karakorum (50miles). Visit Erdene-Zuu Monastery, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, which was almost destroyed in the 1930s. Tour of the monastery grounds and several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the
16th century. Visit to the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Return to the base camp for dinner and overnight in gers
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Day 3 Ulaanbaatar. Breakfast at base camp. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Enroute, visit Hustain Nuruu Protected Area. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar in late afternoon.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 850
2 pax US$ 565
3-5 pax US$ 485
6-9 pax US$ 430
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, guide service and all transfers.
Available throughout the year.
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HUDUU ARAL-GUN GALUUT NATURE RESERVE
Herlenii Hodoo Aral is one of the most important places in the life of Genghis Khaan. "The Secret History of the Mongols," the only historic document on Genghis Khaan's life and wars, was completed here in 1240. In honour of the event, a stone monument of the Great Khaan was erected here in 1990.
Full of blossoming steppe-type flowers, the area is perfect for those who love walking and trekking. Close to the camp there are forested mountain hills, pleasant for resting during hot summer days. Visitors are welcome to explore the valley on horseback and learn about the life of Mongolian nomads. Almost everywhere around this location one will encounter Mongolian historical sites related to the ancient Chinggis Khaan Empire.
Day 1 Gun Galuut (138 km). Drive to Gun Galuut Nature Reserve. Lunch at a camp. Horse riding to lakes Ikh-Gun and Ayaga for bird watching. Watch for White cranes, Swan geese, Whooper swans, Duck species and others. On the way back visit a nomadic family, taste airag and have lunch with the family. Overnight in camp.
Day 2 Huduu Aral (80 km). Drive to Herlenii Hodoo Aral. Arrive and visit Chinggis Khaan's monument and the ruins of Aurag (Giant) city ruins at the bank of the River Aurug, known as Genghis Khaan's winter palace. Overnight in camp.
Day 3 Ulaanbaatar (138 km). Return to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 620
2 pax US$ 395
3-5 pax US$ 355
6-9 pax US$ 310
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, guide service and all transfers.
Available from May 15 to September 15
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AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY
Amarbayasgalant Khiid, the Monastery of Tranquil Felicity, is one of the three largest Buddhist centres of Mongolia. Built between 1727 and 1736, it is partly escaped the purges of 30th and was restaured in 1980th. The monastery attracts the visitors by beauty of its unique style and surrounding area.
Located in a beautiful valley Iven, nearby Selenge river.
Day 1 Amarbayasgalant monastery. Departure to Amarbayasgalant monastery.
On the way to Amarbayasgalant visit Darkhan city. After lunch have a short city tour and continue driving to Amarbayasgalant. Dinner and overnight in camp.
Day 2 Amarbayasgalant monastery. Full day tour including visit to monastery for attending the chanting ceremony and meet the monks. Visit local nomad family to explore their life. Overnight in camp
Day 3 Ulaanbaatar. After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Enroute, lunch in a camp and continue driving. Transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 805
2 pax US$ 505
3-5 pax US$ 445
6-9 pax US$ 380
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, guide service and all transfers.
Optional activities:
- yak cart trip
- horse riding
- fishing
Available from May 01 to October 01.
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DORNOGOBI BY TRAIN
Dornogobi (Eastern Gobi) province located in the south-east of the country and bordering on China, is part of the Gobi desert belt. Sand dunes Burden Gashuun, Tsagaan Els and Tavan Tolgoi stretch along the borders of the aimag (province).
Dornogobi has mineral springs, such as those at Khalzan Uul, near Choir city. The fauna of Dornogobi includes argali, ibex, wild ass, black-tailed gazelle,
white gazelle, and lynx. Dornogobi has a population of over 50,000 inhabitants.
Sainshand, the centre of Dornogobi, located at 470kms from Ulaanbaatar, is on the Trans-Mongolian railway line. The main attraction of the region is Khamriin Khiid Monastery, founded by the famous monk and poet of the 19th century Danzan Ravjaa, however, ruined in the 1930s. Today, the new monastery with two temples is re-opened. Near the caves, where Danzan Ravjaa and his disciples meditated there are 9 stupas built to commemorate him. Dinosaur bones and fossils have also been found in the area.
Day 1 Ulaanbaatar. Sainshand, Dornogobi province Train to Gobi. Go to the train station, departing 9:30 or 16:30 to Sainshand/Dornogobi
Day 2 Dornogobi province. Nature tour, Camel trek „Exploring Gobi on Camel“
Arrive at Sainshand and move onto a ger camp. Visit a nomadic family in Gobi. After a brief introduction on camel riding start the camel expedition to explore
sites of rare paleontology ical finds, varied landscapes and sand dunes. Boxed lunch in the shadow of camels. Dinner and overnight in camp. (You may even have the unique chance to make your wish gazing at stars falling from the Gobi sky).
Day 3 Dornogobi province. Cultural tour „Heritage of Noble Saint Danzanravjaa“. Visit the caves where Buddhist monks used to meditate for 108 consecutive days. Drive to holy land Shambala (eight different types of stupas). Attend a religious ceremony at the historic Khamriin Khiid monastery. After lunch head back to Sainshand, visit the Museum of Danzanravjaa. Departure to Ulaanbaatar on train.
Day 4 Ulaanbaatar Arrival at the train station, transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 555
2 pax US$ 455
3-5 pax US$ 415
6-9 pax US$ 330
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, Dornogobi RT train tickets, guide service and all transfers.
Available from May 15 to September 15.
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KARAKORUM-UGII LAKE-HUSTAIN NURUU
Day 1 Karakorum (360 km)Departure to Karakorum with stop for lunch on the way. Visit Erdene Zuu monastery and its surroundings. Stay overnight in camp.
Day 2 Ugii lake (130 km)
Start driving to lake Ugii with free stops on the way for horse riding and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Arrive at lake Ugii camping site. On the way visit the monuments of prince Kul-Tegin (685-731), the oldest and most important findings of Turkish period. In the evening, hiking around the lake and enjoy watching the birds. Dinner and overnight in the camp.
Day 3 Ugii lake – Ulaanbaatar (350 km)
Breakfast at base camp. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Enroute visit Hustain Nuruu Wild Horses Reserved area. After lunch visit the local museum with exhibitions of the flora and fauna of the Hustai Protected Area. Drive to Hustain Pike to see Przewalski wild horses in their natural habitat (5km). Upon arrival in UB transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 845
2 pax US$ 545
3-5 pax US$ 495
6-9 pax US$ 410
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, guide service and all transfers.
Available from May 15 to October 01. |
SOUTH GOBI BY PLANE
Gobi Desertis one of the world’s legendary places, feared as uninhabitable yet attracting travelers because it is so forbidding. It covers one third of Mongolia’s land area, and is fascinating for its geography, history and pre-history, plants, animals and human society. Mongolians list 33 types of gobi, depending on soil colour and composition. There is a lot of variety within the Gobi Desert, from wildlife parks and mountains to canyons with dramatic rockfaces.
Day 1 South Gobi/ Khongoryin Els. Breakfast at the hotel. Transport to airport for flight to Gobi base camp. After breakfast, depart for Khongoryn Els sand dunes (200km), stretching 180km at the foot of Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range. Lunch at arrival. Afternoon visit of camel breeding family, camel riding to explore the dunes. Dinner and overnight in ger camp.
Day 2 South Gobi/Flaming Cliffs. Breakfast at the base camp. Back to our main camp with a packed lunch. On the way visit Bayan Zag, the Flaming Cliffs (50miles), and explore the Cemetery of Dinosaursand the trail of Roy Chapman Andrews. Enjoy an evening of the Gobi Desert peaceful night. Overnight in Mongolian Gers.
Day 3 Ulaanbaatar. Breakfast at the base camp. Visit Yol (Lammergeyer) Valley National Park (32miles) for morning trek and opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, „Gobi Glacier“ and intriguing wildlife. Late morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$ 1260
2 pax US$ 970
3-5 pax US$ 840
6-9 pax US$ 755
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, South Gobi RT airfare, guide service and all transfers.
Available from June 01 to September 01.
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KHUVSGUL LAKE BY PLANE
Lake Khuvsgul is Mongolia’s „Blue Pearl“, two kilometres above sea level, frozen from January until May, and located in the most northern province of Mongolia. Untouched by industry and modern urban life, the Lake’s water is unbelievably clear, and every detail of fish a dozen or more metres below can be seen. It is the second largest fresh water lake in Central Asia, containing two per cent of the world’s fresh water supplies with some 96 rivers flowing into the lake.
During the frozen period the lake is covered by over a metre of ice. The locals hold annual ice festivals, with ice skating, cross-country skiing and horse-sledding. Khuvsgul Aimag has several ethnic minorities such as the Buriat, Darkhad and Dukha; the latter are known as the Tsaatan reindeer herders.
Their days centre entirely on the reindeer and on shaman rituals, a unique culture that has for centuries involved a sustainable use of products from the
reindeer and the taiga (forest). Sadly, this lifestyle is now being threatened by the encroachment of the modern world.
Day 1 Khuvsgul province. Transfer to airport. Flight to Murun, the capital of
Khuvsgul province, and drive to the base camp at lake Khuvsgul(105 miles). Dinner and overnight at base camp Mongol Dalai.
Day 2 Khuvsgul province. Breakfast at base camp. Full day to explore the
breathtaking shares of this beautiful lake, swim, horse riding or fishing. There is an ample opportunity to discover local nomads’ lifestyle. Hiking and photo session along the shorelines, a home to rich wildlife and birds. Dinner and overnight at base camp.
Day 3 Ulaanbaatar
Early breakfast at base camp. Drive back to Murun to catch flight to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel.
Package price in USD, per person:
1 pax US$1220
2 pax US$ 960
3-5 pax US$ 820
6-9 pax US$ 765
Included: excursion as per itinerary, full board, ger camp accommodation, entrance fees to monasteries and national parks, Khuvsgul RT airfare, guide service and all transfers.
Available from June 01 to September 01.
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