Great Nomadic Heritage
(15 nights and 16 days)
(15 nights and 16 days)
Code: ET3
Get the opportunity to experience nomadic lifestyle; traditions and cultures that has barely changed over many centuries by helping out in the host family’s daily doings such as milking goats, preparing milk products, putting up a ger and try real Mongolian barbeque. Combine this unique experience with visits to most important historic sites (Karakorum, the ancient mongol capital), and gorgeous nature reserves (Eagle valley, Moltsog sand dunes, Flaming Cliffs Orkhon waterfall). Horse and camel trekking in the desert is the vital part of this tour.
Tour Itinerary
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UB cityArrival in UB and transfer to hotel City tour: visit to Museum of National History, Gandan monastery, Zaisan hill memorial.Overnight in hotel Day 2 Off to the South.Start a full day journey to Baga Gazryn Chuluu – beautiful granite rock formations (240 km from UB) in Dundgobi aimag. Stopover at Zorgol Khairkhan mountain (about 100km from UB) for lunch. Visit local nomads’ canteen. Continue to main destination. Once we reach the place there is a possibility to see a cave with an underground lake in Baga Gazriin Uul mountain (1786m above sea level) and wander around and discover the area more in depth. Overnight in ger camp Day 3 Drive to Tsagaan Syvarga or White Stupas (230km from Baga Gazriin Chuluu) a ruin of an old temple and white limestone stupa-like formations. It is also worth-seeing the ancient rock paintings in this area. Overnight in ger camp Day 4-8 Drive to nomad family in Southgobi aimag (200km). Stay with a nomad family for 2 nights. It is a unique opportunity to become acquainted with the nomadic way of life, culture and traditions, by involving, helping out and following their daily routines. With no doubt it will be a great fun and an unforgettable experience. Short distance camel/horse trekking. Day 9 Eagle valley, Dungenee at Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park (ca 50km) Drive to the Yolyn Am, or ‘Eagle Valley’ – a wonderfully picturesque place with ice in some months, and surrounded by sheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. Hiking about 2 km to the narrow end of the canoyn. Visit Gobi museum. These areas are situated in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park that encompasses the "Three Beauties of the Gobi" peaks and the most easterly points of the Altai Mountains. Overnight in tourist camp. Day 10 Khongor Sand Dunes (200km) Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes which are Mongolia's largest sand dunes, reaching a height of 300m in some areas. The sand dunes change their color from yellow to silver at dawn respectively at sunset. This color change is more noticeable from a certain distance. Climb up to the top of the sand dunes and slide down. It is fun. Walking along the river is also an alternative. Overnight in tourist camp. Day 11 Bayanzag – Flaming Cliffs (250km) Drive to Bayanzag, (known as a Flaming Cliffs), a site famous for the remains of dinosaur and other giant animals which inhabited here about 60 million years ago. Trekking and photographing in the area where dinosaurs once roamed and see saxaul trees and other desert vegetations.Overnight at ger camp Day 12 Ongi temple (200 km)Early morning drive to Ongi Temple which had more than a thousand lamas. Overnight in the tourist camp. Day 13 Orkhon waterfall (210km) Drive to Orkhon waterfall which cascades from an impressive height of 20 meters, and it extends for more than 100 meters from the Orkhon River. The waterfall is a great spot for bird watching and fishing. Overnight in tourist camp. Day 14 Karakorum-Khustai Drive to Karakorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. In the afternoon continue to Hustai National Park to see the takhi, Asian wild horse known as Prejevalsky horse which is one of the rare species in the world. Visit the Takhi museum.Enjoy short hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Day 15 Drive back to UB. City tour Day 16 Departure 
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Tour information This tour can be tailor-made Tour code: ET3 Distance: ~ 2000 km Duration: 15 nights 16 days Date: July through September Tour style: Adventure, moderate Transport: Minivan or 4WD cross-country vehicles Group size: from 3 up to 15 Price: 900€ - 1200€ Included in the price: ● Guiding and interpreting service ● All food and meals ● All camping equipments as gas stove, cooking stuff ● All entrance fees ● Lodging (tourist camps, tent, hotel in city) ● Vehicles + driver and petrol Excluded: ● International air fares ● Passport and visa costs ● Medical and trip insurance ● Airport taxes, excess baggage charges ● Telephone calls ● Alcoholic beverages Book this tour |
