Mystic Mongolia

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Region: Sites: Gobi and Central Mongolia Middle Gobi, South Gobi, Karakorum and Erdene-Zuu Monastery, Lake of Terleh and Khorgo Uul Volcano, Length: 14 days Available: June 11 - August 25
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to a hotel. Half or full day tours are available. Day 2: Ulaanbaatar Visit Winter Palace Museum and Choijid Dagina Museum. Day 3:Terelj After breakfast, drive to Terelj national park, which is 80km northeast of the city. Spend the day touring the area and enjoying the magnificent alpine scenery. Overnight at Suldet Tamgan tourist camp. Day 4:Suldet Tamgan After breakfast, full day enjoy participating and learning mongolian traditions. There are great opportunities for hiking, rock climbing and horse riding. You can visit a nomad family, explore their unique lifestyle, and go horse riding. Day 5:Karkorum After breakfast, drive to Elsen Tasarkhai. Elsen Tasarkhai is a crossing which extends about 80 kilometers and lies between Mongol Els and Hogno Tarma Els. Overnight at Karkorum.

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Day 6: Erdene-Zuu Visit Erdene-Zuu. It was once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia. Go on a tour of the monastery grounds and see several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th c e nt ur y. Vis i t t h e s ym b o l i c r u i ns o f Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Drive to Tsetserleg. Day 7: Tsetserleg Visit Khorgiin Togoo and Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur. It is a beautiful body of w ater surrounded by extinct volcanoes. On the way there are caves worth exploring. You may also spot deer, argali (wild sheep) andwild boar.

Day 8: Middle Gobi After an early breakfast, leave the camp. On the way to the Gobi visit Baga Gazriin Chuluu Lake and the ruins of Sum Khukh Burd Temple. Spend the night in traditional Mongolian yurtas at our camp. Day 9: Tsagaan Suvarga. After breakfast we head to Tsagaan Suvarga, which is a strangely shaped, white limestone rock formation that is about 30m tall. Have lunch on the way. Dinner and spend the night in the ger camp. Day 10: Yol Valley After breakfast at the camp. Spend the day on a full day excursion to Yol Valley for hiking and an opportunity to photograph. Overnight at the camp.

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Day 11: Khongor sand dunes After breakfast drive to Khongor sand dunes. it is known as Singing dunes. Have packed lunch on the way. Visit and possibly climb up Mongolias biggest sand dune. Dinner in the ger camp. Day 12: South Gobi After an early breakfast at the camp, start the drive towards Karakorum. On the way explore the world famous Flaming Cliffs (BayanZag), the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery. Visit a local camel breeding family and try a short camel ride. Overnight in the ger camp near the Flaming cliffs. Day 13: Karakorum Have breakfast at our ger camp. Continue driving to Karakorum. Arrive at Karakorum in the afternoon. Drive to Ulaanbaatar. Day 14: Ulaanbaatar Visit Gandan Monastery. All day free at leisure.

Day 15: Departure Transfer to the railway station or airport for international departure.

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TOUR DATE: GROUP 1: Jun 11 Jun 25/2012 GROUP 2: Jul 01 Jul 15/2012 (With Naadam festival) GROUP 3: Jul 22 Aug 05/2012 GROUP 4: Aug 11 Aug 25/2012 GROUP SIZE Minimum 3pax Maximum 15pax TOUR INCLUDES: Transfers on arrival and departure English speaking guide at all time. All lodging will be in Ger camps. All meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary. Ground transportation by chauffeured 4WD jeep in country sides and, depending on group size, bus in the city area. Park Entrance Fees Sightseeing as per itinerary 1L of drinking water per day per person ALL PACKAGE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar, International air flight round trip, Travel insurance, medical insurance, Fee for Visa obtaining, Alcoholic beverages, Additional services, Personal expenses such as IDD call, internet using, laundry, any charge for major force beyond of our control such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, changes of arrival/departure flights, Items of a personal nature, gratuity to local guides, airfare or train ticket, International Airport taxes, excess baggage charges over than 44pound (20kilo including hand baggage), hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services; optional excursions unless detailed in your itinerary, etc.

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Please note the following: Hotels in Ulaanbaatar city reserved for double occupancy on more than 2pax, and in countryside all Ger styled tourist camps are based on 3 or 4 person occupancy. Check-in at hotels is at 12:00pm/Check-out at hotels is at 12:00pm. Traveling over long distances is done in Delica or Russian Van and sometimes over rough terrain for approximately 4-9hours depending upon road and weather conditions. Daily driving is distance 150350km. Your holiday includes transfers, accommodation and excursions as specified in your itinerary. It is the responsibility of the client to be fully covered with travel and medical insurance while traveling in Mongolia. Accomadation: The only hotels in Mongolia are in the capital, Ulaanbaatar. Throughout the countryside accommodation is offered in the form of traditional Mongolian gers. These ger camps are slightly modified for foreign tourists but in effect offer a traditional experience and the opportunity to experience Mongolias wilderness. Most ger camps are situated in attractive areas: on the shores of small rivers, nestled under rocky hills or on vast open plains and all under amazing night skies. There are also restaurants and bars in a separate concrete building, or sometimes in large gers.

Extremes of weather and how to prepare for them: The temperature can change from day to night unpredictably and drastically, so one should bring warm clothes to wear during the night-time. Waterproof wind jacket, gloves and hat are essential. Other items to pack include: Trekking boots, warm clothes, sunglasses, lip balm, forehead flashlight, notebook and pens, spare batteries, a compass, multiple copies of identification, medical kit first aid box,wear a money belt for your valuables (passport, cash, etc.), your personal toiletries (including hand and bath towel, shampoo and shower gel, toothpaste and toothbrush, dental floss). What clients should expect from the accommodation:. Accommodation in the city will be at a 3-star Hotel or Guesthouse in UB which is the basic standard. Shower or bath and other facilities are available. Accommodation during the trip in countryside will be ger camps. What clients should expect for meals: Generally the quality of meals in Mongolia is good, due to the quality of meat, which is 100% organic. Meals in the city will be in restaurants, which serve European, Asian and Mongolian cuisines. In the ger camps, the m e a l s wi l l b e e i t h e r E u r o p e a n o r M o n g o l ia n . Money exchange information: Travellers should carry a supply of clean and new US dollar bills. Travellercheques are not common in Mongolia. Credit cards (Visa, American Express, or MasterCard) are only accepted in Ulaanbaatar, and are limited to larger hotels, airlines, tourist agencies, and a few shops. Most Asian and European currencies can be traded in Ulaanbaatar, but the US dollar is the most reliable form of currency. Themoney can be changed in banks and exchange offices. The bank rates are a little bit lower than in exchange offices.

TOURIST VISAS OF MONGOLIA A visa is required by everyone except those who hold USA, Malaysia, Israel passports traveling within 30 days and those with Singaporean, Philippines and Hong Kong passports traveling within 15 days. Visas are usually valid for 30 days and should be applied for at least one month before arrival in Mongolia. If necessary case, we will help with visa issue. TOUR INFORMATION HOME TRUTHS We aim to provide accurate and detailed information and to make you aware of the less positive aspects of the journey you are undertaking. Some facts you should be aware of are outlined below: A flexible Attitude is required when traveling in less developed areas. Minor problems can occur and it is important to Recognize that guides, drivers and other local staff are not as experienced in tourism as those in more developed nations. LOCAL TOUR GUIDES English speaking local guides join us throughout tours to provide in-depth knowledge and interpretation. Our guides are carefully selected for their travel experience, maturity and skills as a host.

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