GREAT MONGOLIA
1000 USD
Overview
What do you know about Mongolia? Which associations does Mongolia evoke in you? Surely this is Genghis Khan, Nomads, Yurts, Ulaanbaatar. Agree, this is not so much. Although Mongolia is one of the three largest neighboring countries of Russia, and the common border of Mongolia and Russia is about 3,500 km. That’s why we created a unique tour that will immerse you not only in the history of the country, but also in its traditions and customs.
In 6 full days you will visit Ulaanbaatar, Terelj National Park, the Mini-Gobi Desert, and the ancient capital of Mongolia Karakorum and Khustai National Park. In addition, you will get acquainted with a life of real Mongolian nomads who still live in yurts, try national food, and also spend the night in real “non-tourist” yurts. Moreover, you will see Buddhist Temples, horse and camel rides, fireside dinners, shopping with Mongolian goods and much more.
P.S. If you are already in Russia you can start this trip from IRKUTSK or ULAN-UDE and come to ULAANBAATAR by private minibus. In this case you will have a chance to visit some famous sights on the way, you can stop wherever you want to take some pictures or just admire the nature.
In this case you need additional DAY for this transfer. If you need this transfer please inform us.
Itinerary
ULAANBAATAR
Meeting with a guide in the airport. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
ULAANBAATAR – TERELZH NATIONAL PARK
Breakfast. Meeting with the guide. A trip to the Tsonzhin-Boldog area, to the famous equestrian statue of Genghis Khan.
Next, visit the Terelzh National Park (Cave of 100 Lamas, Valley of Dinosaurs, Temple of Meditation and Turtle Rock).
In addition, today you will have the opportunity to ride camels and take an epic photo with an eagle on your arm.
Return to Ulaanbaatar. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
ULAANBAATAR – KARAKORUM
Breakfast. Afterwards we will travel to Karakorum, a small village and one of the main tourist destinations of the country. This village was once the capital of the Mongol Empire and one of the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road.
When we arrive, we will visit the Karakorum Museum and learn more about the beautiful ancient city of Kharkhorin (Karakorum) and Genghis Khan. Lunch.
Next, visit the magnificent and oldest Buddhist complex of Erdenezuu, built in the 16th century, with 108 Buddhist stupas. Here you can interestingly listen to a monk chanting Buddhist sutras. Photos in national costumes, purchase of souvenirs. Next, dinner and overnight in the tourist camp.
KARAKORUM – MINI-GOBI
Breakfast. Depart for Elsen Tasarkhay (Mini Gobi Desert), which is covered with sand dunes with willows, streams and bushes and looks like a small desert in the center of the country. In the afternoon we will visit a local nomadic family in their yurt and explore their daily nomadic life. Dinner.
The sand dunes are an ideal place to ride Bactrian camels. After becoming familiar with the equipment and basics of camel riding, we will be able to explore the sand dunes on camelback.
Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp.
MINI GOBI – ULAN BATOR
Breakfast. Meeting the dawn. Afterwards we will head towards the Khustai National Park. The area is home to the Mongolian wild horse, known as Prezewalski’s horse (Takhi), with a unique landscape that includes mountains and steppes.
Having reached the national park, you will visit a small information center that will tell you about this national park. We will take a short drive and hike to see horses in their natural habitat. There are only 7 different species of wild horses left on the planet (3 species of zebra and 3 species of wild donkeys), but Tahi is the last truly wild horse on the planet.
Next, transfer to Ulaanbaatar. Check in hotel. Free time. Mongolia is famous for its products made from camel wool, cashmere, yak wool and “Mongolian delicacies”. So you can use your free time for shopping. Overnight at the hotel.
ULAANBAATAR
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. End of program.
- 1000 USD per person for a group of 11-16 people
- 1100 USD per person for a group of 8-10 people
- 1200 USD per person for a group of 7 people
- 1300 USD per person for a group of 6 people
- 1400 USD per person for a group of 4-5 people
Extra 300 USD for a single accommodation.
Price includes:
- Accommodation according to the program (hotels, guesthouses)
- Transport according to the program (Minivan, 4WD car)
- Breakfasts in hotels
- Professional guide service
- Visits and excursions according to the program
- Activities according to the program
- Tickets to museums, national park tickets.
Price does not include:
- Airline tickets
- Alcohol
- Visa fees and Travel insurance
- Personal expenses and Tips
- Invitation letter
Additionally:
- The sequence of visits can be changed depending on weather conditions.
- Guaranteed departure from 4 people.
- Accommodation is expected in rooms of the “Standard” category.
- The room category can be changed according to your preferences. Please contact us before departure.
- Trip Length: 6 days
- Group: from 4 persons
- Departure: on request
- Period: All Year
- Accommodation: Hotel, Guest House
- Transport: Private car / bus.
- Individual request