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  • Private Tour Code: P10-2
  • Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
  • Availability: 25 Jun - 10 Sep
  • Trip from: Ulaanbaatar
  • Price: from US$ 2690 p/p
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    Mongolia Travel Map 10 days tour in Mongolia

    Tour Highlights:

    • This private tour cover the northern, central and southern part of Mongolia with round flights and visit the most popular travel destinations including  the interesting national parks, Khuvsgul Lake; the second largest freshwater lake in Central Asia, making up over 1% of the world’s freshwater storage, UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Karakorum and Gobi desert; distinctive landscapes of towering sand dunes, wide open steppes, iced Georges, rocky mountains, red cliffs, stunning sunsets, sunrises and much more!
    • Relaxing in wild nature and exploring the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle… Horseback and camel riding, climb to sand dunes, hiking and driving through the wilderness are the main activities.

    BRIEF ITINERARY

    Day 01:  Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
    Day 02:  Flight to Gobi Desert – Bayanzag (flaming cliffs)
    Day 03:  Khongor sand dunes, the biggest sand dune in Gobi
    Day 04:  Yol valley, Three beauties of the Gobi Mt. National Park
    Day 05:  Fly back to Ulaanbaatar – Terelj National Park trip
    Day 06:  Genghis Khan’s Statue Complex – Ulaanbaatar city trip
    Day 07:  Flight to Northern Mongolia – Khovsgol Lake National Park
    Day 08:  Full day at Khovsgol Lake
    Day 09:  Fly back to Ulaanbaatar – transferred to the hotel
    Day 10:  Departure

    DATE & PRICE

    Private Tour – Price 2024/25

    US$ 2,890 per person

    * A private tour price is based on a group of 2 adults sharing one room.
    * If there are more people in your group of family or friends there will be more discounts.
    * This tour package can be fully customizable to fit your travel plan between 25 Jun and 10 Sep!

    What’s included in the Price?

    • Private English-speaking local guides at all times,
    • 9 nights’ accommodation based on twin/double (Hotel 4*) and twin/double share (Tourist camps)
    • All meals as listed: Breakfast – 9, Lunch – 8, Dinner – 7,
    • Private Transfers/Transport with comfortable vehicles - a 4WD minivan or Jeep (Lexus 470) depending on number of people for the Khovsgol Lake and Gobi tours
    • Domestic flights/airfare to/from the Gobi Desert and Khuvsgul Lake
    • All entrance fees are as mentioned in the program
    • A Cultural Show - featuring traditional performances,
    • Camel riding in the Gobi Desert ~1 hour
    • Horse riding at Khovsgol ~ half day (2-3 hours),
    • Complementary drink water during the tour
    • All service charge, local and Gov’t tax
    • Visa invitation letter, if required

    What’s NOT included in the Price?

    • Visa to Mongolia (Get in advance),
    • International flights &Travels insurance
    • Hotel early check-in and late check-out
    • Tipping and other personal expenses
    • Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
    • Excess luggage charges – 1.5$ per kg for internal flights

    DETAILED ITINERARY

    DAY 01

    Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

    Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by Amicus driver in the arrivals hall at the international airport and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, free at leisure and have a good rest to recover from the jet lag. If you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask the hotel receptionist for recommendations.
    Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: None

    DAY 02

    Flight to Gobi Desert – Bayanzag (Flaming cliffs), Gobi

    In early morning, you will be transferred to the city airport for morning flight to Gobi Desert (~1.5 hours). Upon arrival, your local Gobi tour guide meet you and depart to the Bayanzag which is a famous for containing exceptional dinosaur fossils in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Also, this area is well known for red tall hillocks formed as a result of wind and water erosion, which look like fire in the middle of the desert from a distance.
    In the 1923, Roy Chapman Andrews and American expedition discovered the first nests of dinosaur eggs from Bayanzag. Their findings proved to the world that dinosaurs laid eggs
    We will explore around significant area, including the saxual trees and wander on the red hillocks. Occasionally the pieces of fossilized bones and eggs are still found by visitors. If you found something, don’t touch it, because of removing fossils without a permit is illegal.
    Dinner and overnight at Tourist Ger camp near to the Bayanzag.
    Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 03

    Khongor sand dunes, the biggest sand dunes in Gobi

    Today, we will drive through the wilderness of the Gobi to the extraordinary of Khongor, which is one of the most scenic areas of the Gobi Desert. This impressive white sand dunes stretch more than 180km and highest point is around 300m known as Duut Mankhan.
    Upon arrival at the tourist camp near to the sand dunes, we will have lunch and time for relaxing at cozy Ger camp until Gobi hot temperature decrease.
    In the late afternoon, we will visit local camel herder family in their gear, and explore their unique nomadic lifestyle. Then, we will ride a camel and explore the area from the camel back. Around the area is the perfect place for camel riding. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two-humped Bactrian camels in the world. It is a gentle, calm and extraordinary patient animal.
    Afterwards, we will make a little excursion to a beautiful green oasis of Seruun Bulag near the Khongor River and sand dunes. Then, take a little drive to the highest point of sand dunes known as Singing Dune and climb up to the Duut Mankhan.
    When it is windy some of the dunes give a strange sound like the engines of an aero plane. From the top of the sand dunes, the view of the desert is awesome and a breathtaking view. If you want, we can see the amazing sunshine panorama of sand dunes from the top.
    Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp.
    Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 04

    Yol Valley, Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park.

    After breakfast, we will go ahead to Yol valley (also called Yolyn Am & Eagle valley) situated in the “Three beauties of Gobi” Mt. National Park. This green valley is one of the main highlights in the Gobi Desert and sheltered by high cliff walls and covered with wild flowers and Gobi plants.
    In winter season, a narrow stream in the valley creates ice on the bottom of the valley that even lasts during the summer months.
    The walk through the valley is a lot of fun, about an hour walking there and an hour of walking back by walking the same route, where you climb over rocks and must jump over the small river. If this walking seems challenging, you can just walk to the middle of the way or horseback through the valley.
    The high cliffs that flank the valley are very impressive. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goat, grazing high on the cliff walls.
    Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 05

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar – Terelj National Park trip

    Early this morning, transfer to the local airport for morning flight to Ulaanbaatar.
    FLIGHT: Depart at 08.40am and arrival in the city airport at 10am.
    Upon arrival in the city airport, depart for Terelj National Park. This is one of the most visited national parks in Mongolia which is by its natural beauty, forested alpine mountains and interesting rock formations (Massive woolsack weather conditions) very well known.
    In the afternoon, we will explore the national park and see Turtle Rock – interesting rock formation looking like a turtle. Also, visit the Ariyabal meditation temple – surrounded by scenic mountains with massive rock formations and sits on top of the mountain. From the top, you can enjoy the breathtaking view overlooking the Terelj National Park.
    Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 06

    Genghis Khan’s Statue Complex – Ulaanbaatar city tour

    After breakfast, we will return to Ulaanbaatar. On the way visit “Genghis Khan Statue Complex” which is currently the biggest (40m high) equestrian statue in the world. There is a recreation area, restaurants, and souvenir shops occupy the base structure. From here, you can ascend to the head of the horse using an elevator. There you have a good panoramic view over the complex area and the scenery beyond. You are now definitely in Genghis Khan’s country!
    In the afternoon, continue to explore the city and visit “Gandan” Monastery, Mongolia’s largest functioning Buddhist monastery including the Mongolian Buddhist University. The highlight of visiting to Gandan is 26-meter-high majestic gilded indoor statue of Megjid Janraisig.
    Continue to visit Museum of Mongolian National History – the museum presents Mongolian history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Then, we will check Sukhbaatar square which is lies at the heart of the city surrounded by important buildings such as government palace, banks and theaters and post office. There is an equestrian statue of Sukhbaatar and a massive Bronze statue of Genghis khan with his four warriors in front of Parliament House.
    Our next highlight is a famous cultural show in the city, which is featuring traditional performances by singers, dancers and contortionists. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes. After dinner, transferred to the hotel.
    Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 07

    Flight to Northern Mongolia – Khovsgol Lake National Park

    Today, you will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the city airport for the flight to Murun, which is the center of Northern Province.
    Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transferred to the Khovsgol Lake, which is known as the Switzerland of Mongolia and second the clearest lake in Central Asia.
    Take a 2 hours’ drive to the Khatgal village on the shore of the lake and explore the village’s life, the market and main port of the lake. On the way, we will see hundreds of grazing livestock and wildlife of northern region of Mongolia
    Khovsgol province is home to the southernmost indigenous reindeer herding people (Tsaatan) in the world. Some of Tsaatan families came from remote Taiga at the summer camp near to the lake from June until end of August. Reindeer herders practice shamanism and live in teepees and moving around 5 times a year. We will meet reindeer herders and explore their daily life, custom and sacraments.
    Check-in and dinner at Tourist camp, which is located near to the lake.
    Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 08

    Full day at Khovsgol Lake National Park

    This morning, we will explore the national park from horse back. Mongolia is the best destination for horse riding trip and especially Khovsgol Lake is the best recommended place for this experience.
    After given preliminary instructions, orientation about horse riding, we will discover around nature from horseback until lunch time.
    In the afternoon is free time for you to be on your own. You can explore the surrounding hills and walking along the shore of the lake. The Lake water is well known for crystal clear blue and surrounded by beautiful lash green deep forest and magnificent mountains.
    Also, there is a great opportunity to do hiking, kayaking, ride motor moat or just enjoy at wild nature to take photos.
    Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

    DAY 09

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar – Transferred to the hotel

    Early this morning, we will drive to the local airport in Murun town and take a return flight to Ulaanbaatar.
    On the way, we will visit Uushig ancient Deer Stone Monument as another wonder of the Khuvsgul region. This is most clearly depicted deer stones left behind by bronze-age men. A deer, an arch, a shield, a horse, a knife, the moon, the sun and a mirror figured belt were engraved on the stones.
    Upon arrival at the city airport, transferred to the hotel.
    Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: B, L.

    DAY 10

    Departure

    You will be free at leisure in your hotel or wander around on your own until being escorted to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight home. End of service. Meal: Breakfast

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      FAQ & HELP

      • If you would like to book this trip, please send us your request.
      • A deposit of 20% of the total tour price is required to book and confirm this trip.
      • The balance must be paid at least 30 days prior to departure.

      Deposit:

      • We accept online payments with Master/Visa/AMEX cards only as a deposit to confirm the trip.

      Balance payment:

      • You should pay the balance to us by wire transfer. Usually it takes 2-3 working days until payment reach in our account.
      • Western Union is the fastest way to pay us. We can get your payment in a few minutes once you send the money.
      • Cash payment is only accepted in exceptional cases.

      You will stay in a good 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar. An upgrade is possible on request!
      During the excursion in the countryside, you will stay in Tourist Ger camps.
      Tourist Camp is a kind of hotel that serves customers with Ger (Yurt) instead of a hotel room and always located at the best viewing spot. It’s the most popular accommodation type for a countryside trip in Mongolia that consists of 30-40 Gers (Mongolian traditional yurt), a restaurant and some entertainment facilities.
      Most visitors happy to stay in Ger, which provide an authentic taste of Mongolian culture and adventure, their most enjoyable experience in Mongolia.
      More information and pictures: What is the Tourist camp?

      During your trip in Mongolia, you will be served mainly European dishes and sometimes authentic Mongolian foods. Lunch and dinner consist of 3-4 courses (soup and/or salad, main course, dessert) and bottled water.
      If you require special meals due to religious, medical limitation and vegetarian food, please inform us so that arrangements can be made in advance.

      Car: A good car is an important part of your comfort trip in Mongolia. There will be a good 4×4 car for this trip based on the number of people in your group.


      Road:
      The asphalted roads are 40% and the unpaved roads are 60%.
      During the trip, it takes approximately 2-6 hours driving (80-280km) from one to next destination depending on road and weather condition on each driving day. But it is not nonstop drive! We can take a short stop frequently everywhere along the road for photographs, toilets, stretch and meet with local nomads.

      • 1st best months: June, July and August.
      • 2nd best months: May and September.

      More information: The Best time to visit Mongolia

      Hiking boots and sandals, waterproof jacket, raincoat, umbrella, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, comfortable shoe, insect repellent, sunscreen, and prescription medication (if required).
      Gear: Camera, binoculars, flashlight and travel lamp. Some Tourist camps do not have 24-hour electricity. It is therefore recommended to bring your own travel lamp!

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