Mongolia travel: Amazing central Mongolia and Gobi Desert tour
9 DAYS: GOBI DESERT AND KHARAKORUM TOUR
We start our Mongolia Travel from Enza Tours LLC office. Before we start our tour guide and local driver will introduce them. This trip will let you experience horse riding and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Eight Lakes, Mount Khogno Khan Nature Reserve and the dunes nearby called “Elsen Tasarkhai”, learn about Buddhism and the history of Mongolia. Furthermore, You will be able to experience the typical nomadic family lifestyle.
Day 1. Kharakorum capital
The Kharakhorum was established in 1220 and was the capital city of the Great Mongolian Empire. Chinggis Khaan and his descendant Khaan Ugudei, Guyug, and Munkh lived here ruling the empire. Soldiers of the Chinese Ming Dynasty destroyed the town in the 14th Century. The ruins of Karakorum have been protected since 1961 and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Once we reach there, we will visit the “Erdenezuu” monastery to discover tombs, a temple, and a real Buddhist temple. After that, we will visit the Wall of the Mongolian Empire to learn information.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings
Day 2. Ongyn Hiid monastery
We will drive to Ongyn temple; it was established in the 1760s by Bari Yonzon Khamba in a small mountainous bank area along the Ongi River. During that time, the monastery had over 1000 monks and a complex of around 30 temples. The Ongi temple is still active, but now only a few monks perform its functions.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to cliffs, photo shooting
Day 3. Bayan Zag flaming cliffs
After breakfast, we will drive to next point Bayanzag; it is located near the centre of Bulgan Soum, is internationally famous for the paleontological discovery of dinosaurs remains from the Paleolithic Era that includes complete skeletons, eggs, and hatchlings of the Cretaceous Period. Dinosaurs skeletons discovered here including Protoceratops, Oviraptor and the heavily armoured Pinacosaurus that were living 70-80 million years ago. Flaming Cliffs were found in 1922 by the explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, who visited in Mongolia.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to cliffs, photo shooting, discover dinosaur eggs
Day 4. “Khongoryn Els” dunes
After breakfast, we will discover the beautiful Khongor Els Sand Dunes with an extraordinary length of 180 kilometres and 15-20 meters full lie on the northern part of the mountains of Sevree and Zuulen. The vast dunes are part of the desert zone that makes up around 3% of Mongolian territory.
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Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
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Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to dunes
Day 5.” Khongoryn Els” dunes
On this day, we will discover the area and having a camel trial. We also recognise natural springs surrounded by animals and green grass. After that, we can have some traditional Mongolian BBQ with hot stone. In the evening, we will climb again to the dunes for sledging and watch scene sunset. While the climb up to the dunes, you will see many people from different countries.
• Free day:
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, camel riding, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to dunes
Day 6. ”Three beauty mountains” National Park
After breakfast, we will drive to the well know a place “Yoliin Am,” it is the narrow ice canyon of a river that flows through 2815 meters high of sea level Zuun Saikhan Mountains. The gorge sheered rocky walls with a height of about 200 meters high in the central part. This area has been protected since 1965 and has an area of 70 square kilometres. However, today “Yoliin Am” is one of the Strictly Protected Areas of Mongolia.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, horse riding, visiting a natural wonder, local handcrafters, some wild animals
Day 7. Tsagaan suvraga
After breakfast, we will drive to our next point. With its fantastic colour combinations, Tsagaan Suvarga or “White Stupas” is one of Mongolia’s most magnificent natural wonder. It is interesting to discover the scared cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, facing east from a distance it looks like the ruin of an ancient town or a complex of white stupas. Over a hundred thousands of years, the wind has carved this fantastic natural wonder. The cliff is 62 meters high and 400 meters wide. Tsagaan Suvarga was a sea bottom, and its eroded cliffs are rich in fossil seashells.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a historical place, photo shooting, discover camel herding nomadic life
Day 8. Baga Gazriin chuluu
We will drive to the beautiful Baga Gazariin Chuluu, and it is a local protected area. This is a picturesque granite mountain with an elevation of 1751 meters above sea level in the Granite zone of Mongolia territory. There are some interesting sites to visit: a Buddhist temple ruin used by the monks, a stone hole with spring water for the eyes and a small cave.
• Accommodation: Family Yurt or Tourist camp
• Activities: Hiking, visiting a historical place, photo shooting, discover nomadic life
Day 9. Drive to UB after lunch
We will drive to one of a sacred mountain in Mongolia. The hill noted “Secret history of Mongolian”. It has many caves and water springs. Lucky visitors may see wild animals like mountain goats, ibex and eagles. There are several burial sites of ancient Mongol soldiers around this mountain. According to shamanic custom, pronouncing the name of the holy mountains while visiting them is forbidden. Then we will back Ulaanbaatar.
Discounts: 30% off for children under 2-6 years old
Included
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Transfers upon arrival and departure
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English speaking guide at all times.
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In the countryside, all lodging will be in ger camps and nomadic family’s Ger.
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All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary.
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Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area.
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Park entrance fees
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Horse and Camel ride
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Sightseeing as per itinerary
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1.5 litre of drinking water per day per person
Not included
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Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
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Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills, and laundry services
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Travel insurance, medical insurance
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Visa application fees
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Alcoholic beverages
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Personal expenses such as IDD call, the internet, laundry, items of a personal nature
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Gratuity to local guides and drivers
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Airfare or train ticket
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Airport taxes, excess baggage charges (over 44pound / 20kilo)
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Changes of arrival/departure flights
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Additional services
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Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g., imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
Packing list
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.
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Backpack or soft bag
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Waterproof bag cover
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Daypack
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Headlamp/flashlight
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Spare batteries/bulb
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Personal medications
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Waterproof hiking boots
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Waterproof jacket with hood
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Waterproof over pants
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Fleece jacket or wool jumper
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Cotton t-shirts
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Long sleeve shirts
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Lightweight trousers
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Shorts
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Socks
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Underwear
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Sun hat
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Sandals
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Sunglasses
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Sun cream
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Insect repellent
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Resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags
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Binoculars/camera
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Watch/ alarm clock
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Money belt/ pouch
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Insurance confirmation copy
Emergency contact number
Information
• Duration: 9 days, eight nights
• Group Size: 1-24
• Tour starting time: 08:30-09:00
• Breakfast: 08:30, Lunch: 12:00-13:00, Dinner: 17:30-18:00
• Tour ending time: 17:00-17:30
• Overall and Tour: Distance 2050 km
• Tour Operator: Enza tours LLC
• Activities: Horse and camel riding, hiking, see eagle visiting Erdenezuu temple and Kharkhorin museum and Khustai National park to see wild horses.
Do you want this tour? Contact us!
Email: info@mongoliantour.guide
Staying In The Nomadic Family
(Budget Tour)
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1pax:$260 per person and day
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2pax:$145 per person and day
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3pax:$125 per person and day
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4pax or more:$105 per person and day
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You can mix nomadic family and Tourist camps so that prices will decrease
Enkhzaya Ganbold (Enza)
Staying In The Tourist Camp (Accommodation with Hot Shower And Toilet)
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1pax:$330 per person and day
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2pax:$205 per person and day
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3pax:$185 per person and day
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4pax or more:$155 per person and day
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You can mix nomadic family and Tourist camps so that prices will decrease
Enkhzaya Ganbold (Enza)