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Western Mongolia Highlights

This trip covers the Western Part of Mongolia and is specially suitable to those want to face new challenges and have new and different experiences!

You will meet ten or so different ethnic nomadic groups including Khazakhs who live in the area and see not only the eternally snow-capped peaks of the Altai and Khangai Mountain Ranges but also pure lakes and rivers and the forest zone of Zavkhan, Uvs, and Bayan-Olgii aimags. A wonderful tour which will fulfill all your hopes and desires.

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tour details
Tour Length:
18 days  
Tour Map Mongolia
Group size:
4 to 12 people  
Tour cost:
US$ 2789 - including taxes  
Tour level :
Moderate  
Schedule 2010:
July 15 - Aug 01,  
Aug 12-29,  
     

Highlights:

Karakorum, Horgo extinct volcano, lake Huvsgul and Uvs, Altai Mountains, Visit nomad families, oportunity to ride horse, camel and reindeer, and much more!

Tour itinerary

Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and City tour
After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, you will be met at the airport and transferred to a 4-star hotel. After a light lunch in the hotel, there will be a program of sightseeing in the afternoon. This will include the National History Museum, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present, and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Overnight in tourist camp near the UB city. (L+D)

Day 2. Visit Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride trial
In the morning, meet in Ulaanbaatar and drive to Elsen tasarkhai - Gobi type area with huge sand dunes. After lunch in tourist camp, there is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes. In the evening, we will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3. Erdene-Zuu, the oldest Monastery
Drive to Karakorum, the site of the capital city of the Great Mongol Empire founded by Genghis Khan in the 13th century. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest Monastery in Mongolia, built in 1586, with its famous wall containing 108 stupas. You can see listen to monks chanting Buddhist sutras, see the stone turtles from the ruins of Karakorum, and admire the famous Penis Rock. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 4. Tour to Arkhangai province, claim to be Switzerland in Mongolia
Tour to Arkhangai province will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composition of mountain, forest, grassland and rivers. You will be visit the museum in the Arkhangai province. Overnight in tourist camp near legendary Taikhar rock. (B+L+D)

Day 5. Drive to Horgo extinct volcano and discover horseman's family
Tour to Arkhangai province will be quite exciting with exploration of attractive landscape composition of mountain, forest, grassland and rivers. On the way visit the family of a horseman. You are free to taste the favorite drink of Mongolians - airag, fermented mare's milk and horse ride trial. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 6. Relax - Discover volcano area
A whole day will have trekking to explore and discover the Horgo extinct volcano crater and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake - good spot for bird watching and fishing. Overnight in tourist camp. Full board. (B+L+D)

Day 7.Drive towards to Huvsgul National park
After breakfast we will drive towards to Huvsgul provice,Visit Jargal Jiguur hot springs, sulphar springs that emerge from the ground (150m) at 70 degrees Celsius. Facilities include outdoor baths (male and female), showers and accommodation. Hiking and trekking. Overnight in tent near hot spring Jargalant. (B+L+D)

Day 8. Drive to Khuvsgul National Park
After breakfast we will drive to Huvsgul Lake in Huvsgul Aimag. Huvsgul Lake is the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. Near Huvsgul Lake are found the Tsaatan ethnic people. These enigmatic people herd reindeer not only for their antlers, a lucrative medicinal material, but as well for their milk and meat. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 9. Relax & Visit Tsaatan family
This day you will have the opportunity to boat, hike, or horse trek to the lakeside and mountains for exploring and taking pictures of the flora and fauna of the Huvsgul lake area. Visit a Tsaatan nomadic family and experience their daily life. If you have always wanted to ride a reindeer here's your chance! Overnight in the tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 10-11. Tour to Zavkhan
Drive towards the main western aimags of Mongolia. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. We will camp near the lake of Telmen. Next day, visit the exquisite snow-capped beauty of Otgontenger Mountains and see many beautiful lakes. These mountain ranges contain the highest peaks of Mongolia —the exquisite snow-capped beauties of Tsambagarav, Tavanbogd, Turgen, and Otgontenger Mountains. Overnight in tourist camp/tent. (B+L+D)

Day 12. Tour to Lake Hyargas
Hyargas Lake is a gigantic inland sea in the middle of the desert. This salt lake is so large that you cannot see the far shore, creating the impression that you have indeed reached the sea. Here you will truly enjoy the beautiful scenery. Overnight in tents. (B+L+D)

Day 13.  Tour to Uvs aimag
Uvs Aimag, or province, was originally named after the main ethnic group which inhabited the area. The Dorvod ethnic group, who still makes up just under half of population of Uvs , speak their own dialect. Mongolia has more than twenty different ethnic groups. About ten kinds of ethnic groups live in the four western aimags. Uvs Lake is a gigantic inland sea in the middle of the desert. This salt lake is so large that you cannot see the far shore, creating the impression that you have indeed reached the sea. Here you will truly enjoy the beautiful scenery. Overnight in tents. (B+L+D)

Day 14. Visit Dorvod nomad family
After breakfast at the camp you can if you want try horse trekking or hiking. We will also visit a Dorvod nomad family and have the opportunity to taste traditional Mongolian dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and curds. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 15. Explore Bayan- Olgii aimag
Today's destination is Bayan-Olgii Province, which shares a border with China along the Altai Mountains. This country is rich in beautiful untouched nature including the eternally snow-capped peaks of the Altai Mountain Range and pure lakes and rivers. Kazakh people live in Bayan-Olgii aimag. We will meet Kazakh people and have a chance to see their famous Golden Eagles, which are trained for hunting. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 16. Drive to Tsengel Khairhan Mountain and visit Kazakh family
Drive to Tsengel Hairhan Mountain. Day trek up the sides of this impressive mountain for nice views around the entire west Mongolia and Altai Mountains. Kazakh nomadic families continue to honor their traditions and customs. We will visit their homes and experience their unique way of life amongst the mountain peaks and valleys strewn with wild flowers and fresh water lakes teeming with fish. The Kazakhs are different from other ethnic groups, as you will have an opportunity to see. Free horse ride trial. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 17. Flight back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options
Up early you will be driven back to capital of the Bayan-Olgii province, Olgii with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose a city tour where you can visit souvenir and cashmere shops before an evening concert of National Folklore. A gala farewell dinner and Overnight in tourist camp near the UB city. (B+L+D)

Day 18. Departure Mongolia

You will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)


Services included in the cost

  • Twin bedded rooms in a hotel ****
  • Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp
  • Guiding and interpreting service
  • All meals as listed in the itinerary
  • Daily supply of bottled water
  • Domestic flights
  • Transfers by vehicle 4x4
  • Local guides
  • All entrance fees
  • Horse, camel, yak and reindeer ride trial
  • Boat rental

Services not included in the cost

  • International airfare
  • Personal equipments
  • Optional activity cost
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Single room supplement
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Travel Insurance

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Note: 1. We advise you to book as early as possible, as the most hotels and places get booked up.
2. You can combine this tour with Naadam festival on July.


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