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Discover the biggest nomadic country in the world - rich diversity of nomadic culture in the regions |
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Trek to Altai Tavan Bogd Mountains |
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Meet Kazakh ethnic group and opportunity to watch Eagle hunting |
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To see rare and protected animals like snow leopard, ibex etc |
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Amazing nature and unique people of the Western Mongolia |
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Domestic flights included |
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 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your selected accommodation. After lunch, take a half-day city tour to Gandan Monastery where you will see huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting and spin some prayer wheel. After that visit National Museum of Mongolian History, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. Then, take an excursion to Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. (L+D)
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Flight to Khovd western Mongolia and drive to Tsenkher cave
Early morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Khovd, the capital of Khovd province. Discover Mongolia team will be waiting for you. Drive to Khoid tsenkher cave (Northern blue cave). The rock paintings of the cave dating back 20,000-15,000 years ago are rightfully considered as world class evidence of the Upper Paleolithic period. Numerous symbols and animals painted with rosy and brown colors deep inside the cave depict a quietly standing stag, a buffalo with horns, oxen, ibexes, elephants, ostriches, and two-humped camels either separately or overlapping each other. Overnight in tent. (L+D)
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Drive back to Khovd and Khar-Us lake
Drive back to Khovd province via Khar Us Lake. There are we have good opportunity to see varieties of birds and beaver. You can rest, hearing sound of various waterfowls gathered in the lake. Visit local museum in Hovd town and Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)
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Drive to Bayan-Ulgii province via Tolbo Lake
Drive to Bayan-Ulgii province via Lake Tolbo. Admire the attractive view of majestic mountains on the way. Break the trip near the sheer Tolbo Lake and free hiking there. Visit the Zahchin or Urianhai ethnic nomad family. Overnight in tourist camp in Ulgii town. (B+L+D)
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Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
Today we will have full day drive to Altai Tavanbogd National Park (means The Holy Five) via Tsagaan Gol (White river) valley and through Altai Mountains that are Mongolia's largest and highest mountain range more than 3000-4000 meters high. One famous spot is "Shiveet Hairhan" Sacred Mountain, where we will see the largest rock painting site from the period of the Huns (approx 200 B.C.) (B+L+D)
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Altai Tavan Bogd horse trek and Potanian Glacier
Today we will ride horse (11km - you can hike also) to Altai Tavanbogd referring to the peaks of Huiten - 4374m and the highest. It is a stunning setting with the awe inspiring massif of high snow capped peaks. We will reach the 20km long Potanina glacier, which is ice river starts from Altai Tavan Bogd Snow Peaks. Back to base camp and overnight in tent. (B+L+D)
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Drive back to Bayan-Ulgii province
Drive back to Ulgii. On the way visit Kazakh Nomadic family and feel their grade hospitalities. Meet Kazakh Eagle hunter and see his magnificent bird. See how Kazakh women are making felt and other handy crafts. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
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Drive to Uureg lake
Today's destination is Uureg Lake, We will spend rest of day leisure at the lake, walking, bird watching, and swimming. Overnight in tourist camp from 15 km from the lake. (B+L+D)
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Drive Uvs Lake and Sand dune "Buurug del"
Drive to Sand dune "Buurug del" via Ulaangom capital town of Uvs province. On the way we will see Uvs Lake, a gigantic inland sea in the middle of the desert. Then drive to Buurug del sand dunes which are direct continues of Gobi desert and the most northern edge of desert zone in the world. The dunes and surrounding mountains are designated wilderness; this is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Here you can climb up to the dunes. Overnight in tent. (B+L+D)
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Free day and visit nomad family, camel ride
Today is a relaxing day. We will visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions and ride 2 humped Bactrian camel. Mongolia has more than twenty different ethnic groups speak their own dialect. About ten kinds of ethnic groups live in the four western provinces. (B+L+D)
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Drive back to Uvs.
After breakfast drive back to Ulaangom for your departure flight to Ulaanbaatar. Take a small city tour including local museum and market. Overnight in local hotel. (B+L+D)
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Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.
After breakfast you will have a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose an optional city tour where you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. Overnight at the hotel. (B+L+D)
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Departure Mongolia
End of tour. You will be transferred to the airport.
B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
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Tour Information
The best time to make this trip: May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year, but be assured; our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to horse trekking in Mongolia is June to October when the horses are at their best.
Accommodation: We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be stay in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 or 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
Meals: In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
Transport: Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
Guide: An English speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
Personal things to bring with you: Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, sandals and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forgot insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
Dates & Price
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2013 Dates
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Price
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Enquiry
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Jun 02 – 13
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US$2815
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July 12 – 24
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US$2815
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Aug 09 – 21
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US$2815
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Sep 06 – 17
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US$2815
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2014 Dates
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Price
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Enquiry
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Jun 02 – 13
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US$2815
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July 12 – 24
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US$2815
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Aug 09 – 21
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US$2815
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Sep 06 – 17
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US$2815
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Services included in the price |
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Tourist Ger camp:
Shared accommodation in tourist ger
camp Shared accommodation in tent Click here to see picture of the tourist ger camp
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Private Transfers on each day:
Vehicle 4x4 off road minivan
Highly skilled driver Airport-hotel, Hotel-airport transfers Click here to view picture of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
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Domestic flights:
Round way flights between Ulaanbaatar,
Ulaangom and Khovd Click here to view picture of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
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Guides:
Guiding and interpreting service Local guide for
horse and camel ride trials Boat driver
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Meals:
All meals as listed in the itinerary Western and
Mongolian meals, deserts Daily supply of bottled water:
3x0.5 btl per day
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Entrance fees:
To all scenic spots as listed in the itinerary
such as museums, monasteries, strictly protected areas,
parks, concert and road fees
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Camel support
Invitation letter for entry visa to Mongolia.
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Services not included in the price |
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Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar:
Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar are not included, letting you select your own desired hotel or guesthouse. We have provided with a list of accommodations in Ulaanbaatar. Please go to the list and select your accommodation.
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Excess luggage charges:
Free luggage allowance is 15 to
20kg for domestic flights depending on the air company.
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Personal expenses:
Such as laundry, beverages,
alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, optional activities,
sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour
itinerary.
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Travel insurance:
Our clients are recommended to get
travel insurance coverage from their local insurance
companies before traveling.
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Single ger supplement:
Single supplement is available at $25 per night at ger camps.
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Feed back
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Fe Valvekens from Hong Kong.
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Ronald L. Cain from UK. 2011 Oct 28
"Good Morning,
I had a very enjoyable trip visiting Mongolia. And Otgoo and Nandia were great guides. Thank you every so much for making my visit so great. And please tell Otgoo and Nandia I said hello. "
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Bernd Steinmetzer 2009 Aug 15
"Hallo,
Now we are back in Berlin, today I'm sitting in my office again and have to work. Let me say it again: It was a wonderful time for us all in Mongolia! We want to say THANK YOU and to all of the BLACK IBEX-Team. We enjoyed our trip a lot and we never will not forget your hospitality. Kindly regards, also from Grandma and Anja"
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