SHORT TRIP 6 DAY
Overview
Experience a 6-day short trip to discover the highlights of Mongolia, which includes a visit to the "Gandan" monastery and the wild horses in the Khustai National Park. Then a road trip to the semi-desert area of "Elsen Tasarkhai", "Khugnu Khan" nature reserve, Tuvkhun monastery and the astonishing waterfalls in Orkhon valley, and the former capital of the Mongol Empire, Kharakhorum.
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Itinerary
The visit to the "Gandan" monastery and wild horses in Khustai National Park.
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, it's recommended that you clear customs and check-in to your hotel. Then you will be picked up by our guide and we begin our tour with a visit to the main Buddhist Monastery of Mongolia, "Gandan Tegchlen". After the sightseeing, we go on a road trip towards Khustai National Park, where you can see wild horses and many other wild animals. The park is the habitat of the Przewalski horses, called "Takhi" in Mongolian. These extinct wild horses were again expelled in 1992. About 15 horses were brought over. At present, there are over 400 horses in the national park. After having lunch in Ger-camp, we drive a bit deeper into the national park to look at the horses.
(Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.)The semi-desert area "Elsen Tasarkhai".
After breakfast, we make our way to the magnificent rock formation of Khugnu Khan Nature Reserve. Here, we discover the semi-desert steppe. Astonishing granite rock mountains and 80 km long sand dunes are the characteristics of this dry area called the "mini Gobi". In the afternoon, we walk to the "Erdene Khamba" monastery, where "Khugnu Khan" was built on the south slope of the mountain in the 17th century.
(Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.)Trek to the monastery "Tuvkhun" and waterfall "Ulaan Tsutgalan".
After breakfast, we continue our journey towards the monastery "Tuvkhun". The path to the monastery is alternately diverse. The first part of the trip will be proceeded by a car and the rest of the trip will continue on foot and we trek 5 km to the monastery. The monastery is a meditation monastery where the Buddhist head of Mongolia, Zanabazar, invented his "Soyombo" script. Here, you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view on top of the mountain range "Khangai". After that, we reach the waterfall "Ulaan Tsutgalan" by the afternoon. The waterfall splashing on the rock creating a rainbow in the sunlight is truly magical. Then we arrive at our ger camp and that concludes the day.
(Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.)The former capital of the Mongol Empire, "Kharakhorum".
Today we travel east to Kharakhorum, which was the capital of the Genghis Khan's Mongol Empire between 1235 and 1260, and of the Northern Yuan in the 14-15th centuries. In the 13th century, the capital not only became the hub of the imperial administration and a center of trade and crafts through its tolerant attitude towards the new and unknown, but also a melting pot of different religions, cultures, and people. After lunch in Ger-camp, we visit the "Kharakhorum" museum and we visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery on the way.
(Accommodation: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.)Back to Ulaanbaatar.
We return to Ulaanbaatar on the last day of the trip. In the afternoon, we'll be back in Ulaanbaatar city and conclude the day with dinner.
(Accommodation: Hotel Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.)The departure flight.
You will be at leisure in your hotel and you may stroll around on your own until our guide escorts you to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight. Your driver will assist you with flight check-in and luggage, and see you off at the point of security check. (Breakfast)
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Inclusions
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All transfers for arrival/departure
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English speaking tour guide at all times (Other languages upon request)
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All transfer & Transportation + experienced drivers
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5 nights’ accommodation;
- Good 4* hotel in the city – 1 nights, based on double/twin.
- Ger camps in countryside trip – 4 nights on share
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All the meals as listed in the itinerary: Breakfast - 6, Lunch - 5, Dinner – 5
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“Wonders of Mongolian Art” performance with Tumen-Ekh ensemble
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Internal flights, free luggage allowance is 15kg
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All sightseeing and entrance fees are mentioned as program
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All service charge, local and Gov’t tax
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Road & toll fees
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Visa invitation letter if required
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Complementary drink water during the tour
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Camping equipments
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Museums and cultural performance
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Included all taxes
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Visa to Mongolia (Get in advance)
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International flights & Mongolia visa fees
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Hotel early check-in and late check-out
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Tipping and other personal expenses
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Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
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Excess luggage charges – 1.5$ per kg for internal flights
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Travel insurance
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Personal equipments
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Alcoholic drinks
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Sleeping bag
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Optional activity cost
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Single room supplement