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►International airport - Chinggis Khaan International Airport, Ulaanbaatar city
►At the airport, our guide pick you up and we move towards Zaisan Memorial, the highest natural point in Ulaanbaatar. Then, we visit The Winter Palace of Bogd Khan
►After lunch, we visit National History Museum and do exploring around Sukhbaatar square
(Museum: Mongolia’s wonderful National Museum sweeps visitors from the Neolithic era right to the present day. It’s UB's only genuine blockbuster sight, offering an unparalleled overview of Mongolian culture, ranging from stone-age petroglyphs and exquisite gold ornamentation to, arguably the highlight, the full gamut of traditional ceremonial costume – which unmistakably inspired the look of characters from the Star Wars prequels.)
(Square: In July 1921 in the centre of Ulaanbaatar, Damdin Sukhbaatar (the ‘hero of the revolution’) declared Mongolia’s final independence from China. A square later built on the spot now bears his name and features at its centre a bronze statue of the revolutionary astride his horse. In 2013 the city authorities changed the name of the plaza to Chinggis Khaan Sq, but in 2016 Sukhbaatar's descendants won a court battle to restore the original name.)
►After dinner, we check-in to our hotel and rest.
► B/F: L: Local food D: Local food O/N: Ger camp
► Ulaanbaatar - Dalanzadgad (Flight duration: 1hour 20min)
► After breakfast, we drive to Chinggis Khaan International Airport and board a plane
► After landing in Dalanzadgad, we have our lunch and set off to Yol Gorge (60km 1hour)
(Yolyn Am is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains of southern Mongolia. The valley is named after the Lammergeier, which is called Yol in Mongolian. The Lammergeier is an Old World vulture, hence the name is often translated to Valley of the Vultures or Valley of the Eagles.)
► In the evening, we head to a ger-camp to have dinner and rest.
B/F: Hotel L: Local food D: Camp O/N: Ger camp
► Yoliin am - Khongoriin els/Khongoriin gol/ (Distance: 180km, 4~5hours)
► After breakfast, we drive to Khongor sand dune
(Khongor: These dunes extend to the foot of the "Three Beauties" We will visit of the dunes of Khongor. These dunes are the most spectacular ones of Mongolia, they extend more than 160 kilometres long and 20 kilometres wide, and have an average height of 80 metres, the hightest one being 100 metres high. From the top, the view on the desert is quite amazing. From this place, it's also possible to hear the moving masses of sand, hence the name of "singing dunes")
► After arriving at a ger-camp, we have our lunch and climb to the sand dune (sand sledding is optional)
► In the late afternoon, we pay a visit to a herder family nearby and go for 1-hour camel riding
► In the evening, we return to our ger-camp to have dinner and rest
► B/F: Camp L: Camp D: Camp O/N: Ger camp
► Dalanzadgad - UB - Terelj
► After breakfast, we move towards the airport to board a plane to Ulaanbaatar city (depending on weather, flight time may vary)
► After lunch in Ulaanbaatar, we set off to Terelj National Park (60 km, 1 hour 30 min)
► In mid-afternoon, we explore the tourist attractions in Terelj including rockpiles, Turtle Rock, and Aryabal Monastery
(Turtle Rock: "Melkhii Khad” or Turtle Rock, is a surprising granitic formation, 24 metres (79 feet) high, whose form reminds of a turtle. Its old name was Mungut Khad. Located at the foothills of a mountain covered of pines, this rocky formation is incontestably a photo opportunity while you’re on the road for Terelj.)
(Aryabal is a Buddhist God who listens to all the prayers of humankind and releases humankind from suffering. It was built in the shape of an elephant’s head. The number 108 is an auspicious number in Buddhism. Therefore the stairs leading to the temple consist of 108 steps and symbolizes the elephant’s elongated trunk. Moreover, signs with 144 Buddhist teachings, written in English and Mongolian, lined the sides of the path to the temple.)
► In the late afternoon, we go for 1-hour horseback riding in a beautiful natural landscape
► In the evening, we check-in to a ger-camp to have dinner and rest.
► B/F: Hotel L: Local food D: Camp O/N: Ger camp
► Terelj NP - Tsonjin Boldog - Ulaanbaatar (Distance: 100km 3hours)
► After breakfast, we have some free time until the afternoon
► After lunch, we set off to Tsonjin Boldog to see Genghis Khan's equestrian statue
(Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue: Part of the Genghis Khan Statue Complex is a 131-foot (40 m) tall statue of Genghis Khan on horseback, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog (54 km (33.55 mi) east of the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar), where according to legend, he found a golden whip. The statue is symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace.)
► In mid-afternoon, we head back to Ulaanbaatar city
► After having dinner in Ulaanbaatar city, we go for 1-hour massage and check-in to a hotel to rest.
► B/F: Camp L: Camp D: Local food O/N: Hotel 4*
► Ulaanbaatar City Tour
► After breakfast, we visit Gandantegchinlen Monastery and Choijin Lama Temple
(The Gandantegchinlen Monastery is a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that has been restored and revitalized since 1990. The Tibetan name translates to the "Great Place of Complete Joy". It currently has over 150 monks in residence. It features a 26.5-meter-high statue of Avalokiteśvara. It came under state protection in 1994.)
(The Choijin Lama Temple is a Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. The complex consists of six temples originally occupied by the brother of the ruler the Eighth Bogd Jetsun Dampa Khan, Choijin Lama Luvsankhaidav, who was the state oracle and 'Precious Wisdom and Clear Devotion' Khutugtu at the time. The complex was begun in 1904 and completed in 1908.)
► After lunch, we do some shopping at "Gobi Cashmere" store and other casual stores. After that, we have a Mongolian traditional show at Tumen Ekh
(Mongolian traditional show at Tumen Ekh with folkloric dances, contortion, and of course khoomi, the overtone singing.)
► After dinner, we return to the hotel and rest.
► B/F: Camp L: Local food D: Local food O/N: Hotel 4*
►After breakfast, our guide escorts you to Chinggis Khaan International Airport and that concludes our wonderful tour.
(Don't forget to check your belongings before you leave the hotel)
► B/F: Hotel L: D: O/N:
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Inclusions
- All transfers for arrival/departure
- English speaking tour guide at all times (Other languages upon request)
- All transfer & Transportation + experienced drivers
- 7 nights’ accommodation;
- Good 4* hotel in the city – 1 nights, based on double/twin.
- Ger camps in countryside trip – 6 nights on share
- All the meals as listed in the itinerary: Breakfast - 8, Lunch - 6, Dinner – 7
- “Wonders of Mongolian Art” performance with Tumen-Ekh ensemble
- Internal flights, free luggage allowance is 15kg
- All sightseeing and entrance fees are mentioned as program
- Road & toll fees
- Visa invitation letter if required
- Complementary drink water during the tour
- Camping equipments
- Museums and cultural performance
- Included all taxes
- Visa to Mongolia (Get in advance)
- International flights & Mongolia visa fees
- 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
- Personal equipments
- Alcoholic drinks
- Sleeping bag
- Optional activity cost
- Single room supplement