Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
Duration-9 days/8 nights
Group size– 2- 5 travelers
Departure May to October. Dates are flexible and able to customize.
Activities –horse riding, camel riding, hiking, cultural experiences
Location–Terelj NP, Gobi and Central Mongolia.
Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
DAY 1 TERELJ NATIONAL PARK & CHINGES KHAN STATUE COMPLEX
DAY 2 BAGA GAZARIIN CHULUU
Baga gazariin chuluu
Today we are driving to rock formation is a 15 km long and 10 km wide stone massif, is located Middle Gobi. Surtiin am is one of many beautiful places in Baga gazriin stone massif. This is a narrow canyon with asp, birch, white whicker and elm tree, as well the ruin of a stone temple and the site of 2 yurts where monks lived and meditated since the seventieth century.
DAY 3 TSAGAAN SUWARGA
Today’s destination is White Stupa.
Cliffs and extraordinary forms of rocks with a height of 30-60m are the only remaining of the sea that existed millions of years ago. It earned its’ name because of the Harmony of the colours, and as it looks like an ancient city and sometimes like white stupas from a distance. The unusual forms of cliffs can also look like a massive waterfall after heavy rains. Enjoy hiking around colorful Stupa, feeling like meditation in there.
DAY 4 YOL VALLEY
Yolyn Am also known as “Eagle Valley”
It is located in Gurvan Saikhan National park, Umnugobi province. “The Lammergeier”, rare bearded vulture birds are often translated as Yol, thus it is usually said valley of vultures or valley of eagles. A museum exhibits the fauna of the Gobi in Mongolia. You can discover enormous cliffs and narrows and a glacier that doesn’t melt until the end of the June. Adorable chipmunks of the family Sciuridae and other wild animals exist here. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Gobi museum.
DAY 5 KHONGOR SAND DUNES
Our trip will continue driving to Khongoriin Els
These are Mongolia’s largest sand dunes, reaching height of 300 meters in some areas. Although it could be a little challenging to get to the top of the Dunes, the breathtaking scenery and a vast landscape are always worth it. Experience the endangered two-humped Bactrian camels and big open blue skies in the Gobi Desert. Dune journey, camel riding and trekking.Enjoy Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
DAY 6 BAYANZAG- FLAMING CLIFFS
DAY 7 ONGI MONASTERY
Drive to Ongi monastery.
The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples – among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. It was completely destroyed in 1939. Although there is little left, it is interesting to go there to explore the ruins.Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
DAY 8 KHARKHORUM
Early morning we will start drive to Kharkhorum
Kharkhorum was the capital of the Mongolian Empire between 1235 and 1260, and the Northern Yuan in the 14–15th centuries. Genghis Khan set up the first plan to build the capital and after his death, his son Ugudei continued the construction and established the capital. Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and modern style historical Museum .
DAY 9 DRIVE BACK UB
We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.
Standard arrangement
2 pax-$1520 per person
3 pax-$1330 per person
4 pax-$1240 per person
5 pax-$1160 per person
Included
*Traditional Barbecue Khorkhog-1
*Ger camp 8 nights
*English speaking tour guide
*Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle / Minivan
*Camel riding and horse riding
*Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
*Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
*Pick up and drop off from/ to train station or airport
Not Included
-Personal items
-Alcoholic drinks and snacks
-Travel insurance
-Gratuities for guides and drivers
Budget arrangement
2 pax-$990 per person
3 pax-$850 per person
4 pax-$760 per person
5 pax-$670 per person
Included
*Traditional Barbecue Khorkhog-1
*Ger Guesthouse 8 nights
*English speaking tour assistant / cook
*Driver+ fuel+4WD vehicle / Minivan
*Camel riding 1h
*Horse riding 1h
*Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
*Daily drinking water (1.5 liter per person per day)
Not Included
-Personal items
-Alcoholic drinks and snacks
-Travel insurance
-Gratuities for guides and drivers
Gobi and Kharkhorum Tour
Standard Package
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. Also who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
Accommodation
We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside.
Meal
The tour meals included according to the itinerary. In the countryside, ger camps serve with some European and Mongolian meals. On some days there will be lunchboxes. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement.
Budget Package
Tour assistant guide
English-speaking local tour guide/assistant who also cooks. And will assist you to make your adventure tour around Mongolia in reality.
Accommodation
During our budget tours, you will stay in Mongolian traditional accommodation Ger Guesthouse. We make active support for local communities to improve their living standards by involving them in sustainable tourism. It would be also the best way for experiencing true Mongolian lifestyle. Also to be closer to the nomads. Most nomadic families do not have formal toilets in their summer places. So the most you can expect to find is a designated toilet trench that may be screened on three sides. No showering facilities will be available in some of the local ger guesthouses. Ger guesthouse has 4 -6 beds and occupancy is based on multi-share. But with only your group members and not with other tours.
Meal
During our driving days, we mostly have our lunches at local cafes on the way. On some days there will be lunchboxes. Also the breakfast and dinner is cooked by the tour guide. Vegetarians are welcome. Drinks provide 1.5 liter of mineral water per day.
Personal things to bring
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm coat/jacket and layers
- Swimsuit for hot spa
- Sunglasses
- A hat
- Headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds
- Trekking shoes
- Rubber slippers
- Don’t forget insect repellent
- Sun cream
- Lip-gloss
- Water purifying tablets
- First aid kit
- Large backpacks and bags
- All your camera equipment
