MONGOLIA ClASSIC TRAVEL Tour code: MN-01 Seasons to be arranged: June-November Duration: 10 Nights / 11 days Number of travellers: From 1 up to 20 people Tour grade: Easy Total distance: 1200 km by plane, 1900 km by jeep, 5 km by horse, 5 km by camel Activity: 1 hour horse riding, 1 hour camel riding, hiking 2 hours, meeting with nomads Trip Background Details: South Gobi Desert area , Hustain Nuruu -Wild Horses National Park , Khara Khorum Area , Ulaanbaatar city

Day 2: Gobi Desert - Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Breakfast, In the morning early Fly to Gobi Desert Area, Drive to Bayanzag Flaming cliffs, where dinosaur fossils were found in 1922, later its dimension was used in Jurassic Park movie, /80 km 1-2 hours driving/ , Accommodate in the camp, Lunch, Explore the Saxaul forest -Gobi native tree - in Gobi steppe, Hiking and Trekking in Bayanzag Flaming Cliff, Dinner, Stay overnight in Ger tourist camp

Day 3: Khongor Sand dunes
Breakfast, Drive in gobi steppe to Khongor picturesque sand dunes with width of 150 km and 300 m height, /170 km - 3 hours driving/, Accommodate in the Ger camp, Lunch, Free time, Hiking to sand dunes and enjoy with skiing down from dunes, Explore the fascinating view of sand hills and rocky mountain ranges, Dinner, Stay overnight in Ger camp

Day 4: Khongor Sand Dunes
Breakfast, Trekking to cool spring near the sand hills, Visit local camel breeder family to discover the Gobi lifestyle and try diary products from camel milk, 1 hour camelback trekking along sand dunes, Lunch at the camp, Free time, Dinner, Stay overnight in the tourist camp

Day 5: Yollun Gorge
Breakfast, Driving to Yollun Gorge in mountainous area for 250 km /5-6 hours/, On the way explore wild ass and herd of gazelles in Khavtsgait valley, Visit the beautiful Eagle Gorge in Gurvan Saikhan Mt, Trekking and photographing spectacular high cliff walls, wild animals such as eagle and wild sheep, glacier, At opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area, Visit the museum "Three Beauties of Gobi", Dinner at tourist camp, Stay overnight in Ger tourist camp

Day 6: Ulaanbaatar city - Wild Horses National Park
Breakfast, Fly to Ulaanbaatar city back, Coffee break, Free time, Lunch, Drive to Khustain Nuruu National Park, where herds of wild horse Przevalskii are re-acclimatizing since 1991, Explore wild horses /Mongolian name is takhi/, Visit natural museum displaying about wild horses and the national park area including flora and fauna, Dinner, Stay in Ger at the camp

Day 7: Mongol Els Sand Dunes
Breakfast, Drive to Mongol Els sand dunes /210 km & 5-6 hours driving/, Lunch, Visit to horse breeder's family to explore the nomadic lifestyle and to have talking with nomads about their life and tradition, There is nice chance to try Mongolian national drink-Airag-fermented mare's milk and other milk products, Experience daily activities of local people, 1 hour horseback riding, After dinner walking on sand dunes with bushes and vegetation, Dinner, Stay overnight in Ger camp

Day 8: Khara Khorum - Capital City of Mongolian Great Empire
Breakfast, Drive to Khara Khorin town, where developed Khara Khorum capital of Great Mongolian Empire in 13-th century, The city located area is called Orkhon valley and it is UNESCO Cultural Heritage Place area, Lunch, Explore Erdene Zuu Monastery Museum - First Biggest Buddhist Center in medieval ages and it was closed and badly damaged in1930's, Explore Turtle rock on the south hill, Dinner-Mongolian Cuisine-Barbecue picnic, Stay overnight in tourist camp

Day 9: Ulaanbaatar city
Breakfast, Drive to Ulaanbaatar city /390 km & 8-9 hours driving on paved road/, Box lunch in open air, Transfer to hotel, Accommodate, Dinner, Stay in the hotel

Day 10: Ulaanbaatar city tour
Breakfast, City tour including visits to Gandantegchilen Monastery- Present biggest monastery, which houses for giant standing Buddha statue, National History Museum gives you real insight into Mongolian origin and history, Lunch, Natural History Museum offers nice chance to see petrified dinosaur skeletons and nestled eggs, Visit main Square Sukhbaatar, Friendship Monument on Zaisan hill, Free time for shopping the main street shops, art shops and antique shops, National Folklore Performance Concert with songs and contortion acts, Dinner, Stay in hotel

Day 11: Departure
Breakfast, Transfer to the airport/ train station, Departure

• Trip Background Details:
South Gobi Desert area , Hustain Nuruu -Wild Horses National Park , Khara Khorum Area , Ulaanbaatar city
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The Tour dates for 2010- 2011

This price INCLUDES:
Transfer to/from airport/hotel, Private transport with driver during the trip including petrolium cost, Accommodation at hotels with 3 stars or 2 stars in Ulaanbaatar, Accommodations in Ger tourist camps in countryside, Mentioned meals, Tour guide, Entrance fees to protected areas, Entrance fees to sightseeing and museums and cultural shows, Horse riding and camel riding fees, Rental of tent camp and outdoor equipments, Domestic return flights, flight insurance.

This price DOES NOT INCLUDE:
International air flight round trip, Travel insurance, medical insurance, Fee for Visa obtaining, Alcoholic bewerages, Additional services, Fee for extra luggage, Personal expenses such as IDD call, internet using, laundry, any charge for major force beyond of our control such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather bad conditions, changes of arrival/departure flights, poor roads conditions, etc.
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Please, Note:
1. The maximum weight of loaded luggage for domestic flight and vehicle is 10 kg, hand luggage 5 kg. For overweight, each kg will be charged in 1.5USD. Extra luggage can be stored free at hotels in Ulaanbaatar.
2. Hotels in Ulaanbaatar city reserved on double occupancy, and in countryside all Ger styled tourist camps are based on triple or 4 occupancy.
3. Check-in at hotels is at 12:00m/Check-out at hotels is at 12:00m.

!!! Please, make your reservations at your earliest convenience.

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