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ISSUE 8 • JUNE 2019

CENTRAL HUVSGUL ALTAI THE GOBI

Tour summary, DailyItinerary, Small Loop, BigLoop, much more length,distance, savings guidefor group travelers etc.

BY EDITORIALTour summary, DailyItinerary, Small Loop, BigLoop, much more length,distance, savings guidefor group travelers etc.



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THE GOBI TOURS

Table of Content Tour Summary

3-10 DAYS


- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan's capital- Visit the home of a nomadic family - Explore most famous sights of Gobi Desert

- See 3 main highlights of Gobi Desert within 3 days in quick way

THE GOBI TOUR

THE GOBI TOUR

Length: 3 Days Distance: Driving: 550 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: May - September

Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1750 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: May - November

THE GOBI - SMALL LOOP Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1200 km Level: Easier - ModerateBest Time: April - October

THE BIG LOOP Length: 10 Days Distance: Driving: 1790 km Level: Moderate - AdventureBest Time: May - September

- Most famous parts of Gobi Desert- Discover Erdene Zuu- Tsenkher Hot Spring - Khorgo Extinct Volcano - Discover Khuvsgul Lake - Blue Pearl Of Asia

- Mostly drive on paved road- Convenient trip for family and elder people

THE GOBI TOUR

South Gobi was provides the biggest draw for sightseers. It has 3 main tourist destinations: YolValley, Khongor Sand Dune and Bayanzag. The quickest way to get to there fly to theDalanzadgad town. If you do not have enough time, this tour is for you. It is lesser than 1 dayfrom our Gobi Standard Trip tour considered normal Gobi tour, but will see and do most ofthem. But might seems you rush.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:RT domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying,locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:2 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (2 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) food service(Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water, domestic flight drop off &pick up.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse.

$510 for 1 pax$350 for 2 pax$290 for 3 pax$255 for 4 pax$225 for 5 pax

3 Days Driving: 550km Easier - Moderate May - SeptemberHorse, CamelYol Valley , Bayanzag,Khongor Sand Dunes

Length: Distance: Level: Best Time: Activity: Attractions:

3 DAYS



THE GOBI TOUR

Watch Gobi Desert in easy way! Main town of South Gobi Desert Dalanzadgad was connectedby paved road to Ulaanbaatar. 2 highlights of Middle Gobi, Tsagaan Suvarga and Baga GazriinChuluu, are located along this paved road which is good place to overnight. Then we also seethe South Gobi's the biggest sights, Yol Valley, Khongor Sand Dune and Bayanzag respectively.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:Gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concertsetc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:5 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (5 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) food service(Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water.



6 DaysEasier - ModerateMay -NovemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1750kmTsaganSuvarga,Bayanzag, KhongorSandDunes, Yol Vally, BagaGazar Rocks

Length: Level: Best Time: Activity: Distance: Attractions:

6 DAYS



THE SMALL LOOP

You will see former capital city of second largest empire in the history - Karakorum and thefourth largest biosphere reserve in the world - Gobi in together by a tour. Short visit to a realnomadic family is also in the itinerary.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED:OW domestic flight, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenirbuying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:4 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in the local hotel (Standard), (5 nights in Local GerGuesthouse Budget) food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guideservice, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domesticflight pick up.



Tour Summary Daily Itinenary

6 DaysEasier - ModerateApril - OctoberHorse, CamelDriving: 1200 kmKarakorum, OngiMonastery,Bayanzag,KhongorSandDune, YolValley

Length: Level: Best Time: Activity: Distance: Attractions:

6 DAYS



THE BIG LOOP

Such as chance to discover largest sand dune, dinosaur’s homeland, visit Erdene-ZuuMonastery, once was the capital of Genghis Khan empire, Khuvsgul Lake and the Tsaatan -Reindeer riders. But this tour will allow to see them in 10 days. This is comparative quick tourfrom south to north through central part. But do not worry, this tour not very rush. Going toGobi and coming back from Khuvsgul Lake will use domestic flight which saves the time.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED: 9 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 8 nights in Local Ger GuesthouseBudget), food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, allentrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight dropoff & pick up.




10 DaysModerate - AdventureMay - SeptemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1790 kmGobi Desert ,Karakorum, ErdeneZuu, Tsenkher HotSpring , Khuvsgul Lake

Length: Level: Best Time:Activity: Distance: Attractions:

10 DAYS



THE HUVSGUL TOURS

The Gobi Daily Itinenary

3-10 DAYS


- Blue Pearl of Asia Lake Khuvsgul- Discover Erdene Zuu, Chinggis Khaan's former capital- Visit to the home of nomadic family

- Discover Khuvsgul Lake, one of nature's miracles - Blue Pearl Of Asia- Meet the lost tribes - tsaatan people- Check out the 3,000 year-old Uushig Deer Stones those date back to the Huns period

THE HUVSGUL TOUR

THE HUVSGUL TOUR


Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 2011 kmLevel: ModerateBest Time: June - September

THE HUVSGUL - SMALL LOOP Length: 7 Days Distance: Driving: 1270 km Level: Easier - ModerateBest Time: June - September



- See and witness outstanding - Uran Volcano- Discover Khuvsgul Lake- 3,000 year-old Uushig DeerStones - Get experience of architecture in Amarbayasgalant Monastery

THE HUVSGUL TOUR

This 3 days, easy and flying to there tour enables quick visit to Khuvsgul Lake National Park.Horse ride and hiking through forest of Siberian larch are also included.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:2 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, (2 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) , food service(Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight drop off & pick up.

PRICINGWe offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers. Budget plan has Local GerGuesthouse .

$500 for 1 pax$380 for 2 pax$270 for 4 pax$190 for 5 pax

List of Tours Daily Itinenary

3 Days Driving: 270 km Easier - Moderate May - SeptemberHorse, CamelUushig Deer Stones,Khuvsgul NationalPark,


3 DAYS

$610 for 1 pax$410 for 2 pax$310 for 4 pax$280 for 5 pax


THE HUVSGUL TOUR

Watch North Mongolia in easy and different way! Khuvsgul Lake National Park was connectedby paved road to Ulaanbaatar in recent years. 2 highlights of North Mongolia, Uran Volcanoand Amarbayasgalant Monastery, are located along this paved road which is good place toovernight. This tour do not have domestic flight so it is good way to reach to Lake Khuvsgul viabrand new paved road and you will see many things and do many activities.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:

NOT INCLUDED: Gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance.

INCLUDED:4 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in tent, (4 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse, 1 night in tent),food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance feesand Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water.




6 Days Driving: 2011 km Moderate June - SeptemberHorse, CamelUran Volcano, HuvsgulLake National Park,AmarbayasgalantMonastery


6 DAYS



THE HUVSGUL TOUR

By this tour, you will see most spectacular two destination, National park Lake Khuvsgul andKarakorum ancient capital and Erdene Zuu monastery complex, of Mongolian tourism market.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:6 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, food service (Standard), (1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 5 nights inLocal Ger Guesthouse Budget) land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrancefees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight pick up.




7 Days Driving: 1270 km Easer - Moderate June - SeptemberHorse, CamelKarakorum, TsenherHotSpring, Khorgo TerhNational Park, KhuvsgulLake


7 DAYS



THE HUVSGUL TOUR


OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:9 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, food service (Standard), (1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 8 nights inLocal Ger Guesthouse Budget) land transportation, English speaking guide service, allentrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight dropoff & pick up.




10 DaysModerate - AdventureMay - SeptemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1790 kmGobi Desert ,Karakorum, Erdene Zuu,Tsenkher Hot Spring ,Khuvsgul Lake


BIG LOOP



THE CENTRAL TOURS

The Huvsgul Daily Itinenary

3 DAYS


- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan's capital- Visit the home of a nomadic family- Explore most famous sights of Gobi Desert

- Camel riding at Elsen Tasarkhai Sands- Discover Erdene Zuul- Khustai National Park- Meet wild horse in their natural habitat - learn about Takhi, wild horse, and other wildlife

THE CENTRAL TOUR

THE CENTRAL TOUR

Length: 3 Days Distance: Driving: 780 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: April - November


THE CENTRAL - SMALL LOOP Length: 6 DaysDistance: Driving: 1200 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: April - October



- Camel riding at Elsen Tasarkhai Sands- Discover Erdene Zuu- Try fishing at small beautiful Ugii Lake- Meet wild horse Takhi, and other wildlife- Khustai National Park

THE CENTRAL TOUR

By this tour you will see and do as much as possible in 3 days. Karakorum & Central Mongoliantravel highlights the region's fascinating history, sweeping scenic landscapes and nomadicculture.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in the nomadic family, (2 nights in Local Ger Guesthouse Budget) food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, allentrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water.




3 Days Driving: 780 km Easier - Moderate April - NovemberHorse, CamelKarakorum, ElsenTasarkhai Sands,Khustai National Park


3 DAYS



THE CENTRAL TOUR

Central Mongolia is home differences. If you passed sand dunes today, you might see lake innext day. One of the highlight of this tour is fishing at Ugii Lake, after you visited historical sitesof Orkhon Valley. Most of the drives are on the paved road.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:3 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in the nomadic family, food service (Standard), (4 nights inLocal Ger Guesthouse Budget), land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrancefees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water.




5 Days Driving: 810 km Easier - Moderate May - SeptemberHorse, CamelElsen Tasarkhai SandsKarakorum, KhushuuTsaidam & Ugii LakeKhustai National Park


5 DAYS



THE CENTRAL TOUR

You will see former capital city of second largest empire in the history - Karakorum and thefourth largest biosphere reserve in the world - Gobi in together by a tour. Short visit to a realnomadic family is also in the itinerary.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:4 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, 1 night in the local hotel, (5 nights in Local Ger GuesthouseBudget) food service (Standard), land transportation, English speaking guide service, allentrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight pickup.




6 Days Driving: 1200 km Easier - Moderate April - OctoberHorse, CamelKarakorum, OngiMonastery RuinsBayanzag KhongorSand Dune ,Yol Valley


6 DAYS



THE CENTRAL TOUR


OVERVIEW

STANDARD: BUDGET:


INCLUDED:9 nights in Tourist Ger Camp, food service (Standard), (1 night in Tourist Ger Camp, 8 nights inLocal Ger Guesthouse Budget) land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrancefees and Government charges, all activities costs, mineral water, domestic flight drop off & pickup.




10 DaysModerate - AdventureMay - SeptemberHorse, CamelDriving: 1790 kmGobi Desert ,Karakorum, ErdeneZuu, Tsenkher HotSpring , Khuvsgul Lake


BIG LOOP



THE ALTAI TOURS

The Central Mongolia Daily Itinenary

3 DAYS


- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan's capital- Visit the home of a nomadic family - Explore most famous sights of Gobi Desert

- Explore the most wilderness part, Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, of the country including ancient rock drawings

Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 350 kmLevel: ModerateBest Time: June - September

Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1750 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: May - November

Length: 6 Days Distance: Driving: 1200 km Level: Easier - ModerateBest Time: April - October

Length: 10 Days Distance: Driving: 1790 km Level: Moderate - AdventureBest Time: May - September


- Mostly drive on paved road- Convenient trip for family and elder people

THE ALTAI TOUR

Western Mongolia is one of the very unique and untouched place in Mongolia. In Mongolia, Altaiextends up to 2000 km and is one of the most popular natural wonder in the country, attractingthousands of visitors every year, from all around the world. There are pristine lakes and rivers,glacier parks, snow-capped peaks, and green mountain forests. It offers many opportunities forall types of outdoor activities such as trekking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking and cave ...

OVERVIEW

STANDARD:

NOT INCLUDED:OW domestic flights, gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance.

INCLUDED:2 nights in the local hotel, 2 nights in the tent, 1 night in the nomadic family, food service, landtransportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees andGovernment charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, domestic flight drop off & pick up .

PRICING

1 Day Tours

6 Days Driving: 350km Moderate June - SeptemberHorse, CamelUlgii town, Altai TavanBogd, Potanin's Glacier,Khoton Khurgan LakeEagle Hunte


6 DAYS



Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in the prices!.

AROUND THE CITY

The Altai Daily Itinenary

ONE DAY


- Watch & get the inside track on largesthorseman statue in the World at Tsonjin Boldog - Ride sturdy Central Asian tarpan horse just likelegendary nomads Mongols at Gorkhi-TereljNational Park

- Watch & get the inside track on largest horseman statue in the World at Tsonjin Boldog- Visit to nice small museums for Military Arnaments of Huns and Great Mongolian Empire

Length: 4-6 HourDistance: Driving: 110 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: All Season

Length: 6-8 HourDistance: Driving: 95 kmLevel: Easier - ModerateBest Time: All Season

Length: 6 HourDistance: Driving: 160 km Level: Easier - ModerateBest Time: All Season

SEMI-GOBI TOUR

Length: 12 HourDistance: Driving: 1790 km Level: ModerateBest Time: May - September


- Meet wild horse in their natural habitat- Hike through the Khustai National Park -Learn about Takhi, wild horse, and other wildlife- Visit to authentic nomadic family

TERELJ - NATIONAL PARK

HUSTAI - NATIONAL PARK

STATUE OF KENGHIS KHAN

STATUE OF THE KENGHIS KHAN

If you come to Ulaanbaatar, you should not miss Genghis Khan Statue Complex which iscurrently the biggest (131ft/40m tall) equestrian statue in the world. It is connected toUlaanbaatar by a paved road of 34mi/54km. The complex includes a recreation area,restaurants, and souvenir shops occupying the base of the structure. From here, you coulduse an elevator or walk to the head of the horse through chest and back of the horse ......

OVERVIEW

1 DAY: 2 DAY:

NOT INCLUDED:Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) Personal expense Optional activity Travel InsuranceGratuities (optional).

INCLUDED:Local guideDriver/guideLunchEntrance fees

PRICINGPlease carefully check what is include and what is not include in the prices!.



4-6 Hour Easier - ModearteAll SeasonHorse, CamelDriving: 110 kmChinggis Khaan's ironhorse, Museum ofHuns and GreatMongolian Empire


ONE DAY



KHUSTAI NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Visit Hustai National Park, home to the Takhi (Przewalski wild horses), to see the endangeredhorse species roaming freely on rolling hills of beautiful Mongolia along with other wildlifeanimals. The Park covers a vast area providing visitors a variety of outdoor activities to enjoy,including Takhi and bird watching, hiking, horseback riding, photography, and ancient ruinsight-seeing...etc.

OVERVIEW

1 DAY: 2 DAY:






6-8 Hour Easier - ModearteAll SeasonHorse, HikingDriving: 95 kmKhustai National Park, Hike and explore takhiwild horses , Visit alocal horseman’s family


ONE DAY



TERELJ NATIONAL PARK TOUR

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is a popular destination. It is one of the nearest national park toUlaanbaatar. Amid the breathtaking scenery of the rocky mountains, you will discoveradventure, see an astonishing huge turtle shaped rock, visit charming buddhist temple andride horses.

OVERVIEW

1 DAY: 2 DAY






6 HourEasier - ModearteAll SeasonHorse, HikingDriving: 160 kmGorkhi-Terelj NationalPark, Turtle Rock,Ariyabal Temple


ONE DAY



SEMI-GOBI TOUR

Without a doubt the Khustai National Park is the home to wild steeds called Przewalskistallions or takhi, in Mongolian. In any case, it is not genuine Przewalski stallions is the mainfascination of the Park. Since the Park possesses such an immeasurable region, there is testopen door for different outside exercises, for example, takhi and feathered creature watching,trekking, horse riding, photograph shooting and going to antiquated curios there.

OVERVIEW

STANDARD: ERDENE ZUU:





Tour Summary

12 HourEasier - ModearteAll SeasonHike, Driving: 95 kmKhustai National Park,Hike and explore takhiwild horses , Visit alocal horseman’s family


ONE DAY



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