Adventure Tour-A4: Great GOBI Secret
Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar . Tour begins:
At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by our vehicle and transferred to your hotel. City orientation tour, visit the Choichin Lama Museum- there are fewer than five temples within the complex and, amongst other artifacts, it houses the best tsam masks in the country. Dinner at the Modern Nomads restaurant /Mongolian national food, modern and comfortable/. Overnight in *** hotel. (D)
Day 2: South Gobi - Eagle Valley , Gurvan Saikhan Uul
Early morning fly to Juulchin gobi-1, Omnogobi Province (580km, 1.20 hours). On arrival at the airstrip in the Gobi you will be met by our driver and jeep and taken to the ger camp for lunch. After lunch sightseeing and walking at the beautiful Eagle Valley or Yoliin Am, Gurvan Saikhan Uul. This is about 40 km from your ger camp and will take about one hour drive. The valley is a about 10km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. It is possible to walk through the valley and out the other side. Also full of soaring eagles hunting for prey. At the opening of the valley is the afternoon will be leisure in the Gobi for exploring the surrounding area. Dinner and overnight at the ger camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3-4: Khongorin els (sand dune)
After breakfast drive to Khongorin els (180km). Sightseeing and walking at the Khongor els (sand dune). Trekking to Bayan burd and Khongoriin gol (river). Visit a camel breeding family and learn about their nomadic lifestyle. Admire the beautiful Gobi landscape. Drive back to ger camp. Overnight in ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag”
After breakfast drive to the Bayanzag (180+64 km) and the nearby Sakhal forest and sand dunes. Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. And visit Moltsog Els (sand dune). Take a packed lunch from the Ger camp and return to the camp for dinner and overnight. (B, L, D)
Day 6: Free time in Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast return flight to Ulaanbaatar . At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by our vehicle and transferred to your hotel. Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, including shopping and free time. You will lunch at the Modern Nomads restaurant. Overnight in *** hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 7:Terelj National Park Outstanding Natural Scenery and wildlife
After breakfast At 10 am you will depart for the Khan Khentii Protected Area (about 60km). Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. After field lunch the journey will continue to the Princess Lodge (28km). Relax in national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Bonfire and overnight in Princess Lodge. “Princess Lodge” overnight cost is free. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Khan Khentii Protected Area
During the day there will be horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple (8km) and visit in the nomadic Family. After dinner drive back to Ulaanbaatar (98km). Overnight in *** hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 9: Journey Home
Tour ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the train for departure. (B)
Duration: 9 Days (8 nights)
Tour Package Price per person for 2 PAX: USD 1185
Tour Prices Include:
3 Ulaanbaatar overnights in a 3 star Hotel
5 Overnights ger camp.
Camel and horse trek
City tour and shopping
Domestic flight from/to Gobi
Museums, national entertainment Entry fees and guides
Transport in countryside and terminal transfer
Meals, Meal codes = (B, L, and D): breakfast, lunch, and dinner