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Itinerary name: BIG LOOP (extended version)
Area: Gobi, Central and Northern Mongolia
Potential dates: from June to September, in each year
Duration: 19 days/18 nights
Difficulty: easy - moderate
Total distance: 3750 km
Sights: Natural beauty Baga Gazryn Chuluu, National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan - Natural beauty Yolyn Am - Sand dunes Khongor - dinosaur site Bayanzag - Ongi monastery ruins - Karakorum ancient capital - Waterfall Ulaantsutgalan - Tuvkhun monastery - Tsetserleg town - Mountain Pass Tsagaan - Rock Taikhar - River Canyon Chuluut - National Park Khorgo-Terkh - Mountain Pass Orookh - River Valley Toin - National Park Lake Khuvsgul - Extinct Volcano Uran - Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Activities: Camel riding, Gobi precious stones, climbing in dunes, hiking, off road, visit to nomadic families, horse riding etc.
Price: from 1020 USD p.p  Travel through most attractive tourist destinations in Mongolia. These destinations and attractions include Gobi Desert, the 4th largest biosphere reserve in the world, with its natural ecology and geographically unique landscape as well as its endemic & rare species of plants and animals. You will enjoy most beautiful valley (Yoliin Am) in the South Gobi, and will hike over the largest sand dunes (Khongoriin Els) in this northernmost part of the hemisphere, and spend some time with nomads who have lived in this territory for many thousands of years and have bred their livestock, especially camels, in the same nomadic way for all that time. Also, you will witness the paleontology sights (Bayanzag) where many ancient dinosaur fossils have been found in an area which, 130-200 million years ago was at the bottom of a sea.
| Lake Khuvsgul and its beautiful surrounding nature scenes. The far north of Mongolia is an area renowned for its high mountains covered in thick taiga forest, crystal clear lakes, rivers teaming with taimen and lennock and lush green open valleys. Right at the tip of northern Mongolia is Lake Khuvsgul which lies within the bounds of National Park Khuvsgul. This lake is sacred to all Mongolians and is known as the 'mother' or the 'sea'. To the north-west of the lake live the Khuvsgul-Tuvan minority group, more commonly known as the Tsaatan people or Reindeer people. These people use reindeer for transporting supplies, riding and milking and have done so for centuries. These 4 are the main destinations for tourist coming in Mongolia.
| Afterwards, you will vsiit Karakorum, a historical city which was the main administrative and merchant location of the historical Mongolian states, the historical valley of the River Orkhon. There, you will see & enjoy a nature beauty of this area, will visit an anicient famous monastery and get introduced into a specific lifestyle of real nomads. It is followed by drive to region of Volcano Khorgo and Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan (White Lake). These places are very beautiful and famous with their various nature scences & landscapes.
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Day1. Baga Gazryn Chuluu (260 km).
Day2. Tsagaan Suvarga (240 km).
After breakfast, we will start driving towards the Gobi desert. Today we will see the landscape changing dramatically from the fertile grassland to the inhospitably rocky land. In the evening we could get in Sagaan Suvarga or White stupas. You will watching the scenery change as you drive.
Day3. Yolyn Am (280 km).
Today we will drive to Yolyn Am. The valley begins from Zuun Saikhan Mountain, a branch of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain system, and stretches over 10 km. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. You will walk through the valley which is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. The beauty of the valley, combined with the sound of vultures (Yol means vulture, in Mongolian) creates an atmosphere of awe and wonder – this is an experience not to be missed!
Day4. Sand dunes Khongor (200 km).
Today we drive to Khongor sand dunes that extend along the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolun mountain ranges for 180 km, get to ger camp, explore the area, climbing up the Singing Dunes. They extend for 185 kilometers and include dunes that can reach 20 meters in height. The sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar, and when it occurs, it is said that it can be mistaken for the sound of an aero plane. Hence their name is 'singing sands', or 'musical sands'. Near Hongor Gol (Hongor River) at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. We will be riding on camels today to explore these massive sand-dunes. The two-humped camels are very comfortable to ride, as they walk slowly and gently and we will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will take us to the sand-dunes.
Day5. Bayanzag (120 km).
After lunch time, continue the drive towards Bayanzag, a saxual forest and area of red cliffs “Bayanzag” which have been formed from the erosion of the sand and rock over many thousands of years. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as skeleton & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there. Before reach in Bayanzag, we will see Gobi precious stone market. It is really interesting. American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews named this place as “End of the World”. As scientists defined it was an inland sea bottom some 200 million years ago. There, we will visit local dinosaur ger museum. The Flaming Cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun, and it is an interesting place to wander about to get a closer look at one of the world’s most famous paleontological sites.
Day6. Ongi monastery ruin (180km).
After breakfast, we will head to Saikhan Ovoo, a small village in the Middle Gobi province. During the way visit the mountainside remains of the Ongiin Monastery, which now has a small number of novices after years of turmoil. There we will enjoy the peace and beauty of the Delger Khangai Mountains. We will explore the ruins of of Ongi Monastery.
Day7. Karakorum (250 km).
After breakfast we will drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia where today there is a small local township. On arrival you will notice the first and most obvious landmark which is the massive wall of the Erdene Zuu Monastery. The monastery was built in 1586 by a well-known Mongolian king called Abtai Sain Khaan, and is surrounded by a vast 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10,000 monks using them for their daily worship. We will visit there after lunch.
Day8. Waterfall Ulaantsutgalan (100 km).
Today we will have a trip to Waterfall Ulaantsutgalan. This valley is known as the cradle of Mongolian civilization as many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments lie within its borders. The Orkhon Waterfall marks the halfway point of the Orkhon River, the longest River in Mongolia. The area surrounding the waterfall is green and forested and we will spend the day walking in the area and having a picnic lunch. This area of Mongolia is well known for producing the best ‘airag’, or fermented mares’ milk, in the country.
Day9. 21 July. Tuvkhun monastery (120).
Today we will drive to Tuvkhun Monastery which was built in 1653. The Monastery Tuvkhun was built at Shireet Ulaan, the most beautiful scenery in Khangai Mountains. We will continue riding along the river until reach our overnight camping spot on the river's shores. Tuvkhen monastery is located in the densely forested and picturesque mountain Shivee at an elevation of 2000m above sea level. Tuvkhen monastery consists of a stupa, prayer wheels and 14 temples and orginally had about 20 lamas.
Day10. Taikhar rock (150km).
Today we will drive to Arkhangai province. After few hours driving we could get in small town Tsetserleg. The town is refreshingly pollution free and picturesquely situated among several peaks making it a good place to resting on your way to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, the Great White Lake. After lunch we will drive to Taikhar rock.
Day11. River Canyon Chuluut & National Park Khorgo-Terkh (200 km).
Our today’s destination is Gorge of River Chuluut and Extinct volcano region of Khorgo-Terkh and Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur(Great White Lake). Our today’s lunch will be a picnic near the beauty Tamir river. After Lunch we will continue to driving to Khorgo-Terkh N.P. On the bay, your costumers could see a huge gorge Chuluut. In the afternoon, around 17 o’clock we will have been got in our destination.
Day12. National Park Khorgo-Terkh.
Hiking here is really fantastic. The landscape here is equally fascinating with extinct volcano craters producing various rock formations and huge gorges with fast flowing rivers and cascades. Terkhiin White Lake, where once-active volcanoes have formed some beautiful terrain suitable for hiking. Today we will hiking to Khorgo volcano and climbing up to top of volcano.
Day13. Lake Zuun. (200 km).
Today we will enter to Northern Mongolian territory. We will leave the National Park late morning and en route, we will see picturesque Mountain Pass Orookh, lovely small river valley Toin and village Jargal. This is a long driving day through mountain range Khangai. You will come to a mountainous valley with forest and a River.
Will arrive in Lake Zuun a picturesque lake in the late afternoon.
Overnight around Lake Zuun.
Day14. National Park Lake Khuvsgul (220 km).
After breakfast time, we will drive to Murun town. After we arrived in Murun town we will drive to Lake Khuvsgul.
After arrived in Lake khuvsgul, you will have half day hiking. Hiking around back mountain of the Lake is unforgettable. You will hike over a beautiful forested mount next to the Lake Khövsgöl. This mount is a branch of Mountain range Khoridol Saridag, one of the highest mountains (approximately 3351 meter above sea level). Your guide will be accompanying you and packed lunch will be available. While traveling in a green meadow, you can pick some natural wild fruits such as wild strawberry, currant, gooseberry, red bilberry, bog bilberry and etc. Probably, you will see many kinds of wild rare & rarely animals also, such grazing deer, ibex, gazelle or any kinds of birds.
In the afternoon, after dinner time, you will enjoy a traditional Mongolian meal Khorhog which is made from large chunks of meat and vegetables, ‘pressure cooked’ using hot rocks. You don’t have to eat the rocks but you might be interested to see what is done with them after the meal is cooked! (if you are vegetarian please let us to know.)
Overnight in the National Park.
Day15. National Park Lake Khuvsgul (120 km).
Today, you will visit a reindeer herders’ family. You will see & enjoy specific lifestyle of those ‘society isolated’ people. Then, you can try riding on reindeer back if you want. Early morning, will drive toward the north for reindeer. On reaching in a foothill of pass Janhai, we visit a reindeer herders’ family. Then, you will be introduced into specific lifestyle of this nation’s minority and especially you will see & enjoy performance of their religion ‘Shaman’.
After lunch time, we will enjoy an exhilarating horseback pack trip through untamed wilderness and panoramic scenery. The horseback riding enthusiast will experience an unforgettable excursion through timbered ridges and mountain meadows. We offer horse pack trips suited for all ages and abilities with rides varying in length . Horse pack trips allow you to reach deep into the southern Siberian wilderness. Horseback riding and fun are the main objectives on horse pack trips combined with good nomad’s Mongolian hospitality. Saddle up the whole family for an unforgettable horseback riding adventure. Horse pack trips are all inclusive with guides, all equipment, meals and lodging in tent camps along the trails.
TGB will invite you to go to local beer pub. Have a fun time and taste Mongolian beer.
In the late eveining we will drive to Murun town.
Overnight around Murun town. Day16. Free day at Murun (70 km).
Full free day in Murun.
Day17. extinct Voclano Uran. (250 km).
Today we will pass through Mörön and continue the trip to extinct Volcano Uran. It is a dormant volcano and its surrounding is very beautiful.
Overnight around the Volcano.
Day18. Amarbayasgalant monastery. (250 km).
After breakfast time, we will drive to a famous monastery Amarbayasgalant.
After lunch time, we will arrived the destination and we walk around the monastery which is the second most important monastery in Mongolia after Erdene Zuu, and was built by Zanabazar in the 18th century. It was badly damaged during the religious purges of the 1930s but restoration work has brought the monastery back to something like its former glory. The area around the monastery is justly famous for its beautiful wild flowers and is a lovely place to spend some time relaxing, hiking and camping.
TGB will invite you to go to local beer pub. Have a fun time and taste Mongolian beer.
Day19. Ulaanbaatar (220 km).
Today we will head back to Ulaanbaatar via Darkhan city which is the administrative center of Darkhan Uul province, and is Mongolia's second largest city, with a population of 90000 residents. The modern city of Darkhan, with foundations which were laid in 1967, is one of the Mongolia's largest industrial centres and has many functioning steel processing factories.
We will arrive in UB before dinner time and once back in UB you will be transferred to your booked accommodation.
Price range:
Our company offer 2 kind of prices based on customers' specific request and budget for the travel itinerary.
Leave All Matters With Us! First one is luxurious arrangement and you will stay in 3 or 4 star tourist hotels in urban area and tourist camp in rural area and will be served 3 meals in a day and use Japanese Jeep etc.
Save Your Money In Easy and Happy Way! About budget arrangement, it is good way to save your money. You will stay in local guest house or hostels and you will arrange your food yourself and will use Japanese minivan for driving. But you will see same things just like lux arrangement.
Please carefully check what is include and what is not include in these prices! LUXURIOUS ARRANGEMENT
| | BUDGET ARRANGEMENT
| 2650 USD p.p (based on 2pax)
2200 USD p.p (based on 3pax)
1980 USD p.p (based on 4pax)
1840 USD p.p (based on 5pax)
1750 USD p.p (based on 6pax)
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1370 USD p.p (based on 3pax)
1200 USD p.p (based on 4pax)
1090 USD p.p (based on 5pax)
1020 USD p.p (based on 6pax)
| Prices included:
- accommodation in countryside (tourist camp) - land transportation within country (Japanese jeep) and fuel cost - guide service (English speaking) - all costs of sightseeing in countryside - entrance tickets for National Parks and Government charges - horse or camel hire where specified - support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants - Ulaanbaatar pick up and drop off services - food service (three meals in a day) - mineral waters | | Prices included:
- accommodation in countryside (local guesthouse)
- land transportation within country (Japanese or Russian minivan) and fuel cost
- guide service (English speaking)
- all costs of sightseeing in countryside
- entrance tickets for National Parks and Government charges
- horse or camel hire where specified
- support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants
- Ulaanbaatar pick up and drop off services
| Prices not included:
- travel insurance, visas, departure tax
- alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature
- tips for staffs
| | Prices not included:
- travel insurance, visas, departure tax
- alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature
- tips for staffs
- food service
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