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Itinerary name: GOBI + TERELJ Area: Gobi desert and Eastern Mongolian Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Potential dates: from April to early October, each year Length: 6 days Difficulty: easier - moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities) Total distance: driving: 550 km in Gobi, 200 km in Gorkhi-Terelj, flight: 2.6 hours Sights: Bayanzag, Khongoryn els, Yolyn am, Tsonjin Boldog, Gorkhi-Terelj Activities: explore Flaming Cliffs in setting sun, climb up to Khongor dune, ride 2 humped camels around picturesque Gobi oasis, horse ride through narrow Valley of Eagle, shoot panoramic view of Rivar Valley of Tuul, horse ride in black forested mountains of Khentii Price: from 310 USD p.p Day1. Fly to Gobi & Bayanzag pick you up from your accommodation - transferred to airport - fly to Dalanzadgad /1.3 hours/ - drive to Bayanzag /180 km/ - lunch time - ride camel - dinner time - hike around Ulaan Ereg (Flaming Cliffs) - overnight around Bayanzag
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. 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. Also, we will visit local dinosaur ger museum.
Day2. Khongoriin Els breakfast time - drive to Khongoriin Els (Sand dunes Khongor) /120 km/ - lunch time - free time - dinner time - climb up to the sand dunes and hike around it - overnight around Sand dunes.
Khongoryn Gol. After dinner time, we will explore the area, climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveler with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of daffodil-colored sand. The dunes extend for 185 kilometers and include dunes that can reach 80 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 Khongor Gol (River Khongor) at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. More...
Day3. Yolyn Am breakfast time - drive to Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) /200 km/ - lunch time - horseback riding through Valley - see local museum - dinner time - free time - overnight around Yolyn Am
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. Fly to UB & Tsonjin Boldog Resort breakfast time → drive to Dalanzadgad town /50 km/ → lunch time → fly to Ulaanbaatar city /1.3 hours/ → drive to Tsonjin Boldog Resort /60 km/ - see Chinggis Khaan's Grand Statue - drive to National Park Gorkhi-Terelj /70 km/ - dinner time - free time - overnight in the National Park
Tsonjin Boldog Resort which is attracted by Chinggis Khaan’s Grand statue. We will be on the back of horse of the statue by elevator and see picturesque open valley with River Tuul. It is located 55 km from Ulaanbaatar and one of the biggest advantages of the projects that was being implemented by Jenco Tour company. The statue in total is 40m high from surface erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. Far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. Recreation area, restaurants and souvenir shops will be located in the column surrounded base of the Statue and from here visitors will ascend to the exhibition hall using elevator at the back of the horse. The visitors will walk to the head of the horse through chest and back neck of the horse, where they can have farseeing and good panorama view over the complex area. The main area will be surrounded by “ger” camp, designed and arranged like the pattern of the horse seal that were used by the 13th century Mongol tribes. In these “ger” camps tourists can have a night out at this spot.
Day5. National Park Gorkhi-Terelj breakfast time - visit to nomadic family - lunch time - free time - dinner time - overnight in the National Park
Gorkhi-Terelj National Park was created in 1993 and it offers great opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, rafting and rock climbing. Terelj is a spectacular valley with high rock formations, pine – covered mountains and grasslands carpeted with wildflowers and edelweiss. Like an emergent butterfly, the delicate beauty of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park promises to be breath-taking! Be dazzled by the riot of colors and thousands of tiny fluttering wings flutter as you stroll through the natural environment of these fragile specimens. It is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wildflowers, and the mountain pine forests and broad streams make this one of the most beautiful areas in Mongolia.
En route, we will visit to nomadic family have lunch at the nomads’ ger. Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn the clever nomads' way of life by taking every chance of taking part in the nomadic life activities like a nomad. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. Watch how they produce tasty and nutritious dairy products. Day6. Drive to Ulaanbaatar breakfast time - drive to Ulaanbaatar /70 km/ - transfer you your booked accommodation - end
Price range:
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Leave All Matters With Us! First one is standard 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 standard arrangement.
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STANDARD ARRANGEMENT | | BUDGET ARRANGEMENT | 1380 USD (based on single person) 890 USD p.p (based on 2pax) 720 USD p.p (based on 3pax) 620 USD p.p (based on 4pax) 560 USD p.p (based on 5pax) 510 USD p.p (based on 6pax) | | 1030 USD (based on single person) 640 USD p.p (based on 2pax) 500 USD p.p (based on 3pax) 410 USD p.p (based on 4pax) 360 USD p.p (based on 5pax) 310 USD p.p (based on 6pax)
| Up from 6pax please see our group service
| | Up from 6pax please see our group service
| Prices included:
| | Prices included:
| - land transportation within country and its fuel cost - English-speaking TGM Tour Manager or local guides (Other languages are possible) - entrance fees to museums, conservation fees or permits to national parks and government charges - special events and excursions as described in the itinerary - horse or camel hire where specified - support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants - airport or train station pick up and drop off transfers
- accommodation in countryside (5 nights in tourist camp) - food service (three meals in a day) - mineral waters
| | - land transportation within country and its fuel cost - English-speaking TGM Tour Manager or local guides (Other language are possible) - entrance fees to museums, conservation fees or permits to national parks and government charges - special events and excursions as described in the itinerary - horse or camel hire where specified - support staff including horse/camel men and camp assistants - airport or train station pick up and drop off transfers
- accommodation in countryside (5 nights in local guesthouse)
| Prices not included:
| | Prices not included:
| - RT domestic flights - accommodation in Ulaanbaatar - travel insurance, visas, departure tax - alcoholic drinks, items of a personal nature - gratuities for staffs
| | - RT domestic flights - accommodation in Ulaanbaatar - travel insurance, visas, departure tax - alcoholic drinks, items of a personal nature - gratuities for staffs
- food service - sleeping bag (TGM able to hire it)
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- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary! - TGM able to book accommodation of Ulaanbaatar city and could do Ulaanbaatar city's City tour, if you interest in. - It is possible that mixture of tourist camps/local family/ger/guesthouse and based on your interests. - If you want to book this travel itinerary, please send us your email to
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Gallery of the itinerary:
Small rodent in Gobi desert
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