The Gobi & Karakorum (8 Days)

Holidays in Mongolia - Tour Itineraries

An 8 day tour by 4WD Jeep through the Gobi Desert to Karakorum, Mongolia from £690 per person

Suggested Itinerary
Day 1	Arrive Ulaanbaatar. This morning, upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar's Railway Station, you will be met and transferred to the Palace Hotel. After some rest in the hotel, city tour. Zaisan Memorial. This vantage point offers the best views of Ulaanbaatar, which sprawls out along the banks of the Tuul river. Moving on, we visit Gandan Monastery, the most important Monastery in Mongolia and a spectacular sight. With over 150 monks in residence and numerous temples the Monastery is a must see for visitors to the city. The brief tour ends with a visit to the Natural History Museum, which houses numerous exhibits on the geography, flora and fauna of Mongolia. The best exhibit however, are the two complete dinosaur excavated from the Gobi. (L,D)
Day 2	Ulaanbaatar-Middle Gobi (270km) .Today take a 270 km drive south from Ulaanbaatar into the Middle Gobi or Dundgov region. Leaving Ulaanbaatar one receives a first real glimpse of the vast Mongolian countryside and throughout the day the landscape becomes more parched and rocky as we push further into the enchanting desert regions. The night will be spent in Middle gobi Ger Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3/4	South Gobi (360km). Today we drive 360 km further south through stunning landscapes into the heart of the Gobi desert, before arriving at the Khan Bogd Ger Camp. From the camp we are exploring the fascinating sight of Yoliin am canyon in the late afternoon and visit to a local camel breeding family. Two nights on ger camp. (B,L,D)
Day 5	Saikan Ovoo (240km). Today drive 240 km North-West to a Ger camp in Ovoo, slowly leaving the harsh desert interior as we start entering classic steppe. We are having an excursion to Bayanzag claming cliffs and Moltsog els sand dunes enroute. (B,L,D)
Day 6	Karakorum (300km). Arrive at the ancient capital of Karakorum, passing through the Administrative town of Arvaikheer and the spring-town of Khujirt along the way. Karakorum, the building of which was ordered by Chingis Khaan in 1220 contains the Erdene Zuu monastery and is inside a massive walled compound. Visit to Erdenezuu Monastery in the late afternoon and overnight in Anar tourist camp. (B,L,D)
Day 7	Karakorum-Ulaanbaatar (365km). Today head east along good roads to Ulaanbaatar, leaving the countryside on our final full day of the tour. In the evening we enjoy a performance of traditional music by the Mongolian Folk Ensemble. (B,L,D)
Day 8	Depart Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the train station and leave Ulaanbaatar. (B)

Total Cost of Trip (per person based on twin share in hotels)
Per person twin -share	£690
Included in Cost of Itinerary
· Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar at the Zaluuchuud Hotel
· 2 nights Ger camp accommodation in Gun Galuutai reserve
· 3 nights tent accommodation
· Guide throughout the excursion
· Airport transfers
· Horse riding for two and half days, one day walking tour
· One day walking tour
· Horse rent for two and half days
· All excursions and sightseeing in the city including entrance fees to museums
· Transportation throughout - overland by 4wd Jeep
· Meals as indicated (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
Not Included in Cost of Itinerary
· International flights
· Meals and services other than those specified
· Travel Insurance - Ask for details
· Mongolian Visa - click 'here' for application form
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