Trekking in the National Parks of Mongolia is a fantastic experience! Mongolia is a wonderful place for trekkers with its vast green steppes with short hills, beautiful mountains and river valleys. Its deep blue sky makes the trip more beautiful and enjoyable. The trip features Mongolian Forest Mountains, bare mountains with lower altitude, rivers, lakes and hilly steppes. Taking part in the exciting trip you will visit the famous Terelj National Park, trek crossing the sacred Tuul valley toward Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve- a hidden paradise. During the trek you will have opportunities to visit local nomadic families to see how they live and tend their livestock, watching the incredibly starry skies at nights and most of all you will be totally refreshed after the trip!
Terelj National Park is one of the most popular national parks in Mongolia. Terelj is just 60km from Ulaanbaatar in the east and features stunning Granite Mountains and flowery endless grassy green meadows. This picturesque National Park is a part of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. It is a great place for hiking and trekking, even you can do rock climbing here at its natural steep granite walls.
Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is one of the most popular nature reserves of Mongolia. The Nature Reserve is truly the marvelous combination of high mountains, colorful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetland waters with its famous rare species of wild sheep Argali the Big Horns, White crane, White napped crane, Whooper swan etc.,
The River Tuul is one of the longest rivers of the country, flowing from the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the river has been called sacred for centuries by the nomads as they truly respect the nature especially the rivers and the surface water. The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted with traditional Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries.
Great Mongolian Steppes is one of the biggest plateu in the Central Asia with its endless steppes. During the trip we will travel the western edge of the great steppes. White gazelles, marmot, fox, corsac fox, wolf, gerbils inhabit the steppes with livestock.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Drive out of the city to Terelj National Park. Hiking in the national park, visit the Turtle Rock, Buddhist Monastery etc.
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Day 2:
Start trekking toward Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve, cross the river by the Botgo bridge, trek in the sacred valley of the river Tuul and mountains of Terelj. Enjoy the nature beauty and the fresh air. Camping in tents.
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Day 3:
Trekking in the pictorial Gurvan Bayan mountains under the blue skies. Camping in tents.
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Day 4:
Continue the trek through the Valley of Hushinga Mountains toward Bayandelger. Enjoy the wilderness and nature beauty. Camping in tents.
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Day 5:
Trekking to Gün-Galuut via Bayandelger county, optional visit to a steppe nomad's. Admire the beauty of a part of Great Mongolian steppes. Tent camping near a hill.
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Day 6:
Arrive in Gün-Galuut Nature Reserve, transfer to Steppe Nomads ger camp. Cold beer and hot shower!
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Day 7:
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, visit Gandan Monastery, the Museums of National History and Natural History. Shopping. See a traditional folklore concert.
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Day 8:
Transfer to the airport after breakfast.
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2006 Tour dates: May 15-22, May 25-01, June 4-9, June 15-22, July 2-9, July 14-21, July 24-31, Aug 5-12, Aug 16-23, Sept 1-7.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2 persons: $995;
3-5 persons: $885;
6 and more persons: $698.
Discount conditions:
- 1 free space for every 15 +1 pax;
- for courier who brings min 6 clients.
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in double (hotel, ger camps, tent);
- Guiding and interpreting service;
- Renting transport + driver with gasoline, lubricants and maintenance;
- All meals according to the itinerary (all kinds of drinks are on your own)
- Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees for protected areas and national parks;
- Cook for camping days;
- Return ticket confirmation.
Not included: Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance, Gratuities.
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