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8-Day of Naadam Festival Tour: July 10-17, 2010
offered by supplier M09539 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 8
- 12
day(s)
Group Size: 3
- 16
people
Destination(s):
Mongolia
Specialty Categories:
Festival Tours
National Parks
Season: July
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: No
Minimum Per Person Price: 1999 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 2159 US Dollar (USD)
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Visit Ulaanbaatar, Gandan monastery, the Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley, Terelj National Park, Arryabal Temple, Hovsgol Lake National Park, Karakorum (Kharhorin)-The Genghis or Chinggis Khan's ancient capital, Erdene zuu monastery, Bayangobi desert, Hustain Nuruu National Reserve and the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar. This is one and only Big Event! The main events include the three national sports or Three Manly-Wrestling, Archery Horse riding. Visit to the nomadic tented camps that have sprung up, and experience a concentration of Nomadic Mongolia at one site! We would be pleased to have you join us!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, July 2: Ulaanbaatar
Upon early arrival in Ulaan Baatar airport, you are transferred to the hotel. Afterward, Full City tour: visits the Main Square, the "Genghis" Khan's main monument, the National History Museum, where you will see artefacts from Mongolia from the Stone Age to the present, and displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture, the Natural Museum, where you will see two complete dinosaur skeletons, which were found in the Gobi - the giant flesh-eating Tarbosaurus, 15m tall and four to five tons in weight, and the little duck-billed plant-eating Saurolophus , and displays of Mongolia's geography, flora and fauna. Lunch in local restaurant. Visit the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum, known as one of the best collections of Buddhist art and artifacts in the world. Free time. Have welcome dinner at local restaurant "El Latino" featuring Mongolian and Western specialties. Overnight at hotel. Includes: (L), (D).
Day 2, July 3: Gandan Monastery-"Chinggis" Exclusive Gers Camp
Breakfast at hotel. In the morning, visit Gandan Lamasery, the largest Monastery in Mongolia (80 foot tall statue of Buddha, practicing Tibetan Buddhist Lamas), the buddhist ceremony at 10:00am and experience the Tibetan-Buddhist tradition. Afterward, drive to the "Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley" (55kms/27.5miles) - this is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with locals and see their daily lives, interact with them, explore, take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. 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.
Two (2) hours of Mongolian horseback riding exploration to take some amazing photos to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. Optional hiking to meet with the Nomads, to enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion with Special Traditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat) singers (*for groups more than 10 participants only!). Overnight in "Chinggis" Tourist Base Ger Camp. Have your first ger camp experience. "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia" by the author Michael Kohn. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 3, July 4: Terelj National Park-Arraybal Temple
Breakfast. Today, we drive to "Terelj" National Park for a walking tour to Turtle Rock and hiking to the "Arryabal" Buddhist monastery on the top of the mountain. It is famous for its amazing rock formations, pristine alpine scenery and varied bird life. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khenty Mountain Range. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support wolf, eagles. birds, and others animals. Picnic lunch is provided. In the afternoon, drive back to "Chinggis" tourist traditional ger camp. Free time for mongolian archery, etc. Dinner and overnight. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 4, July 5: Flight to Moron-Hovsgol Lake National Park
Breakfast. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport (55kms/27.5miles, ~1hr.30min). Fly to Moron and continue overland to Lake Hovsgol, Mongolia's largest lake, known as the "Dark Blue Pearl." Spend the remainder of the day at leisure on the lake. Lake Hovsgol is a 100 mile long pristine alpine lake located in the north of Mongolia, close to the Siberian border. The lake lies at an altitude of 1645m and is a rift valley some 262m deep. The Lake is a protected as a National Park and is sacred to Mongolians who call it "Dalai Ej" the "Mother Sea". Situated among pristine forests, mountains, and meadows, Lake Hovsgol remains untouched and is considered the cleanest freshwater lake left on the world. Free time. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Days 5 & 6, July 6 & 7: Hovsgol Lake National Park
Two (2) full leisure days on the Lake Hovsgol (*not transport is included there), to enjoy this remote location, we recommend you take a walk around the lake or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Optional excursions available on the Lake Hovsgol: hiking, trekking, climbing, fishing, boating, horseback riding, birdwatching, kayaking, etc. Meet with nomadic families and see their daily lives, interact with them to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Overnight in traditional ger dwellings at the tourist camp. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 7, July 8: Moron-Flight to Ulaanbaatar-Bayangobi Desert
Transfer to Moron local airport. Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and drive directly to Bayangobi desert. Visit the area. Climb up the towering piles of sand. Optional you can ride camels or horses with local nomads. You may be invited to share a cup of airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with these friendly and hospitable people. Overnight in tourist camp. Includes: (B), (L), (D)
Day 8, July 9: Karakorum-Genghis Khan's 13th Century Capital
Breakfast. Next drive to Karakhorum, the Genghis (Chinggis) Khan's 13th century capital and heart of the mighty Mongolian Empire. It was the capital of the Mongol Empire until Kublai Khan moved it to Beijing. Visitors, such as Marco Polo, described its ornate building, including a 2500 sq. meters Palace of Worldly Peace. After the collapse of the Mongol Empire it was abandoned and vandalized by Manchurian invading hordes. Most of the remains were used to re-build the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia-Erdene Zuu, built-in 1586. 400 meter long with 108 Stupas still surrounds Erdene Zuu Monastery which was built in 1586. It was restored in 1760. In 1792 the Monastery still had 62 temples and 10,000 lamas. But in 1930 it became a victim of the Stalin's purges. All but three of the Temples were destroyed and most of the monks were either killed or sent to Siberia. Today the restoration of the Monastery is the government's top priority. Erdene Zuu retains much of its ancient glory and is well worth visiting. Arrive and transfer to the tourist base ger camp. Visit "Erdene Zuu" monastery, the Tortoise rock and the Boovon khad -Men's secret statue (it is stone men's penis and made by monks of temples in 18 century for reason of shame on young monks who are not follow rule). Overnight in tourist ger camp. Includes: (B), (L), (D)
Day 9, July 10: Hustain Nuruu National Reserve-Ulaanbaatar(B,L)
After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar. In route, visit "Hustain Nuruu" National Reserve to see the Przewalski wild horses (Takhi horses), recently re-introduced back into Mongolia. The Przewalski horse (Equus przewalskii Poliakov) or Takhi as the Mongolians name them are rather small, sturdy animals with a short, strong neck. The earliest written reports of Przewalski horses or Takhi date from the ninth century and in 1226 , a herd of Przewalski horses is said to have caused "Genghis" Khan to fall of his horse. The Hustain Nuruu Reserve (Hustai is Mongolian for birch and nuruu means mountains) measures about 57,000 hectares, or including the bufferzone 120.000 ha., and is located on about 140 km west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. Visit the park museum to learn about the history of the last pure wild horses in the world and the history of the area. Return drive (in two hours) to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Accommodation at hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D).
Day 10, July 11: Naadam Festival
Today, attend the opening ceremony of the *Festival of Naadam in Ulaanbaatar national stadium. Taking place in the middle of July, the Festival of Naadam sees Mongolians from all over the country converge on the capital to participate in and watch these annual summer sports. See horse racing, wrestling and archery, the three age old national sports. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the "Bogd Khan" Winter Palace-home to Mongolia's last Khan, Damba Khutugt 8th, the war memorial "Zaisan" Hill visit to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city and the Buddha's statue. In the evening, 18:00-Enjoy a performance featuring traditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat) singers. Accommodation at hotel. Includes: (B), (L).
Day 11, July 12: Naadam Festival
Full day to enjoy the impressive *Naadam Festival at the National Stadium. The Naadam Festival horse races are continuous over the two main Naadam days, and today we will try our luck early and find a site beyond the restricted zone outside of Ulaanbaatar, where a close up encounter is possible with some 700-1000 children on horseback. Shop for souvenirs, original pure cashmere gifts and garment. Farewell dinner. Accommodation at hotel. Includes: (B), (L), (D)
Day 12, July 13: Departure Mongolia or post tour to Gobi Desert. Breakfast. Transfer to Ulaanbaatar airport. End of our services. Includes: (B).
Price Includes:
- Four (4) nights at Hotel in Ulaanbataar city based on double occupancy
- Three(3) nights in tourist class camps throughout the tour based on double occupancy
- Accompanied by experienced English speaking local guide
- Private transport transfers (included the patrol)
- All Admission fee as specified: Terelj N.P., Arryabal Temple, Erdene zuu monastery, Gandan monastery, Hustain Nuruu, monuments, and the specified museums
- Meals as specified, B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
- Evening entertainment as specified
- Entrance fees to the two main days of *Naadam Festival in *July 11, and *July 12
- One Mongolian traditional folk songs concert in UB in *July 11
- One Special Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog) in *July 13
- Two (2) hours of Mongolian horseback riding to take some amazing photos to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Genghis or Chinggis" Khan on a big horse in *July 13
- Road's taxes
- All expenses at the nomadic family
- Visa support invitation letter if necessary.
Price Excludes:
- International air
- Additional transfers airport-hotel-airport due to changing of date or time of arrival, or departure to/from Ulan Bator
- Single supplement at hotels in Ulaanbaatar city
- Changing of date of departure from Ulaanbataar
- Occasional flight delays or cancellation
- Additional meal, services or night at hotels in Ulaanbataar and Drinks
- Excess baggage (Extra luggage can be stored at hotels in Ulaan Bataar, free of cost)
- Travel Insurance
- Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, Mongolia poor road conditions, any changes in Naadam Festival schedule, etc.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
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