Mongolia Tour 2024
in 7 days
package tour: departures on flexible dates for individuals.
Discounted rates for groups
duration: 7 days 6 nights
code: T-M7
accommodation: equipped tourist camps
excursions: included as per program.
treatment: full board
highlights: Desert camel ride, folklore shows, nomadic family experience, hot spring visit and wild Takhi-Przewalski horses observation
tour note: Itinerary, prices and program are subject to reconfirmation and may vary in the event of changes to flight and train operations and in the event of fluctuations in exchange rates
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Program
Ulaan Batar – Nomadic folk show - Bayan Gobi - Kharakorum - Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake - Tsenher Hot Springs - Ugii Lake – Hustai National Park – Genghis Khan Statue – Ulaan Batar
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1 day
Meeting with the guide and driver in Ulan Bataar (Ulaanbaatar).
Transfer to the Mongolian nomad camp. Folk show of Mongolian nomads (experience on the daily life of the traditional Mongolian family and nomadic herders)
- production of dairy products and tasting
- real demonstration of the movement of the Mongolian shepherd family with oxen and camels
- the milking of yaks, sheep, goats and mares
- creation of felt and tanning
- national musical instruments and popular songs
- show with horses
Lunch at the camp.
Along the way, visit Khogno Khaan mountains. This area represents a unique picture of the natural contrasts that unite the Mongolian Gobi Desert and Hangaj landscapes. Walk on the sand dunes, Elsen Tasarhai. Camel ride. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
2 day
Breakfast. Visit the ruins of the local Ovgon Khhid monastery. Transfer to Kharakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Lunch. Visit one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia: Erdene Zuun, founded in 1586. It is the oldest monastery in the country and also the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The temple has a precious collection of works of art, with works by important Buddhist artists. Visit to the Kharakorum Museum, where we can learn in more detail about the history of the Mongol Empire and the importance that the Karakorum had in its growth, being not only the capital of a vast Mongol empire, but the epicenter of trade along the entire Silk Road. Visit the local market and walk around the surroundings. Arrival at the camp. Dinner. Overnight stay at the camp.
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3 day
Breakfast. Transfer to Tsetserleg. Visit to the local ethnographic museum (Arhangai Aimag Museum). The main hall focuses on the traditional Mongolian lifestyle, with displays of costumes, traditional instruments, gers, musical instruments, weapons and saddles. Visit the local monastery and Buddha complex. Lunch along the way. Driving towards Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur lake. On the way stop at the Chuluut River. Arrival at the camp. Free time for a nature walk. Dinner. Overnight stay at the camp.
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4 day
Breakfast. Trip to visit the crater of the Khorgo volcano. Khorgo Volcano is an extinct volcano located on the east side of Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan. It was the last active volcano in Mongolia. Continue to Tsenher Hot Springs. Arrival and visit to the Tsenher hot springs, the seaside area known as one of the most important in Mongolia. Possibility to swim. Dinner. Overnight at the camp.
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5 day
Breakfast. Transfer to Lake Ugii, 27 sq km long, rich in perch and pike. Ugii Nuur is a wonderful place to observe bird life: cranes and ducks. Lunch on the lake. Transfer to Hustai National Park. Along the way visit the ruins of Khar Bukh fortress (Khar Bakhin Balgas) and the sand dunes of Moltsog Els. Camp accommodation. Transfer to observe the wild Takhi-Przewalski horses that have been living in the area since 1993 when they were reintroduced to their homeland. Here you can spot and photograph these splendid animals. Dinner. Overnight stay at the camp.
6 day
Breakfast. Transfer to Chingis Khan Statue Complex which is located about 65 km from Ulaanbaatar. This statue is the world's largest statue of a rider on a horse erected in Mongolia. Visit and photos. Continue the route to Gokhi-Terelj National Park. Visit The Turtle Rock. Visit to the picturesque Buddhist meditation center of Aryapala, from here the astonishing scenery opens up behind you. Visit to nomadic family with lunch. 1 hour horseback ride. Transfer to the camp, dinner and overnight stay.
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7 day
Breakfast. Return to Ulaanbaatar. Ulaanbaatar city tour including visit to Zaisan Memorial Monument. It is the masterpiece of socialist realism and at the same time a panoramic point over the city and the surrounding hills. Visit Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum which displays a splendid collection of paintings, bas-reliefs and sculptures, including many works by the famous sculptor Zanabazar. Visit to the Winter Palace of Bogd Khan. The second part of the city tour: visit the Gandan Khid monastery, the largest and most impressive in Ulaanbaatar and the seat of the Buddhist spiritual leader of Mongolia. Its name means "wonderful place of perfect joy". Visit to the National Museum of Mongolian History. Visit the main square of the city Sukhbaatar with enormous bronze statues of Chinggis Khaan, accompanied by those of his son Ogedei and grandson Kubai on the west and east sides respectively. Visit to the evening folklore show. Dinner. After dinner, transfer to the airport, train station or hotel (if booked).
ncluded in the tour
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accommodation in an equipped camping site (6 nights)
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private transport as scheduled
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guide service as per program (Italian or English)
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entrances to national parks, monasteries, museums, Genghis Khaan statue
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treatment: full board, meals as per program
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camel ride
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folklore shows included in the program
not included
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international flights (bookable independently or quotas on request)
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possible hotel extension in Ulan Bataar before or after the tour
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guide in Spanish, French, German (on request)
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extra services and meals not mentioned in the program
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medical insurance policy
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anything not mentioned under "Included in the tour"
Other tour programs - Mongolia
We offer you some example programs for your trip to Mongolia. Intourgroup is specialized in organized trips for pre-established groups. For individuals we can study ad hoc itineraries and optimize them from the point of view of costs, visits and duration. All programs can be customized and optimized according to your needs.
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Country information: Mongolia
capital: Ulan Batar
population: approximately 3.4 million
language: Mongolian
time zone: Battery time GMT+7
currency: Tughrik (MNT)
international dialing code: 00976
safety and security: no reports of particular security problems.
documents: for European Union citizens, entry with a passport (residual validity of 6 months from the date of exit from the country is required.
When to visit Mongolia
Mongolia is characterized by a continental climate, rather harsh, with very cold winters with average temperatures of 20 degrees below zero.
The winter season is It is continental in nature and usually affects the months from October to March.
The climate in Mongolia is more mild in the spring and summer seasons.
Temperatures in summer, in the months from June to August, can reach +35 degrees.
Is Mongolia worth visiting?
Mongolia is a country that is definitely worth visiting. Surely everyone has heard of the Mongol Empire and the deeds of its Khans but few have yet visited these lands, still outside the large traditional tourism circuits.
Mongolia deserves to be visited for its natural landscapes, practically intact thanks to a density of very low population. From the dunes of the Gobi Desert to the rich forests of central Mongolia, a trip to Mongolia certainly does not bore the visitor. Mongolia is adventure, even on an organized trip. Mongolia is culture, the fascinating nomadic culture, unique in the world.
Is it safe to travel to Mongolia?
Mongolia is adventure, we said. The spirit of adventure that characterizes a trip to Mongolia always goes hand in hand with the safety of itineraries designed for international tourists.
There are no particular security problems or reports of crime levels worrying. As always, even on a Mongolia tour you need to pay more attention in the big cities. and in particularly crowded places.
Traveling to Mongolia can be be more challenging compared to other destinations characterized by more international tourism run-in. The infrastructure may be of a lower standard but traveler safety is paramount. the first concern that commits us to propose itineraries suitable for everyone, for true travelers with a thirst for discovery, willing to make some small sacrifices to capture the essence of this splendid nation, Mongolia.
How to get to Mongolia?
Mongolia is connected to the main world airports with direct flights and stopovers to its capital, Ulan Bataar, which is recently equipped with a modern international airport, Chengis Khan Airport.
Mongolia is It can also be reached by train from both Russia and China. Ulan Bataar is in fact one of the main stations of the Trans Mongolian Railway which connects Moscow to Beijing passing through Mongolia, covering the distance of 7,865 km.
E' necessario il visto per la Mongolia?
Mongolia is one of the destinations least touched by international tourism despite having a very respectable tourist offer. Mongolia is also one of the most open to tourism with regards to visa policy.
Most visitors from the rest of the world can enter the country without needing to enter. to apply for a visa for Mongolia. The visa-free entry policy is naturally for tourist purposes and the visa exemption period varies from a minimum of 21 to a maximum of 90 days, based on nationality of the traveller.
However, we recommend checking the latest updates on the requirements for entry into Mongolia on the official website of the Mongolian embassy of your country of residence, also summarized at this link.
