Mongolia Tour 2024
in 9 days
package tour: departures on flexible dates for individuals.
Discounted rates for groups
duration: 9 days 8 nights
code: T-M9
accommodation: equipped tourist camps
excursions: included as per program.
treatment: full board
highlights: camel ride in the desert, horseback ride, nomadic folklore show
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
Ulaanbaatar – Folk show nomade – Bayan Gobi – Kharakorum – cascata di Orkhon – Monastero Tuvkhun – Sorgenti termali Tsenher – Lago Tsagaan Nuur – vulcano Khorgo – Lago Khuvsgul – Monastero Amarbayasgalant – Monastero Aglag – Ulaanbaatar
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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. Visit the ruins of the local monastery, Ovgon Khiid. Walk on the sand dunes, Elsen Tasarhai. Camel ride. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp.
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2 day
Breakfast. Visit to one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, Erdene Zuun, founded in 1586. Visit the Kharakorum Museum, where we can learn in more detail about the history of the Mongolian Empire and the importance that the Karakorum had in its growth , being not only the capital of a vast Mongol empire, but also the epicenter of trade along the entire Silk Road. Visit the local market and walk around the surroundings. Continuation towards the Orkon waterfall. Along the way visit Shankh Hiid monastery. Lunch along the way. Arrival at Orkhon waterfall, the main attraction of this region of Mongolia. The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes approximately 20,000 years ago. During the peak summer season, the waterfall extends 16 m high and 5 m wide. Arrival at the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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3 day
Breakfast. Visit to Tuvkhun Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Mongolia, located on the border between Arkhangai and Ovorkhangai province, about 70 km from Kharakorum. Packed lunch along the way. Walk to Tuvkhun Temple which is located on the top of Mount Shiveet (3 km). Continue to the Tsenher hot springs. Arrival and visit to the Tsenher thermal springs, among the most important in Mongolia. Possibility to swim. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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4 day
Breakfast. Transfer to Tsetserleg. Visit to the Arhangai Aimag museum. Visit the local monastery and Buddha complex. Lunch along the way. Transfer to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur lake. On the way stop at the Chuluut River. Arrival at the camp. Free time.
Dinner and overnight stay at the tourist camp.
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5 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.
The journey continues via Moron (capital of Hôvsgôl province) through stunning open steppe scenery with rolling hills in the background, to the Great Lake Khovsgol National Park. Packed lunch along the way.
In the city of Murun we will visit a small Buddhist monastery of the Gelugpa School of Tibetan Buddhism, the Danzadarjaa Khiid, rebuilt in 1990. Visit the Khuvsgul Aimag Museum. Arrival at the camp.
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
​6 day
Free time at the Great Khuvsgul Lake. Boat trip to Khatgal village. Visit the reindeer herders' family.
Horseback riding (1 hour).
Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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7 day
Breakfast. Visit to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, "Monastery of Tranquil Happiness", located in north-central Mongolia. It is one of the few that has remained almost completely intact. Built in 1737 to house the remains of Zanabazar, an important religious figure, its style is almost exclusively Chinese. The ocher color of this sumptuous succession of temples contrasts with the verdant nature and the wooded mountains in the background. After Erdene Zuu Khiid in the Karakhorum, Amarbayasgalant Khiid is considered the most important monastery in Mongolia. Packed lunch along the way. Arrival at the camp. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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8 day
Breakfast. Transfer to the Buddhist monastery of Aglag Buteel 115 km from Ulaanbaatar. Packed lunch along the way. Camp accommodation. Free time. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
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9 day
Breakfast. Visit Aglag Buteel monastery built south of Garid (Garuda) Uul, a beautiful mountain with larch forest. Packed lunch. The granite rocks were carved as statues in the Buddhist tradition, each signifying a particular symbolic meaning. Excursion to the monastery with its rich heritage of turtle rocks, goruda, fish and fertility rocks.
Return by car to Ulaanbaatar.
Transfer to station/airport or hotel (for those who opt for an extension).
End of services.
included in the tour
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accommodation in an equipped campsite (8 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 and horse rides
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folklore shows included in the program
not included
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international flights
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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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scheda Paese: 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.
Do I need a visa for 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.
