trip to the Gobi in Mongolia

MONGOLIAN ANTIQUITY

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05-16 SEPT 2024

USD 3300 per person

Mongolia is famous for being the homeland of Genghis Khan, his mighty Mongol Empire and a nomadic people whose lives are not changed in many ways from the days of the Mongolian Empire.

Embark on a captivating journey through Mongolia, where you’ll have a chance to connect with authentic nomadic families and explore the mesmerizing Gobi Desert. Enjoy traditional folklore concerts, nomadic shows, and visits to historic sites like Karakorum city ruins, Erdenezuu Moanstery and Zayiin Gegeen Monastery. Marvel at the Flaming Cliffs, encounter Przewalski horses, and indulge in unique lodges. Experience the best of Mongolia’s culture, nature, and heritage on this unforgettable adventure.

Join us on this extraordinary adventure through Mongolia, where you’ll discover the beauty of its landscapes, the warmth of its people, and the richness of its cultural heritage. Get ready for an immersive journey that will leave you with memories to treasure for a lifetime.

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  • Group Size Medium Group
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All about the MONGOLIAN ANTIQUITY.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

❖ Geographical – Gobi Desert, Steppe’s
❖ Paleontological – Khavtsgait Petroglyph – a natural gallery of ancient people from Bronze age, Flaming
Cliffs – Cradle of dinosaurs, the Przewalski horses – The last remaining wild horses in their natural habitat
❖ Outdoors – Night trekking on the dunes under starry sky
❖ Historical – Karakorum city ruins, Erdenezuu Monastery visit
❖ Culture – Real nomadic families, Traditional folklore concert, Nomadic show at Mongol Nomadic ger
camp. Stay at unique lodges & ger camps

  FACT FILE:

  • Type of Tour                                    : Road Trip
  • Grade                                                : Moderate
  • Tour Duration                                 : 11 Nights
  • Tour Date                                         : 05-16 Sept 2024
  • Ex-Destination                                : Ulaanbaatar
  • Accommodation (Nights)             : Hotel – 04 (4 Star); Ger Camps – 07
  • Food Plan                                         : 10 Breakfast, 10 lunches & 09 Dinners
  • Travel & Transport                        : Private transfers (County bus/Van+ Experienced driver in the city                                                                        area) 3-4 tourists in a van
  • Estimated Tour Cost per Person : USD 3300 (On twin sharing basis)
  • Requisite Group Size                      : 10 pax
The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance
What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

Accommodation & Food:
• 04 nights on Twin/double sharing at 4-star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and Tsetserleg.
• 04 nights on Twin/double sharing at good tourist camps with en-suite ger
• 03 nights on Twin/double share at good tourist camps with standard ger (public bathroom)
• 0.5 L x 3 bottled water per day.
• 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 09 Dinners

Travel:
• Private transfers (County bus/Van+ Experienced driver in the city area) 3-4 tourists in a van
• Airport transfers
• Ulaanbaatar to Gobi flight + Tax (10kg luggage+5kg carry on free)

Sightseeing:
• Nomadic show at Mongol Nomadic camp
• 02-hour Horse riding fee in Tsagaan Sum Hot Springs

Others:
• 01 English speaking Local guide to accompany on trip.
• 01 Countryside tour leader, Mumbai to Mumbai.

Whats not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.
  • Travel to & from Ulaanbaatar
  • GST as applicable.
  • Visa fees.
  • Meals not specified in the inclusions.
  • Mineral water, soft drinks, Alcohol along any of the meals.
  • Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, etc.
  • Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
  • Tips to driver, guide, etc.
  •  Emergency Helicopter Charter for Evacuation.
  • Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary, because of natural
    calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown, etc. factors beyond the control
    of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
  • Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”

Location 4* Hotels
Ulaanbaatar:  Holiday Inn
The Gobi:  Gobi Mirage lodge (En-suite GER)
Ongi:  Secret of Ongi Ger Camp (Standard)
Karakorum:  Secret of Silk Road resort (En-suite GER)
Tsetserleg:  Ashid Bekhi Hotel – 4*
Khorgo Terkh Natl Park:  Maikhan Tolgoi Ger Camp – (Standard)
Tsaagan sum hot springs:  Jaran Tsagaan resort – (En-suite GER)
Hustai: Hustai GER resort – (Standard)

Internal Transfers and sightseeing by Korean van/ county bus in city. Other travel by 4WD Minivan. Roughly 15% of Mongolian 47,000 km road is paved and the rest is dirt. As Mongolian climate is harsh and extreme, it makes the paved roads bumpy and cracked. The dirt road is much like that of Africa, there’s no road sign and not much traffic, which makes your trip unforgettably peaceful. They are sometimes bumpy and dusty. As there’s no road sign drivers drive to the nearest ger (1–3 km) to ask directions to make sure if he’s taking the right road. The most suitable vehicles are 4WD Russian and Japanese jeeps and minivans.  

Ger camps consists of 20-50 or more gers with separate restaurant and bathroom blocks. Ger is Mongolian traditional dwelling made of felt layers and wooden construction in which the Mongols have lived since the time immemorial. Due to remoteness some tourist ger camps may not excel in service, so travelers may not always expect high pressure showers, gourmet food, etc.  

  1. As for the Ger camp, clients will be allocated into gers according to their hotel rooming lists. The beds in a ger are double bed, twin bed, triple bed and even 4 bed gers are available.
  2. Toilets are apart from the ger.
  3. Our Ger camp restaurants serve many different meals including vegetarian meal. So, vegetarians do not have any problem travelling in Mongolia.

During the tour you will be eating in good restaurants in Ulaanbaatar, it has a great variety in restaurants in the capital city. Once you are outside the capital, Ger restaurants in Ger camps and local cafes in the small towns and villages will be the places where you eat. Ger restaurants often have set menu, but their food is usually very good. During your driving days you will take packed lunch from ger camps. Vegetarians are well taken care of both in Ulaanbaatar restaurants and tourist ger camps.   In the winters, Mongolian nomadic cuisine centers around dairy products, so eating a vegetarian diet is not too problematic. Vegan staples like beans, tofu, and nuts are available year-round, but vegans will be mostly limited to what they cook for themselves, and won’t be able to share meals with Mongolians for the most part.  

We do not recommend this tour to people with chronic problems like epilepsy and those related to blood pressure or heart. Basic exercise like, brisk walk or light jogging at least 3-4 months before the tour is recommended.

  1. Visa processing requirement will be provided on request.

Visa fees for Indian Nationals: 2000/- Agent Service Fee. Processing time: 5-6 working days, The visa is processed by Mongolian Embassy in Delhi. It is important to purchase a comprehensive insurance policy against illness, hospitalization, flight delays, loss of luggage, cancellations and amendments due to weather conditions, political disturbances or natural calamities as well as emergency helicopter evacuation (if available), etc. In case you decide to buy any other insurance policy in your home country, please ensure that the policy covers cashless evacuation and covers you for Adventure activities.   Countryside India can assist you with the insurance policy if you so wish.  

Land Arrangement: > 45 days’ prior tour departure – Nil cancellation 45-31 days’ prior departure – 20% 30-16 days’ prior departure – 50% 15–08 days’ prior departure – 80% However, there will be a 5% administration fee for any cancellation.  

Time Zone: + 0700 GMT   Currency: Mongolian Tughrik 10,000 = approx. 5 USD Mongolian currency “Tughrik” MNT is used in the country. All shops, restaurants etc accept MNT only and occasionally, some touristy places such as tourist ger camps, restaurants, souvenir shops, etc. accept USD. ATMs (cash machines) are easily found in Ulaanbaatar and provincial capitals. You can bring USD (must be printed after 2002), GBP, Euro, the cash limit is 15,000 USD. Those currencies can be changed at banks (work for 24 hours). Travelers Checks are changed into cash at banks with some charge. Leftover MNT can be converted back into USD, GBP or Euros at the end of the trip.   Credit Card: In Ulaanbaatar major cards such as Visa and Master are widely accepted.   Mobile & Phone Connectivity: Roaming agreements exist with some international mobile phone operators. Coverage includes large cities, provincial capitals, many county centers and main roads. Mongolia has four mobile phone service providers, two run on the GSM network and two run on the CDMA network. SIM cards are available at low cost from local phone shops.   Internet: Access is available in Ulaanbaatar at business centers (often located in hotels), Internet cafés and at the telephone exchange on Suhkbaatar Square. Many cafés, restaurants and hotels in Ulaanbaatar offer free Wi-Fi access. Every provincial capital has a reliable Internet café at the central telecom office. Wi-Fi access outside Ulaanbaatar is rare. The Internet is open and unrestricted. High-speed access is available.   Tipping: Tipping is common in Mongolia at restaurants, hotels etc. Amount equal to 5-10% of your service fee is good.   Electricity: 220 V, round pinned European style plugs are used. Most of the tourist ger camps have electricity for recharging batteries, etc.

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