Discover one of Asia's most under-explored regions on a two-week adventure through Mongolia. Walk through the remote and mysterious Erdene Zhu monastery with a Lama Buddhist monk; visit the dramatic Flaming Cliffs, a world-renowned paleontology site famous for its amount of dinosaur eggs and bones; and drop by the home of a welcoming camel-herding family for an afternoon you'll always remember. Embrace your inner nomad in this timeless place.
Tour many of Ulaanbaatar's historic sites, enjoy the scenery of Khustai National Park, learn about Lama Buddhism from a head monk, Visit family
owned yak and camel farms, Explore historic monasteries, See Western Gobi's biggest sand dunes
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Dinosaur Museum Visit, Ulaanbaatar Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Erdene Zhu Buddhist Monastery Visit, Kharkhorin Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Yak Family Farm Experience, Orkhon Valley Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Nomadic family Experience, Khongoryn Els Your Wellness Moment: Tsenkher Hot Springs Visit, Tsenkher Your Foodie Moment: Mongolian Cultural Show & Dinner, Ulaanbaatar. Arrival transfer. Ulaanbaatar city tour. Visit Khustai National Park. Visit the archaeological museum. Soak in hot springs. Hike to Tuvkhun Monastery. Orkhon waterfall hike. Visit Hoshuu and Ongiin Khiid monasteries. Flaming Cliffs excursion. Gobi desert excursion and dune hike. Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park excursion. Folklore show with dinner. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Hotels (3 nts), Ger camps (10 nts).
13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, 11 dinners
Private vehicles, 4x4, walking, hiking, plane.
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting
we think it's the best of both worlds.
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi
share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage and this trip covers a lot of ground. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15
20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10
15kg/22
30lb. Hard suitcases are not recommended, most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!). You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Details
Prices from: €3949.00
Duration: 16 Days
Trip Style: National Geographic Journeys
Service Level: Upgraded
Physical Demands Rating: 3 - Average
Group Size Notes: Max:
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops
Prices from: €3949.00
16 day National Geographic Journeys tour
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