Mongolian Adventure

13 days - from $2720

An incredible journey to one of the world's most remote countries
Much of Mongolia is covered in vast rolling steppe; a wilderness where nomadic traditions still flourish, herds of wild horses roam freely in national parks and the sand dunes of the incredible Gobi Desert are known to 'sing' in the wind. We visit ancient Buddhist monasteries, discover the capital of Genghis Khan's empire and see how his heroic legacy has become embedded in the Mongolian national identity. Whether it is searching for dinosaur fossils in the Gobi or supping fermented mare's milk in a traditional nomadic encampment, this is a trip for the rugged and adventurous traveller that is sure to delight.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Ulaan Baatar. 2 City tour. 3 To Khustain Nuruu National Park, home to Mongolia's wild Przewalski horses; short trek to see the horses; overnight in a traditional Mongolian ger (felt tent). 4 To the sand dunes of the Little Gobi Desert; visit Khogno Khan Mountain; opportunity for bird and wildlife watching. 5 To Karakorum, ancient capital of Genghis Khan; visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and historic sites. 6 Morning visit to monastery to see monks chanting; along northern edge of Gobi Desert to Arvaikheer via Shankh Monastery; visit museum. 7 To Bayan Gobi via Mt Ikh Bogd; views of the Altai Mountain Range. 8 See rock paintings; continue through classic Gobi Desert scenery to huge 'singing' sand dunes; watch out for herds of antelope. 9 Explore largest sand dunes in Mongolia; visit nomadic camel herding family. 10 Travel through Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P. with rocky and sandy plains, salt flats, ravines and gorges. 11 Hiking around the 'Flaming Cliffs' of Bayanzag, a famous dinosaur fossil site. 12 Morning flight to Ulaan Baatar; afternoon at leisure; evening cultural show including famous Mongolian throat singers. 13 Day trip to Bogd Haan N.P.; visit ruins of Manzushir Monastery; farewell dinner; end Ulaan Baatar.

Mode of travel: Travel by private vehicle and one internal flight.
Group size: Normally 7 to 16, plus leader and appropriate local staff.
Accommodation: 3 nights comfortable hotels and 1 night basic hotel, all en suite, 8 nights traditional nomadic ger camps with shared facilities.
Food: All breakfasts, 12 lunches and 12 dinners included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $183.75
Trip Reference: ACM
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.
Trip Reference: ACM