Mongolia's No.1 exploration of the Khongor sand dunes and World Heritage Site Karakorum Burd Horseback Riding Trekking 8 Days

South Gobi
When you think of the Gobi Desert, people who don't know it tend to think of a desert like the Sahara Desert, which has no grass, but there are various types of actual Mongolian Gobi. "South Gobi" is a Mongolian word meaning a land with sparse short grass, which is an image of a desert with no desolate vegetation, but in reality it is only 25% of the land area. Camel grazing is most common here. In addition, many fossils of dinosaurs have been excavated in this area, which will arouse the romance of ancient times. The Moltsog dunes, about 50km north of the South Gobi airfield, offer a panoramic view of the Gobi Desert image that tourists envision.

 

BAYANZAG
It is a place known all over the world for finding dinosaur eggs and fossils. For the first time, this area became known around the world by American Andres in the 1920s. Andres unearthed some dinosaur fossils and eggs from here, which are currently on display at the largest museum in the United States. It is also famous for the many rare things found in this area that prove that humans have lived there for millions of years. If you look carefully, you may find fossil fragments of dinosaurs.

YOLIIN AM
There is a beautiful place called Yoliin am on Mt.Gurvan saikhan. Yolin Am means "Eagle valley" in Mongolian. Certainly, an eagle is flying over the valley, and you can understand this place's name. The altitude of the valley is as high as 2200m, and snow remains around here even in early summer. As expected, the valley is melted in midsummer but without snow, and it feels cool and comfortable. On a hot summer day, walking through the ice in the valley is interesting. There are also wild sheep and goats, wolves, gobi bears.

KHONGOR SAND DUNES
The Gobi Desert in southern Mongolia. Most of the desert is covered with pebbles and shrubs, but if you drive close to 200km from the South Gobi, you will suddenly see a large sand dune. .. The height of this sand dune, which continues like a mountain and looks up forever, is about 50 meters or more. It is a rare terrain with sandy meadows, grass and short trees, and small rivers. We often see camels trekking with tourists on board. This course is to enjoy the moving scenery in this large sand dune, which is said to be no1 in Mongolia. Of course, the ger where you can see the large sand dunes of the accommodation. Staying in the wilderness, with no man-made objects as far as the eye can see, makes you forget about your daily life. You can feel the nature of Mongolia by taking a leisurely stroll through the dunes and gazing at the starry sky at night.

KHARKHORIN CITY

There are many other attractions in Mongolia besides the prairie. Among them, the cultural landscape area called Orkhon Valley has many archaeological sites and historic sites, and the most famous is the Karakorum archaeological site. When the Mongolian and Turkic nomads who had lived in Mongolia for a long time founded the country, they chose the capital as the Orkhon River basin. Genghis Khan has also ordered the establishment of the capital of the Mongol Empire there. The city of Karakorum was built in 1235 by the order of Genghis Khan and is famous for being temporarily the center of the world. Erdenezuu, one of the world heritage sites in Mongolia, the ruins of Kharkhorin. Suddenly appearing in the prairie, the ruins are a group of temples with a long history in Mongolia, with a total of 108 high-impact white pagoda and outer walls left surrounding the Buddhist temple. The "Karakorum History Museum" was constructed by a joint project of the Mongolian Cabinet and JICA, and Japanese ODA, which is a short walk from the ruins.

BURD, ELSEN TASARKHAI                

Burd (Elsen Tasarkhai Desert), located 280 km west of the city of Ulaanbaatar, is the center of Mongolia. It is a wonderful place with a view of grasslands, rocky mountains, streams, lakes and ponds. Burd, with its rich Mongolian grasslands and a wide variety of flowers, is the gateway to tourism. Nomads have long worshiped Mount Khugnu Khan, located in the northern part of Burd, but now it is protected as a "protected area" and there are rare flora and fauna. The magnificent hills, which look like carpets, are a panoramic view of landscape paintings. It is also famous as a production area for Mongolian horses. On the way from Ulaanbaatar to Burd, there are plenty of photo opportunities such as the prairie overlooking the Tuul River, beautiful flower fields / sheep, cows, and herds of horses. The Burd campsite is also a base campsite for Kharkhorin, the capital of the former Mongol Empire.

TRAVEL INFORMATION AND ITINERARY

Point of departure	Airport	Tour code	MO-10
Travel days	8 days	Available period of travel	From 01 Jun
Reservation method	Book online	Local tour price Per Person	1300USD
Minimum number of participants	From 1 person	Local guide	English guide

Days	Name of a city	Main schedule
Day 1	Airport Ulaanbaatar	Enjoy your flight trip. After arriving at Ulaanbaatar ,Mongolia a local English speaking staff will meet you. We will guide you to the hotel in the city [Overnight at hotel]
Day 2	Ulaanbaatar South Gobi	Morning: After breakfast, a local English speaking staff will meet you. Enjoy your domestic flight. After arriving at night, visit the Yolin Am Valley and the Gobi Nature Museum. Head to the highest sand dunes of Khongor, which is the highest in Mongolia. 220 km from South Gobi Airport, about 4-5 hours) After arriving, have a picnic in the Khongor dunes. Free time. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner " Overnight at gobi Tourist Ger Camp "
Day 3	South Gobi	Morning: Sightseeing in Khongor Sand Dunes. We'll also ride a camel. Among the many dunes in the Gobi Desert, the one with an extraordinary scale is the Khongor Great Sand Dunes, 220 km away from South Gobi. With a height of 800m and a width of 3.5km, this large sand dune boasts the highest height in Mongolia. Enjoy the inspiring desert scenery. Afternoon: After lunch, drive to Bayanzag by private car. Visit the cliffs of Bayanzag where dinosaurs were found. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner " Overnight at gobi Tourist Ger Camp "
Day 4	South Gobi Ulaanbaatar Burd	Morning: From South Gobi to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight. About 1.5 hours After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, drive to the beautiful nature of Burd. Enjoy lunch in the Mongolian steppes. Afternoon: After arriving in Burd, visit a nomadic family and experience a homestay. Horseback riding trekking about 2 hours. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner " Overnight at nomad family"
Day 5	Burd Karakorum Burd	Morning: Sightseeing at the Karakorum archaeological site, a World Heritage Site. (Erdenezuu temple, Turtle stone, Kharakhorum Museum) Return to Prairie Burd. Experience camel riding in the Burd dunes on the way. To the tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner " Overnight at Bayangobi Tourist Camp "
Day 6	Burd	All day: Horseback riding experience. After receiving an explanation from the nomads, horseback riding with your beloved horse. Depart for the grasslands. Enjoy the horseback riding experience. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner " Overnight at Bayangobi Tourist Camp "
Day 7	Burd Ulaanbaatar	Morning: After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, begins city tour.Gandantegchinlen Temple, Zaisan Hill, Genghis Khan Square, Food Zaha <Market> Nomin Department Store) Evening: Enjoy Mongolian folk dance concert .. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner [ Overnight at a hotel ]
Day 8	Ulaanbaatar	After breakfast, drive to Airport by private car. Departure. Thank you for choosing us.

The above process and time may change locally depending on the weather and road congestion on the day. In that case, please be aware of this in advance and follow the instructions of the local staff. * Meals may change for box lunch or hotel / restaurant / ger.

• The above charges are for one person. Depending on the number of participants, you can participate with a great rate plan.
• You will be stay in a standard 3-4 star hotels in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp , shower and other useful services (2-4 people per ger) in the countryside. 
• If one person uses one hotel room, an additional charge of 40USD per night will be charged.
• There is an additional charge for single use of Tourist Camp Ger. It is 25 USD per night.
• A professional English speaking guide and a professional driver will guide you!
• The vehicle will be a dedicated vehicle that applies to the number of people.
• Meal conditions: As stated in the itinerary (standard 3 courses) .
• The contents of sightseeing and meals to be provided may change due to local circumstances such as the weather and the postponement of airplane.
• We also accept requests for additional stays, private guides, private cars, etc., as well as hotel designation and upgrades.
  * Please contact us at the time of application.
• Additional reservations for Mongolian air tickets are possible. If you wish, please press the Mongolian low-cost airline ticket .
• Based on the dates of this tour, you can make arrangements such as extending your stay or adding more places to visit. Please feel free to contact us.

Application deadline	When applying for a tour, please make a reservation at least 15 days before departure (excluding holidays). If you apply for a tour after that, we will reply to the customer once before making arrangements, and we will start making arrangements after confirming that we can contact you reliably. If the departure date is 7 days or later, we will do our best to accommodate you, so please contact us. (Please note that the cancellation charge will be charged 10 days in advance.) Please check the usage guide before applying.
Price remarks	This course is for 2 people or more, but it is possible for 1 person to apply. In that case, an additional charge for one person and an additional charge for a single room will be incurred. Please inquire about the price for one person before applying.
Method of payment	After making a reservation by email and phone, we will send a travel confirmation and invoice to your email . After confirming the invoice, you will transfer 50% of the travel fee to our Mongolian bank account. After confirming payment, it will be an official reservation. The 50% balance will be transferred to our bank account before the start of your trip.
What's included in the Price?	Meals and service charges stated in the travel itinerary Accommodation and service charges stated in the travel itinerary Sightseeing fee ,english speaking guide fee , admission fee stated in the travel itinerary Domestic or local baggage transportation charges
What's Not included in the Price?	Round-trip international air ticket or international train fare Optional tour price and single supplement Overseas travel insurance www.WorldNomads.com Mongolian Visa fee Alcoholic drinks such as beer and liquor
Cancellation fee	20% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 8-10 business days before arrival. 30% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 5-7 business days before arrival 40% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 2-4 business days before arrival. 50% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled 1 business day before arrival. 100% cancellation charge for all tours cancelled the day of arrival.
Transportation	All clients will be met at the airport on arrival and taken to the airport for departure. We provide vehicles and a driver according to the size of group ( tour bus,sedan, van or jeep).
Guide	All group tour arrangements ( groups of two or more) include the exclusive service of English (or Russian, Japanese, Spanish and German) speaking guide. Guides for other languages are available upon request.