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Talking about Mongolia, the first things that usually come to mind are the vast grassland and nomads. However, the country has much more to offer. During your western Mongolian tours, you will be escorted by our private guide and the driver to discover its different landscapes! We will pick you up at the appointed time and transfer you to the hotel.
Start point
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
00:00 - 23:55
After breakfast, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and take you to Bayan Gobi Desert, which is also known as Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes - surrounded by hills with willow trees, streams, and bushes, and appears as a small desert in the center of the country. In the afternoon, you will visit a camel herder family and explore their unique nomadic lifestyle. You will also discover this magnificent place from on camelback. The sand dunes are the perfect place for camel riding. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two-humped Bactrian camels in the world. It is a gentle, calm, and extraordinary patient animal. After the experiences, you will enjoy dinner at the Ger camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will travel across Orkhon Valley with vast grassy plains, interspersed with basalt rocks and meandered rivers. Orkhon Valley recognized as a “Cultural Landscape” of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. The waterfall here was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago and cascades down from a height of 27 meters. The slow progress on the damaged track leaves us plenty of time to observe the different scenes of nomadic life. Once you arrive, you will check into your get camp and have lunch. Then you will take an excursion to the waterfall and explore nature.
In the evening, you will enjoy visiting the local nomad family to experience firsthand how people live in the countryside and a lifestyle which has not changed for centuries. From there, you will explore the surroundings on horseback for one hour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will be driven towards through forested mountain road to the beautiful valley of Tsenkher, which is some of the lushest countrysides in Mongolia with green forested mountains and meandering rivers. The famous Tsenkher hot spring that reaches +86.5"C, supposed to have curative properties for arthritic joints and other ailments. After the check-in, you will have lunch at Ger camp and time for relaxing. Then you can do a hike and walk around the camp for watching wildflowers. Have a relaxed evening taking a hot bath in the hot spring water.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, you will be escorted to the Karakorum, which is also known as Kharkhorin. It is a small village and one of the country's major tourist destinations. Historically known as the Karakorum, it was an ancient capital of Mongolia Empire founded by Genghis Khan in 1220. Also, Karakorum was one of the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. After lunch, you will visit the Karakorum Museum and learn more about the beautiful ancient Karakorum city and Genghis Khan. Then you will continue to visit the magnificent and the oldest Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery with 108 buddhis stupas. Here you can listen to monk chanting Buddhist sutras.
In the late afternoon, a 1.5-hour drive will take you to Ugii Lake, which is located up 1337 meters from the ocean level and it is a pure water steppe lake. The lake is also famous for its birdlife that lake has registered in the Ramsar Convention for being important breeding and staging area for a variety of waterfowl. On arrival, you will check into your Ger camp on shore of the lake.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will depart for the Hustai National Park by a private drive. This area is home to the Mongolian wild horse known as Perzevalski horse (Takhi) with a unique landscape that features mountains and steppes. On arrival, you will have Lunch and check-in at the tourist camp near the National Park.
In the afternoon, you will visit the information center and learn familiar with the national park and wild horse. Then you will take a short drive and walk to see the horses in their natural habitat. There is a great opportunity to take photos of these endangered horses. If you are lucky, you can see fox, deer, roe deer, eagle, and more animals and birds…
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, you will return to Ulaanbaatar by a private drive and be guided to visit Gandan Buddhist Monastery, which is the largest functioning Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The main highlight of this monastery is the 26-meter-high majestic gilded indoor statue of Megjid Janraisig. After lunch, you will continue to Sukhbaatar Square, which is lies at the heart of the city surrounded by important buildings such as the government palace, banks and theaters, and post office. There is an equestrian statue of Sukhbaatar and a massive Bronze statue of Genghis khan with his four warriors in front of Parliament House. Then you will proceed to visit the Museum of Mongolian National History, which presents Mongolian history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Next, you will visit Bogd Khan Palace Museum, the complex was a residence of 8th Bogd Javzandamba in 19th century and the head of Mongolian religion. The palace consists of seven Summer Prayer temples and the winter palace.
In the evening, the highlight in the city, the famous cultural show follows. It is featuring traditional performances by singers, dancers and contortionists. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes. After the farewell dinner, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You will be free at leisure in your hotel or wander around on your own until being escorted to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight home. We wish you have enjoyed a memorable tour!
Meal: Breakfast
* Note: If the above itinerary doesn't meet your requirements, don't forget that we are a customized tour provider. Don't hesitate to tell us your preferences, interests and budget, and we'll tailor an itinerary to meet all your needs. Let's turn your wanderlust into reality!
End point
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
00:00 - 23:55
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Under special circumstances, a higher amount of down payment will be required to ensure your flight or hotel reservations.
The final or full payment is required 60 days ahead of tour start date. For each payment received, we will provide you with a receipt.
Methods of payments: We mainly accept payment by Wire/Bank Transfer and Credit Card. Any handling charge associated with the payment is your responsibility. WeChat and AliPay can also be accepted if you use them.
Cancellation and Refund
We understand that cancellations happen sometimes due to unexpected situations. To alleviate your concerns, we aim to offer as the most favorable cancellation policy as we can to reduce your loss.
The reservation deposit (20% of the tour total payment) is non-refundable if you cancel the tour, and it will not be calculated into the charge of the cancellation percentage.
The following cancellation charge will be applied to the remaining tour cost:
a. More than 45 days before the arrival day: no cancellation charge from us, except for the actual losses caused by air/hotel/cruise cancellation.
b. 45 to 15 days before: 30% of the remaining tour cost.
c. 14 to 8 days before: 50% of the remaining tour cost.
d. Within 7 days or no show: 100% of the remaining tour cost.
If there are any additional cancellation fees imposed by the service providers other than AgateTravel, which may include but not be limited to local travel agency, airlines, trains, hotels, cruises, etc. You will be responsible for the part.
Your cancellation request should be sent to us via email. We will calculate the refund from the day we receive your written cancellation request and process the refund to you within 20 working days.
Alteration of the Itinerary
There is no extra service charge for any alterations made prior to the tour. However, you will be responsible for any possible additional cost caused by reservation changes.
After the tour starts, any extra expenses caused by clients’ own alterations will be added. Any unused portion is non-refundable nor exchangeable.
Private Tours
A private tour can be thoroughly customized for you and your family or friends exclusively, according to your own specific requirements and interests. We offer professional suggestions, while, the trip length, travel dates, and hotel accommodation level are decided by you, and during the trip, you will enjoy maximum flexibility within reason to discuss with your guide on daily departure time, sightseeing time and meal time. If your trip includes a cruise journey, the onshore excursions will be subject to the arrangements of the cruise company.
Passports and Visa
Please make sure your passport is valid with at least 6 months validity before the start of your tour.
You are advised to verify and defer to the visa policy of the countries you are going to visit at the nearest embassy or consulate.
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us if you have food allergies of any type.
Vegetarian, vegan or gluten free meals can be arranged. If you are a vegetarian, please confirm if you eat egg, cheese, yoghurt, and fish.
Tell us your food dislikes eg no peppers/onions/ mushrooms/coriander or no pork/chicken/fish/lamb/beef or other foods.
Additional Information
It’s highly recommended to purchase travel insurance before your trip in order to minimize any unexpected losses and damages.
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When checking in at some hotels, guests are expected to provide a valid credit card authorization to guarantee any possible personal consumption (e.g. laundry) during your stay.
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We reserve the right to adjust the scheduled trains or flights we have arranged in tours, and we make sure your trip will be carried out smoothly. If unfortunately the train or flight arranged is cancelled or chartered, we will discuss with you for an alternative plan.
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Customer Service Support
Traveling with us, whenever and wherever you are not satisfied with any tour services provided, please let us know by email, phone call or through your local tour guide immediately, so that we can solve the problem as soon as possible and prevent it from happening again. Our support team aims to assure you an exhilarating and rewarding travel experience with us. Thank you!
7 nights at a well-selected hotel and full-board camps:
Ramada Hotel (4 stars) or similar
Bayan Gobi
Orkhon Waterfall
Duut Resort
Ugii Khishig
Hustai Camp
Please note that the hotel supplement for public holidays and festivals is not included in the tour price. If your travel date happens to meet any holidays, please contact us for the tour quotation.
Services of air-conditioned vehicles with the private driver.
Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
All service Charge & Local Taxes.
Complementary drink water during the trip.
International flight into and out of Ulaanbaatar.
Personal travel insurance.Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips for guides and drivers.
Mongolia Visa Fee.
Not suitable for people over 80 years old.
7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners as mentioned in the itinerary.
Service of English-speaking guides per itinerary.
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