Upon arrive in Ulaanbaatar (UB), the company guide meets you at the airport/train station and transfers to a hotel in the downtown of UB city. After refreshment and short rest, the tour program starts with city tour to the Museum of National History with displays related with Mongolian history and its splendid collection of Mongolian traditional costumes exhibits. If time permits evening tour around of UB. Welcoming dinner at the restaurant in downtown. Overnight at 4 star hotel. (D)
Itinerary
The endangered snow leopard Panthera uncia occurs in rugged, high-altitude regions of Central Asia. Total population in Mongolia was 500-1000 individuals according in the survey conducted in 2000 (McCarthy and Chapron, 2003). Density of population is higher in Mongol Altai and Gobi Altai.
Suitable habitats of the species include high mountainous rocky, steep, cliffy slopes, narrow passages, ravines, passes, and alpine in Mongol Altai, Gobi Altai.
The diet of the snow leopard varies across its range and with the time of year, and depends on prey availability. In Gobi mountain, it preys mostly on siberian ibex and argali, the biggest sheep in the world and sometimes domestic livestocks.
The area that we are offering is located in the National park of South Gobi province which has an abundant wildlife and considerably close and easy to observe.
BT&TC travel company closely works with administration of the national park and its rangers by donating camera trap and other facilities to helping them to conserve wildlife in the area. Also, cooperating and supporting local community members in the area, is the main goal of the company.
During the trip, the rangers of the national park will accompany as local guide and have duty to make sure to meet with the King of mountain – Snow leopard.
As a present and contribution to locals, the company purchases handmade woolen slippery for our clients.
Tour program
Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Start point
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Day 2
Ulaanbaatar / Dalanzadgad/Gobi Gurvansaikhan NPark
Early in the morning transfer to the airport and fly to Dalanzadgad city (1,5 hrs). The Dalanzadgad city is the booming centre in the gobi area. After arrival short introduction with Dalanzadgad, visit market for purchase items for your own use. After finishing purchase of personal items start drive to camp sight crossing through Gobi Gurvan Saikhan mountain. The camp locates on the other side of the mountain (120km’s). Afternoon arrive at camp sight in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park was established in 1993, and expanded to its current size in 2000. The park, at nearly 27,000 square kilometers, is the largest national park in Mongolia, stretching 380 km from east to west and 80 km from north to south. The park is named for the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, which translates to the Three Beauties. The name is derived from three subranges, the East, Middle and West Beauty. The range forms the eastern half of the park. The park lies on the northern edge of the Gobi desert. The higher elevations contain areas of steppe, and reach elevations of up to 2,600 meters. A number of rare plants and animals are found in the park, including the elusive snow leopard and pallas cat or manuul cat. Areas of sand dunes are found, most famously the Khongoryn Els – the Singing Sands. Another major tourist destination is Yolyn Am, which is connected with Dalanzadgad by paved road and a mountain valley that contains a large ice field through most of the year. The park is a haven for some endangered species like the argali sheep, snow leopard, manuul cat or Pallas cat and Siberian ibex. The eponymous mountains of the park are inhabited by the magnificent lammergeier, or bearded vulture. Overnight in a ger. (B,L,D)
Day 3
Day 3-8: Gobi Gurvansaikhan NPark
Sunrise and sunset in Gobi Gurvan saihan mountain is a moment that you never should miss – the golden time for photographers. Spend seven days with nomads and national park rangers in search of snow leopard and pallas cats. Beside of that, in mountains inhabit animals that listed as endangered species like the argali sheep with its massive curved horns, ibex, foxes and the vulture which all can be within the frame of your camera. The best time to see them is in the early morning and late evening. (B,L,D)
Day 9
Dalanzadgad
Drive back to Dalanzadgad city. Relax at the hotel and free time at leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 10
Ulaanbaatar
Early morning fly back to Ulaanbaatar. City tour with visit to Gandan Monastery, Fine Art Museum, State Department store and cultural performance show – followed by farewell dinner. (B,L,D)
Day 11
DEPARTURE
End of the tour: Pick-up from the hotel and transfer to the aiprort or train station. Departure. Check-in starts 2 hours before the flight.
End point
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Cancellation Policy
General Terms and Conditions
Booking:
Bookings and enquiries must be in writing
Late Bookings:
Last-minute bookings (within 30 days prior to start of tour) are subject to availability. Bookings made 16-30 days prior to the start of the tour will be assessed at a $25 per person surcharge. Bookings made 30 or less days prior to the start of the tour will be assessed at a $50 per person surcharge.
Tour price:
All tour prices are in US dollars and are based on tariffs and rates of currency exchange in effect at the time of printing.
Payment:
The client shall pay 30% of the total amount to confirm the trip. And 100% for the tour at least 30 days prior to the starting date of the services. The payments shall be made in US dollars or in Euros. The Parties may choose other payment methods. But the agreement should be made in written form.
Cancellations by traveler:
Loss of monies paid applies to all cancelled reservations. The date of trip cancellations is the date on which the written cancellations are received by BTTC TRAVEL. The loss of monies paid is as follows per person:
- 45-more days prior to tour start- 10% of total package price.
- 31-45 days prior to tour start- 30% of total package price
- 30 days prior to tour start- 80% of total package price
- 15-arrival day- 100% of total package price
No refunds will be made if you voluntarily leave a trip for any reason after the trip has begun. Refunds will be at the discretion of BTTC TRAVEL if you are forced to involuntarily leave a trip for any reason. No refunds will be made for any accommodation, transport, sightseeing, meals or services not utilized.
Cancellations by BTTC TRAVEL:
BTTC TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel any trip before it is guaranteed to run but will not cancel a tour less than 60 days prior to departure. BTTC TRAVEL reserves the right to cancel any trip, including a guaranteed trip, at any time prior to departure due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability or other external events which make it unviable for intrepid to operate our planned schedule. If BTTC TRAVEL cancels a group adventure trip which is guaranteed you may choose between an alternative trip or a full refund. The company is not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred because of your booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or loss of enjoyment, etc. If an alternative trip chosen is of lower value than the originally booked, then you are entitled to a refund of the price difference. If the alternative tour chosen is of a higher value, then you will pay a difference in price.
No Show:
In the event a client is a “no show”, no refund in full or in part will be given for services in the program not utilized.
Refunds:
After star of tour, no refund, in full or in part, will be given for services included in the program that are not utilized.
BTTC TRAVEL will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by the client/s because of the foregoing causes over which it has no control, such as war, civil disturbance, fire, floods, unusually severe weather, acts of government.
BTTC TRAVEL will not compensate for program changes caused by delayed air or train services, airline timetable changes or force majeure (acts of war, strikes, catastrophes, pandemic...)
Hotel accommodations:
Based on two adults sharing one twin-bedded room, double occupancy. A customer who travels alone is required to pay a single supplement rate. A single room is subject to availability based on prior request at an additional cost. When the hotel listed in the brochure is not available, the similar category hotel will be substituted without prior notice.
Baggage:
Baggage is at owner’s risk throughout. Excess baggage charge and insurance is the owner’s responsibility. When travelling outside of Ulaanbaatar, 1 carry-on luggage per person is allowed, the excess baggage will be stored in the hotel.
Shopping:
BTTC TRAVEL does not accept any responsibility for the value, validity, quality or authenticity of any goods purchased on the tour or for any mailing, freight or shipping arrangements. Any after-sales correspondence must be between the customer and the shops.
Local Laws:
All participants in tours operated by BTTC TRAVEL are expected to obey the laws and regulations of Mongolia and any failure to do so will relieve BTTC TRAVEL of all obligations that it may otherwise have under the contract.
Complaints:
If a client has a complaint about any of the tour arrangements, the client must bring it to the attention of the tour leader or other representative at the time so they may use their reasonable endeavors to rectify the situation. Failure to complain at the time will affect the Client’s ability to claim compensation from BTTC TRAVEL. Should the problem remain unsolved a complaint must be made in writing to BTTC TRAVEL within 28 days of the completion of the tour. BTTC TRAVEL will not pay any compensation if there has been no fault on the part of the company or its partners and the reason for the failure in the tour was the client’s fault, or due to the actions of someone unconnected with the tour arrangements, or if the circumstances could not have been reasonable foreseen or avoided by the company or its partners.
Tour Details
Accommodation
2 nights in Ulaanbaatar in 3-4 star hotel, 1 night in Dalanzadgad city in ger stay, 6 nights in private ger camp or in a tent in Gurvansaikhan NPark
Transport
4wheel drive service is included
Optional
International airfare or train tickets - We offer cheap international airfares and train tickets for our clients upon request
Mongolia entry visa fee
Travel insurance
Our clients are recommended to get travel insurance coverage from their local insurance companies before traveling.
Single supplemen
Additional Services
Tips And Gifts To Local People, Alcoholic Drinks And Beverages For Your Own Use That Is Not Included, International Flight/train Ticket, Insurance
Good to know
Currency
MNT
Tugrik
Mongolia
Faq Tour
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Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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