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Eastern Explorer

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10 Jun, 29 Jul, 19 Aug Duration: 15 Days Group Size: 4-8 Pax

Accomm. Type Name

Hotel UB Hotel

Ger Camp Terelj Lodge

Camping Tent

Trek Day 2 - Baruun Bayan Saridag Foothills Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Ger Homestay Naraa's

Ger Camp Shuteen

Ger Camp Steppe Nomads

Ger Camp Steppe Nomads

Hotel UB Hotel

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Day 6 Trek Day 4 - Altan Ulgii Mountain

Departures:

Overview

Day 1 Arr. Ulaanbaatar; National History Museum; Tumen Ekh

Day 2 Terelj National Park; Turtle Rock; Aryabal Temple

Day 3 Trek Day 1 - Terelj River; Ar Khurkh Valley

Day 4

Day 5 Trek Day 3 - Khotol Pass; Altan Ulgii Foothills

Day 7 Trek Day 5 - Dund Bayan; Bootiin Garai

Day 8 Trek Day 6 - Baruun Bayan Adag; Bosgiin Guur

Day 9 Trek Day 7 - Nuunain Bulan; Zuun Bayan Adag; Tuul River

Day 10 Kayaking Day 1 - Tuul River

Day 11 Kayaking Day 2 - Tuul River

Day 12 Chinggis Monument; Gun Galuut Nature Reserve

During your journey you will be staying

at two of our favourite characterful ger camps,

as well as camping in tents during the trek,

and a homestay next to a nomadic family.

Gers are equipped with beds, linen, stove,

table and chairs, and the camps have

electricity and flush loo & shower facilities.

Good quality tents and restmats are provided

when camping - sleeping bags may be

provided upon request. A cooking/dining tent

also accompanies this expedition, in addition

to a fantastic cook!

Day 13 Gun Galuut Nature Reserve

Day 14 Ulaanbaatar

Day 15 Depart

At Goyo Travel we believe

that a good guide is essential

to the enjoyment of any trip.

Knowledge, enthusiasm, good

humour, pro-activity,

language and communication

skills need to combine with

responsibility and a sensitivity

to guests' needs. Your guide

will be handpicked by us to

suit the itinerary and your

requirements. We personally

brief them on all elements of the trip. You will be sent

guide details in the week prior

to travel.

Eastern Explorer


Our vehicle of choice is the UAZ. These

beasts of the east were born for the wilds

of Mongolia. Fun, functional & practical,

with a high wheel base, large surround

windows, ample luggage space, and a

flexible sociable layout .

We provide each car with a first aid kit,

water, tea & coffee-making facilities, and a

selection of snacks for guests to enjoy. To

provide comfort and flexibility, there is a

vehicle per every 4-5 guests. During the

trek and kayaking there will be vehicles/

packhorses to carry equipment.

Travel Details Arrival time tbc; 45mins /14km Airport-Hotel

Accommodation

Meals Included Dinner

Travel Details

Accommodation

Meals Included

ULAANBAATAR - NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM - TUMEN EKH ENSEMBLE

Your guide and driver will meet you in the arrivals hall at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis

Khan Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check into your room. The plan for today is

quite flexible, as arrival times will influence things, and you may want some

downtime to relax. You may also need to sort out exchanging money and other

practical things.

Meet your guide in the hotel reception at 14:00 for a leisurely walk across the

impressive Sukhbaatar Square to visit the National History Museum with its well-

laid out informative displays showcasing the country's fascinating past.

Afterwards, walk south towards the city's main park, and enjoy an intimate

performance of music and dance by the Tumen Ekh ensemble at a small theatre. A

welcome dinner at one of our favourite Mongolian restaurants rounds off your first

day in Mongolia.

Ulaanbaatar , meaning "Red Hero", was so

named in 1924, following the creation of the

Mongolian People's Republic. The city was

founded in 1639 as a moveable Buddhist

monastic centre but in 1778 it settled

permanently at its present location on the

Tuul River in north-eastern central Mongolia.

The city lies at an elevation of about 1,310

metres (4,300 ft) and is home to almost half

of the country's 2.7m population.Standard Twin Room, Ulaanbaatar Hotel

ULAANBAATAR - TERELJ NATIONAL PARK - TURTLE ROCK

Your guide and driver will pick you up at 09:30 from the hotel - or at a time agreed

between you and your guide beforehand. Journey east to Terelj, stopping at the

sacred Turtle Rock which you can climb up, and visiting the nearby Aryabal

Meditation Temple at the head of the valley. The National Park yields some great

scenery which makes it a very popular weekend getaway for both locals and

tourists alike. You will pass through the main valley to a more secluded ger camp

nestled against the hills. In the afternoon head off on a walk from the camp, giving

stunning panoramic views of the area.

In the evening you will enjoy some traditional Mongolian food - perhaps some

huushuur (fried dumplings) or maybe a feast of khorkhog - a dish of mutton

steamed with hot stones out of the fire.

Terelj National Park covers an area of 2,864 square kilometres, and is characterised by undulating hills, interesting rock formations, a

network of streams and rivers, and lush valleys inhabited by nomadic families. Beyond the main valley, first developed for tourism in 1964,

the park joins the Khan-Khentii Specially Protected Area which is almost completely uninhabited by humans, but is home to endangered

species of moose, brown bear, and weasel, to name but a few, and to over 250 species of birds.

Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

TRIP DETAIL

Up to 2hrs/60km to Terelj

Standard Ger, Terelj Lodge Ger Camp


Travel Details 5-7hr/20-30km walking per day

Accommodation

Meals Included Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Travel Details 4-5hrs+/20km kayaking per day

Accommodation

Meals Included Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Camping (2 per tent)

Kayaking is a great way to experience the

wild natural landscapes of Mongolia, whilst

also being exhilarating and active. Our

kayaks are robust, and of top commercial

outfitter quality. We also provide lifejackets

and dry bags to keep your personal

equipment in - cameras etc. - and we have a

selection of sizes of water shoes for you to

choose from.

TERELJ - TUUL RIVER KAYAKING

After breakfast, say goodbye to your pack-horses and horse guides, and it's onto

the river with the kayaks. The wide, shallow, obstacle-free, but fast-flowing river

with many twists and turns makes ideal conditions. The speed of the river will

depend on time of year and recent rainfall, but the current will be between 5-

10km/h, so you can cover some decent distance.

You can decide with your guide how long you want to go for, but we suggest a

couple of hours before lunch and a couple after, before stopping to make camp on

the banks of the river. You can do more or less, as there is a stretch of around

60km available.

The vehicle will carry all luggage and equipment and will meet the group at pick-up

points each day - on the 1st day you will stay in guest gers next to a nomadic

family, and at a riverside ger camp the 2nd day.

Homestay [Day 10]; Standard Ger, Shuteen Camp [Day 11]

TERELJ - AR KHURKH VALLEY - BARUUN BAYAN SARIDAG - MT. ALTAN ULGII -

DUND BAYAN - BARUUN BAYAN ADAG - NUUNAIN BULAN - TUUL RIVER

In the morning of the first day, drive across the Terelj River and meet the local

wrangler who will be providing the pack-horses for your trek. Whilst things are

being loaded onto the horses, there should be time to step inside a local family's

ger and experience local hospitality. Then you begin the trek northwards through

alongside the Terelj River, winding its way down relatively narrow valleys with

steep hills on either side, before the terrain opens up and you turn North East into

Ar Khurkh Valley. This is the location of the autumn and winter encampments of

the herdsmen of the Terelj area. Ibex roam this region but they are shy and

nervous creatures - so you are more likely to see foxes and wolves, although don't

worry as they tend to keep their distance from humans.

You will pass through more rocky terrain, passing over the Khotol Pass and then to

the foothills of Altan Ulgii Mountain which you will climb. Then you start the route

back south-east via Dund Bayan and the wider valleys of Baruun Bayan Adag until

you reach Bosgiin Guur and the Tuul River where the vehicle will meet you with the

kayaks ready for the next section of the trip.

Over the above 7 days you will walk for approximately 5-7 hours a day, covering

between 20-30km depending on the terrain and gradient. Pack horses will carry

tents and camping equipment - evenings will be spent round a camp fire with rustic

fare, and nights spent under canvas.

Wildflower meadows (above)

Local nomadic guides (below)


Travel Details

Accommodation

Meals Included

Travel Details

Accommodation Standard Twin Room, Ulaanbaatar Hotel

Meals Included

Travel Details

Accommodation

Meals Included

20mins/12km to Chinggis Statue; 1hr/45km to Gun Galuut

Standard Ger, Steppe Nomads Ger Camp


ULAANBAATAR

After a leisurely breakfast, drive back west to the capital. You can discuss exact timings with your guide but we suggest getting

back into town around lunchtime and then in the afternoon you'll have time to do some shopping - perhaps at the Gobi Cashmere

outlet store on your way back into town, and then also at any of the decent craft outlets (Tsagaan Alt felt shop, Quilters, Mary and

Martha) or the State Department Store. Your guide will be on hand to assist. After freshening up at the hotel, enjoy a farewell

meal at one of our favourite restaurants.

Breakfast

DEPART

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

45mins/14km Hotel-Airport; Departure time tbc

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CHINGGIS STATUE - GUN GALUUT NATURE RESERVE

After breakfast, set off for the remarkable Chinggis statue near Erdene. Climb up

inside until you reach the exterior staircase which runs up the mane of the horse to

a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj & the hills of Khan Khentii - Chinggis'

homeland. Then continue to Gun Galuut and settle into the comfortable ger camp

near the Kherlen River.

The plan for the next day and a half is pretty flexible, but there is lots to do,

depending on your interests. At some stage head into the nature reserve for an

exploratory walk - it's a great place for walking at any time, but if you are

interested in seeing and/or photographing animals, then the best time to go is

dawn or dusk. There will also be a chance to visit a nomadic family and to go horse

riding. The camp also have rafts and fishing equipment for rent (hire cost not

included). In the evening, relax with a drink at the riverside terrace area and enjoy

dinner in the camp's restaurant.

Built in 2008, the Chinggis Khan Statue is

located at Tsonjin Boldog, 54km east of UB.

It is 40m tall and depicts the renowned

Mongolian leader on horseback, at the point

where - according to legend - he found a

golden whip. The statue is symbolically

pointed east towards his birthplace.

Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve contains a diverse range of ecosystems - - mountains, steppes,

rivers, lakes and wetlands - within a comparatively small area. It is a refuge for many birds -

migratory and indigenous - and many animals. Birds include the Siberian White Crane, Steppe

Eagle, Golden Eagle, Saker Falcon, Upland Buzzard, Crested lark, Horned lark, and Hoopoes.

Fauna includes Argali sheep, Ibex, White Gazelles, wolves, foxes, lynx, manul cats, and

marmots.

The imposing mountains of Baits and Berkh form the central and Southern peaks of the park,

which also includes Lake Ikh-Gun and Ayaga, the River Kherlen, and the Tsengiin Burd

wetland.

3hrs/130km drive to Ulaanbaatar



USD GBP

Cost Per Person $2,730 £2,095

Single Supplement* $190 £145

Euro

€ 2,375

€ 165

* Excluding homestay, where it may be necessary to share with other group members

Currencies - All trip costs are priced in USD. The GBP and Euro rates above are indicative only - if paying in these currencies the amount will

be calculated according to the exchange rate on xe.com at the time of booking.

Included

Airport transfers - Surface transportation - Road taxes - Accommodation as specified - Local Guide - Sightseeing and activities as specified - Museum & park entrance fees - Meals as specified above - Water & snacks in the vehicle -Camping equipment (except sleeping bags)

Excluded

International flights - Tips - Laundry - Bar bills - Items of a personal nature - Visas - Photography/filming charges at e.g. museums and monasteries - Sleeping bags (may be borrowed on request)

Booking - To confirm your booking we require a deposit of 25% of the total trip price. Balance due 8 weeks prior. Payment methods, bank details and further information can be found on our Booking Form & Conditions.


Travel Advice - We provide all our guests with a copy of our Mongolia Travel Advice. If you have not received this, please request a copy from us.

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