9 Days Mongolia - Nomadic Experience

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1 9 Days Mongolia - Nomadic Experience Travel date August 2019

2 TOUR INFORMATION INTRODUCTION The journey through Mongolia s heartland and deep into the grassland and Gobi Desert is an excellent way to experience the country s dramatic scenery and the traditional lifestyle of its people. In summer there is an abundance of wildflowers and as the months get colder and autumn comes upon them the leaves provide a spectacular glow of warm colors. Start your orientation in its capital, Ulaanbaatar. Fly to the south, enjoy Gobi Desert with a luxury ger glamping experience. Gobi desert, occupying 30 per cent of the country s vast territory and stretching from the east to the west through the southern part of Mongolia. End our journey in the northeast of the capital, The Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, where your Mongolian dream come true, where you can ride a horse with some spectacular terrain,rivers, intriguing historical sites and exposure to traditional nomadic culture. SPECIALS Use luxury jeep to overcome rugged terrain in Gobi Desert Deluxe picnic lunch in the wild with the nature Visit authentic Nomads Family, play Knuckle-bone shooting and enjoy Airag Private Kuumei & Morin Khuur performance Experience mini Naadam festival without crowd All meals & beverages included (except for premium wine & hard liquor) Small group size of maximum 16 people with 2 trekking guide Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included Accompanied by Scott Dunn Travel Concierge Comprehensive Travel Insurance included DEPARTURE DETAILS Land Tour Price: Twin Sharing: S$ 9,380/-; Single Supplement: S$ 1,880/- Airfare (subject to availability) Economy from S$ 1,146/-; Business from S$ 3,877/- Deposit amount: S$ 2,000/- per person Travel Date: Aug 2019 Registration Closing Date: 11 May 2019 or when tour is fully subscribed Early Bird Promotion: First 4 guests booking enjoy S$ 200/- discount from the tour price ITINERARY DAY BY DAY Day 1 01 Aug (Thu) Arrive Ulaanbaatar Day 2 02 Aug (Fri) Ulaanbaatar Day 3 03 Aug (Sat) Ulaanbaatar / Khongoryn Els Day 4 04 Aug (Sun) Khongoryn Els / Gobi Desert Day 5 05 Aug (Mon) Gobi Desert Day 6 06 Aug (Tue) Gobi Desert / Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Day 7 07 Aug (Wed) Gorkhi-Terelj National Park Day 8 08 Aug (Thu) Gorkhi-Terelj National Park / Ulaanbaatar Day 9 09 Aug (Fri) Depart Ulaanbaatar

3 ITINERARY DAY AUG (THU) - SINGAPORE ULAANBAATAR 01 Aug - Singapore / Hong Kong CX /1040 (3h 55m) 01 Aug - Hong Kong / Ulaanbaatar OM /1645 (4h 40m) Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Relax in the hotel. Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel Meals: Dinner included DAY AUG (FRI) - ULAANBAATAR Ulaanbaatar has 380 years of history. The capital city has been moved 29 times to finally settle down by the bank Tuul river. 100 years ago, with the name Urguu, Ulaanbaatar was all yurt felt dweller nomad town. This morning we visit Sukhbaatar square, the heart of the city. Continue to Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaur, which houses numerous exhibits on the geography, flora and fauna of Mongolia and dinosaur skeletons excavated from the Gobi. Visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, a Mongolian Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar that has been restored and revitalized since The Tibetan name translates to the Great Place of Complete Joy. In the afternoon, visit the National History Museum that displays exhibits showing the traces of the first human community in the land of Mongolia throughout the glorious history of the nomadic nation. Enjoy a Mongolian traditional concert including throat singing, Morin Khuur and contortions followed with dinner. Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel DAY AUG (SAT) - ULAANBAATAR KHONGORYN ELS This early morning, we will be transferred to the airport for flight to the South Gobi and the town of Dalanzadgad, the provincial capital of South Gobi Province. 03 Aug - Ulaanbaatar / Dalanzadgad MR /0740 (1h 20m) On arrival at Dalanzadgad our vehicle will be awaiting and we immediately drive to Eagle Valley, known locally as Yolin Am. See stunning Gobi Glacier and intriguing wildlife. With more than 300 types of flora and fauna, the Gobi is the last habitat for many endangered species, including the two-humped Bactrian camel, snow leopard and Mountain sheep and goats. Afternoon continue to Khongor, the largest sand dune in Mongolia. In the evening hiking along singing sand dune. Relax in wooden house of Gobi Erdene Accommodation: Gobi Erdene

4 ITINERARY DAY AUG (SUN) - KHONGORYN ELS GOBI DESERT In the morning we will visit camel herder family for ride a camel. After lunch we will drive 180km to Three camel lodge. In the evening relax at lodge and enjoy movies of Roy Chapman Andrews. Accommodation: Three Camel Lodge DAY AUG (MON) - GOBI DESERT After breakfast at the camp visit Bayanzag, known as the Flaming cliffs, as described first by American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, who led a major scientific exploration in the area in the 1920, is a true treasure chest of prehistoric dinosaur findings. In the afternoon, visit a Khavtsgait Rock graffiti site in Gurvan Saikhan Mountain. Accommodation: Three Camel Lodge DAY AUG (TUE) - GOBI DESERT GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK Early in the morning take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. 06 Aug - Dalanzadgad / Ulaanbaatar MR /0930 (1h 20m) Transfer to Terelj National Park. On the way we will visit Kazakh family in nearby in Nalaih settlement to see Golden eagle, In summer time Kazakh s do not hunt with Golden eagle. It is tradition to hunt in winter time after snow. But it is welcome to see their eagle and photo and visit their ger, continue our tour to go on an excursion to Turtle Rock and Ariyabal Meditation Temple. Accommodation: Terelj Hotel

5 ITINERARY DAY AUG (WED) - GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK This morning, start your horse journey along Tuul river, trail goes through meadows of foreststeppe, lunch will be provided nearby Baruun Bayan river, continue your trek and on the way visit to local family. In the afternoon, we will then travel to Chinggis Khaan s Equestrian Monument and Museum completed in 2006 for the 800th anniversary of the Mongol conqueror s coronation. Afterwards, return to Terelj hotel and relax. Accommodation: Terelj Hotel DAY AUG (THU) - GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK ULAANBAATAR This morning enjoys a mini Mongolian Traditional Naadam festival and play games including archery and uncle bone game shooting. After lunch, we head back to Ulaanbaatar and enjoy some last minute shopping. Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel DAY AUG (FRI) - ULAANBAATAR SINGAPORE Transfer to the airport early in the morning. 09 Aug - Ulaanbaatar / Hong Kong 09 Aug - Hong Kong / Singapore Accommodation: N/A Meals: N/A OM 297 CX /1055 (4h 30m) 1430/1825 (3h 55m)

6 PRICE INFORMATION Hotels Ulaanbaatar: Shangri-la (Standard Room) Khongoryn Els: Gobi Erdene (Standard Room) Gobi Desert: Three Camel Lodge (Standard Ger) Terelj: Terelj Hotel (Superior Room) Land tour price per person Twin share Single Supplement S$ 9,380/- S$ 1,880/- * These prices are based on minimum 10 people travelling together. Airline Cathay Pacific (CX) Singapore / Hong Kong / Singapore Miat Mongolia Airlines (OM) Hong Kong / Ulaanbaatar / Hong Kong Airfare price per person Economy Class S$ S$ 181 (taxes) = S$ 1,146/- Business Class: S$ 3,658 + S$ 219 (taxes) = S$ 3,877/- *Airfare & Taxes are calculated as of 25 Sep 2018 and subject to change & availability. Should you wish to explore alternative flying routes, do consult our friendly consultants. COST INCLUDES Accommodation on twin or double sharing basis; Professional English local guide; All tours & transfers; Entrance Fee; Domestic Flight Ulaanbaatar/Dalanzadgad/ Ulaanbaatar Meals as stated including beverages (except premium wine & hard liquor); 1 tour concierge from Scott Dunn Comprehensive Travel insurance with emergency evacuation benefits COST EXCLUDES Airfare Singapore/Ulaanbaatar/Singapore by as quoted separately; Visa (if required) Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills and etc.