12-Day Nature & Archaeology Tour of Mongolia from Ulaanbaatar
Highlights
Hovd, Ulaangom, Ulan Bator
nature, trekking, Wildlife
Private Tour
12 Days
Medium
English
Description
Get an insight into the past of Mongolia as you explore its historical sites dating back to the Bronze Age. Also, experience the country's diverse wilderness as you encounter native wildlife like the Argali sheep, snow leopards and Ibexes, and enjoy scenic locations like the Yamaat Valley, Goojuur Waterfall. End the tour with a visit around the beautiful town of Khovd.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival at Ulaanbaatar
- Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and attend the welcome meeting and dinner at a Mongolian restaurant.
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Day 2: Drive to Uureg Lake and Tsagaan Gol
- Fly to Deglii Tsagaan airport in Ulaangom town, Uvs province.
- Drive up the Ulaan Davaa /Red mountain pass to reach our campsite and camp next to Uureg lake.
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Day 3: Explore area around Uureg Lake
- Explore the area to find several petroglyphs and mound graves that date back to the Bronze Age.
Overnight stay.
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Day 4: Exploring Tsagaan Gol
- Drive to Tsagaan Gol or White River, where you can see Argali sheep - the biggest wild sheep in the world.
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Day 5: Drive to Yamaat Valley
- Drive up the narrow mountain mouth for a while and get another chance to see sheep on the ridges of mountains. After arriving, start hiking up to the mountain led by a local ranger.
- Drive for half a day to the next campsite at Yamaat Valley.
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Day 6: Explore Yamaat Valley
- Explore the Yamaat Valley located in "Turgen’" (Strictly Protected Area), representing the unique features and characteristics of natural zones that have preserved their original conditions. It is an area of special scientific and cultural significance.
- After hiking for a full day, search for snow leopard marks. The region is also home to ibex, the biggest wild goat in the world.
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Day 7: Continue hiking in Yamaat Valley
- Continue to hike in the valley while looking for marks of snow leopards and observing ibexes in their natural habitats.
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Day 8: Drive to Goojuur Khurkhree or Goojuur Waterfall
- Drive to Goojuur Khurkhree and reach the waterfall on foot. The area is one of the most beautiful spots in Mongolia, surrounded by an amazing landscape.
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Day 9: Continue exploring Goojuur Khurkhree
- Continue to explore Goojuur Khurkhree while admiring the scenic views available from the site, and relax near the Goojuur Waterfall.
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Day 10: Move to a campsite nearest to Khovd town
- Move to the last campsite closest to the town, as per your flight from Khovd town to Ulaanbaatar. Explore the area after we set up our camp.
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Day 11: Explore Khovd town and fly to Ulaanbaataar
- Drive to Khovd and wander around the town at your leisure while enjoying the lively and beautiful sights of the town.
- After this, take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel.
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Day 12: Transfer to airport
- Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
End of tour.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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