9 Days Mongolia - Nomadic Experience - Scott Dunn
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
9 Days Mongolia - Nomadic Experience
Travel date 01 - 09 August 2019
TOUR INFORMATION
MONGOLIA
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.
DEPARTURE DETAILS
SPECIALS
• Land Tour Price:
Twin Sharing: S$ 9,380/-;
• Use luxury jeep to overcome rugged terrain in Gobi Desert
Single Supplement: S$ 1,880/-
• Deluxe picnic lunch in the wild with the nature
• Airfare (subject to availability)
• Visit authentic Nomads Family, play Knuckle-bone shooting and enjoy Airag Economy from S$ 1,146/-;
• Private Kuumei & Morin Khuur performance Business from S$ 3,877/-
• Experience mini Naadam festival without crowd • Deposit amount:
• All meals & beverages included (except for premium wine & hard liquor) S$ 2,000/- per person
• Small group size of maximum 16 people with 2 trekking guide • Travel Date: 01 - 09 Aug 2019
• Tipping to Guide, Driver & Porter included • Registration Closing Date:
11 May 2019 or when tour is fully
• Accompanied by Scott Dunn Travel Concierge
subscribed
• Comprehensive Travel Insurance included
• 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
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
Info@scottdunn.com | www.scottdunn.com
ITINERARY
MONGOLIA
DAY 01 - 01 AUG (THU) - SINGAPORE ULAANBAATAR
Flight:
01 Aug - Singapore / Hong Kong CX 650 0645/1040 (3h 55m)
01 Aug - Hong Kong / Ulaanbaatar OM 298 1205/1645 (4h 40m)
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel for check-in. Relax in the hotel.
Accommodation: Shangri-la Hotel
Meals: Dinner included
DAY 02 - 02 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 1990. 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
DAY 03 - 03 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.
Flight:
03 Aug - Ulaanbaatar / Dalanzadgad MR 111 0620/0740 (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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
Info@scottdunn.com | www.scottdunn.com
ITINERARY
MONGOLIA
DAY 04 - 04 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
DAY 05 - 05 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
DAY 06 - 06 AUG (TUE) - GOBI DESERT GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
Early in the morning take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
Flight:
06 Aug - Dalanzadgad / Ulaanbaatar MR 112 0810/0930 (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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
Info@scottdunn.com | www.scottdunn.com
ITINERARY
MONGOLIA
DAY 07 - 07 AUG (WED) - GORKHI-TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
This morning, start your horse journey along Tuul river, trail goes through meadows of forest-
steppe, 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
DAY 08 - 08 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
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included
DAY 09 - 09 AUG (FRI) - ULAANBAATAR SINGAPORE
Transfer to the airport early in the morning.
Flight:
09 Aug - Ulaanbaatar / Hong Kong OM 297 0620/1055 (4h 30m)
09 Aug - Hong Kong / Singapore CX 735 1430/1825 (3h 55m)
Accommodation: N/A
Meals: N/A
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
Info@scottdunn.com | www.scottdunn.com
PRICE INFORMATION
MONGOLIA
Land tour price per person
Hotels
Twin share Single Supplement
Ulaanbaatar: Shangri-la (Standard Room)
Khongoryn Els: Gobi Erdene (Standard Room)
S$ 9,380/- S$ 1,880/-
Gobi Desert: Three Camel Lodge (Standard Ger)
Terelj: Terelj Hotel (Superior Room)
* These prices are based on minimum 10 people travelling together.
Airline Airfare price per person
Cathay Pacific (CX)
Singapore / Hong Kong / Singapore Economy Class
S$ 965 + S$ 181 (taxes) = S$ 1,146/-
Miat Mongolia Airlines (OM) Business Class:
Hong Kong / Ulaanbaatar / Hong Kong 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; COST EXCLUDES
• Professional English local guide;
• Airfare Singapore/Ulaanbaatar/Singapore by as quoted
• All tours & transfers; separately;
• Entrance Fee; • Visa (if required)
• Domestic Flight – Ulaanbaatar/Dalanzadgad/ • Personal expenses such as laundry, bar bills and etc.
Ulaanbaatar
• Meals as stated including beverages (except premium
wine & hard liquor);
• 1 tour concierge from Scott Dunn
• Comprehensive Travel insurance with emergency
evacuation benefits
Raffles City Tower #10-03, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101 | Tel: +65 3158 6530 | Travel Licence No: 029233
Info@scottdunn.com | www.scottdunn.com
You can also read
