Turkode : ACK
Reisen er levert av
Exodus Travel
Destinasjoner : Mongolia
Reisen begynner : Ulaanbaatar
Reisen slutter : Ulaanbaatar
Gruppestørrelse : 4 - 16
Aldre : 18+
Aktivitet :
17 dager fra
NOK 55 800

Oversikt

Discover Mongolia's nomadic culture and eagle hunting in the Altai Mountains

Rolling steppe make way to stark desert; small nomadic ger camps pepper this vast land where camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, sand dunes are known to ‘sing’ and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here on horseback to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. We travel through steppe, mountains and the Gobi Desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known country before making our way to the far western reaches to visit the Eagle Festival, celebrating the fascinating past time of hunting with eagles and the strong connection the Mongolian people have with their animals and land. This departure of the Eagle Festival tour visits Terelj National Park at the start of the trip.

Highlights
  • Attend the Eagle Festival in the remote Altai Mountains
  • Explore Mongolia's vast wilderness stepp and Gobi Desert
  • Experience traditional nomadic culture
Key Information
  • 4 nights hotels, all en suite and 12 nights ger camp with shared facilities
  • Normally 4 to 16, plus local leader, Min age 16 yrs
  • Travel by 4WD Jeeps, bus and one internal flight
  • This departure visits Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P. at the start of the trip
Included
  • All breakfasts, 14 lunches and 15 dinners
  • All accommodation
  • All transport, including 4WD Jeeps and listed activities
  • All internal flights
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • Arrival & departure transfers
Ikke inkludert
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation
  • Airport transfers for Land Only passengers
  • Visas

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Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination
  • 4 nights hotels, all en suite and 12 nights ger camp with shared facilities
  • Normally 4 to 16, plus local leader, Min age 16 yrs
  • Travel by 4WD Jeeps, bus and one internal flight
  • This departure visits Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P. at the start of the trip
Food
All breakfasts, 14 lunches and 15 dinners included. Traditional Mongolian diets are very meat and dairy heavy. Whilst there will be opportunities to try some of these products such as dry-curd and fermented mare’s milk, the meals provided in the ger camps are generally western meals, at times with an Asian influence. There will normally be some form of soup and salad as well as a main course and desert. Vegetarians are generally well catered for, if you are vegetarian or have other dietary requirements please make sure to inform us in advance. Breakfasts can vary from place to place, some are buffet style whilst others are set, normally cereal, bread and possibly a hot dish will be provided. On some days a pack lunch will be provided, this is often still a proper meal (though without the soup). Water is provided and will generally be from 5L water-containers so make sure to bring a water bottle to decant into. Tea, coffee, soft drinks, beer, vodka and (most of the time) wine are available to buy at the ger camps. There is opportunity to buy snacks in Ulaanbaatar and on a couple other occasions along the way when we drive through towns or villages.
Weather

September/October is very much shoulder season in Mongolia. Temperatures can vary quite widely from very hot to freezing and you should pack for both hot and cold weather as you’ll be in a t-shirt one minute and a down jacket the next. This is possibly the best time to visit the Gobi Desert as the temperatures cool down and the crowds have mostly gone. In Olgii, where the Eagle Festival takes place, the weather is likely to be cold with temperatures averaging 7’C.

Is this trip for you?

Mongolia is 6.5 times larger than the UK but with a population 21 times smaller. Understandably this means that large tracts of the country do not have much infrastructure. Much of our time is spent in areas where roads are barely tracks through the landscape. On this trip we go further into the wilderness than the average visitor to Mongolia and whilst this allows us to travel through stunning parts of the country, encountering few people other than the odd nomad, it does mean that some days involve long and bumpy drives. The longest driving days are in Bayan Gobi and the drive to Arvaikheer where we are on the move all day. These drives are balanced out with some downtime to relax and just take in the incredible surroundings, with the option of going for a walk or even, at times a horse or camel ride. There are some scheduled hikes, looking for wild Takhi horses, visiting the Singing sand dunes, Vulture canyon or the Flaming cliffs, for instance. These are relatively short, no more than one or two hours on mostly flat or undulating terrain. The Flaming Cliffs hike may not be recommended if you have an acute fear of heights and can involve some scrambling, however, it’s possible to still enjoy great views of the cliffs and opt out of the walk.

The climate in central Mongolia is generally pleasant in summer when the trip runs. In the Gobi Desert, however, temperatures can get well above 30’C, even approaching 40’C.

This is a trip that goes off the ‘tourist trail’ and encounters local nomads. It takes us through spectacular and diverse wilderness and gives us an insight into a fascinating country unlike any other.

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TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) STATUS REISE
søn, 17 sep 2023 / tir, 03 okt 2023 NOK 55 800 På forespørsel På forespørsel
søn, 22 sep 2024 / tir, 08 okt 2024 NOK 57 100 På forespørsel På forespørsel
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER PRIS (1 VOKSEN) PRIS (1 BARN) STATUS REISE
søn, 17 sep 2023 / tir, 03 okt 2023 NOK 55 800 På forespørsel På forespørsel
søn, 22 sep 2024 / tir, 08 okt 2024 NOK 57 100 På forespørsel På forespørsel

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Antall dager 17
Pris fra NOK55,800.00
Destinasjoner Ulaanbaatar
Turkode ACK
Aktivitet Dyreopplevelser & fotoreiser,Festivaler
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