Mongolia – History, Culture and Vast Landscapes

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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Arts Council of Mongolia
- Learn about the different artists of Mongolia
- Enjoy the Hustain Nuruu National Reserve
- Explore Kharakhorum
- Visit wilderness of Mongolia
- Visit to a nomadic family
What's this trip about?
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Destinations
Activities
Trip includes
- Roundtrip between South Gobi and Ulaanbaatar (subject to change by airline)
- All accommodations based on twin occupancy;
- All meals in Mongolia as noted in the itinerary;
- Economy-class air transportation in Mongolia is quoted separately and is additional to the land cost. Fares subject to change until booked.
- All land transportation;
- Group airport transfers on arrival and departure;
- All entrance fees and excursions;
- An English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary;
- Baggage handling when possible, airport departure taxes, and hotel taxes.
- Complete pre-departure information including health information, visa requirements, travel tips, and suggested packing list;
- Bottled/purified water throughout the trip
- All gratuities to guides and drivers
Itinerary

Arrive in Beijing or Seoul and connect to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia flight.
The contrast between ancient traditions and the dawning of a 21st century democracy is most visible in Ulaanbaatar, where traditional gers and Buddhist monasteries coexist with modern high-...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Begin the day with a visit to Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhism in Mongolia. Woven through Mongolia’s nomadic culture is a rich Tibetan-Buddhist tradition with ancient Shamanist practices still evident. Although Buddhist ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast, drive to the Hustain Nuruu National Reserve (2 hours), home to the lastremaining species of wild horse, the Takhi- commonly known as Przewalski’s Horse. In 1994, twenty-five years after they became extinct in ...
After breakfast explore Erdene Zuu Monastery. Take a stroll around the surroundingenvirons including the former sight of Kharakhorum city. Explore the monastery groundsand observe the monks as they perform their prayers and rituals. We will meet with one of the head l...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
After breakfast continue overland to Ongiin Hiid Monastery. Upon arrival explore the ruins of this ancient temple. Built in the 17th century, Ongiin Hiid was one of the largestmonasteries in Mongolia and is still known as the ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Three Camel Lodge
Today we drive to South Gobi, Mongolia’s southernmost province of semi-arid desert. Ofall the world’s arid lands, the Gobi (which means simply “desert”) has about it the greatest air of ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Three Camel Lodge
Wake early in the morning to the sight of the sun rising over the vast Gobi landscape. After an early breakfast, drive to Yol Valley National Park (2.5 hours), cradled between the foothi...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Three Camel Lodge
After breakfast, visit with a nomadic family leading a local movement to protect and preserve the Bactrian camel populations, which as been steadily declining. You will learn about the c...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transfer to the local airport and fly to Ulaanbaatar in the morning. The afternoon is free for last minute sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuringtraditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat) singers, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure or independent travel.
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Dates & Availability
Remaining balance after deposit is $4140
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Passport and visa fees; medical
- All trip insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- All items of a personal nature
- All laundry and telephone calls
- All food and beverages not included in the itinerary; including alcoholic beverages
- All other items not specifically mentioned as included.
Accommodation
Per person cancellation fees are based on date of notice to Cultural Crossroads (subsequent written notice is required).
- Cancellations within 14 days of booking (if not within final payment date): full refund.
- Cancellations after 14 days of booking: $1000 retained (entire deposit).
- Final payment due: 90 days before departure.
- Cancellations made less than 90 days prior to departure: no refund.
- Cancellation by Cultural Crossroads: full refund.
- No refund for unused portions of the tour, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights, sightseeing, or changes in arrival or departure..
Please understand that there will be no exceptions to our cancellation policy.
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