ELSEN TASARKHAI SAND DUNES TOUR /4 DAYS/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
Mongolian countryside is very safe and peaceful place for traveling and relaxing, and nomads are very hospitable. Therefore, during the home stay trip travelers will have nice chances to feel free and to experience the nomads’ lifestyle, try Mongolian meals offered by hospitable nomads, riding on Mongolian strong horse or Bactrian camels, playing Mongolian traditional games and relaxing in quiet wild nature etc…
- CATEGORY: SHORT TOUR
- AVAILABLE: YEAR AROUND
- DURATION: 4 DAYS, 3 NIGTHS
- DESTINATION: CENTRAL MONGOLIA
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 790USD |
| 2-3 pax | 580USD |
| 4-6 pax | 550USD |
| 7-9 pax | 480USD |
| 10-12 pax | 410USD |
| 13-15 pax | 380USD |
| 16< pax | 300USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. | Taxi |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
| Distance | n/a |
| Route | n/a |
| Drive time | n/a |
| Accommodation | Grand Hill Hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes via Khustai Nuruu national park
We will pick you up from your accommodation, drive to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes for some four to five hours and transfer to camel breeder nomadic family, meet the family, have lunch with them and learn about the basic nomadic way of the life. Feel free to ask any questions about their way of life. Enjoy the camel riding experience through the sand dunes. In the evening, play traditional Mongolian games with the family members. Stay overnight in the extra ger of nomad family.
| Distance | 280km |
| Route | Asphalt |
| Drive time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Nomadic family
In the morning have a traditional Mongolian breakfast of milk tea, fried biscuits, yogurt, cheese, curds and cream. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. Enjoy Camel riding and herd their livestock to pasture or collect and herd them back home. You can also help cook a traditional Mongolian meal and/or make some dairy products. Dinner will be authentic Mongolian meal. Stay overnight in the extra ger of nomad family.
| Distance | N/A |
| Route | N/A |
| Drive time | N/A |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Ulaanbaatar city
After breakfast we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. The drive will take two and a half hours. On arrival you will be taken to your hotel.
| Distance | 280km |
| Route | Asphalt |
| Drive time | 4 hours |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
| Distance | 70km |
| Route | Highway |
| Drive time | 1 hour |
| Accommodation | n/a |
| Food | Breakfast |
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