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Mongolia Itinerary
Ulaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar – An Immersion Photo Tour Into The World’s Greatest Nomad Culture
June 25 – July 9, 2017
Tours are limited to just 6-8 people. Make a deposit and reserve your space today
Book NowDay 01
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
On arrival, you will be met and assisted by our office representative to your hotel (Rooms will be available from 1400 Hrs). In the evening we will have an orientation with the photo guide.
Overnight in the Hotel
Day 02
Ulaanbaatar – Karakorum
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
After breakfast, we drive to Karakorum, the 13th century ancient capital city of Mongolia. Drive across the green steppes of Central Mongolia with stops for lunch and to shoot. There’s also many photo opportunities along the way.
Arrive in Karakorum in late afternoon and check into our Ger camp. We visit the Erdene Zuu monastery for shots of architecture & people and the Karakorum Museum. In the evening we have the chance to shoot a traditional folk concert. Dinner is at the camp.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 03
Karakorum – Khorgo-Terkh National Park
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
We rise early for photo shooting in the Orkhon River Valley. After breakfast, we drive north toward the Khorgo-Terkh National Park with a stop at Tsetserlegn to visit the bazaar and photograph people.
We arrive in Khorgo-Terkh in the late afternoon, check into our Ger. In the evening, photo shooting in the national park of its beautiful lake and extinct volcano.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 04
Khorgo-Terkh National Park
Enjoy 2 photo sessions today in the morning and evening. The remainder of the day is for leisure and optional soft adventure activities such as hiking, horse riding and swimming.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 05
Khorgo-Terkh National Park – Orkhon River Valley
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
Morning photo shoot in the national park. After breakfast, we drive south to the Orkhon River Valley.
The Orkhon river valley is a UNESCO world heritage site for being a cradle for several nomadic empires including the Huns and the Mongols. The scenery is spectacular with mountains, steppes and rivers. There are ample photography options.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 06
Orkhon River Valley
Today we spend the entire day in the Orkhon River Valley with morning photo shooting (it will be mainly people and landscape) and an evening photo session. There is time for you to shoot on own in between.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 07
Orkhon River Valley – Ongi
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
We have an early photo shoot, then breakfast before driving to the Gobi Desert.
We stop at a nomadic family on the way to see their lifestyle and photograph nomadic men, women and children during their daily chores such as dairy making.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 08
Ongi – Khongor
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
Morning photo shooting at the Ongi monastery ruins. Then after breakfast, we drive southwards to the Mongolia’s largest and most beautiful sand dunes at Khongor. Arrive in the late afternoon and check into Gers. We enjoy an evening photo session at the sand dunes.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 09 & Day 10
Khongor
We spend two days around Khongor shooting. We even join a camel caravan at the sand dunes to get those great shots! Afternoon is for leisure. Evening photo shoots.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 11
Khongor – Bayanzag
(By surface 3-4 hrs.)
Today we will visit the Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs, where dinosaur eggs were first found by American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, who also supposedly inspired the fictional character Indiana Jones. Sunset photo shoot at the Red Cliffs and of the unique saxaul trees.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 12: 6 Jul 16 (Wednesday)
Bayanzag
(By surface 3-4 hrs.)
This morning we shoot the Yoliin Am/Mukhar Shivert Glacial Gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains.
In the early afternoon, enjoy seeing and photographing a local Naadam Festival.
Our evening photo shoot is at a horse trainer’s.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 13
Bayanzag – Tsagaan Suvarga
(By surface 4 – 5 hrs.)
We enjoy photo shooting at the Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs. And in the afternlon drive to the Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs in the Middle of the Gobi. Enjoy evening photo shooting at the White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga) Cliffs, which is a unique nature formation in the Gobi Desert.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 14
Tsagaan Suvarga – Ulaanbaatar
(By surface 5-6 hrs.)
We shoot again at the Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs early morning,. After breakfast, we return to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in the early evening and check into our Ger camp near the airport. We enjoy our Farewell dinner in the evening.
Overnight in Ger Camp
Day 15
Depart Ulaanbaatar
Transfer to the airport for your international flight.
Important Note Regarding Airport Transfer Service:
The airport transfers are included only on the official start day of the tour (June 25th) and on the official departure day of the tour (July 9th), otherwise, guests can either take a cab or we can arrange airport transfer service at an additional cost for 1 to 4 people.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Date |
Location |
Accommodations |
Meals |
25 – 26 Jun 17 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Hotel Shangri – La |
D |
26 – 27 Jun 17 |
Karakorum |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
27 – 29 Jun 17 |
Khorgo-Terkh National Park |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
29 Jun – 1 Jul 17 |
Orkhon River Valley |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
1 – 2 Jul 17 |
Ongi |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
2 – 5 Jul 17 |
Khongor |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
5 – 7 Jul 17 |
Bayanzag |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
7 – 8 Jul 17 |
Tsagaan |
Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
8 – 9 Jul 17 |
Ulaanbaatar |
Airport Ger Camp – En Suite |
B, L, D |
Cost based on 6-8 persons in group
Twin Share:
$4979.00 per person
Less $250.00 discount regular $5229.00
Single Rate:
$5895.00 per person
Less $250.00 discount regular $6145.00
NOTE: On this tour only 2 singles are allocated due to traveling remotely
Reserve Your Space Today
A deposit of $625.00 per person is required along with the Booking Form and the below signed Terms/Conditions Agreement Form to confirm a space on this tour. If there are two travelers on one form, the person signing assumes full financial responsibility.
Deposit Per Person: $625.00
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