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Kharkhorin, the Capital of Khans

Kharkhorin, the Capital of Khans (Tour # 65896)

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Trip Length: 4 days Group: 1+ Departure: Open Period: May - October Tour type: Stopover Tour Destinations: Mongolia Transport: 4х4 Accommodation: Yurt, Tent, Hotel Activities: Cultural exploration, Animal observation, Horseback riding Visited areas: Kharkhorin, Övörkhangai Province, Töv Province, Khustain nuruu Nature Reserve, Ulan Bator, Bulgan Province, Khognokhaan Natural Reserve

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Strong Points Of The Tour:

Overview of the diversity of Mongolian countryside

Historical and cultural trip in the former Empire of Khans

Introduction to nomad way of life

Tour Overview:

If you are planning to stay 5 days in the land of blue sky, this tour would be perfect for you. You will discover the diversity and wilderness of its wide open space.

On first day, you will leave Ulan Bator to discover the Khustain Nuruu National Park where you cwill be able to observe Przewalski horses in their natural habitat.

After, you will drive through the steppe to reach the city of Kharkhorin. Nearby are the ruins of the former capital of Empire of Mongolia, Karakorum. This city was built by Genghis Khan in the 12th century on the shore of the Orkhon River. You will visit the monastery of Erdene Zuu with its 108 stupas.

The next day, you will drive to the Khognokhaan National park, a very special area where steppe, taiga and sand dunes meet around the sacred mountain of Khognokhaan. There you will visit a tiny Buddhist monastery. You will stayovernight in a teepee before coming back to the bustling life of the Mongolian capital.

Tour Programme:

Day 1

Meeting in Ulan Bator and drive to the Khustain Nuruu National Park. Move in our yurt. Lunch. Excursion to watch Takh' (mongolian name to say "Przewalski horses"). This horse has never been successfully domesticated and is the last species of a "true" wild horse in the whole world. Overnight in yurt camp.
2- to 3-hour drive by 4x4.

Day 2

Drive to Karakorum, the site of the ruins of the former capital of Genghis Khan, near the modern city of Kharkhorin. Visit of the ruins of this magnificent capital of the 12th century. Visit of the magnificent Buddhist Monastery of Erdene Zuu, built in the 16th century by a local Prince. Overnight in yurt camp.
4-hour drive by 4x4.

Day 3

Drive to the Khognokhaan National Park. Its ecosystem is especially interesting as it combines steppe, taiga, sand dunes and amazing rock formations. Visit of Monastery of Erdene Khambiin. Horse trekking towards to sand dunes.
Overnight in teepee.
2- to 3-hour drive by 4x4.

* 2 h of horse trekking

Day 4

Drive back to Ulan Bator. Lunch. Transfer to hotel. Free time. Traditional Mongolian show at 6 pm with concert of throat singing and morin khuur. End of the programme.
2- to 3-hour drive by 4x4.

This tour is offered with the open departure date. To book the tour please contact us.

Trip Availability:	Prices:
From 15.05.2012 to 15.10.2012 Depart any day within this period	50,600 RUB / 1,674 $ / 1,274 € / solo traveller 29,500 RUB / 976 $ / 743 € / person for the group of 2 participants 23,200 RUB / 768 $ / 584 € / person for the group of 3-4 participants 17,600 RUB / 583 $ / 443 € / person for the group of 5-8 participants

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Price includes:	Price does not include:
Transfers in Irkutsk Accommodation as per itinerary Transport as per itinerary Meals Excursions and visits as per itinerary Administrative registration Letter of invitation Horse and equipment rental	Medical insurance Reserves and national parks entrance permissions Personal expenses and tips Transfer from airport / railway station on first day Transfer to airport / railway station on last day Optional activities

Booking Options

Booking is made by paying a 30% deposit of the total cost.
The balance of 70% is to be paid 21 days before departure.
If late booking (made less than 21 days prior to departure), full payment is required at the time of booking.

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