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Bordzongobi
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Days / 7 Nights
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Itinerary (Dalanzadgad - Bordzon Mountain - Gobi - Gurvansaikhan
Mountains - Gobi - Ulaanbaatar)
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Some
areas of the Gobi are, very arid shingle steppes and completely
devoid of human habitation. This is where rare Gobi wildlife is
able to survive. Bordzongobi lies near the Chinese border, and
harbor herds of Wild Asses (khulan) and Gazelle. In the Bordzon
mountain Argali sheep and Siberian Ibex is to be found.
Certainly also the elusive Snow Leopard.
Brief Outline Itinerary
A cook and all provisions will be carried. Jeep or a minibus
will be used for the transportation of the Gobi steppes.
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Day 1 : Fly to Dalanzadgad
A.m. Fly by scheduled flight to
Dalanzadgad, the center town of South Gobi province. Lunch at
the hotel and depart by bus over the desert steppe to the Nomgon
area. South Gobi is the least populated part of Mongolia, and
neighbors are far apart. Pitch camp somewhere on the way.
Overnight in tents.
Day 2 : To Bordzon Mountain
Continued drive and for lunch
time arrive in this remote mountain area, and camp by the ruins
of a monastery, sacked during the purges of the 1930s. There are
rock paintings from the period of the Huns in this area, as well
as small caves where the monks used to meditate. Evening hike in
the area.
Day 3 : Bordzon Mountain
Full day hike in the mountains. The option exists to stay back
around camp and make small hikes from there.
Day 4 Bordzongobi
Drive south and suddenly the
mountains gives way for the uninhabited desert zone. Gazelle may
have been seen previously, but now you will also be able to see
the Wild Asses (Equus hemionus) slowly driving through the
Bordzongobi desert. Provided the migration pattern of the
species have not changed you will see small herds of wild asses.
Some 2000 Khulans however make this arid plain their home.
Mongolia is one of a few other places on Earth where the ass
still roams wild. Drive to Gurvansaikhan National Park and
overnight in gers.
Day 5 : Gobi
Visit the famous site of Bayanzaag where fossilized dinosaur
bones have been unearthed. Gazelle may be seen on the way.
Return to the ger camp.
Day 6 : Gurvansaikhan Mountains
Full day visit to Yol Valley.
Yol means Lammergeier in Mongolian. The elevation of the
mountains is some 2300 meters above sealevel and the surrounding
Gobi steppes are around 900 meters. Gurvansaikhan Mountains is
an extension of the Altais that stretch out into the Gobi. There
is alpine flora here, and rose finch may be heard and seen.
There is certainly a lot of Ibexes. In the shaded ravine, there
is permanent ice and snow. Above, several pairs of Lammergeiers
nest and the rare Wallcreeper (Tichodroma muraria) is mostly
seen at close range. Anyone that can climb the ridges may be
able to see the Altai Snowcock (Tetraogallus altaica). Return to
the Gurvansaikhan Ger Camp.
Day 7 : Gobi
This day is a buffer day in
anticipation of unexpected encounters of wildlife or people,
which often is the case.
Day 8 : Fly to Ulaanbaatar
In the morning depart for town.
You will spend an hour or two exploring the town, and having
lunch at the hotel. The flight will depart Ulaanbaatar.
Overnight in a hotel. |




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PRACTICALITIES :
TRANSPORT : This journey is supported
by a jeep or minibus on the Gobi road tracks.
STAFF : A Mongolian English speaking
local guide will accompany the group at all times. A cook will
follow and prepare all meals whilst camping. Plus one driver.
OVERNIGHTS : Tents and mattresses will
be provided for the camping nights. You need to bring your own
sleeping bag. The gers have 3-4 bed sin each, and they are
furnished with beds, stools and a table. A portable camping
shower will be provided
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Internet
online booking system
Bordzongobi
Wildlife |
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TOUR COST
: EX ULAANBAATAR |
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USD 1,100 per person (2/5 members) |
Group
discounts available on request |
Validity: Until 31 October 2007 |
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Includes :
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Leadership, all meals outside Ulaanbaatar.
- All overnights in gers or tents, camping
equipment and all local transport in the
Gobi and transfers in Ulaanbaatar.
Excludes :
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Imported drinks, airport tax on departure
from Ulaanbaatar (approx. USD 12.50 p.p.),
laundry, Return air ticket to Dalanzadgad
current cost USD 83 one way. (allowance 10
kg).
- Visa fee.
- Private tent supplement USD
150.
- Additional hotel night in Ulaanbaatar
is USD 75 per room per night, be it double
or single. Breakfast is USD 6 each morning
per
person in Ulaanbaatar.
DATES ex Ulaanbaatar :
Every Tuesday June - October |
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