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Asia-Planet  >  Mongolia  >  Mongolia Tours  >  6 days Camel Trek in The Near Gobi

6 days Camel Trek in The Near Gobi
Itinerary (Ulaanbaatar - Senjit Hairhan - Arburd Sands - Bogd Khan Mountain - Ulaan baatar)

Surprisingly near the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar, the Gobi gradually begins to appear. We will travel south over vast steppeland before meeting our camel herdsmen, who will go with us on this Nomadic Journey. Westerners perceive the Gobi as a desert but actually most of it is a semi desert steppe. We will trek in an area where the steppes give way to sandy subsoil and in an area where there is a 20 km long sand dune. All herdsmen lead a traditional way of life here.

On this journey we use low impact traditional modes of transport. Our equipment will be carried on camel carts, in the same way nomadic herders transport their belongings, moving from one pasture to another. In this area camels are being used for this purpose. We will also carry a ger, which is the traditional felt tent that Mongols live in today. Essentially, it means that we can use the services of the local people living in the area where we travel. This kind of a trip is what we have labeled A Nomadic Journey. The herdsmen are the experts and we will be able to get a first hand experience of how to move a camp the traditional Mongolian way.


Joint tour : Departure from Ulaanbataar : CML 01: , 06-10May (WE-Sun) CML 02: 16 -20 May (Sa -We) , CML 03: 26 - 30 May (Tu-Sa), CML 04: 05-09Jun (Fr-Tu), CML 05 : 15-19Jun (Mo-Fr), CML 06 : 25-29Jun (Th-Mo), CML 07 : 05-09Jul (Su-Th), CML 08 : 19-23Jul (Su-Th) CML 09 : 29Jul-02Aug (We-Su), CML 10 : 08-12Aug (Sa-We), CML 11 : 18-22Aug (Tu-Sa) , CML 12 : 28Aug-01Sep (Fr-Tu), CML 13 : 08-12Sep (Tu-Sa)


Day  1
Ulaanbaatar (-/-/Diner)
Evening get together in a Ulaanbaatar restaurant. Dinner. Ulaanbaatar accommodation and transfers available at discounted prices.

Day  2
Ulaanbaatar - Drive south - Semjit Hairhan (-/Lunch/Diner)
A.m. Drive to the south over the treeless steppes. In the afternoon we reach Semjit Hairhan, some giant rock formations visibly standing up straight from the surrounding steppe.
Here we meet with the camel herdsmen. Put up camp on the steppe. Scan the ridges of the surrounding hills and rocks for Argali Sheep (Ovis ammon), the largest wild sheep in the world. ,br> All wildlife viewing requires a great portion of luck.
Overnight in tents.

Day  3
Camel trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner)
We will trek for a three full days across the treeless steppes meeting nomadic herdsmen families on the way. Our hosts in the area are the relatives to one third of the local population.
We have brought one ger (yurt) that will be our mobile restaurant.
Tents, all provisions and a cook are provided. All equipment will be loaded on to camel carts.
There will be one or two riding camels so that we can try some riding as well. Herdsmen will follow the carts. We will make contact with other herdsmen. We will no doubt be invited into the gers, and learn about their ancient lifestyle.
Overnight in tents.

Day  4
Camel trek (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner)
Trek full days across the treeless steppes meeting nomadic herdsmen families on the way.
Overnight in tents.

Day  5
Camel trek - Arburd Sands (Breakfast/Lunch/Diner)
During the last day we will trek through Arburd Sands, a 20km long sand dune. Strange enough, a good number wolves - being wary of man - have taken refuge in these dunes and can sometimes be seen.
Overnight at Arburd Sands Ger Camp.

Day  6
Arburd Sands- Bogd Khan Mountain - Ulaanbaatar (Breakfast/Lunch/-)
A.m. drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way we will visit the Bogd Uul Biosphere Reserve and the site of the ruins of Manzushir monastery. This is the southernmost taiga of the area, and we will get up into the hills and some nice forests. Red deer (Cervus elaphus) can usually be seen here. Back in Ulaanbaatar check into the hotel. Pls note any accommodation is at additional cost.

You have the choice to stay another day or two in Ulaanbaatar, transfer out to your next destination via Beijing. We however recommend that you join our Yak Trek for one more week of exciting adventure in a contrasting environment of rivers, steppe valleys, meadows and deep forests. Check our dates!

ALL PRICES ARE NET INCLUSIVE OF TAX & PER PERSON. THEY ARE IN DOLLARS U.S.


JOINT TOUR (Minimum 2 persons. Price per person in sharing twin / double room)

HOTEL CATEGORY MINIMUM 2 PERSONS SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Standard / First 570 US$ -
Validity: Our package tour rates are valid from November 1st 2008 to September 30th 2009 Contact us to get more info about this tour Book now !
OUR PRICES ARE INCLUSIVE OF:
Guide, breakfast every day, and all meals outside Ulaanbaatar. Tents (3n.) and ger camp (1n) and all local transport.
OUR PRICES ARE EXCLUSIVE OF:
Imported drinks, laundry, rent of riding horse or camel, (USD 35 per horse or camel per day). Single room/ger/tent supplement is USD 30
Note :
Transfer and hotel nights in Ulan Bator are excluded and may be added at USD 100 per person in shared double (2 overnights, 2 breakfasts, 2 transfers) if adjacent to the trek dates.

Single room/tent supplement : USD 30 per night.
Rent of riding horse: USD 35 per day.

Private departures : Supplement USD 200 per person : On request, and if available, the Camel Trek may operate on any day. Before or after the season an additional ger (instead of tent) is added, in order to provide warmth on the cold nights.

Pls. note that groups having less than 5 people will carry no ger (yurt). Just tents. Group discounts available on request.

Family Treks: If a family with kids, book early, we are happy to set aside any date as a specific family departure

Naadam Special : Naadam Games takes place July 10-13th. Pls ask for Ulaanbaatar Naadam Games itinerary.

Yak Treks : This Camel Trek may usually be combined with a Yak Trek in the Khan Khentii prior or after this trip.
Note :
We have introduced a concept of practical and desirable ways of travel in Mongolia, which is the synergy of Western and Mongolian ideas brought about after many years experience of travel all across Mongolia.

Transport: Mongolian families frequently move from one pasture to another using wooden traditional carts. These are tied to the animals available in the region. Here we will use yaks and horses: the services of some herdsmen will be hired by the expedition, and they will provide us with their animals.

Staff: A Mongolian leader will accompany the group at all times. For these groups the service will be in English. There will also be an assistant to the cook. In addition, the services of the local herdsmen will be hired along with their animals.

Riding horses: There will be an opportunity for experienced riders at the time of booking to ordera saddled riding horse, with a horse-man to follow, at the cost of USD 25. Mongolian horses are peculiar and horsemanship is somewhat different among the Mongols as compared to home. We suggest you bring your own riding hat with you, since none are available in Mongolia.

Camel riding: If you would like to have your own camel to ride during the trek, this can be arranged at the time of booking for an additional cost of USD 25 per day. This cost is payable in Mongolia only. Mongolian camels are Bactrian (two humped) and easy to ride even without previous experience.

Meals: Our cook will prepare the meals. We pride ourselves in having cooks adapt with both western and Mongolian cooking on our trips. There are always vegetables available, and we have no problem accommodating vegetarians on our trips. For breakfast we can usually buy fresh yogurt from the herdsmen in the local area.
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