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Tour A3: Zavkhan Horseback Expedition

Duration: 11 days
Transportation: Horse, Car, Airplane
Accommodation: Hotel, tent camping
Departure date: Any time between June 15 and Sep 15
Tour grade: Demanding
Tour code: A3

Destinations: Ulaanbaatar City, Tosontsengel soum in Zavkhan Province, Tsetsuuh   natural spring

Description:
Our brand-name tour. Off-the-beaten-tourist-path adventure in one of the most beautiful landscape in western Mongolia.

Activities:
Horseback riding expedition, blueberry harvesting, nomadic family visit and soaking in natural spring, Ulaanbaatar city tour.



ITINERARY & PRICE

Day 1: Arrival to Ulaanbaatar city, Transfer to hotel. After some personal refreshment, start your guided city tour. Visit to Zaisan Memorial to see view of the entire city. Our staff will guide through some major spots such as Sukhbaatar square and Opera House. Visit the Museum of Natural History and other museums if time allows. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Transfer to the airport to fly to Tosontsengel soum, Zavkhan Province. Depending on the flight schedule, we might be able to visit to The Bogd Khan Palace Museum and Zanabazar Museum of fine arts in Ulaanbaatar.  After lunch and some preparation, start horse trekking from Tosontsengel. Tent camping.

Day 3-4: Continue the expedition. Tent camping 

Day 5: Continue horseback riding to reach Tsetsuuh natural spring in Ih-Uul soum, Zavkhan aimag. Tent camping

Day 6-7: Enjoy full day at the natural spring. Visit nomadic family, see how they are processing diaries and ride yaks.  Harvesting blueberries and other fruits in the forest is optional. Tent camping.

Day 8: Drive toward Ider river. Enjoy fishing and swimming in the river.

Day 9: Drive Tosontsengel to catch a flight to Ulaanbaatar

Day 10: Tour Ulaanbaatar City for a full day.  Visit Gandan Monastery, and the Museum of National History. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 11: Take advantage of free time before your departure. Visit some cashmere, clothing, souvenir and antique shops. Transfer to the airport.
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Suggested Customization
1. Add State Naadam Festival during July 10-12 or Naadam Festival in Tosontsengel soum, Zavkhan province
2. Add 1-3 day Nomadic Family Homestay
3. Have more or fewer horseback riding days
4. Combine with other trips, especially with Wonders of Zavkhan (Tour code B1)
5. Stay longer at Tsetsuuh natural spring
6. Add or Remove 1-2 day Ulaanbaatar City Tour
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The price INCLUDES:

The price does NOT INCLUDE:

A. International and domestic airfare and airport charges, international train ticket, if applies.
B. Any type of insurance.
C. Personal purchase such as cigarette, mini bar,  telephone.
D.
Alcoholic drinks.
A. All accommodation cost, including  hotel in Ulaanbaatar city,  Ger tourist camp and tent camping costs. (for tent camping, bringing your own sleeping bag is recommended, but not required)
B. All vehicle expense, horseback riding costs, riding equipments and horse-related expenses, if any
C. Everyday 3 meals.
D. National park entrance fee, road tax, museum and entertainment fees.
E. All other taxes in Mongolia.
F. Service of tour guide and driver and other staff.
G. Mineral water, soft drinks.
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Number of
people in your group
2 3-4 5-10 11 - 14
Price per person (in USD) 1490 1290
1190 990
Further price reductions for group(s) of 15 people or more. Contact us
One person is free for a group of every 15 people
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