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Dschingis Khan awaits
14 Tage Mongolei
yolo-reisen.de/asien/mongolei/dschinghis-khan-awaitsMongolei
Dschingis Khan awaits
Was übrig blieb von Dschingis Khan und den
russischen Herrschern ist das, was schon immer da war: Ein zum Niederknien
schönes Land. Die drei F's einer fantastischen Reise: Farben, Formationen und
Freunde. Denn in jeder der weit verstreuten Jurten wohnt eine Nomadenfamilie, die
das Glück der Zeit gerne mit dir teilt.
Seite 2 von 13Leistungen:
= Abenteuerreise mit maximal 16 Teilnehmern
= Jede Reise findet statt
= Englisch sprechender, einheimischer Guide in internationaler Reisegruppe
= Unterkunft: 10 x Touristen Ger Camp, 2 x Familien Ger Camp, 2 x Hotel
= Transport: Reiseminibus
= Mahlzeiten: 13 x Frühstück, 12 x Mittagessen, 11 x Abendessen
= Aktivitäten laut Tagesprogramm
= Nationalparkgebühren & Eintrittsgelder
= 100 m² Regenwald 4 you (Jedem Gast schenken wir im Regenwald von Ecuador ein Grundstück, das Jahr
für Jahr den CO2-Ausstoß seiner Reise kompensiert. Eingetragen auf seinen Namen und auf ewig seins.)
= Highlights: Übernachtung in typischen Nomadencamps. Traumhafte Landschaften. Besuch im Erdene Zuu
Kloster
= Rail&Fly inkludiert bei allen Buchungen mit Flug
Tagesprogramm:
Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Sainbainuu! Welcome to Mongolia. You can arrive at any time before your group meeting at 6 pm. Please
have your passport, insurance and next of kin information ready to give to your leader at this meeting.
Afterwards
you'll have the option to join your fellow travellers for dinner at a local restaurant. If you arrive in town
earlier and have time, be sure to get out and explore 'UB', a fascinating town where elderly Mongolians in
traditional dress mingle with the nation's young business elite. A great place to start is Gandan Khiid,
Mongolia's largest and most important monastery. The Fine Arts Museum, Winter Palace Museum of Bogd
Khan and Intellectual Museum are also well worth visiting.
The Welcome Meeting will take place at 6 pm.
Due to the fact that much of Ulaanbaatar's infrastructure lacks regular maintenance, you may only have
sporadic access to hot water at our hotel and other accommodation throughout the trip.
Accommodation: Hotel / Guide Hotel / 9/3 University Street / Sukhbaatar District / Ulaanbaatar / 14201
Optional Activities:
= Ulaanbaatar - Fine Arts Museum - MNT5000
= Ulaanbaatar - Gandan Monastery - MNT4000
= Ulaanbaatar - National History Museum - MNT5000
= Ulaanbaatar - Winter Palace Museum of Bogd Khan - MNT8000
= Ulaanbaatar - Intellectual Museum - MNT3500
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Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Today your adventure begins as you drive out through the beautiful Mongolian countryside. Our transport
for the trip are sturdy and reliable Russian vans, known as 'furgon'. These are definitely the best way to
tackle the Mongolian roads that await us! Please note that depending on the size of the group we may be
split into a number of vans. Your leader will take it in turns spending time with each van and you are
welcome to swap around so that you get a chance to spend the travel time with different members of your
group. There's plenty of driving on this trip across some rough terrain but the experience of our drivers will
make the journey pass as smoothly as possible. Driving times will vary and any times listed here are
approximate only. Actual travel time will rely heavily on weather and road conditions. As we have our own
vehicle it may also be possible to make some stops along the way for photos, meals or to chat with locals
however we need to aim to complete our drives before nightfall for safety reasons. Most days we drive up
to 9 hours total. Mongolia is a vast and sparsely populated country so in order to see as much of the
landscape and culture in the two weeks that we have we cover some large distances on this trip. Most of
the drive today is on paved roads, but be prepared for some bumps after the final turnoff to the the remote
Amarbayasgalant Khiid. Your leader and drivers will be glad to teach you some basic Mongolian words on
the way – a great way to prepare for interactions with the locals, few of whom speak English. Your final
destination today is Mongolia's second most important place of worship (after Gandan Monastery in UB),
situated in the beautiful Iven Gol River valley, at the foot of Burengiin Mountain, in the Selenge province.
After seeing the monastery, you will get your first taste of life in a ger at the first camp of the trip. This is the
way that the majority of Mongolia's population has always lived – away from the city and in the wide open
spaces of seemingly endless countryside. It's the quintessential Mongolian experience. Although such
camps are set up for visitors, this type of housing is still used around the country, even in the capital where
you will have seen many 'ger suburbs' surrounding the city centre.Our drivers and leader also often double
as our cooks in those places where we prepare meals ourselves. You are always welcome to lend a hand
too! We share our meals together in the dining quarters. Vegetarians can be catered for although choices
may be limited - please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements at time of booking.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day until our return to Ulaanbaatar. Some food will be
traditional Mongolian style but as the traditional diet consists solely of meat and dairy products, most meals
are less challenging and based more on Russian or Western meals which are now also common in the
Mongolian diet.
Included Activities
= Amarbayasgalant - Monastery
Included meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approximately 9 hours
Please note that depending on the size of the group we may be split into a number of vans. Your leader will
take it in turns spending time with each van and you are welcome to swap around so that you get a chance
to spend the travel time with different members of your group. There's plenty of driving on this trip across
some rough terrain but the experience of our drivers will make the journey pass as smoothly as possible.
Driving times will vary and any times listed here are approximate only. Actual travel time will rely heavily on
Seite 4 von 13weather and road conditions. As we have our own vehicle it may also be possible to make some stops along
the way for photos, meals or to chat with locals however we need to aim to complete our drives before
nightfall for safety reasons. Most days we drive up to 9 hours total. Mongolia is a vast and sparsely
populated country so in order to see as much of the landscape and culture in the two weeks that we have
we cover some large distances on this trip.
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
The gers at the tourist camps where we stay most nights vary in standard and facilities. Most sleep up to 6
people with comfy beds and plenty of blankets. In the colder months you might want to stoke up the stove
in the centre of the ger and you'll be toasty warm in no time! Some have generator or mains electricity
although not all have power sockets in the gers to charge electronic equipment.
Bathroom facilities here are usually very simple. Camps have showers but not always hot water and all have
flush or pit toilets and basins with cold water in a support building outside. Other tourist ger camps on our
trip may vary slightly in set up and some may have access to showers and hot running water. Your leader
can give you more detailed information about the upcoming accommodation in the daily briefing.
Our drivers and leader also often double as our cooks in those places where we prepare meals ourselves.
You are always welcome to lend a hand too! We share our meals together in the dining quarters.
Vegetarians can be catered for although choices may be limited - please let us know if you have any specific
dietary requirements at time of booking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided each day until our return
to Ulaanbaatar. Some food will be traditional Mongolian style but as the traditional diet consists solely of
meat and dairy products, most meals are less challenging and based more on Russian or Western meals
which are now also common in the Mongolian diet.
Day 3
Erdenet - Selenge River - Unit
Continue to the lovely Selenge River via the copper mining town of Erdenet. There may be opportunities to
spot some interesting wildlife along the way, such as marmots and many different species of birds. You will
arrive at your ger camp in the settlement of Unit in the afternoon. Stretch your legs on arrival and take a
walk up to the Togoo Uul (Pot Mountain) – an extinct volcano looming over the surrounding steppe. The
hike to the top rewards you with views of the crater's lush interior. From this vantage, you can only imagine
what this incredible landscape must have looked like millions of years ago.
Included Activities
= Selenge - Uran Togoo hike
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 8 hours
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
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Selenge River - Ikh Uul Family Ger Camp
Today your journey brings you to the mountainous outskirts of Ikh Uul for your first stay with a local nomad
family. This is a rare opportunity to see how modern Mongolian nomads are preserving an ancient way of
life while embracing some elements of modernity. You will be welcomed into the family ger and shown
traditional Mongolian hospitality, starting with a bowl of salty milk tea and perhaps some aaruul (dried
curds). This evening you will help your hosts prepare dinner – maybe some buuz (steamed dumplings) or
barbecue. Your hosts may teach you some Mongolian games, such as shooting arrows from a bow in the
local style. Many nomad families keep animals, so don't be surprised if there is some interaction with goats,
dogs, horses and sheep. The location is remote, with no nearby settlements or light pollution. The night sky
is incredible in clear weather, so be sure to do some stargazing before retiring for the evening.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 9 hours
Accommodation: Family Ger Camp
As the conditions are very basic here this family stay may be a culture shock for some. There are no toilet
facilities as such; your leader will point you in the right direction of the 'bathroom'. You will sleep in a
mattress on the floor of one of the family's gers. It can get very chilly here in the evenings, so warm clothes
are essential. There is also a one-camera policy on these homestays, which makes for a more immersive
engagement with hosts and minimises intrusion. This is one way you can live the philosophy of responsible
travel while in Mongolia. (Photos can be copied and shared among the group back in UB.)
Day 5
Khovsgol Lake
Enjoy breakfast with our host family and bid them farewell. It's another long day of driving today, across
some rough terrain, to Khovsgol Lake. Some say this is Mongolia's most beautiful destination, a pristine
wilderness area that's home to many ethnic minorities. It boasts spectacular scenery with stunning fir
forests, lush green grasslands and meadows peppered with wildflowers. Since it is a popular destination for
both foreign tourists and local holiday makers, you will likely come across other travellers here, especially in
the peak travel months of June and July. You'll stay in a tourist ger camp just near the lake. Settle in for the
night and sleep well, because there are plenty of optional activities to choose from tomorrow.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 9 hours
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
Optional Activities:
= Khovsgol Lake - Boat trip - MNT10000
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Khovsgol Lake
Today you might like to hike up to one of the nearby peaks or perhaps take a boat trip out on the lake.
Explore on foot and relax on one of our few days not on the road. All of these are great ways to experience
this gorgeous region. Overnight in the tourist ger camp again tonight.
Please note: While you're here the camp staff might offer you the option to visit a local settlement of
reindeer herders. These reindeer are brought to Lake Khovsgol from other regions so that the herders can
benefit from tourism. This area, however, is not ideal for these animals, as they are native to much colder
climates. For this reason, YOLO does not recommend or support this activity.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
Day 7
Murun - Shine Ider Family Ger Camp
Today we will set off early to drive back through the town of Murun, and on to Shine Ider. Here you will
enjoy the second family stay of your trip. Now that you know what to expect from a Mongolian homestay,
you should feel more comfortable the second time around. Get to know your hosts as you help them
prepare dinner. You might even have the chance to watch as the family's livestock are milked and herded.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 10 hours
Accommodation: Family Ger Camp
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Therkhiin Tsagaan Lake
After breakfast with the family, we'll drive to the surreal Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan, aka the Great White Lake.
This natural volcanic lake, surrounded by mountains, is a surreal and memorable sight. Using the tourist ger
camp at Maikhan Tolgoi as a base, you will drive up to one of the volcanic craters and hike to the top for
spectacular views. There are plenty of nice trails to walk during your two-night stay here, so make the most
of this relaxing break from the road.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner on both days
Travel time: approx. 7 hours
Accommodation: 2x Tourist Ger Camp
Day 10
Tsetserleg - Tsenkher Hot Springs
Travel to the Tsenkher Hot Springs. These are situated in the valley of the Delger River. On the way, you'll
stop at Tsetserleg, a provincial town with a local market and a unique little museum housed in a former
temple, which you'll visit with a local guide. At this stop, there's the chance to wander around the town for a
glimpse at what provincial Mongolian life is like. Perhaps stock up on some snacks and drinks for the travels
ahead. If there is time and the connection is good, you can also visit an internet cafe to get in touch with
friends and family back home. From here it's about another hour to the hot springs, where you'll check into
the tourist ger camp on arrival.
Included Activities:
= Tsetserleg - Museum
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 6 hours
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
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Tsenkher
Today is a free day to relax, explore, or simply laze about in the thermal waters of these invigorating natural
hot springs. Be sure to pack your swimwear so you can take part in this activity. Surrounded by the remote
beauty of the landscape, this location is perfect for slowing down to a more meditative pace and taking it
easy. There are also optional hikes and activities on offer if you'd prefer something more active.
Included Activities:
= Tsenkher Hot Springs
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
Day 12
Karakorum - Khogno Khan
Continue to Karakorum, a town built by the legendary Genghis Khan in the 13th century. Ask your leader
and drivers to tell you some stories about this great man on the way – after all, he's the nation's hero. In
Karakorum you will visit the first Buddhist centre of Mongolia, the immense Erdene Zuu Monastery. This
impressive walled compound retains much of its former glory, and within it you can inspect the three
temples, each one dedicated to a different stage of a Buddha's life – child, adolescent and adult stages.
Later in the afternoon, you will drive to Khogno Khan, the location of your tourist ger camp tonight.
Included Activities:
= Karakorum - Erdenezuu Monastery & Museum
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Travel time: approx. 4 hours
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
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Just nearby Karakorum is a sudden strip of sand dunes – a striking contrast to the landscape you have just
travelled through. Here you will enjoy a camel trek along the dunes – an ideal way to experience this
eye-popping landscape. At your ger camp, there might be the opportunity to practice the art of Mongolian
archery under the tutorage of some local experts. It's certainly much harder than it looks, requiring good
strength and aim! The afternoon is yours to spend as you please.
Included Activities:
= Khogno Khan - Camel ride
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Ger Camp
Optional Activities:
= Khogno Khan - Archery - MNT5000
Day 14
Ulaanbaatar
Travel back across the rolling grasslands to Ulaanbaatar. The route will take you past 'ovoos' (roadside
shrines) and ger suburbs. Arriving in the metropolis, you'll check back into your hotel. Depending on the
arrival time, there might be the chance to shop for some local handicrafts such as cashmere and felt
products, or check out some more of the city's sights and museums. Tonight you can celebrate your journey
around Mongolia by witnessing a special cultural performance featuring throat singing and traditional
dancing. There will be an optional final dinner at a local restaurant recommended by your leader.
Included Activities
= Ulaanbaatar - Cultural Performance
Included meals: breakfast, lunch
Travel time: approx. 8 hours
Accommodation: Hotel / Guide Hotel / 9/3 University Street / Sukhbaatar District / Ulaanbaatar, 14201
Seite 10 von 13Day 15
Ulaanbaatar
Say 'bayartai' to your group as your adventure draws to a close. There are no activities planned for the day,
and you're free to depart the hotel at any time before 12 noon. If you'd like to stay longer in UB, it's
recommended that you book additional accommodation well in advance.
Included meals: breakfast
Unterkünfte auf deiner Reise:
During the trip you might stay in the following camps. Please note that, depending on availabilities, these
may vary from departure to departure.
Day 1 Guide Hotel
Day 2 Amarbayasgalant / Great Selenge
Day 3 Unit
Day 4 Family stay in Ikh Uul
Day 5 Blue Pearl / Huvsgul sor / Dalai tour/ Toilogt
Day 6 Blue Pearl / Huvsgul sor / Dalai tour/ Toilogt
Day 7 Family stay in Shine Ider
Day 8 Ikh Khorgo / Maikhan Tolgoi / Khorgo camp
Day 9 Ikh Khorgo / Maikhan Tolgoi / Khorgo camp
Day 10 Duut / Khangai Resort
Day 11 Shiveet mankhan / Duut / Khangai Resort
Day 12 Khankhar Uul / Khoyor Zagal / Bayangobi
Day 13 Khankhar Uul / Khoyor Zagal / Bayangobi
Day 14 Guide Hotel
Important Notes
= Staying mostly in tourist ger camps once outside of Ulaanbaatar, you will experience simple conditions
such as outdoor toilets and some nights without hot water. Most gers at the camps sleep up to six people,
with comfortable beds and plenty of blankets.
= At our family ger camps you will be living the same life as the nomads, close to the land and their animals.
Beds may be matresses on the floor in a shared ger and there will be no bathroom facilities. This is a true
taste of Mongolian life and may be very different from what you are used to. You will need to bring a
sleeping bag with you for these stays.
= Most meals are included once we leave the nation's capital. Our drivers and leader also often double as
our cooks in those places where we prepare meals ourselves. You are always welcome to lend a hand too!
Seite 11 von 13We share our meals together in the dining quarters.
If you have very specific dietary requirements you will need to let us know well in advance. We will do our
best to cater for you, but you may need to be prepared to bring some of your own supplies from home, or
stock up at the supermarkets in Ulaanbaatar. Vegetarians can be catered for, though choices may be
limited. Some food will be traditional Mongolian style, but as the traditional diet consists solely of meat
and dairy products, most meals made for our groups are less challenging and based more on Russian or
Western cuisine, which is now also common in the Mongolian diet.
= This is a trip that includes extensive travelling in some remote terrain away from modern facilities and
conveniences. As we spend a lot of time on the road each day, it is important to realise that the emphasis
on this trip is on the journey, travelling through amazing landscapes and staying in some stunning
locations. As we travel by private transport for the duration of the trip we spend a lot of time together
with our group members. If you are looking for an active or independent trip with lots of choice for
physical and cultural activities daily then you might want to consider whether this trip is the right one for
you. However, if you are keen to explore a fascinating country "road trip" style, take in the scenery as you
go and are willing to sit back and enjoy the ride (however long it takes to get there!) then this will
definitely add to your experience of our Wild Mongolia trip.
= Driving times will vary and any times listed in the itinerary are approximate and subject to road (where
there is one!) and weather conditions. As we have our own vehicles, it may be possible to make stops
along the way for photos, meals or to chat with locals, but we need to aim to get to our destinations
before nightfall so please understand that long breaks may sometimes not be possible.
= Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's
important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the
country or countries you're visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your
nationality. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon
as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time and costs.
= A Single Supplement is available on this trip, excluding nights at the family ger camps. (Day 4 and 7)
= This is a shared tour. That means that tour operators from all over the world book their guests onto this
tour. So you will be travelling in an international group.
Preishinweise:
= Einzelzimmerzuschlag 309 € (kein Einzelzimmer an Tag 4 und 7 möglich)
= Langstreckenflug Frankfurt - Ulan Bator und zurück: ab 729 €
= Rail & Fly innerhalb Deutschlands (2. Klasse): inkludiert bei Flugbuchung über YOLO
= Flughafentransfers im Zielland: Hintransfer 64 € (bis zu 2 Personen im Auto), Rücktransfer 64 € (bis zu
2 Personen im Auto)
= Vor- bzw. Anschlussübernachtung im Tourhotel Preise pro Nacht und Person (exkl. Frühstück):
Vorübernachtung 40 € p.P. im DZ, 80 € im EZ; Anschlussübernachtung 40 € p.P. im DZ, 80 € im EZ.
= Bitte beachten: Bei Vor- und Anschlussübernachtung ist ein halbes Doppelzimmer nicht buchbar
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