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Come and explore dinosaur remains in the arid-inspiring
Gobi desert. Once the bottom of ancient inland sea -
the Gobi has many surprises including the very rich
dinosaur remains. There are plenty of places where you
can dig and find your own dinosaur bones, unique natural
rock formations, as well as a special range of flora
and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. You
will visit the magnificent dinosaur fossil sites of
Bayanzag- the Flaming Cliffs, Ukhaa Tolgod, Khermen
Tsav, Naran Daats, and Zulganai, which were once the
haunt of enormous dinosaurs while you camp out under
the stars in one of the most beautiful and stark regions
on earth.
This is a tour for everyone who is interested in dinosaurs and the secrets of the Gobi Desert. |
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Style:
Traveller
Tour grade: Moderate
Duration: 11 days/ 10nights
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Tour dates for 2013:
Sept 1-11 
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The duration/dates of the trip can be changed
to suit your needs.
Land only price 2013: per person |
| Group
size |
USD |
| 3-4
pax |
3350 |
| 5-8
pax |
2800 |
| 9-12
pax |
2500 |
Discount
conditions:
. 1 free space for every
16 PAX
. Courier bringing min 3 pax
Included in
the price:
. Accommodation in double
occupancy in hotel, ger camps, tent
. Guiding and
interpreting service
. Renting transport +
driver with petrol, lubricants, maintenance
. All meals according to the itinerary /all kinds
of drink is on your own/
. Sightseeing and
cultural show admissions according to the itinerary
. Entrance fees for protected areas and national
parks
. Cook for the camping days
. Supply
of bottled water daily
. Flight to/from the
Gobi + Tax
. Return ticket confirmation
Not included:
Visa cost, International Airfare, Travel insurance,
Excess luggage
Note:
. Single supplement: 300 US$ is available |
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| Day
1 |
Arrive
in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to Hotel, City tour including
the Museums of Mongolian Natural History, Gandan
Monastery and Zaisan Memorial. |
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| Day
2 |
Flight
to South Gobi, visit Bayanzag, so called the Flaming
Cliffs - one of the world's richest dinosaur site
and explore for dinosaur remains. Visit the Togrogiin
Shiree - another rich fossil site and explore. |
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| Day
3-4 |
Drive
to Khongoriin Els - Mongolian largest and the
most beautiful sand dunes and Narandaats- dinosaur's
native land, visit the truly unique dinosaur remaining
site. |
Gc/
T |
| Day
5-7 |
We visit
Herlen Tsav, Zulganai and Ukhaa Tolgod - the famous
dinosaur sites and unique natural formationas
on these days and explore for dinosaur remains.
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| Day
8 |
Drive
back to Khongor sand dunes, get at the ger camp
camp, relax |
Gc |
| Day
9 |
Drive
to Bulagtai via Yoliin Am gorge in the beautiful
Gurvan Saikhan national park. Hiking and wildlife
viewing. |
Gc |
| Day
10 |
Flight
back to Ulaanbaatar, visit the Museum of Mongolian
national history and Budha park. Enjoy traditional
folk concert. |
H |
| Day
11 |
Transfer
to the airport after breakfast. |
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 Bayanzag
(Flaming Cliffs) is internationally
famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains.
Dinosaur eggs were found here as well as whole
fossilized skeletons. There are many places
in the Gobi desert -Hermen Tsav, Zulganai, Tugrugiin
Shiree and Naran Daats, which are famous for
their dinosaur remains and their unusual geological
formations. On this trip you will have the opportunity
to visit and explore these places.
The American Museum of Natural History and the
Mongolian Academy of Science Team stumbled into
this valley in 1993. At Ukhaa Tolgod,
we have an incredible richness of fossils. Roughly
200 mammal skulls come from this site alone.
That is an extraordinary number, and it exceeds
the number of specimens found from all localities
in the Gobi, over 70 years.
 The
Khongoriin Els sand dunes extend along
the northern side of Sevrei and Zoolon mountains.
These dunes are 180 km long, 15-20 km wide and
up to 200m high. There is a small oasis near
Khongoriin gol stream, which flows along the
northern edge of the dunes. The scenery here
is simply spectacular.
 Yoliin
Am (Vulture Gorge) is a narrow valley
located in the Zuun Saikhan Mountain of Gobi
Gurvan Saikhan mountain range, with thick pieces
of ice almost all year around hidden at its
bottoms. This area is home to rare animals such
as the Argali (wild sheep) and Ibex as well
as Vultures and other large prey birds. There
are impressive herds of gazelles and occasional
sightings of the rare Khulan (Asiatic wild ass)
grazing on the endless steppe.
 Nomadic
Camel Herders - You will visit local
nomadic families, the friendliest and most hospitable
people that you would ever meet, to have a bowl
of camel yoghurt and taste camel milk. Then
meet camel breeders and ride two-humped Bactrian
camel and take photos of your camel experience
along the way.
It is a unique chance to experience the life
of the Gobi nomads, how they tend their livestock,
keep their camels, bring up their children and
make living in the coldest desert on earth.
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| Khermentsav,
an amazing place |
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