Karakorum: 3-day tour with Erdene Zuu, Orkhon Valley & visit to nomads
ID: GYG1502960-2295521
Catégorie:
Pays: Mongolie
Durée du projet:
1 jours
Description
Vast skies, endless steppe, ancient monasteries: Travel to the heart of Mongolia, to the former capital of Karakorum. This includes Erdene Zuu, the Orkhon Valley and a visit to nomads.
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar – Karakorum
You will leave the capital and head west into the central steppe. Along the way, you will stop at the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai, where you can explore the landscape on foot. You will then visit the Uvgunt Monastery, picturesquely situated in the mountains. In the evening, you will arrive in Karakorum.
Day 2: Erdene Zuu, Orkhon Valley and Deer Stones
The second day is the highlight of the trip. You will visit Erdene Zuu, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, with its white stupas and extensive monastery wall. After that, you will drive to the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with green pastures and the Orkhon River. Here you will also see the deer stones, millennia-old stone monuments with engraved deer motifs. Back in Karakorum, you will visit the museum and learn more about the history of the Mongol Empire.
Day 3: Return to Ulaanbaatar
On the way back to the capital, you will visit a nomadic family. You will get an insight into traditional life in a yurt, experience Mongolian hospitality, and learn more about animal husbandry and everyday life in the steppe. In the evening, you will arrive back in Ulaanbaatar.
This tour is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the culture, history and nature of Mongolia in just a few days.
Faits saillants
- Erdene Zuu: Experience Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monastery up close
- Orkhon Valley: UNESCO World Heritage with deer stones and endless steppe
- Guests of nomads: authentic yurt life in the endless steppe
Langues
INCLUS
- Transportation by comfortable vehicle with an experienced driver (Ulaanbaatar – Karakorum and back)
- Tour guide throughout the tour
- 2 nights' accommodation in a yurt camp
- Meals: 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
- Entrance fee to Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Museum of Karakorum
- Visit to a nomadic family
- Drinking water during the tour
- Fuel and road taxes
NON INCLUS
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Gratuities for driver and tour guide
- Alcoholic and extra drinks
- Travel insurance
- Photo and video fees at monasteries and museums
- Hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar before or after the tour
- Airport transfer
Quand dois-je réserver ?
Garantir la disponibilité du livre dans les plus brefs délais. Les réservations anticipées valent la peine d'être prises en considération, surtout si vous planifiez le voyage en haute saison, comme les jours fériés ou les fins de semaine.
Annulations
Cette excursion peut être annulée sans frais jusqu'à : heures d'annulation avant le début du voyage. Si vous l'annulez après les heures d'annulation ou si vous ne vous présentez pas à l'excursion, le prix total de l'activité vous sera toujours facturé. Tout retard à la prise en charge ou au départ sera considéré comme un retard.
