Karakorum: 3-day tour with Erdene Zuu, Orkhon Valley & visit to nomads
ID: GYG1502960-2295521
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País: Mongolia
Duração:
1 dias
Descrição
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.
Destaques
- 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
Idiomas de guia
INCLUÍDO
- 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
NÃO INCLUÍDO
- 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
Quando devo reservar?
Para garantir a disponibilidade, reserve o mais cedo possível. A reserva antecipada vale a pena considerar especialmente se você estiver planejando a viagem durante a alta temporada, como feriados ou fins de semana.
Cancelamentos
Esta excursão você pode cancelar sem custo até 24 horas antes do início da viagem. Se você cancelar após 24 horas ou não comparecer à excursão, ainda será cobrado o preço total da atividade. Chegar atrasado na coleta ou partida será considerado como não comparecimento.
