Mongolian Adventure & Naadam Festival$9,295 - 23 Days - Fully Inclusive From New ZealandThe great Khans of Mongolia created the largest land empire the world has ever known. The most legendary of all was the famous Genghis Khan, the relentless warrior who forever placed his birthplace on the map. Remote and stunning, Mongolia is still relatively unexplored by modern day travellers and its charm firmly lies in that fact; endless plains with beautiful backdrops, warm hearted people with simplistic views on the world and an abundant and fascinating history. One of the special features you will encounter on this tour is experiencing first hand the annual Naadam Festival; a local celebration of the people and culture of this great land. The festivals origins can be traced to the Mongol Army with racing, wrestling and archery competitors favored by the locals and visitors alike. TOUR ITINERARYDays 1-2: New Zealand to BeijingBegin our Wendy Wu Tours group holiday to Mongolia. Travel on an overnight flight with Singapore Airlines to Beijing. Days 3-4: UlaanbaatarFly from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar. The next day visit Sukhbaatar Square, the Mongolian and Natural History museums, the Khar Zakh local market and the Gandan Monastery. Days 5-6: Yolym AmFly to Dalanzadgad and begin our 4WD journey. We explore the Gurvansaikhan National Park and marvel at the scenery of Yolym Am. Day 7: Khongoryn ElsDrive to Khongoryn Els, the location of Mongolia’s largest sand dunes. Day 8: Bayanzag to Flaming CliffsDrive to Bayanzag and visit the Flaming Cliffs, the Gobi Dinosaurs cemetery and trace the trail of Paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews. Day 9: Ongii RiverTravel to Ongii River, viewing Ongiin Khiid. Day 10: Khogno Khan MountainReach Khogno Khan Mountain and the remains of the Uvgun Hiid. Day 11: KharkhorinSituated on the Orkhon River, this was once the Imperial Capital ruled by Genghis Khan. We visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery. Day 12: Tsenkher Jiguur Hot SpringThis afternoon drive to Tsenkher Jiguur Hot Springs. Days 13-14: Great White Lake to Jargal JiguurWe continue to the Great White Lake. Explore the lake and Khorgo Volcano then continue to Jargal Jiguur for an overnight stay. Days 15-16: Lake KhovsgolArrive in Lake Khovsgol. Our time here is at leisure to explore any way we prefer, a horse ride, speedboat or perhaps relaxing walks through this magnificent scenery. Days 17-18: Lake Khovsgol to Môron to UlaanbaatarTravel to Moron. The following day fly to Ulaanbaatar for 4 nights and this evening enjoy traditional ‘throat singing’. Days 19-21: UlaanbaatarOver the next 3 days join the Naadam Festival and witness the featured events which include wrestling, horseracing and archery. Days 22-23: Ulaanbaatar to New Zealand via BeijingTransfer to the airport for our flight to Beijing, where we will board our flight to New Zealand via Singapore (stop over included - breakfast only), arriving the following morning. |
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Due to flight schedules, Christchurch passengers need to depart New Zealand one day earlier and take a Singapore stopover at their own cost. On the return journey, they require an extra night in Singapore at their own cost and will return a day later. This will extend the itinerary to 25 days Travel Info
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