MVTour51 Gun Galuut Natural Reserve and Terelj National Park

Route Ulaanbaatar Central Mongolia Ulaanbaatar 300km
From €405

Description

Great stretches of pine forests and land majestically towering holy mountains. Eastern regions probably are one of the less travelled and less discovered destinations of Mongolia. Despite its outstanding historical, archeological and religious sites, east of Mongolia always boosts with its unlimited natural beauties. Thru this trip, we will take around the less visited mysterious elegance of the East. Gun Galuutai Nature Reserve is a picturesque valley laid on the foothills of Baits Mountain and banks Kherlen River features great scenery. Its wetland houses some world class endangered water bird species. Argali wild sheep were re-introduced in the area too.

What's included

  • Transfers upon arrival and departure
  • Guide service at all times.
  • In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps / nomadic family’s Ger / tents.
  • All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary.
  • Ground transportation: in the countryside driven by 4WD van
  • Park entrance fees
  • Horse and Camel ride
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • 1.5 liter of drinking water supply per day per person

What's not included

  • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
  • Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services.
  • Travel insurance, medical insurance
  • Visa application fees
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Airfare or train ticket
  • Changes of arrival/departure flights
  • Gratuity to guides and drivers
  • Additional services
  • Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)

Packing list

This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.

  • backpack or soft bag
  • waterproof bag cover
  • day pack
  • head lamp/flashlight
  • spare batteries/bulb
  • personal medications
  • waterproof hiking boots
  • waterproof jacket with hood
  • waterproof over pants
  • fleece jacket or wool jumper
  • cotton t-shirts
  • long sleeve shirts
  • lightweight trousers
  • shorts
  • socks
  • underwear
  • sun hat
  • sandals
  • sun glasses
  • sun cream

  • Terelj National Park and Chinggis Khaan Statue

    Ulaanbaatar – Terelj National park- Chinggis Statue 130km

    • Start taking the road to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a place of granite formations created by natural erosions, slopes covered with pine and larch, fields shattered with colorful wild flowers, pristine rivers and lake. Short stop at one of the highlights of the park, Turtle shaped rock and hiking to the Aryapalo Meditation Center.
    • Packed picnic lunch
    • Visit to Giant Statue of Chinggis Khaan towering with 40ms height on the bank of Tuul River facing symbolically its birthplace, the direction of East. As the legend says, great king found a golden whip, which for nomads meant symbol of immense fortune and victory.
    • Optional horse ride along the scenic Tuul River and valley of wild flours and green meadows.
    • Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / local nomadic family (L+D)
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  • Gun Galuutai Natural Reserve

    Kazak family– Gun Galuutai Natural Reserve 110km

    • Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is a protected area in Tuv Province, 130 kilometers east of Ulaanbaatar, for conservation of globally endangered species. It comprises of three zones: tourism, limited, and the Core, which are steppes of the ecosystem with Rocky Mountains, small lakes, rivers, streams and wetland covering an area of approximately 20,000 hectare. Although the reserve is comparatively small, the diversity of ecosystem here is impressive. See the bar-headed goose, black stork, and orange-flanked blue tail among other bird species and Argali (wild sheep) and other wild animals including marmots, deer, gazelles, fox, steppe fox, and many more roaming freely on the steppe.
    • Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / local nomadic family ger (B+L+D)
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  • Manshuzir monastery and Ulaanbaatar

    Gun Galuut – via Manshuzir monastery – Ulaanbaatar 135km

    • We will drive to Manshuzir Monastery which is located in Tuv province on the parts of Bogd Khaan Mountain Strictly protected area. The Monastery has a beautiful valley of streams, pine, birches, cedar trees, and dotted with granite, boulders.
    • Have lunch in Tuv province
    • Back to Ulaanbaatar.
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We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.

  • 1Standard Arrangement

(Staying through the tourist ger camps)
What is standard arrangement?

1 pax €900
2 pax €630 p.p
3 pax €540 p.p
4 pax €480 p.p
5 pax €435 p.p
6-12 pax €405 p.p
Single supplement: €100
  • 2Budget Arrangement

(Staying in the local ger guesthouses)
What is budget arrangement?
What is a local ger guesthouse?

1 pax €600
2 pax €390 p.p
3 pax €330 p.p
4 pax €285 p.p
5 pax €240 p.p
6-12 pax €195 p.p
Single supplement: €40
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