Mongolia is a country of steppes and wild harsh nature, a country of nomads and sometimes strange things for a European. But isn't this exactly what makes tourists from all over the world annually order excursions in Mongolia, preferring this country to the romance of Paris or the ancient beauties of Rome?
Sightseeing tour
A sightseeing tour is one of the most popular, as it allows you to see as many attractions as possible at an affordable price. It is possible to take a Russian-speaking guide (but you can also speak another European language). The excursion includes a visit to the Magjid Zhanraisag temple complex, where you can admire the 24-meter statue of the golden Buddha, you can even visit a Buddhist school where young monks are trained.
Then guests will be offered a choice of one or two of several museums. You can visit the Natural History Museum, which contains a large collection of dinosaur remains found in the Gobi Desert; Historical Museum or Museum of Buddhist Art, Intellectual Museum. It will also be suggested to see the Choijin Lama temple or Bogdo Khan's palace. In the evening, a national folklore concert will take place.
The ticket price includes not only sightseeing of these sights, but also a national lunch at a restaurant, as well as guide services. For one person, the cost of the tour is $ 165, but if there are more people in the group, substantial discounts are made. So for a group of 5 people, the tour will cost $ 85 per person.
Visit to Khustai National Park
The national park is located a couple of hours drive from the capital of Mongolia. The main task of this park is to preserve the population of Przewalski's horses. If you choose the 2-day option, guests sleep in real Mongolian yurts. You can dine at the restaurant.
The one-day trip includes a visit to the information center and spending the time of your choice. You can ride a horse in a wooden Mongolian saddle, you can walk on foot in the park. For a group of two, the cost of the tour is $ 140.
The two-day program includes an overnight stay in a yurt and the opportunity to take an instructor for a horseback ride, as well as explore the park from the window of a comfortable car. For a group of two, the cost of the tour is $ 215. The services of a Russian-speaking guide will cost an additional $ 80.
A comprehensive three-day excursion assumes: on the first day, a trip through the sands of Mongol Els, a journey across the endless Mongolian steppes. You can relax and spend the night in a yurt, ride horses, taste national Mongolian dishes. A special program is organized for the guests, where residents will demonstrate their riding skills, throwing a lasso. You can take an instructor to ride a horse or even a camel on your own;
The second day is split into two parts. In the morning, a trip is organized to the capital of Genghis Khan - to Karakorum. It is planned to inspect the capital, an excursion to the Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery, which is being actively restored today. In the afternoon, a departure to the Khustai National Park is organized, where today they are engaged in restoring the population of rare Przewalski's horses. You can ride in the park with a guide, in a comfortable car, or prefer walking. Of course, they will offer to admire the Przewalski's horses themselves. Accommodation takes place in yurts for 2-3 people each. On the morning of the third day, the group returns to Ulaanbaatar.
For a group of two, the tour will cost $ 495. This includes food, guide services, accommodation in yurts, car travel, horseback riding.
Excursion to the national park Terelj
Another famous national park, Terelzh, is located about an hour's drive from the capital of Mongolia. It is here that Mongolia meets Siberia. You can see the bizarre interweaving of natural areas, ride a horse with a guide through the park, visit the Aryaabal temple. You can also visit a traditional Mongolian yurt and see the life of nomads with your own eyes. The cost of a two-person excursion is $ 128.
