Tour for Flower Lovers

Reise für Blumenfreunde

22-days tour for flower lovers.

This special journey combines recreation and research through the Mongolian steppe, hills and desert with their rich flora.

  • Day 1: Approach
    Departure from Europe to Ulaanbaatar/Chinggis Khan
  • Day 2: Ulaanbaatar
    Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to the yurt camp, in the afternoon we view the natural history museum and the botanical garden. Our first overnight at the yurt camp.
  • Day 3: National park Gorkhi Terelj
    In the morning we drive to the national park Gorkhi Terelj. We hike through the surrounding area, furthermore we get to know the botanical diversity of the park. Overnight in tent.
  • Day 4: Bogdkhan Mountains
    Return journey to Bodgkhan Mountains, first nature protection area of the world, hiking in the surrounding area and overnight in tent at the holy valley.
  • Day 5: Baga Gazriin Chuluu Mountains
    Today we drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu Mountains, which arises pictorially out of the flat landscapes. Overnight in tent encircled by rough rocks.
  • Day 6: Ongiin Khiid
    Drive to Ongiin Gol, at night walk to the temple ruins of the 19 century, overnight at camp.
  • Day 7: Bayanzag
    Today we drive to Bayanzag, where the first fossils of dinosaurs were discovered. In the afternoon we plan a hiking tour to the "Blistering Rocks". After the walk through the saxaul forest we have dinner and overnight at the camp.
  • 8. Day 8: Gobi Gurvansaikhan
    Continuation of our journey to Gobi desert, we visit the impressive vulture canyon "Yoliin Am" in the Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, where we walk along the spectacular lump of rocks.
  • Day 9: Dune Khongoryn Els
    In the early morning we drive to the 180 km long dune Khongoriin Els. Hiking to the "singing dunes" and overnight at camp.
  • Day 10: Adsh Bogdijin Nuruu
    We continue our journey in north direction, over the southern part of Altai range. Afterward we reach the magnificent valley of Bogd Soum rear the mountain Adsh Bogdijin Nuruu. Overnight in tent surrounded by the beautiful landscape under starlights.
  • Day 11: Provincial town Arvaikheer
    Today trip to the northern provincial town Arvaikheer, we continue our journey after shopping on the market.
  • Day 12-13: Waterfall "Ulaanzutgalan"
    Hiking along the waterfall Ulaanzutgalan and the bank of Orkhon River in the national park Khangai Nuruu, taking a bath in hot springs, discovering the surrounding area by horses, overnight stay in a Ger.
  • Day 14-15: Lake Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur
    Continue toward lake Terkhin Tsagaan Nuur, white lake. The stagnant water is 16 km long, 10 km wide, but nevertheless 20 m deep. Furthermore visitation of volcanic crater Khorgo with wild stunning flora, overnight in the camp.
  • Day 15: Temple Tuvkhun and hot spring
    A short drive to the temple Tuvkhun (World Heritage Building) on the top of the mountain, afterward we hike along the pilgrim's way to the temple. In the afternoon trip to the hot spring Jaran Rashaan, overnight at the camp encircled by the magnificent mountain scenery.
  • Day 16-17: In north direction to lake Khövsgöl
    Continuation of our trip toward lake Khövsgöl, "blue pearl", discovering the beautiful countryside optional by horses, overnight in the national park of the same name surrounded by the picturesque landscape.
  • Day 18-20: Darkhan and Erdenet
    Today we start our return journey to Ulaanbaatar, moreover we visit the cities Darkhan and Erdenet on the way.
  • Day 21: Ulaanbaatar
    Return to Ulaanbaatar, where you can discover the city by yourself. Farewell dinner with folklore and overnight at a hotel.
  • Day 22: Departure
    In the Morning transfer to the airport and departure to Europe.
REFNUM:
M014

 

Price:  € 3.200,-

Termine:

  • Sun 20/06/2010 -
    Sun 11/07/2010
  • Sun 27.06.2010 -
    Sun 18/07/2010
  • Sun 04/07/2010 -
    Sun 25/07/2010

Services:

  • Scheduled flight from Berlin/Tegel to Ulaanbaatar/Chinggis Khan and back
  • English speaking guide
  • Transfers
  • 20 nights: 1x in the hotel, 10x in yurt camps, in tents 9x
  • Meals/cooking (in Ulaanbaatar: HB)
  • Entrance fees (see programm)

Participants:

  • from 4 persons up to a maximum of 14 persons
  • 2-3 persons in charge of 200 euros per person
  • Single supplement € 250,-