Yaktastic Mongolian Family Adventure
Get amongst the old haunts of Genghis Khan for a tremendous trip in an exotic land of grand landscapes, gers and genuine, hospitable people. Trek the steppe with the support of camel carts and get astride the loping gait of these magnificent beasts for an even better view. Meet nomadic herdsman and stay in their round felt tents for warm, fun nights on epic grasslands. Look out for the special native horses in Hustai National Park and get amongst the lush meadows and old forests of Khan Khentii in the southern most climes of Siberia. Take a gentle rafting trip down the beautiful Tuul River through Jalman Meadows then return to the capital, Ulaanbaatar, where the suburbs are still made of nomad tents. A top family adventure through tremendous Mongolia.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sat) Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. |
| 2 | Drive to Senjit, with picnic lunch en route. Pitch camp and meet local herdsmen - our trekking crew! |
| 3-5 | Easy walk across the steppe supported by camel carts, with the opportunity to try camel riding. Camp each night and enjoy the hospitality of local nomads. |
| 6 | Drive via Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park. Game drive to look for Przewalskii horses, an endangered species reintroduced to the wild here. |
| 7 | Visit the Mongolian Toy Museum before driving to the forests of Khan Khentii region, the most southern reaches of vast Siberia! |
| 8-9 | Enjoy two full days relaxing at beautiful Jalman Meadows. Spend half a day walking upstream before a gentle rafting journey back to camp. |
| 10-11 | Return to Ulaanbaatar with a free afternoon. Your tour finishes after breakfast on Day 11 (Tues) |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
11 days |
Trip Code |
PTGT |
Activities |
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| Culture (Remote), Walking (Easy) | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 12 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Mongolia | |
Start City |
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| Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | |
End City |
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| Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia | |
