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mongolia in the footsteps of the nomad with tim cope
IMAGE: Join adventurer and author Tim Cope for an exploratory journey through Western Mongolia's Altai Mountains | Tim Cope
18 DAYS 2 NIGHTS HOTEL 2 NIGHT 17 BREAKFASTS, GER 13 NIGHTS CAMPING 15 LUNCHES
AND 17 DINNERS
mongolia nomad explorer with tim cope
• Travel with Tim Cope for a culturally enriching experience of western Mongolia
• Trek through the Kharkhiraa and Tsaast Uul mountains
• Explore the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar
• Follow the migratory routes of the Khotont nomadic families
• Camp in the Mongolian steppe
• Spend time with nomadic Kazakh peoples and learn of their way of life
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Discover the culturally rich region of Western Mongolia
Visit local nomadic families to learn of their centuries old traditional lifestyles Travel through spectacular and diverse scenery, from remote desert landscapes to high glacier capped peaks and the bustle of one of the
most isolated, yet vibrant towns of anywhere in Central Asia
Embark upon a 3 day trek accompanied by nomads and their animals
Explore the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar
Journey with renowned adventurer Tim Cope
ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Ulaanbaatar 2 | Fly to Ulaangom, drive to Tarialan 3/10 | Trek in Harhiraa mountains- part of the greater Altai range (5-6hrs / day) 11 | Full day trek to Khovd Brigad via waterfall (5.5hrs) 12 | Drive to Olgiy, sightseeing in afternoon 13 | Drive to Tsaast Uul, stay Kazakh nomads and see trained eagles 14 | Full day trek in Tsaast Uul. Stay with Uriankhai minority (4hrs) 15 | Trek in Tsaast Uul, to Tolboo Nuur (lake) camp with Kazakh nomads (4hrs)
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Olgii Ulaangom
Ulaanbaatar
Tsaast Uul
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16 | Drive to Olgiy with free time to visit Olgiy market 17 | Fly to Ulaanbaatar 18 | In Ulaanbaatar, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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ITINERARY | DAY 1 | Join Ulaanbaatar 2 | Fly to Khovd 3 | The Cave of Tsenkher 4 | Drive to Baatar Mountain 5/6/7/8 | Tsast Bogd Mountain Trek 9 | Drive to Chanmani Soum 10 | Mongolian Throat Singing 11 | Drive to Lake Uureg 12 | Drive to Boorog Deliin Els Sand Dunes 13 | Explore Bayan Nuur Lake 14/15 | Explore Boorog Deliin Els Sand Dunes 16 | Drive to Ulaangom 17 | Fly to Ulaanbaatar 18 | Trip concludes in Ulaanbaatar
INCLUSIONS | You’ll love the quality inclusions on this trip. From essential items like most meals, private transportation, accommodation, expert guide, safety equipment and entry fees, there are also a host of ‘additional’ inclusions to enhance your travel experience. View exact inclusions online.
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: IFN
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J F M A M J J A S O N D TRIP CODE: TRM
10 DAY TREK 6 DAYS ADVENTURE
18 2 NIGHTS HOTEL
DAYS 2 NIGHTS GER OR BASIC
HOTEL 13 NIGHTS CAMPING
17 BREAKFASTS, 16 LUNCHES AND 17 DINNERS
16 DAYS ADVENTURE TOURING 4 DAYS TREKKING 3 DAYS CAMEL RIDING
IMAGE: Happy Mongolian men | Cam Cope
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Ulaangom
Khovd
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Ulaanbaatar
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