SamarMagicTours-Mongolia Budget Short Tours to Gorkhi/Terelj National Park-Chinggis Tourist Camp

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"Chinggis" Tourist Camp is located in the Southern Part of Terelj National Park ( GPS: N47°49.893', E107° 31.339') in the beautiful natural Tuul river Nomad's Sacred Valley of streams, pine trees with mountains and steppes in the background , just 55km (25miles) from Ulaanbaatar city (Mongolian Map ) or (Small map)"

"Chinggis" Tourist Camp is Highly recommended by "Lonely Planet Mongolia", by the author Michael Kohn and Mongolian Tourism Board. "Chinggis" Tourist Camp, was inaugurated in July 2002 in memory of "Chinggis" Khaan's 840th Birthday Celebration!.

Location: From Ulaan Baatar (UB) to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is 51 km (25 miles) paved road and 4 km (2 miles) unpaved road , on the road to Baganuur in the territory of Erdene soum, Tov aimag (province), in the Southern Part of Gorkhi/Terelj National Park. This lovely traditional tourist camp owned by Samar Magic Tours LLC, lies on the bank of "Tuul" river between 107°31'29" Longitude and 47°49'32'' Latitude. The average altitude is 1446m (4338 feet) above sea level. "

A 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp.
Around 15km (~7.5miles) Southeast of the "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is an 8th-century Turkic Stele of Tonyukuk.
The XIII Century Park is located just ~55kms /~25 miles/ to "Chinggis" Tourist Camp, creates real-time micro kingdom to make the lively feeling for its guests during their stay by Genuinely providing true environment of the way of living and working of the XIII century.
Around 75km (~37 miles) Eastern of the "Chinggis" Tourist Camp is Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve that is on the borders of steppes and forest steppes zones of Mongolia.

Wildlife Viewing: The River Tuul Nomad's Sacred Valley - The river Tuul is one of the longest rivers of the country, flowing from the Khentii Mountain Range. The valley of the river has been called sacred for centuries by the nomads as they truly respect the nature especially the rivers and the surface water. The beautiful valley in summer is often dotted with traditional Mongolian gers and offers picturesque sceneries. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with nomads and see their daily lives, interact with them to learn more about the lifestyle of Mongolian nomads, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc, explore by horse riding, go bird watching, take water adventures, go trekking or walking, go rock climbing, flowers, butterflies, and taking amazing photos, etc. Enjoy stars in the vast Mongolian night sky, when getting dark. Taste a real Mongolian stone roast lamb barbeque "Khorkhog" or go swimming in the "Tuul" river. Enjoy the view of this area, rich in wildflowers and berries during summer season, enjoy the Tuul River . This is the best option for Eco friendly tourism.

FACILITIES & SERVICES AT THE "CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP:

Imagine a vacation with fresh air, plenty of exercise, open vistas and good meals.
"Chinggis" Tourist Camp is fully equipped with electricity (voltaje: 220V), hot showers, western style toilets, and running water.
Water Supply by 50m deep artificial well.
Accommodation services: There are 12 gers at the camp: 5 Gers - 2 beds in each ger, 7 Gers - 3 beds in each ger.
Restaurant services: Restaurant for 60 people. Food - European, Latin American, Mongolian and Asian on choice. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included.
Car Parking available.
Daily airport or train station Pick Up.
Bonfire with traditional Mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion can be made by the request of the guests.
Credit Cards Accepted.
Mobile phone available.
Renting traditional Mongolian clothes for photos.
Special programme for small groups more than 10 tourists o more participants is the Mini-Naadam Festival of horse racing with some local children (from the 4 to 10 years old), wrestling and archery + Evening National Performers (concert which includes the Tsam dance, traditional Mongolian singers, dancers, Tuvan throat singing and contortionists.
Special programme is Mongolian tent house construction show can be made by the request of the guests.
We provide European-style saddles which are very comfortable over long distances. Horses: Mongolian with local guide.
Horse-riding facilities.
Mongolia Short Budget Tours.
Horseback Adventures Vacation (10 days/6 days of horseback) through the vast Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley to Terelj National Park towards to Gunjiin or Manchurian Princess Temple-a beautiful small place full of history in Khentii National Park. We will teach you the basics and help you as much as you need. Our outdoor horseback riding adventures are for riders & or non-riders. No experience is necessary.
Horseback Adventure & Fishing Vacation in Mongolia (12 days/2 days of full fishing & 9 days of horseback)
Birdwatching Exploration ( 10 days/6 days of horseback & birdwatching) down the Tuul River-Terelj National Park to Khar Nuur (lake) in Khentii National Park, to observe wonderful birds such as Oriental cuckoo, Ducks, Demoiselle Crane, Black Stork, Saker Falcon, Spotted Eaglethe, Black-eared Kite, and Pacific Swift .
Help prepare meals and learn about Mongolian food.

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THE MAIN ACTIVITIES 2010/2011 RATES

Accommodation with 3 meals daily 35.00 Euro or $ US 45.00 per person

Accommodation only with breakfast 25.00 Euro or $ US 30.00 per person

Accommodation without food board 20.00 Euro or $ US 25.00 per person

Horse-riding facilities with Horse's local guide
15.00 Euro or $ 21.00 per day

Horses cost per hour or for hiking 5.00 Euro or $ US 7.00 per hour

Hiring an English or Spanish interpreter-guide for hiking or for horseback riding, (*but must be informed before your arrival): 50.00 € Euro or $ US 70.00 per day

A real Mongolian stone roast lamb barbeque "Khorkhog" 50.00 € Euro or $ US 70.00

Private Transport (two ways):
UB-"Chinggis" Tourist Camp-UB

Comfortable Korean Minivans "Istana" (up to 9 pax):
1 pax: 40.00 € Euro or $ US 56.00 (two ways) per car
+2 pax or more participants: 35.00 € Euro or $ US 50.00 per car (two ways)

Private Transport (two ways): Ulaanbaatar- Terelj National Park-"Chinggis" Tourist Camp-Ulaanbaatar (*must to be informed prior your arrival day in Ulaanbaatar, about your trip to Terelj National Park):

Entrance fee: 5.00 Euro or $ US 6.00 +
1 pax: 55.00 Euro or $ US 77.00 per car (two ways)
2 pax or more participants: 40.00 Euro or $ US 56.00 per car (two ways)

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Credit Cards Accepted (*but you need to add 3% due to the Mongolian Bank's discounts)

Note: It is not necessary to pay entrance fee to the "Sacred Tuul River Nomad's Valley"!. Only is necessary to pay the entrance fee to Terelj National Park.

Daily Airport or Railway Station Pick-Up Costs: We can arrange pick up service from Airport or from the Railway Station to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. *If you want us to pick you up from the airport or train station, please let us know in advance the flight or train number and arrive time by email or booking form.

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Terelj National Park - is one of the most popular national parks in Mongolia. Terelj is just 70km (35miles) from Ulaanbaatar (UB) and features stunning granite mountains and flowery endless grassy green meadows. This picturesque N.P. is a part of Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. It is a great place for hiking, trekking, even you can rock climb here at its natural steep granite walls.

MONGOLIA BUDGET SHORT PACKAGE TOURS: *The below package tours will not be availables during Nadaam Festival (on July 10, 11, 12, and 13)-THE PICK SEASON!.

Short Budget Package Tours:

1 Day Tour
2 days/1 night
3 days/2 nights
4 days/3 nights
5 days/4 nights or more days

Day
Itinerary:
SMT-B2D
2 days/1 night

Schedule
Begins in : Ulaanbaatar
Ends in : Ulaanbaatar

Food

1

UB-Tuul river
Nomad's Valley
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB) by train or by plane. On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred directly drive to the "Tuul river Nomad's Valley". This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with the nomads to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, and see their daily lives, explore , take water adventures, go trekking, swimming in the Tuul river. In route, we will stop to take amazing photos of the 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse (*do not include the entrance fee-optional payment on site!) on Tsonjin Boldog Hill on Tsonjin Boldog Hill, which is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp. This Tourist camp provides hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant. L:Camp
D:Camp

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Terelj National Park-UB

In the morning , drive to "Terelj" National Park. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, and rocks formation. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping, and the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Explore 100 Lamas Cave. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch in open air. Free time. In the afternoon, return drive to UB. Transfer (*do not include the accommodation & services in UB city-on request-*but should be informed before your arrival!). End of our services. Book Now!

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Tour Price per person:
1 pax: 150.00 € Euro or $ US 215.00 per person
2 pax: 130.00 € Euro or $ US 190.00 per person
3 pax or more participants: 100.00 € Euro or $ US 150.00 per person

Day
Itinerary:
SMT-B3D
3 days/2 nights

Schedule
Begins in : Ulaanbaatar
Ends in : Ulaanbaatar
Food

1

UB-Tuul river
Nomad's Valley
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred drive to the “Tuul river Nomad's Valley”. This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with the nomads. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp. This Tourist camp provides hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant . L:Camp
D:Camp

2
Horseback riding

After breakfast, we will meet the horsemen and our pack horses. You can tray both Mongolian or the European-style saddles. Full day of exploration tour on horseback riding to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse (*do not include the entrance fee-optional payment on site!) on Tsonjin Boldog Hill, which is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Meet with Nomadic families and see their daily lives, interact with them, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Horseback riding around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Overnight in "Chinggis" tourist traditional gers camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided)

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L:Camp
D:Camp

3 Terelj National
Park-UB In the morning, drive to "Terelj" National Park. The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, and rocks formation. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping, and the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Explore 100 Lamas Cave. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch in open air. Free time. In the afternoon, return drive to UB. Transfer (*do not include the accommodation and services in UB city-on request, *but should be informed before your arrival!). End of our services... Book Now! B:Camp
L:Camp

Tour Price
per person: 1 pax: 200.00 € Euro or $ US 250.00 per person
2 pax: 160.00 € Euro or $ US 230.00 per person
3 pax or more participants: 140.00 € Euro or $ US 199.00 per person

Day
Itinerary:
SMT-B4D
4 days/3 nights

Schedule
Begins in : Ulaanbaatar
Ends in : Ulaanbaatar
Tour Program coming from Beijing, China by train
Food

1

UB-Tuul river Nomad's Valley
Arrive in Ulaanbataar (UB) at 14:45 by Train No. K3 from Beijing (Tue) or by Train No. K23 (Wed), from Beijing at 14:45. On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred directly drive to the "Tuul river Nomad's Valley" (1hr 20min) . Lunch. This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet the Nomads. Free tiem. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp. This Tourist Gers camp provides hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant . L:Camp
D:Camp

2
Horseback tours

After breakfast, we will meet the horsemen and our pack horses. You can tray both Mongolian or the European-style saddles. Full day of exploration tour on horseback riding to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse (*do not include the entrance fee-optional payment on site!) on Tsonjin Boldog Hill, which is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Meet with Nomadic families and see their daily lives, interact with them, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Horseback riding around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Overnights at the "Chinggis" tourist traditional gers camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided).

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D:Camp

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Terelj National Park
Brekfast. Today, we drive to "Terelj" National Park . The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, and rocks formation. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping, and the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Explore 100 Lamas Cave. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch in open air. Free time. In the afternoon, return drive for dinner and overnight in "Chinggis" tourist gers camp. B:Camp
L:Picnic
D:Camp

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Departure Mongolia to Baikal Lake (Irkustk), by
Train.
Breakfast. Free time. Drive back to UB city (55km/25miles- do not include the accommodation and services in UB city-on request, *but should be informed before your arrival!) . Free time in UB city. Farewell lunch at "El Latino" restaurant. In the evening, meet in front of the Samar Magic Tours's Head Office or at "El Latino" restaurant (in the same building!) to transfer to Ulaanbaatar Railway Station for departure Mongolia at 20:45 to Baikal Lake (Irkustk), or to Ulan Ude by Train No. 263 or to Moscow or Post tour...Book Now! B:Camp
L:El Latino rest.

Tour Price per person:

1 pax: 280.00 € Euro or $ US 390.00 per person
2 pax: 250.00 € Euro or $ US 355.00 per person
3 pax or more participants: 200.00 € Euro or $ US 285.00 per person

Day
Itinerary:
SMT-B5D
5 days/4 nights

Schedule
Begins in : Ulaanbaatar
Ends in : Ulaanbaatar
Tour Program coming from Russia
Food

1

UB-Tuul river Nomad's Valley
Arrive in Ulaanbataar (UB) at 07:35am by Train Express No. 4 from Moscow (Sunday) or from Irkustk or Ulan Ude by Train No. 264 at 06:00am (Every day). On arrival, you are welcomed by Samar Magic Tours's representative and are transferred drive to the “Tuul river Nomad's Valley” (~1hr,30min). Extra breakfast. This is a beautiful valley of streams. There are national gers in beautiful natural locations, so it's easy to meet with the nomads. Lunch. Free time. Welcome dinner with traditional mongolian meal (khorkhog), which is mutton cooked with hot rock and with vegetables, water, potatoes, and onion. Overnight at the comfortable "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp. This Tourist camp provides hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant. B:Camp
L:Camp
D:Camp
2-3
Horseback riding

After breakfast, we will meet the horsemen and our pack horses. You can tray both Mongolian or the European-style saddles. Full day of exploration tour on horseback riding to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse (*do not include the entrance fee-optional payment on site!) on Tsonjin Boldog Hill, which is located just ~3kms (~1,5miles) to "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Ger Camp. Meet with Nomadic families and see their daily lives, interact with them, to show you theirs animal training, feeding, milking, food preparation, etc. Enjoy this amazing scenery of wide-open steppe with rolling hills in the background and river. Horseback riding around the Tuul river or into the foothills to witness this amazing landscapes and wild life. Overnights in "Chinggis" tourist traditional gers camp (hot water, showers, western style toilets and restaurant are provided).

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L:Picnic
D:Camp

4
Terelj National Park-UB
In the morning , drive to "Terelj" National Park . The valley is about 20km long at 1600m. This area is the magnificent of alpine forest, and rocks formation. Explore ovoo-pile of stones for nature worshipping, and the Turtle shaped original giant rock. Explore 100 Lamas Cave. A short hiking to the Arryabal Meditation Temple on the top of the mountain. Picnic lunch in open air. Free time. In the afternoon, return drive to UB to overnight at the Mr. Gomez Hostel. Farewell dinner at "El Latino" restaurant. B:Camp
L:Camp
C:Rest.
local

5
Departure Mongolia
Breakfast at Hostel Mr. Gomez. Trasfer to UB Railway Station (200m) or to the UB airport for departure Mongolia or Post tour...Book Now!

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Tour Price per person:
1 pax: 349.00 € Euro or $ US 449.00 per person
2 pax: 280.00 € Euro or $ US 390.00 per person
3 pax or more participants: 235.00 € Euro or $ US 335.00 per person

Price to include the following:
Private transportation (included the all patrol) with our Mongolian speaking driver, listened in the itinerary.
Specified accommodation at the "Chinggis" tourist camp, based on double room.
Specified accommodation at Mr. Gomez Hostel.
Specified meals per day (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner).
Services of English speaking local guide-interpreter at our "Chinggis" Tourist Camp only.
Entrance fees to the Terelj National Park, Arryabal Meditation Temple, and the specified protected areas.
Horseback riding exploration with local horse's guide riding to the Giant 40 meter (~133,3 feet) Statue of "Chinggis" Khaan on a big horse on Tsonjin Boldog Hill, along the Tuul river in the Sacred Tuul river Nomad's Valley.
All expenses at the nomadic families in the Tuul river Nomad's Valley.
Road's taxes.
Visa support invitation letter if necessary.
Prices not to include:
International Flight or Train.
Travel and medical insurance.
Visas.
Drinks.
Optional activities.
Horseback riding hat (you need to bring it. There is not horseback riding hat in Mongolia).
Not specified accommodation & services in UB city (on request, *but should be informed before your arrival!).
Weather conditions.
Items for personal nature.

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MORE CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
www.mongoliatourism.gov.mn/chinggis-tourist-camp.html

Dear Samar Magic Tours,
I wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed my Mongolian vacation. The location of the "Chinggis" tourist ger camp is extremely beautiful. You should put pictures of the surrounding area on your website. I think if foreigners saw how beautiful it was they would like to come and spend a longer time, like I did, not just pass through. Nara was a wonderful translator and a big help all around. She helped me have the best vacation possible. The food was excellent. The horses were better than American horses. I was never bored. If you want to use anything I wrote in advertisement , you have my permission.
Sincerely, Mrs. Margaret Keene (USA)

"CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP: Located in the Tuul Valley, this majestic setting with its green hills and flocks of sheep was reminiscent of Ireland. Most people think of Mongolia as desert, and indeed, the southern part is. Here, though, about 55 km eastern of Ulaan Baatar it was all hills, rivers, and valleys with mountains in the background.
Yours truly, Maxwell C. Berins (USA)

"CHINGGIS" TOURIST CAMP: When we first arrived in Ulaan Bataar it was late. All we wanted to do was get out of UB and on to the steppe. The next morning we were walking down Peace Street and came upon Samar Magic Tours. We went in and saw their advert for "Chinggis" Tourist Camp. They said, "It has a great location in the beautiful natural Tuul river Nomad's Sacred Valley of streams, pine trees, just 50km to the South-eastern side of "Terelj" National Park and 55km from UB. Our "Chinggis" Tourist Nomadic Camp, was inaugurated in July 2002 in memory of "Chinggis" Khaan's 840th Birthday Celebration!." Well it was out of the budget but it was out of UB and looked great. So we spent the next two days relaxing on the great Mongolian Steppe at the "Chinggis" Tourist Traditional Gers Camp.

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Greetings from London and many thanks for making the September trip so memorable. As you will see from photo links below, I have some amazing photos of the "Chinggis" Ger Tourist Camp in the snow! . I hope I shall see you both next year!

With kind regards,

Catherine Dixon

Trans-Sib Trip August '05

Trans-Sib Trip September '05

2010/2011/2012 Tour Calendar: DAILY DEPARTURES. *The above package tours are not availables during Nadaam Festival (July 10, 11, 12, and 13)-THE PICK SEASON!.

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