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Frontier Adventure -
Outer Mongolia Horseback Trek
Arrives Ulaan Baatar: 7th July 2007
Departs Ulaan Baatar: 20th July 2007
If you traversed this mighty country Mongolia, from East to West across
its expanse of over one and a half million square kilometers, you would
not cross one single fence or tarmacked road. It's wild, unfarmed, sparsely
populated and, amazingly beautiful. Mongolia's vast open wilderness,
clear air, and sunshine combined with the magnificent fence-free riding
experience makes for a heady adventure holiday not to be missed!
There is no destination in the world, we think you will agree, that
can parallel Mongolia for a horseback trek! Will4Adventure proudly present
Outer Mongolia by horseback!
Outline
Itinerary
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Day
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Activity
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1
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Depart
the UK.
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2
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Arrive
Ulaan Baatar.
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3
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Fly
to Murun and then drive to Hatgal.
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4
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In
Hatgal - experience the Naadam festival - the Mongolian national
festival of the '3 manly' sports - wrestling, horse racing, and
archery. Also meet up with your head wrangler to discuss the forthcoming
trek.
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5 to 11
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7
days of horse trekking. The route for your trek is set but with
some flexibility built in to suit individual ability. It will
encompass all of the following: lake shore, rolling steppe, nomadic
ger visits, hot mineral springs, areas of historical interest,
woodlands, meadows...
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12
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Head
back overland to Murun, where we will catch our flight back to
Ulaan Baatar.
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13
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Last
day of sightseeing - a chance to buy some Mongolian riding boots
at the Black Market and a visit to Gandan Monastery and the Giant
Buddha.
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14
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Transfers
and flight home.
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Timing
This is a July expedition with a view to getting the best of Mongolia's
weather and culture with the Naadam festival. Visibility should be fine,
and the chance of rain low. However, bring waterproofs as advised in the
packing list, and warm clothes for the chilly evenings.
Equipment
The kit list specifically required for this expedition will be posted
to you in our client's expedition handbook. Largely speaking little is
required of you - a 3 season sleeping bag and a set of waterproofs may
be the only things you need to buy prior to departure - plus some riding
boots once you set foot in Mongolia, (which make an excellent souvenir
for taking home).
Personal Preparation
Complete beginners should not be put off trying this for an experience
though it would definitely help if you spend a little time and money on
one or two horse riding lessons. (If anything this will help you gain
some confidence around horses which is key to learning the skills for
riding and operating with them out in the field). The local wranglers
who accompany us on the trek are highly skilled and will work hard to
see that you enjoy yourself at whatever level you are presently at.
Roughing it
All our trips involve a degree of 'roughing it'. On trek, showers are
rarely available, though we always camp by the lake or by a river for
a fresh water swim! Food is basic and is a simple fare incorporating fresh
local lamb or beef. Vegetarians can be catered for - but quite honestly
if this is your diet, you should not expect any great meals - vegetables
and fruit are few and far between. The hotels we use in Ulaan
Baatar and Murun
are clean and comfortable and good places to relax, while not ostentatious.
Price (excluding international flights) :
UK £1450
Price includes
- Western tour leader
- Local translator
- Local specialist horse wranglers
- Park permits
- Camping equipment
- All accommodation
- All in-country transport
- Fully supported trek
- Meals on trek
This
price does not cover your meals when not on trek, such as when you are
in Ulaan Baatar,
nor will it cover any individual sightseeing undertaken. Other items
not included: travel insurance, passports, visas, inoculations, excess
baggage, additional days in Ulaan
Baatar due
to flight delays, and items of personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs
and laundry. We would recommend bringing another $10 US per day to cover
meals not provided and snacks etc. This will easily cover it.
Maximum number of places on this trip
The
number of places available on this trip are limited
to a maximum of twelve (12) people.
Flights
These should be arranged independently. For best prices we would recommend
checking prices with www.ebookers.co.uk,
www.bridgetheworld.co.uk,
www.flightcentre.com.
Booking
Please refer to our booking conditions.
This
expedition is limited to a maximum of twelve (12) people. To gain a
definite place on this expedition a payment of UK£200 needs to
be paid before April 8th 2007.
Payments
can be made by sending a cheque made payable to Will4Adventure and sent
to 113, Tapton Hill Road, Sheffield, UK.
All
payments should come with the following reference:
"your
surname"/W4A/MON/07
To
book this trip, or for further information, e-mail will@will4adventure.com,
and we will get in touch with you a.s.a.p.
or
 Register
your interest here.
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Useful Info
Learn more about Mongolia and the Nadam Festival courtesy of these great clips from the BBC [click here]
We highly recommend this excellent DVD of a 20,000-mile motorcycle trip Ewan McGregor took around the world with best friend Charley Boorman (Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round (Special Edition)). The whole film is great and the Mongolia part is interesting and very well shot.
You may also want to click here to see what books Amazon.co.uk has on Mongolia .
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