Mongolia – History, Culture and Vast Landscapes
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Overview
Highlights
- Visit Arts Council of Mongolia
- Learn about the different artists of Mongolia
- Enjoy the Hustain Nuruu National Reserve
- Explore Kharakhorum
- Visit wilderness of Mongolia
- Visit to a nomadic family
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Trip includes
- Roundtrip between South Gobi and Ulaanbaatar (subject to change by airline)
- All accommodations based on twin occupancy;
- All meals in Mongolia as noted in the itinerary;
- Economy-class air transportation in Mongolia is quoted separately and is additional to the land cost. Fares subject to change until booked.
- All land transportation;
- Group airport transfers on arrival and departure;
- All entrance fees and excursions;
- An English-speaking guide throughout the itinerary;
- Baggage handling when possible, airport departure taxes, and hotel taxes.
- Complete pre-departure information including health information, visa requirements, travel tips, and suggested packing list;
- Bottled/purified water throughout the trip
- All gratuities to guides and drivers
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Itinerary
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Transfer to the local airport and fly to Ulaanbaatar in the morning. The afternoon is free for last minute sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, enjoy a performance featuringtraditional Mongolian dancers and hoomi (throat) singers, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure or independent travel.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Cultural Crossroads offers small cultural tours for individuals, families, multi-generations, groups and non-profits. We connect travelers to people and places through unique events and experiences. Visiting with locals, we delve into customs through traditions including dance, art, music, food and wine. We proudly support sustainable community projects in the places where we travel.Out tours have been chosen by both National Geographic in their “50 Tours of a Lifetime” and Condé Nast Traveler Magazine in their “50 Trips of a Lifetime.”
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International airfare
- Passport and visa fees; medical
- All trip insurance
- Excess baggage charges
- All items of a personal nature
- All laundry and telephone calls
- All food and beverages not included in the itinerary; including alcoholic beverages
- All other items not specifically mentioned as included.
Per person cancellation fees are based on date of notice to Cultural Crossroads (subsequent written notice is required).
- Cancellations within 14 days of booking (if not within final payment date): full refund.
- Cancellations after 14 days of booking: $1000 retained (entire deposit).
- Final payment due: 90 days before departure.
- Cancellations made less than 90 days prior to departure: no refund.
- Cancellation by Cultural Crossroads: full refund.
- No refund for unused portions of the tour, including but not limited to, missed meals, hotel nights, sightseeing, or changes in arrival or departure..
Please understand that there will be no exceptions to our cancellation policy.
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