Mongolia

Sands of Gobi

Go by train to South Mongolia. Looking out of the window, discover the changing landscapes, and take the time to talk with your Mongolian neighbours. This adventure by train, between encounters and amazement, will lead you to Khamar Monastery, an energetic centre very famous in the Buddhist religion. You will discover caves of meditation and surprising places of worship.

This short stay will also lead you to the heart of the life of a nomad family, Bactrian camels breeders in the Gobi, with whom...

Nomadic lifestyle History & Culture

Ulan Bator

10h 40m-450km

Sainshand

Day 1Back to Ulan Bator

In the evening, let's get on board of the Transmongolian until Sainshand. In the train, Mongolians are the great majority of the travellers, so a "local atmosphere" is guaranteed !

Meal and accommodations

Accommodation: On board

Sainshand

Day 2Mystic stay in the surroundings of the Shambala

Early arrival in Saishand.

Visit of Khamar Monastery. The famous Mongolian teacher and man of letters Danzanravjaa created this monastery in the 1820's. It was an important centre of the Buddhist "red sect".

North of the monastery, we will see some meditation caves.
Then, we drive towards the most sacred places in the Buddhist belief, the Shambala, entrance of an utopian world ruled by joy and harmony. This energetic centre has become a popular place of pilgrimage in Mongolia.
In the afternoon we go to Bayanzurkh mountain. Culminating at 1031 meters, this small 1031 massif is also a high place of veneration for the Mongols. The 3rd greatest lama of the Gobi, Jamiyandanzan, was buried there and many temples were erected in his memory.

A path dotted with Stupas and Ovoos leads to the summit from where we will have a 360 degree view of the Sainshand region.
Arrival at a family of camel breeders with whom we will discover Mongolian hospitality and with whom we will spend the night.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: Made by your team

Sainshand

Day 3Among a camel herders' family

Morning spent in the company of our hosts.
Camelback trip among the desertic landscapes of Sainshand area.
Visit of the Museum of Danzanravjaa in Sainshand.
In the evening, we embark on the night train towards Ulan Bator. We spend the night on the train, in comfortable berths (one cabin for four persons). Arrival at the capital the day after.

Meal and accommodations

Breakfast: made by the family

Breakfast: Made by your team

Sainshand

10h 40m-540km

Ulan Bator

Day 4Back to the capital

Back to Ulan Bator, we stop by Gandantegchinlen Monastery. In the morning, lamas get together to pray. They will answer your questions at the Mongolian Buddhist Centre.

Included

Transfers city / station / city

Full pension during the tour

Water

1 night in host family, in guest yurt

2 nights on board

Train tickets Ulan Bator / Sainshand / Ulan Bator

Journeys in jeep or minibus + driver

Petrol

English-speaking guide from day 1 to 3

Camel hike

Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program

Equipment for meals and nights (sleeping bag)

Not included

International transport

Passport and visa fees

Repatriation insurance

Travel insurance

Drinks / alcohols extras

Meals and accomodation in Ulan Bator

Phone calls

Any excursion that is not indicated in the program

Booking conditions

Booking Conditions

All requests for registration must be made by e-mail from the Local Agency, directly online from the Customer Area accessible from the website of the Local Agency, or the website of our group www.nomadays.fr.

To connect to the Customer Area, simply enter the login and password set during the first connection.

Registration is considered final once the online booking form is completed and upon received payment of the deposit and/or balance depending on the date of registration.

Depending on the services chosen and the regulations of the country, a photocopy of the passport may be requested by the Local Agency. In case of not sending the photocopy of the passport within the time indicated by the Local Agency, it cannot guarantee the proper performance of the reserved services.

Once payment has been made, a confirmation email is sent to the Customer. It includes the confirmation of the regulation as well as the electronic downloadable invoice.

A confirmation letter is sent to the Customer electronically. If the Customer does not receive the confirmation letter, the reservation would nevertheless be definitive as if it is confirmed by the Local Agency.

Payment Conditions

Registration made more than 30 days before the departure date

The Customer must pay a deposit of 30% of the total amount of the reserved services. The balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the date of the beginning of the stay.

Registration made less than 30 days before the departure date The Customer must pay the full amount of the trip at one time.

Methods of Payment

Upon confirmation of your reservation, your local agent will prepare your electronic invoice, hosted on the platform of Nomadays under your own account. Payments are made either:

By credit card online, free of charge, from the payment links available on the electronic invoice.
By bank transfer to the account of the travel agency.

The electronic invoice is updated with each payment received and can be consulted at any time from the Customer Area. The electronic invoice is downloadable and printable.