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Legendary Mongolia13 DAYS & 12 NIGHTS Ulaanbaatar, Lake Huvsgul,Hustaiin Nuruu, Karakorum, Flaming Cliffs & Gorki-TereljDiscovery Private JourneyLake HuvsgulKarakorumGobi DesertUlaan BaatarHustainNational ParkOnce known as the land of the infamous and feared warlord, Genghis Khan, Mongolia has a lot to offer to the curious traveler. Follow in the footsteps of thefirst Mongol nomads, ride a camel through the sun scorched Gobi Desert, open your eyes to a simpler culture where hospitality to strangers is still a way oflife. Mongolia is a refreshing change from most destinations, and remains one of the last unspoiled travel havens in Asia.Day 1: Arrival UlaanbaatarUpon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, you will be welcomedby your Cox & Kings local representative andtransferred to your hotel. In the afternoon, visitthe National History Museum, which holds apermanent exhibition on the different civilizationsthat have inhabited the territory of Mongolia fromprehistoric times to the present, including objectsfrom the era of the Great Mongol Empire. In theevening, enjoy a welcome dinner. UlaanbaatarHotel (Deluxe room) – 1 night (D)Day 2: To Lake HuvsgulThis morning, visit the Natural History Museum,which exhibits some of the world’s mostsignificant dinosaur finds that were excavated46 I Asia & Pacific 2011from the Gobi Desert. Next, visit Bogd KhanMuseum, the winter palace of the last Mongolianking where you can marvel at fine examples ofMongolian Buddhist art.In the afternoon, fly to Murun, the provincialcapital of Huvsgul Province. One of the highlightsof the trip is Lake Huvsgul, surrounded by lushmeadows, alpine forest and snow-capped peaks.The area is also home to some of Mongolia’sethnic minorities as well as a refuge for a widevariety of wildlife. After landing in Murun, driveto Khatgal, a small town on the edge of the lake,then north along the lake’s edge to your gercamp. Stay 3 nights in a rustic and simple gercamp. (B, L, D)Day 3 & 4: Lake HuvsgulSpend two days hiking around the forests andmeadows near the lake. About 5400 ft above sealevel and surrounded by mountains rising above10,000 ft, the waters of Huvsgul are deep andspectacularly clear and pure. Hike through thickpine forests carpeted with flowers and explorethe setting of Mongolia’s ‘Blue Pearl’. (B, L, D)Day 5: To UlaanbaatarToday you will fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Followingcheck-in at the hotel, visit the Museum of theVictims of Political Repression or have some freetime for relaxation. In the evening, visit ZaisanMemorial. Located on a hillside on the outskirtsof Ulaanbaatar, it offers wonderful views of the