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Packaged Group Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1)
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Travel Locations: Throughout Mongolia
Travel Durations: Between 6 Days / 5 Nights and up
Travel Group Sizes: Group traveled as specified on itineraries
Main Packaged Travel Highlights: Vehicle, guide, horseback riding, camel riding, trekking, Gobi Desert (i.e. Hongor Els Dunes, Bayanzag, Yoliin Am, etc.), Lake Huvsgul, White Lake, Blue Lake, Amarbayasgalant, Karakorum, Ger to Ger Communities, visit nomadic familes, overnight in extra gers (when specified) and ger camps, some camping, and so much more!
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Starting from USD 634
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Brief Travel Info: Fusion Travel Packages are custom tailored group packages that offer the best of Ger to Ger and Mongolia's Highlights.These pre-made packages allow for groups to enjoy all of Mongolia's greatness while knowing that you are supporting rural communities. Fusion travel packages are regional routes that are outfitted with guide, driver and vehicle that will take you across Mongolia from community to community while visiting the spectacular cultural, historical and geographical sites of Mongolia. Its both responsible and sustainable tourism at its best!
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Central Region Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1)
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Travel Locations: Arkhangai, Bulgan and Terelj National Park Regions
Travel Durations: Between 2 Days / 1 Nights and up
Travel Group Sizes: Indepedent travelers, walk-ins, small group travel
Main Independent Travel Highlights: Rural bus and/or rural jeep to first ger, horseback riding, camel riding (some locations), trekking, visit nomadic familes, overnight in extra ger (when specified), forest, mountains, rivers, some desert landscapes, and more!
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Starting from USD 99
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Brief Travel Info: Semi-mountainous region with river valleys and open pasture that is commonly known as the horse breeders paradise as well as the home of the best curds and fermented mare's milk of Mongolia!
Khangai is a special and beautiful formation of nature, as well as a home to many rare species of plant and wildlife. There are many sources of mineral waters and springs. Since ancient time, a historical tradition to worship this area has been followed. The park covers 59,088 hectares in Arkhangai Province and was established in 1998. It’s a very difficult place to reach, but may be worth the effort if the jeep road, which is either muddy or potholed, is passable.
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Nothern Region Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1) |
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Travel Locations: Khuvsgul, Darkhan Uul and Selenge Provinces
Travel Durations: Between 6 Days / 5 Nights and up
Travel Group Sizes: Indepedent travelers, walk-ins, small group travel
Main Independent Travel Highlights: Rural bus and/or rural jeep to first ger, horseback riding, Amarbayasgalant Monastery, visit nomadic familes, overnight in extra ger (when specified), forest, mountains, rivers and more!
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Starting from USD 180
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Brief Travel Info: As one of Mongolia’s most sought after and highlighted travel destinations, every traveler should at least try to make one visitation to this truly remarkable region of Mongolia. With its amazing mountainous scenery that are abundantly filled with wild flowers, wildlife, etc., that can only be surpassed by the pure clarity and massiveness of Lake Khuvsgul. With its vast num- ber of mountain streams that continuously feeds it fresh mountain waters, on calm and sunny days, the lake’s reflection projects the surrounding mountainous region with mirror precision. The sum of Khuvsgul Lake’s natural wealth and wonders can only be matched by a truly unique remote nomadic tribe that have settled in this region that live in American Indian style tepee tents with their reindeers. This trip is a wonderful combination of truly spectacular natural, environmental and cultural experiences that is sure to leave you with a brilliant impression.
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Southern Region Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1) |
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Travel Locations: Dundgovi Province
Travel Durations: Between 5 Days / 4 Nights and up
Travel Group Sizes: Indepedent travelers, walk-ins, small group travel
Main Independent Travel Highlights: Rural bus and/or rural jeep to first ger, horseback riding, some camel riding and camel-carts, Ancient Ungiin Khiid Monastery, visit nomadic familes, overnight in extra ger (when specified), Gobi Desert landscapes, Ih Gazriin Chuluu (i.e. Chingis Khan Rock, Bear Rock, etc.), Baga Gazriin Chuluu, Ush Sand Dunes, Tsagaan Suvrag and more!
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Starting from USD 192
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Brief Travel Info: Imagine trekking in prehistoric ocean canyons that are over 65 million years old and the ancient stomping grounds to herds of TREXs. Yes, this is the desert trekking route that cannot be missed if you are an avid explorer with the taste for adventure and an active imagination. These ancient ocean canyons span the distance of 65 kilometers long and 45 kilometers wide and is truly a geologist and boulders paradise as its densely packed rock formations literally takes you back in time.
On this truly stunning Gobi Desert Adventure, unlike any other in Mongolia, you will travel overland to the Provincial Center of Dundgovi where you will 4x4 through vast and awe in- spiring desert landscapes to experience the lifestyle of desert nomads. Along their route, you will travel between families by horses, camels as well as have opportunities for trekking and even some bouldering for the more experienced.
Ih Gazriin Chuluu (Strictly Protected Area) is truly an unparalleled location in Mongolia by its own right and is considered to be a MUST visit location at our highest recommendation. It ex- ceeds any preconceived notions, do make sure that you have your camera ready with plenty of batteries as upon arrival in the Noble Rock Fortress (seeing is believing) this paradise is a photographers dream come true, travelers will enjoy hours of trekking and brilliant opportu- nities for creative photography as you will discover via your lens that these monolithic rock formations even take on formations of animals, people and even Chingis Khan himself!
In addition to being a spectacular geographic wonder of the Gobi Desert, it is also consider to be the origin of Mongolia’s traditional long song and the birth place of Mrs. Norovbanzad, one of Mongolia’s most notable Long Song singers. So in theme with regions musical impor- tance, our nomadic families will also teach you some traditional Mongolian songs and how to play traditional instrument such as the horse head fiddle, etc.
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Western Region Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1) |
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Travel Locations: Bayan Olgii Province
Travel Durations: Between 8 Days / 7 Nights and up
Travel Group Sizes: Indepedent travelers, walk-ins, small group travel
Main Independent Travel Highlights: Rural bus (or flight) and/or rural jeep to first ger, horseback riding, learn how to train eagles, visit nomadic familes, overnight in extra ger (when specified), mountains, rivers and more!
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Starting from USD 291
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Brief Travel Info: Truly an epic 'off-the-path' adventure! The mountainous region of the west is home to some of the most pristine and crystal blue lakes that are either surrounded by mountains or even sand dunes - it truly is a melting pot of landscapes and cultures. Most notably, it is home to the famed Kazakh families that have trained their eagle to hunt the mountain terrian for small game and the elderly Kazakh women and their amazing embroideries.
Altai Tavan Bogd is 636,161 hectares of pristine landscape along the border of the western part of Altai sums of Bayan-Ulgii province Kazakhs (5% of Mongolian population) live. One of their interesting activities is they use golden eagle and falcons for their hunting. During winter months they take their Golden Eagles out to hunt for small animals for fur and meat. This is an old tradition, which is celebrated as festival of horsemanship, hunting skills and knowledge.
The highest peak of Mongol Altai is Khuiten Peak of Tavan-Bogd range, with the absolute height of 4653meters above sea level. For sheer beauty it is in no way inferior to that of Matter horn of Switzerland. Sharp-edged rocky ridges of Altai, with eternal snow-caps, attaining an average height of over 3000 m, are full of deep gorges through which foaming streams of glacier-fed mountain rivers dash down. Snow-covered peaks soar into the cloudless sky and the frozen glaciers glitter in the sun's rays the Tavan-Bogd range and peaks dimmed with a light-gray cloak of snow particles rise up into the sky. This place protected by government in 1996 by parliament resolution No.43. The national park with its amazing beauty embodies the special characteristics of high mountains, icy crystal rivers, mountain valleys, steppe landscapes and ecosystems. Also, it is a habitual a blast refuge for mammals like argali, ibex and deer, and bird species like eagle and lammergeyer. There are many opportunities to explore Mongolian mountains on horseback, by motor coach, kayaking or on foot. Because there are exceptional and largely unexplored area, within the peaks and valleys of Mongol Altai Mountain Range.
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Eastern Region Travel Offers (June 1 to October 1) |
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Travel Locations: Dornod Province
Travel Durations: TDB
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Everyone is encouraged to visit our web page at National Geographic Society, and all support is always welcomed.
Sharing our passion for travel, exploration and development.
National Geographic's Center for Sustainable Destinations GeoTourism Challenge: Ger to Ger Foundation & Agency > Read more
In 2009, Ger to Ger Foundation and Agency were selected among hundreds of companies and initiatives from around the world that highlighted the main criteria of National Geograpahic's and Ashoka Changemaker's Global GeoTourism Challenge called the "Power of Place" - Sustaining the Future of Destinations.
Geotourism adds to sustainability principles by building on a destination's geographical character, its "sense of place," to emphasize the distinctiveness of its locale and benefit visitor and resident alike.
- Geotourism is synergistic: All the elements of geographical character work together to create a tourist experience that is richer than the sum of its parts, appealing to visitors with diverse interests.
- It involves the community. Local businesses and civic groups join to provide a distinctive, authentic visitor experience.
- It informs both visitors and hosts. Residents discover their own heritage by learning that things they take for granted may be interesting to outsiders. As local people develop pride and skill in showing off their locale, tourists get more out of their visit.
- It benefits residents economically. Travel businesses hire local workers, and use local services, products, and supplies. When community members understand the benefits of geotourism, they take responsibility for destination stewardship.
- It supports integrity of place. Destination-savvy travelers seek out businesses that emphasize the character of the locale. In return, local stakeholders who receive economic benefits appreciate and protect the value of those assets.
- It means great trips. Enthusiastic visitors bring home new knowledge. Their stories encourage friends and relatives to experience the same thing, which brings continuing business for the destination.
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Building a Sustainable Future for Mongolia’s Rural Populations
Ger to Ger aims to give travellers the ultimate, authentic Mongolian experience through homestays, trekking and horseback expeditions along nomadic trails, all involving local people in rural areas, often far from the tourist crowd. Rural nomadic herders are encouraged to become ‘custodians of nomadic culture and heritage’ and pass on their knowledge and experience to tourists. In turn, it is hoped the travellers, now savvy to the benefits of local and responsible travel, will be more likely to veer off the beaten path and spread word of their positive experiences to others. Of course, their valuable tourist dollars provide vital supplementary income for nomadic herders, 65% of whom live at or below the poverty line, struggling to make ends meet in increasingly harsh economic and environmental conditions, especially the very harsh most recent (2010) zud (winter storm).
Ger to Ger pursues an innovative two-pronged approach to tourism that immediately sets it apart. The website states that the organisation “systematically enables rural communities to responsibly and sustainably tap the tourism industry to generate sustainable livelihoods through vocational training (Foundation) and market linkage development (Agency).” In other words, the Ger to Ger Foundation teaches people in rural communities how to make a living from tourism and the Ger to Ger Agency gives them the opportunity to put this new knowledge into practice and develop sustainable business ventures.
Ger to Ger Going For Gold! Read more
UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL COMMISSION FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (UNESCAP)
Regional Report for Policy Makers on Effective Regional Tourism Development towards Greater Social Economic Development
Ger to Ger was officially cited as an effective regional tourism case study (across Asia and the Pacific) in the report for UNESCAP member countries representing Asia and the Pacific Region. Specifically, Ger to Ger was the only Mongolian cultural tourism initiative cited from Mongolia for nomadic community-based tourism at the Sixty-third Session of UN's Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) in Almaty, Kazakhstan.
LONELY PLANET - MONGOLIA GUIDE BOOK
As the most innovative tourism concept in Mongolia, the Ger to Ger Programme should near the top of every traveller’s wish list.
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The Agency
The Agency's purpose is to be the social enterprise for rural nomadic groups and their communities to systematically and sustainable maintain market linkages with the greater travel industry Read More
The Foundation
The Foundation supported by the Agency and private-public sector funding aims at developing sustainable initiatives based on rural asset mapping, training, mobilization, acitivity monitor and evaluation, and program advancement in the area of GeoTourism Development. Read More
Travelers' Testimonials
Travelers share their Ger to Ger experiences. Read More
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The Ger to Ger Foundation and Agency website offers a rich and exciting design style for a variety of travel needs. With an emphasis on content, our new website allows you enjoy the rich media content as you plan your Nomadic. You can effectively access travel calendars, information about Mongolia's geography, learn about our communities, enjoy the photo and video galleries as well as start learning Mongolian language and other interesting subjects in our Podcast corner, and much, much more!...
UNHEALTHY COMPETITIVE PRACTICES
GER TO GER would like to kindly advise travelers to be aware of some unhealthy practices being carried out by some local guesthouses and small travel businesses. It has been reported to us numerous times that certain guesthouses in UB are kicking out travelers if they do not purchase their services and/or do not alter their travel plans and purchase their company's travel services. In other cases, some guesthouses and small travel businesses have been illegally using GER TO GER's brand and name to associate their business and travel products with our Foundation and Agency. Currently GER to GER works with only a few selected international partners and any domestic company and/or guesthouse claiming that they are offering a "GER TO GER" tour, trip and/or experience are in violation of Mongolian Law.
These practices, more importantly, are unethical and irresponsible means for operators and guesthouses to copy successful community practices in order to enter into markets that have been traditionally reserved for travelers seeking a genuine experience with rural communities and nomadic families and greatly influence rural inhabitants' alternative income generation opportunities in order for them to increase their profitability without consideration to existing professional community-based and regional GeoTourism works being carried out in Mongolia
Unfortunately the situation in Mongolia has risen to this level where we have to kindly inform all international travelers and agencies to be aware of this when either researching for travel information online or domestically in Ulaanbaatar.
Thank you all for your kind attention to this matter.
Respectfully all of us at GER to GER
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