Is
this country safe?
Mongolia is one of the safest countries in the world. The policemen are
quite friendly to the tourists. As a foreigner or a visitor you are very
unlikely to experience any serious problems. This country also didn't
experience serious earthquakes or destructive floods for last 101 years.
Here, no gunmen or hijackers exist at all and no vaccination required
for entry from any country.
How are the country and people?
Traveling in this country is rather interesting and funny. Mongolia offers
you unique and unexplored natural scenes with rich biodiversities. The
Mongolians are very kind and friendly people. They are still very curious
to foreigners and call the western tourists "the yellow
people". So remember, you are actually "an
yellow person" in Mongolia! The nomads who live in countryside
always offer friendship and hospitality to any passer-by. Mongolia makes
you delighted!
How's the weather and food?
Known as The land of blue sky, Mongolia’s sunny country that enjoys
over 280 sunny days each year. Although we have continental climate, summer
is a very pleasant time to travel therefore Mongolia's tourist season
is from May to October. In general, food supply is not that bad in Mongolia.
Because of increasing food import from Europe, now it's possible to have
a balanced diet, even if you're a vegetarian.
How about accommodations?
The European standard hotels are available in the capital Ulaanbaatar.
The quality of the facilities, services and food generally increases with
price. In the countryside, there are a few hotels mostly of a poorer standard
in province centers, although most tourists stay in specially constructed
ger-camps. These camps provide accommodation in the round felt dwellings
used by nomads and usually have separate toilet, washing and restaurant
facilities.
What is the quick and easy access to Mongolia?
Transport to and fro Mongolia is usually by air or train. Flights are
run all year round by MIAT (Mongolian Airlines) to and from Berlin, Frankfurt,
Moscow, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. Aeroflot, Korean Air and Air China are
also operating flights. During the tourism season, MIAT runs extra flights
between Ulaanbaatar and Hong Kong, Singapore and Osaka. You also can travel
to and from Mongolia by train. The Trans-Mongolian Express Train (not
Trans-Siberian) takes a few days to travel from Moscow or Beijing.
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Safety
& Security
Our staffs are professional and are dedicated to personalized customer
service. Every trekking group has experienced drivers and specialized
equipment such as GPS, so you will never be lost. Furthermore, all our
treks have either licensed doctors or otherwise medically trained and
qualified staff.
What are the trips like?
Travel in Mongolia is exciting and you will enjoy spectacular scenery.
If you are coming to trek, or intend to travel through the countryside,
you should have a certain level of fitness. You may encounter rough roads,
high altitude and basic accommodation. During these trips, the stream
is a bath while the toilet is a discreet rock or bush!
What about the difficulty level?
The level of difficulty of our treks ranges between easy to demanding.
We usually hike no more than 15-20 km (9-12 miles) a day and less in mountainous
areas. Treks are always camping trips.
What standard of service do we provide?
All our treks are fully supported. This means that your luggage is carried
either by horses or camels; we put up and take down your tents, and food
is prepared and cooked for you. All you need to carry is a small rucksack.
How many members make up a group and who'll look after me during
the trip?
In order to ensure the utmost in personal service and quality, we limit
our treks to a maximum of 14 people. During the trek knowledgeable and
sympathetic guides will look after you with our local auxiliary staff.
For most treks we arrange for an English-speaking guide to be with you
from your arrival in Mongolia until your departure. German, Japanese,
French, and Korean speaking guides are also available on request.
Can you arrange private itineraries? How long is a typical tour?
Half of the trips we organize involve tailor-made itineraries for private
small groups. An average trip lasts 2-3 weeks. We will be happy to organize
a custom made trip for a group of 3 or more people.
What should I pack?
Trekking equipment and medical supplies are not readily available in Mongolia.
Better buy them before leaving; we will supply a complete gear list upon
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