Mongolian Solar Eclipse 2008

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An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. A trip that takes us from the capital, Ulaan Baatar, to the vast countryside of endless steppes, lakes and deserts. This special departure combines the 2008 solar eclipse with a land of timeless beauty. A once in a lifetime event!

Trip Details

Duration: 14 day(s)
Visited Areas: Mongolia
Trip Type: Wildlife Tours , Cultural Tour
Airfare not included

Trip Price (per Person)

USD	1605.00
CAD	1605.00
EUR	1205.00
GBP	805.00
NZD	2250.00
AUD	1880.00
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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Ulaan Baatar

Arrive in Ulaan Baatar at any time.

Day 2-4 Bayan Hongor and Govi Altay Region

An early start gets us on the road driving through Mongolia endless grasslands and mountain ranges. The driving is long but the scenery along the way is breathtaking as we stop at provincial posts along the way.

Day 5-6 Eclipse Camp

Travel through the mountains to western Mongolia where we will be based for the solar eclipse on August 1. Explore the surrounding countryside and petroglyph sites as we set up camp near the pristine valley near Hoton Lake. Situated at 6,700 ft above sea level, this area has pristine weather and offers the best conditions for viewing the solar eclipse. According to scientists, the 2008 eclipse will last for just over 2 minutes.

Day 7-12 Gobi Desert

After the eclipse, explore the remote lands of Mongolia with a visit to the Gobi Desert. The Gobi Desert holds many treasures, from stunning landscapes to some of the world’s most famous fossil sites. Explore on foot or by Bactrian camel at the legendary “Flaming Cliffs” where in 1922 explorer Roy Chapman Andrews made his spectacular finds of dinosaur fossils, visit Yol Valley National Park, habitat for Altai snowcocks, ibex, and Argali mountain sheep, and see the towering dunes of the Gobi.

Day 13 Ulaan Baatar

Return to Ulaan Baatar for some last minute sightseeing.

Trip Information

Accommodation	Hotels (2 nts), Tourist camps (2 nts), Local gers with nomadic families (2 nts), camping (7 nts)
Departure	27 July 2008
Group Size	Max 15, Avg 10
Included Highlights	Solar eclipse - Aug 1, 2008
Local Payment	USD250
Meals Included	13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 12 dinners.
StartFinish	ex Ulaan Baatar
Transport	4WD Russian Jeep, walking.
Brochure Intro	An incredible journey to the land of blue skies, green hills and nomadic people. A trip that takes us from the capital, Ulaan Baatar, to the vast countryside of endless steppes, lakes and deserts. This special departure combines the 2008 solar eclipse with a land of timeless beauty. A once in a lifetime event!