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Ulaan Bator Altai Mountains trek Gobi Steppe Camel Safari Naadam Games … and so much more www.backtrackadventures.com.au

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This vast, landlocked country has a history dominated by the conquests of the Huns, the Turkics and the Ghengis Khan led Mongols.

The descendants of these warrior tribes now make up the one third of Mongolia’s sparse population that is living a largely nomadic lifestyle.

We witness the special unique charm of this lifestyle when we visit the camps of the nomads and mingle with these hardy people.

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Back Track adventures has operated small group, guided adventure holidays since 1985. Our aim is to give you the best holiday you’ve ever had.

Your trek leader from Australia and your local, English speaking guide will strive to ensure that you truly experience the areas you visit in an up close and personal manner, in comfortable style and relaxed pace.

See you in Mongolia in 2014 .

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There is no other place on earth quite like

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Join Back Track in Mongolia and receive a taste of the legendary hospitality of the Mongols.

Experience adventure as we trek across the Altai Mountains and wander through the Gobi Steppe accompanied by Bactrian camels.

You’ll have ample opportunity to soak up the local culture during Mongolia’s most famous festival, the Naadam Games.

Our Altai Mountains trek takes us to the remote western region of Mongolia where the borders of Russia, China and Mongolia meet. This stunning high country has verdant forests, expansive lakes and glittering snow peaks. The wildlife encountered include argali sheep, ibex, red deer and eagles. You’ll behold the extraordinary lifestyles of the Tuvan and Kazakh nomads as you’re likely to be invited into their portable family homes called ‘gers’.

The Arburd Sands is a twenty kilometre long sand dune on the transition zone between the treeless plains of the Gobi Steppe and the desolation of the mighty Gobi Desert. It’s the setting for our camel trek. This ‘walk on the wild side’ is Mongolia in the raw; just us, our crew of local herders and their horses and camels.

We’ll venture through the wide open spaces of the Gobi as did the followers of Ghengis Khan, 800 years ago.

We will be in Ulaan Bator for the festive highlight of the year, Naadam. The three big activities we get to observe are wrestling Mongolian style where over 1000 grapplers feature in a ten Mongolia 2014

round elimination contest; horse racing, where up to 1,000 steeds contend in races of 15 and 30 kilometres! And there’s archery, where the competing teams fire arrows from 75 metres at hundreds of targets on a massive wall.

That’s just a mere glimpse of our adventure in Mongolia.

Join us for many more surprises!

OUR TREKKING STYLE On this adventure you will be accompanied by an experienced and supportive Back Track Trek Leader from Australia. In Mongolia we are joined by our Kazakh crew for the Altai Mountains trek and our Mongol crew in Ulaan Bator and the Gobi Steppes. These crews are made up of experienced local guides, cooks, cameleers and drivers. In the Altai and Gobi campsites we request that you join in and assist the camp staff to pitch and take down your own tent. By taking part in the camp routine, you will establish a strong relationship with our local crew. We also advise that, in order to enjoy this trip, you attain a sound level of fitness. Your holiday begins once you book on the trip and your preparation for trekking is an essential part of it. This a true wilderness adventure so you will need to accept changes in the planned itinerary. Adverse weather conditions may cause muddy trails, swollen rivers and excessive snow.

Back Track Crew

Clare Davissen Clare works in the Back Track Brisbane office as a specialist adventure travel administrator. She has extensive trekking experience including Everest Base Camp, Kokoda, the UK’s famous Coast to Coast walk, Spain’s Camino de Santiago as well as leading the Mongolia 2013 trek. Clare has been the driving force in researching and developing Back Track’s Mongolia program.

Clare’s energy, enthusiasm and bubbly personality make her the ideal companion in adventure.

You will also be accompanied throughout by experienced, professional, English speaking guides who will be happy and honoured to share their knowledge. Expert drivers will handle the road transportation throughout the journey. They will safely deliver you to your destination.

A support team of guides, kitchen staff, horsemen and cameleers will join you on the treks. Your interaction with the local crew will greatly enhance your enjoyment.

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Itinerary DAY 1: MONDAY 24 JUNE, ARRIVE ULAAN BATOR

TRIP OVERVIEW

Arrive at Ulaan Bator. Met on arrival and transferred to our hotel.

DAY 1

Arrive Ulaan Bator. Transfer to hotel

DAY 2: TUESDAY 25 JUNE, ULAAN BATOR

DAY 2

Ulaan Bator city tour. Hotel accommodation

B

DAY 3

Fly to Olgii. Pre trek briefing. Drive to campsite.

BLD

DAY 4

Drive to Atlai Tavanbogd National Park.

Camp at Dayan Lake

BLD

DAY 5

Start Tek. Camp at Baga Turgen Uul

BLD

DAY 6

Trek to camp at Hoton Lake

BLD

DAY 7

Exploration around Hoton lake

BLD

DAY 8

Trek to camp at Bear Valley

BLD

DAY 9

Exploration around Bear Valley

BLD

DAY 10

Trek to camp at Tsagaan Hairnan Uul

BLD

DAY 11

Trek to camp at Shiveet Hairhan

BLD

DAY 12

Trek to camp at Potanina Glacier

BLD

DAY 13

Explore around Potanina Glacier

BLD

DAY 14

Trek to camp at the Tsagaan River

BLD

DAY 15

Drive to Hovd Province and camp near Olgii

BLD

DAY 16

Drive to Olgii. Fly to Ulaan Bator.

Hotel accommodation

BL

DAY 17

In Ulaan Bator for the Naadam Games

BLD

DAY 18

In Ulaan Bator for the Naadam Games

BLD

DAY 19

Drive to Arburd Sands in the Gobi Desert.

Overnight accommodation in ger.

BLD

DAY 20

Camel trek on Arburd Sands.

Camp at Hotol Us

BLD

DAY 21

Camel trek to camp at Manhan Sands

BLD

DAY 22

Camel trek. Camp

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DAY 23

Drive to Ulaan Bator. Free afternoon for shopping

B

DAY 24

transfer to airport for flight departure.

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Morning city tour of Ulaan Bator; visit the Gandan Monastery and Bogd Khan Palace, plus a stroll on Sukhbaatar Square. Visit Zaisan Hill for a panoramic view over the city.

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 26 JUNE, FLY ULAAN BATOR – ÖLGII, DRIVE TO CAMPSITE Transfer to the airport and join Eznis Airways for the 4 hour flight to Ölgii. Usually there is a refuelling stop at Tosontsengel or Mörön. After arrival there will be a pre-trip briefing over lunch in Ölgii. Mid afternoon drive out of town and camp en route to Altai Tavanbogd National Park.

DAY 4: THURSDAY 27 JUNE, DRIVE TO CAMP AT DAYAN LAKE We resume our journey with a drive through the Hargant Valley to Altai Tavanbogd National Park passing below snow-capped Tsengel Hairhan Uul (3043m). The Tuvans, a Turkic speaking ethnic group who live here follow the teachings of Buddha. Their gers (yurts) are more like Mongol gers as opposed to the larger Kazakh ones. After picnic lunch, continue our drive to Dayan Lake, near the frontier with China. Many Kazakh nomadic families use this area in the summer months for their summer grazing. There is good fishing here and stunning sunsets.

Meals included as indicated: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner

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DAY 5: FRIDAY 28 JUNE, TREK TO CAMP AT BAGA TURGEN UUL We will load our equipment onto pack-camels and/or pack-horses and start hiking across to Hurgan Lake and its western shore. We trek for a full day through the dramatic steppe valley where the Hovd River drains from a series of glacial lakes in the Tavanbogd massif. As our impressive camel caravan comes out on to the steppe valleys we expect to encounter the amazing yurts of the Kazakh nomads. To the west we see the snow-capped forested mountains on the border of China and Mongolia.

DAYS 6 & 7: 29 & 30 JUNE, TREK TO CAMP AT HOTON LAKE We trek along the elongated Hoton Lake, just below the snowcapped Ikh Turgen Uul. We are now only 10km from the China border. You might want to bring a fishing rod along to try your luck with the largest subspecies of Mongolian Grayling (Thymallus arcticus), which they say is easily caught here. The numerous Great Cormorants in the vicinity are a good indicator that there are plentiful fish in the lakes.

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Olgii Ulan Bator Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

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GOBI DESERT CHINA

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DAY 8: MONDAY 01 JULY, TREK TO CAMP AT BEAR VALLEY Trek up a valley with patches of larch forests and have a picnic lunch near Green Lake. Small streams that develop into rivers originate here. They are fed by melting glaciers which flow down broad steppe valleys. Surrounding the valley are mountains and forested hills. Along the rivers there are wooded and alluvial meadows with broad leaf forests. After a few hours of trekking we come to the scenic valley, which the locals call Bear Valley. Pitch camp next to a small waterfall.

DAYS 9 & 10: TUESDAY 02 JULY – WEDNESDAY 03 JULY, CROSS ALTAI MOUNTAINS TO CAMP AT TSAGAAN HAIRHAN UUL We have allocated two full days for the crossing of the Altai Mountain range, the total distance being 32km. We will pitch camp before the snowy area. Big game such as Snow Leopards and its prey species live here, but they are extremely difficult to see. Perhaps you may see Altai Snowcock, the highest altitude living bird of Mongolia. We will cross the Altai at the highest elevation of some 3600m and have broad views across the Altais.

We will be near the peak of Tsagaan Hairhan Uul (3662m).

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DAY 11: THURSDAY 04 JULY, TREK TO CAMP AT SHIVEET HAIRHAN Trek down to Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, where the Tuva people live. Here we will now be able to view the largest petroglyphs from the period of the Xiongnu (approx 200 B.C.) which dates from the time when the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi started building the Great Wall of China.

DAYS 12, 13 & 14: FRIDAY 05 – SUNDAY 07 JULY, TREK ACROSS TAVANBOGD MASSIF TO CAMP AT TSAGAAN RIVER Trek for 6km toward the base camp of the snow-capped Tavanbogd massif. Pitch camp next to the 20km long Potanina glacier – the biggest of the twenty glaciers in Mongolian Altai remaining here for two nights. Tavanbogd means “The Holy Five”, referring to the five highest peaks, of which Huiten Uul is the highest in Mongolia. At 4374 meters above sea level, this is quite a considerable height at this latitude. It is a stunning setting with the awe-inspiring massif of high snow-capped peaks. For a full day we will hike to the Malchin Uul. This is a non-technical climb.

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DAYS 14: SUNDAY 07 JULY, TREK TO CAMP AT TSAGAAN RIVER

DAY 19: FRIDAY 12 JULY, DRIVE TO CAMP AT ARBURD SANDS

Today trek back on the far side of the Tsagaan River and pitch camp. The pick-up vehicles will arrive at the camp site tonight.

We may have a chance to view Siberian Ibex (Capra sibirica) here.

In the morning drive 4 hours south to our camp out on to the treeless grasslands. We stay in Arburd Sands Ger Camp in the transition zone of the Gobi and the steppes. This area is rich in Mongol nomadic culture.

DAY 15: MONDAY 08 JULY, DRIVE TO CAMP IN HOVD PROVINCE

DAY 20: SATURDAY 13 JULY, CAMEL TREK ON ARBURD SANDS

Drive via Ulaanhuis over desert mountain landscapes, with the snowcapped Tsambagarav Mountain ahead. We will find numerous petroglyphs and Turkic stones along the Sogoog River basin. Bayan-Ölgii is rich in archaeological remains, as a reminder of the time of the Turkic invasions. We will camp overnight in the Ölgii area.

Meet with the herders and their camels and horses. Load all luggage and a ger on to the camel carts and start the trek through Arburd Sands until Hotol Us. The camel carts caravan will divert and go a short way avoiding the sands. Arburd Sands is a 20km long sand dune on the Gobi grasslands. It is also a wolf habitat and you are likely to see their tracks today. Camp in tents.

DAY 16: TUESDAY 09 JULY, DRIVE TO ÖLGII, FLY TO ULAAN BATOR

DAY 21: SUNDAY 14 JULY, CAMEL TREK

After early breakfast, drive for 2½ hours to Ölgii. Fly to Ulaan Bator. Met on arrival and transferred to our hotel.

DAY 17: WEDNESDAY 10 JULY, ULAAN BATOR NAADAM GAMES Today we will dedicate the day for small scale rural Naadam Games which are usually held at three communities outside the city of Ulaan Bator. We will be keen, close range spectators of the ceremonies, Mongolian national wrestling, and horse racing. Hotel accommodation.

DAY 18: THURSDAY 11 JULY, NAADAM GAMES Early visit to Sukhbaatar Square to the see parade of the state horse tail banners being carried out from the Parliament Building. The mounted presidential guards will carry the banners on horseback to the National Stadium. Later we visit the National Stadium for the Grand Opening Ceremony and wrestling. Picnic lunch outside the Stadium and watch the Archery competitions. It is possible to go out of the city later in the day for more horse racing. Hotel accommodation

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We continue our walk on the wild side and head across the plains until Manhan Sands. Camp in tents.

DAY 22: MONDAY 15 JULY, CAMEL TREK Trek until we arrive at Senjit Hairhan Uul, which are rock formations on the steppes. There is a fair chance of sighting Argali Sheep, the world’s largest wild sheep species, here. It is our last evening with the nomads of the area. Camp in tents.

DAY 23: TUESDAY 16 JULY In the morning drive 4 hours to Ulaan Bator. The afternoon is free for last minute purchases and shopping. Hotel accommodation.

DAY 24: WEDNESDAY 17 JULY Transfer to the airport in time for departure flight check-in.

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Pricing and Dates Trip Option 1: Altai Mountains Trek, Naadam Festival and Gobi Camel Trek Trip Duration: 24 Days ex Ulaan Bator Starts Ulaan Bator

24 June 2014

End Ulaan Bator

17 July 2014

COSTS Land only ex Ulaan Bator

AUD $4990

Mongolia Domesitc Flight

AUD $910

Single supplement

AUD $620

Trip Option 2: Altai Mountains Trek and Naadam Festival Trip Duration: 19 Days ex Ulaan Bator Starts Ulaan Bator

24 June 2014

End Ulaan Bator

12 July 2014

COSTS Land only ex Ulaan Bator

AUD $4190

Mongolia Domesitc Flight

AUD $910

Single supplement

AUD $520

Trip Option 3: Naadam Festival and Gobi Camel Trek Trip Duration: 9 Days ex Ulaan Bator Starts Ulaan Bator

09 July 2014

End Ulaan Bator

17 July 2014

COSTS Land only ex Ulaan Bator

AUD $2190

Single supplement

AUD $420

Trip Inclusions • Domestic airfares as noted in the trip itinerary • Private ground transportation (including all airport transfers), inclusive of fuel, insurance and government taxes • Hotel accommodation as listed above (or similar quality, based on availability), double or twin share including breakfast • All meals noted in the itinerary • Entrance fees to all locations noted in the itinerary including local guide service • Tips for local guides and drivers • Tips for trek crew • Services of tour escort/trek leader from Australia • For the Altai Mountains trek and Gobi Camel trek: • English-speaking guide • Entrance fees and permits to all areas • Horse and camel handlers • All food & water while camping • All cooking & camping materials, including cooking & mess tents and cook to prepare food for entire expedition team • All camping materials including tents and mattresses

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International flights International travel insurance Passport and visa costs All alcoholic beverages Camera and/or photo fees Tips other than stated above Items of a personal nature Sleeping bag while on treks

Note: On the Gobi Camel trek, the camels are mainly used to haul carts carrying supplies and equipment. One or two riding camels will accompany the trek and can be used in turn by trek members. Competent riders can hire a riding horse at additional cost of US $105 per horse.

Flights ex Australia. Please contact us for pricing from Australian ports.

All prices are subject to change without notice at anytime.

Exra Accommodation Ulaan Bator Hotel per room B&B Single

AUD $155

Twin/Double

AUD $185

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3. COMPLETE THIS BOOKING FORM AND PAY APPLICABLE DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit of $600 per person is required or full payment if booking is within 60 days of your Team departure date. On receipt of your booking form and deposit your Confirmation Pack will be sent to you.

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1. GETTING STARTED: A booking is made by completing the booking form and returning same with your deposit of $600 per person to Back Track Adventures. A Confirmation Pack will be sent to you as soon as possible after receipt of your booking form and deposit. It is a condition of booking that you arrange comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation cover when you pay your deposit or within 7 days of receiving your Confirmation Pack. If travel insurance cover can not be obtained for a medical condition, or any reason, you must advise us immediately.

PLEASE NOTE THE DEPOSIT IS STRICTLY NON–REFUNDABLE. Payment: Final balance is due 65 days prior to your departure from Australia.

If you book less then 65 days prior to departure then full payment must be made at time of booking. If payment is not made by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel your booking. Your deposit is non-refundable.

Trip Price: The trip price is based on costs and exchange rates current at time of printing this brochure. We reserve the right to adjust prices before or after your booking. If we receive any increase in prices for services, these increases may be passed on even after final balance has been received. Airfares quoted

by Back Track are subject to change by the airlines. Any airfare increases will be passed on. Flight taxes are subject to increase at any time.

2. CANCELLATION BY YOU: If you cancel your trip, land and air cancellation fees apply. The fee is determined by the date that we receive written notification of your cancellation. Fees are as follows: Days before Departure: More than 65 days: loss of deposit, 65 days or less: 100% of total booking cost. Depending on your reason for cancelling, charges may be recoverable by you under your insurance policy. CANCELLATION BY US: Our tour departures are subject to minimum numbers being obtained. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if minimum numbers are not achieved within 60 days of the scheduled departure date. We will advise anyone affected no later then 60 days prior to departure and in this case all monies paid to us by you will be refunded except any payment for travel insurance. No responsibility is taken by us for any costs incurred for goods or services purchased by you independently for this tour. These costs might include, but are not limited to, costs imposed by an airline on cancelled advance purchase airline tickets.

3. EVACUATION: In the unlikely event that you are evacuated from the trek for any reason, all costs associated with the evacuation are your expense.

Costs include, but are not limited to, evacuation costs by helicopter or fixed wing aircraft, medical expenses, doctors fees, additional accommodation and transport. From the moment you leave the trek itinerary, any meals, accommodation or services provided at the evacuation point are at your expense. No refunds are given for unused services.

Doctor and ensure that your health is sound and you are able to undertake a rigorous training programme as necessary. You must accept that you will be travelling through a remote area where outside assistance may be delayed or unavailable if an unforeseen event occurs. This may be due to medical, weather or political situations and may affect you or other members of the group or our trek crew. You must understand and accept that a medical emergency in this remote area may be life threatening and by completing this booking form you accept these potential adverse and unfavourable conditions and potential life threatening situations as your choice. You agree that Back Track Staff have answered, in a forthright manner, all questions you may have asked regarding all aspects of the Trek, in particular, questions regarding Health, Fitness, Physical and Mental challenges and risks.

5. LIABILITY RELEASE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Back Track Adventures will always act with due care and skill. Where Back Track Adventures utilise Services Providers, Back Track Adventures are not responsible for the acts and omissions of these Service Providers, including tour guides, for any loss, damage or expense, including loss of money paid in advance which you may incur as a consequence of the acts, omissions and negligence of others.

As soon as possible on receipt of your completed booking form and deposit, you will be sent with your Confirmation Pack, an ‘Indemnity & Release Form’, This must be read, understood, signed and returned in the envelope provided within 7 days of receipt.

6. YOUR HEALTH AND FITNESS: We strongly recommend a visit to your doctor immediately to determine if you have any health issues that may prevent you from participating in this holiday. You must ask your doctor about current inoculation requirements. A ‘Medical Questionnaire and a Fitness Questionnaire’ will be sent to you with your Confirmation Pack which must be completed and returned within 7 days of receipt. On receipt of your completed Medical Questionnaire, some clients, in particular those with pre-existing medical conditions may be asked to obtain a clearance from their Doctor as to their ability to complete the trek. We reserve the right, at our discretion, to cancel any booking and refund any monies paid. During your tour you are under the authority of your tour leader who has authority to determine your suitability to continue with your tour.

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