FAQ
1. Would you tell me about information for tours? The
most of Mongolian beautiful places included in these tours. You will
get to know lifestyle of nomad people. Also you can taste Mongolian
traditional meals and handmade milk sweet. And you can see historical
herbal religious cultural and other kinds of tours. We use professional
people to arrange each tour and they make trip more interesting.
2. What is included in the trip fees? All
transportation as specified in the itinerary, meals, excellent English
speaking guide, comfortable well located tourist class hotels and ger
camps, all transfers except arrival on day one and departure on the
final day.
3. What is excluded in the trip fees? Flights and taxes unless specified in the itinerary, visa fees, vaccinations, tipping, insurance
4. Is there any discount for a group? We
offer you flexible and quality service. Our offered tour prices are
more flexible from other travel companies so we are impossible to give
discount less than 10 people one group. And it is possible to give you
if there is up to 10 people are one group.
5. What visa requirements are there? Your
passport should have 6 months validity on it, and you will also need a
visa. Visas are available from the Mongolian embassy in your country. If
there is no Mongolia embassy in your country, one month visas can be
obtained on the spot once you arrive at the airport or railway station.
There will also be a visa fee of $53US. We will supply an official
confirmation letter (by email or post) for your visa application once
you book a trip with us.
6. How about weather? Mongolia
is sunny in 250 days in a year. Winter 20C-35C in some parts of country
climb to over +35C degrees in summer in the Gobi dessert. Travel in
summer warm weather. From May to September is good time to visit in
Mongolia. Winter is amazingly cold and snowy. But Mongolian winter is
very beautiful.
7. What is the accommodation like? If
you are staying in Ulaanbaatar, you will be in a Hotel. During trips
around the country, you will be camping in tents and in traditional Ger.
All accommodations offered by GMN is personally checked by our staff to
ensure high standards.
8. How do I go to Mongolia? All
direct flights come into Ulaanbaatar – most of them from Beijing,
Moscow, Seoul, Tokyo or Berlin. The Trans-Mongolian train from Moscow or
Beijing makes a particularly exhilarating entry into the country. There
are domestic flights and trains from Ulaanbaatar to the rest of
Mongolia. Many of the tours use a 4WD Japanese and Korean vehicle to
transport you to your destination. You can see more information from
fights and train section.
9. Is Mongolia a safe destination? Mongolia
has one of the lowest crime rates in the world and compared to the US
and Europe, is considered a very safe destination. Mongolian people are
known for their nomadic hospitality and they will make you feel very
welcome.
10. What should I bring with me? Warm
thin layers of clothing, waterproof jacket, good walking boots, sandals
and a hat and/or headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don’t
forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss and first aid kit
(medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any
medicine prescribed for you ); all your camera equipment and binoculars
and perhaps some snacks to eat between meal times.
11. How’s the food? Mutton,
rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals
will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include
vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! Tourist camps
provide western meals. Please let us know in advance if you are a
vegetarian.
12. Where can I exchange my money? US
Dollars are often accepted, especially in Ulaanbaatar, but it is also
useful to carry some cash in the local currency, the Tugrik. 1USD=1400
Tugrik /Mai 2013/ Any bank in Mongolia will be more than happy to
exchange your currency, as will most of the hotels you'll stay in.
13. Can I bring traveler's cheques? Several
banks accept and issue Travelers Check. But Credit cards are preferred
over traveler's cheques. You can also withdraw cash from any ATM in all
major towns. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and JCB card are
acceptable. It is almost impossible to use your credit cards in the
countryside.
14. Do I need travel insurance, and if so, what should it cover? Although
not required, we recommend that our tour participants purchase a
standard travel insurance policy through your insurance company. This is
an affordable and comprehensive travel protection program that covers
you for unexpected events that could cause you to cancel or interrupt
your vacation, unexpected delays, medical assistance, loss of or damage
to baggage.
15. How many people will be with me on the tour? On
all of our scheduled group tours, the number varies from one group to
another. However, we keep our groups small with an average size group of
3-15 people.
16. Do you organize private tours? We
offer private tours to individuals, families, and groups. Our private
tours include a wide range of activities from cultural explorations,
archeology to exhilarating outdoor adventures (Altai Mountain Trekking,
Horse and Camel riding, Gobi desert expeditions, and much more).
17. What would be the extra cost for customizing this trip? We
are able to organize any of our scheduled trips privately for more than
2 people as private if tour date doesn’t meet your schedule or you want
to travel with your family or friends. There will be an extra cost of
US$ 200-400 per person depending on group size and the trip you want to
take.
18. What other nationalities will be on the tour with me? Sod Namnaa
Company sells its scheduled group tours in more than 20 countries
around the world. It is therefore quite typical to expect between 4-12
different nationalities on any one tour, i.e., (Americans, Australians,
Italians, Canadians, Germans, English, Swiss, New Zealanders, French,
Spanish and Dutch). Most of the time, our travelers enjoy that
experience and end up building ties with other people from the tour that
can last for a lifetime.
We hope that you will be satisfied with our tours.
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