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Help booking a tour in August

by mrsmudloff 30 May 2012

I am trying to plan a trip for August 5-24th and we want to go to Gobi dessert and Lake Khovsgol. We found a company that will put a tour…
Gobi desert.

by ivalun 30 May 2012

I know this correspond to another section (I already put this post there) but as I´d like to reach a wider public hope this does not bother…
Gobi desert, Mongolia.

by ivalun 30 May 2012

My name´s Iván, 30 years old and I´m from México. I´m planning to arrive to Mongolia on the night of august 28th. I´m planning to stay…
RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by daleslb 29 May 2012

Thanks Kashgarguidecom, Yes I have read some posts regarding the potential problems of permits, is it hard to secure proper permits by…
RE: Travel companions 12 July - 28 July Mongolia

by olafvs 28 May 2012

Hi, We slightly adjusted the travelling schedule after we've contacted a touring agency in Mongolia: 1-Baga gazryn chuluu 2-Tsagaan…
Re: Lake Khovsgol or Gobi

by Dandi80 27 May 2012

Hi,I been in Khovsgol in 6 days.I took bus from Dragon bus station and took bus from Muren to Hatgal.I have stayed in there 3 nights.it…
RE: TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by kashgarguidecom 26 May 2012

HI: 1. For Kashgar part: One day city tour, you can visit Sunday market, old town, and other sites in the city. For other two remaining…
TRAVELING TO XINJIANG

by daleslb 25 May 2012

Hi! I'm planning to travel to Xinjiang this July 2012 and was wondering as to how best to get there by train. I am based in Guangzhou…
Re: Looking to join a Mongolia tour July 2012

by boxedupworld 24 May 2012

Hi all, We are arriving in [UB|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/mongolia/ulaanbaatar] on 2 July and will be staying in [Mongolia|http://www.lo…
Re: South Gobi or western Mongolia?

by btc_travel 23 May 2012

Dear Paola, It is really depends from where are you coming from. If you did not see desert it is worth to see it but if you are concentr…
RE: South Gobi or western Mongolia?

by everbrite 23 May 2012

Costs depend greatly on what is included. Is food included? accommodation? Some costs are fixed such as the guide, the driver, the vehicle,…
Re: Lake Khovsgol or Gobi

by puddleglum 23 May 2012

It depends what you have seen already in the world and what interests you. Both are specatular in their own way but my vote would always…
Wind of Mongolia?

by simon00 23 May 2012

Has anybody travelled with Wind of Mongolia ( http://www.windofmongolia.mn )? I'm planning a trip to the Gobi in late August and I would…
RE: South Gobi or western Mongolia?

by paola83 23 May 2012

Thanks for the advice. We are also a bit lost with costs...anybody has any advice for the average price for an organized tour? LP says…
Re: Gobi vs. Taklamakan Desert?

by cwbush83 22 May 2012

I can't comment with any authority on the Gobi, but I spent a day exploring the Taklamakan Desert during my recent trip to Xinjiang and…
Lake Khovsgol or Gobi

by mickvieh 22 May 2012

Hi, I will arrive to UB Wednesday next week and have only 5 days as I have to leave on Monday. I was wondering if I should go to Lake…
Gobi vs. Taklamakan Desert?

by riotersbloc 21 May 2012

Hello! :) I'm going to China in a couple of weeks, and will be spending most of my time in Xinjiang. I was really keen to do a camel trek…
RE: Travel Partner to Gobi Desert (Mongolia) in Late July

by katerinaplb 20 May 2012

hi ! my boyfriend and I are interested in a Gobi Desert Tour for 4-5days -between 23rd and 29th July- ! we really want to enjoy the…
Re: Mongolia (naadam festival and Gobi desert) for 2 weeks in July

by katerinaplb 20 May 2012

hi ! my boyfriend and I are interested in a Gobi Desert Tour for 4-5days -between 23rd and 29th July- ! we really want to enjoy the…
Re: UB and "Arburd Sands" in July - What to wear?

by tomongolia 17 May 2012

Hi Liiperi _Arburd Sands_ Arburd Sands are about 150km south of UB, on the northern edge of the Gobi desert. The temperatures average…
RE: South Gobi or western Mongolia?

by everbrite 16 May 2012

Ask the agency about flying to the Gobi desert area and just driving back or vice versa. That way you would have more time. Ruth …
South Gobi or western Mongolia?

by paola83 16 May 2012

Hi, we are travelling to Mongolia in summer for a week and we are doubtfull chosing the best destination...we will be at UB (or in the…
RE: Trans-Siberian Railway Advice - Tour and Itinerary

by everbrite 14 May 2012

Accommodations might be a little higher and probably need to be booked now rather than waiting but I wouldn't anticipate too many problems.…
Re: two weeks in mongolia in june - advice pls!

by puddleglum 12 May 2012

For trips to the Gobi I would recommend 2 companies - www.gobitours used to be budget travel but are more mid-range now, while www.tours-mo…
RE: Tours to the EAST

by sircamel 11 May 2012

I too am from Aus. I have not contacted the people directly. But their note is on the board at Khongor. I spoke to Khongor 2 days ago.…