Mongolian Adventure

HIGHLIGHTS

• Discover the highlights of Mongolia on an overland adventure
• Experience the traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle
• Take a half-day city tour of Ulaanbaatar
• Visit Gandan, the largest Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar
• Stand in awe at the 40-meter statue of Genghis Khan
• Experience a traditional Mongolian höömii concert (throat singing)
• Witness the stunning landscape of the Middle Gobi Desert
• Visit the astonishing granitic formations of Baga Gazariin Chuluu
• Explore the white limestone formations of Tsagaan Suvarga
• Go hiking in the stunning ‘Ice Valley’ of Yolyn Am
• Wander through the Khongor Sand Dunes
• Ride on a Bactrian camel through the desert
• See the Flaming Cliffs in Bayanzag, Mongolia’s dinosaur graveyard
• Discover the fascinating Ongi Monastery ruins
• Swim at the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Waterfall
• Relax in the soothing waters of Tsenkher Hot Springs
• Explore Karakorum, the 13th-century Mongolian capital
• Wander through the beautiful ruins of Erdene Zuu Monastery
• Look out for wild horses, gazelles and grey wolves in Khustain National Park

FLIGHTS

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), departure city surcharges may apply

ACCOMMODATION

• 3 nights of 3 and 4-star accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
• 1-night in a traditional Nomadic family home
• 8 nights in traditional Ger camps

DINING

• 32 meals including three meals daily at the Ger camp

TOUR ESSENTIALS

• English-speaking tour leader and guide
• All sightseeing and entrance fees
• Airline taxes and surcharges
• Bottled drinking water daily
• Sleeping bags and sheets in Nomadic homes

UPGRADES AVAILABLE

• Arrive Early: Arrive up to 30 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• Stay Behind: Return up to 30 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)

Day 1 Australia (or New Zealand) - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Day 2 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Day 3 Ulaanbaatar City Tour

Day 4 Ulaanbaatar - Middle Gobi Desert

Day 5 Southern Gobi - Tsagaan Suvarga Limestone Cliff

Day 6 Ice Valley (Yolyn Am) Hike

Day 7 Gobi Desert & Khongor Sand Dune

Day 8 Land of Dinosaurs, Bayanzag

Day 9 Secret of Ongi Monastery

Day 10 Orkhon Waterfall

Day 11 Tsenkher Hot Springs

Day 12 Karakorum Ruins & Erdene Zuu Monastery

Day 13 Khustain National Park - Ulaanbaatar

Day 14 Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia – Australia (or New Zealand)

Day 15 Arrive Australia (or New Zealand)

This travel offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 3rd September 2025.
 
This travel offer is priced for one person based on twin share. 
 
Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement of $649 applies. 
 
Departure Dates
2024
September: 11
 
2025
May: 21
August: 06, 13, 20
September: 03
Please note: See checkout for live dates and availability.
 
Departure Cities
Sydney, Melbourne, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth or *Auckland (New Zealand).
 
Departure City Surcharges  
• Brisbane: $100 per person.
• Adelaide & Perth: $300 per person.
• Auckland (New Zealand): $800 per person. 

Full-Service Airline(s) Used  
Airlines Used: Korean Airlines, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Jetstar Australia, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, China Airlines, Mongolian Airlines (MIAT), Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Qanta plus any codeshare partners (subject to availability). 
Please note: One-way flights can not be accommodated. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 
 
Arrive Early in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia  
Non-high season dates range from $300 per person, subject to availability.
High season dates range from $700 (only available for purchase over the phone).
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• Arrivals prior to your selected departure date are only able to be booked up to one month prior to check-out. Should you wish to arrive earlier, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
18 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
1 June 2024 - 14 August 2024
23 September - 20 October 2024
6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026 
 
Stay Behind in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia  
Non-high season dates range from $300 per person, subject to availability.
High season dates range from $700 (only available for purchase over the phone).
Please note:
• This fee does not include extra nights accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
• A stay behind is only able to be booked up to one month after your package end date upon check-out. Should you wish to stay later, please contact TripADeal to request availability. *Additional costs may apply.
• No flight booking changes or cancellations are permitted after air tickets have been issued.
• Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
8 March 2024 - 30 April 2024
1 June 2024 - 14 August 2024
23 September - 20 October 2024
6 December 2024 - 31 January 2025
28 March 2025 - 27 April 2025
16 June 2025 - 20 July 2025
15 September 2025 - 12 October 2025
1 December 2025 - 31 January 2026 
 
Guaranteed Airline Surcharge  
• Cabin Class: Economy class.
• Singapore Airlines: $200 per person.
Please note: 
• Guaranteed airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Guaranteed airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 
 
Stopover Packages 
* Singapore
Twin share: $1,200 per person/one way.
Solo Traveller: $1,800 one way.
Includes:
• 2 nights in 4-star accommodation.
• Daily breakfast.
• Return airport transfers.
Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting an Arrive Early or Stay Behind in conjunction with a Stopover Package, the stopover will take place after the departure date you select for your Arrive Early or Stay Behind.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased guaranteed airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the guaranteed airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
1 June 2024 - 14 August 2024
23 September - 20 October 2024
Singapore Grand Prix: September 2024
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.

Accommodation Used
3 & 4-Star (Self-Rated)
• Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Platinum Hotel OR Puma Imperial OR J Hotel.
Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type, and are subject to availability based on seasonality. Properties will be confirmed, no later than two weeks prior to travel.
 
No Star Rating
• Mongolia Overland: Traditional Nomadic Homes & Ger Camps.
Please note: There are no shower facilities available during the one-night Nomadic homestay. In the Ger Camps, the toilet and shower facilities are in separate buildings and are communal.
 
Extra Nights
Not available at check-out. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 6 weeks prior to departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
4 people.
 
Child Policy
• No child discounts. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 16 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
 
Triple Share
Not available.
 
Bedding Configuration
Double or Twin Bedding (subject to availability).
 
Adjoining / Interconnecting Rooms
Subject to availability and at the hotel's discretion. Please inquire upon booking if you require this option.

Minimum group size 5, maximum group size 15 per vehicle.

• Visa fees and requirements.
• Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer.
• Optional gratuities/tipping. 
• Optional activities/tours. 
• Personal expenses.
• Travel insurance.

Mongolia
A tourist e-visa is a strict requirement for Mongolia if travelling on an Australian passport.
 
South Korea (Transit)
Australian & New Zealand travellers no longer need to apply for a Korea Electronic Travel Authorization (K-ETA), under a temporary exemption being put in place from 1 April 2023 until 31 Dec 2024.
 
Please note:
• Some countries and airlines may also require you to obtain an additional visa prior to arrival. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination you're entering.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations may have additional restrictions in applying for Visas. This may in turn affect the type of application required.

Voluntary Changes

Includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.

 • Changes - $100.00 per booking + additional charges from the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error

• If the incorrect name has been advised to TWAC, charges of $100.00 per booking + any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees

In the event the Travel Offer you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the Travel Offer due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. TWAC has committed to these costs as your Agent and will endeavour to recover all funds committed and/or paid for your Travel Offer, but this may not be possible in all circumstances. If refunds are unavailable from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. If TWAC cannot obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee. This fee is not revenue-raising and is paid to or withheld by our suppliers when recovering payments.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).