O: Central Mongolia and Gobi Desert Adventure Register

Date and Time:
Sat, Jun 7, 2025; 8:00 AM (Pacific) - Sun, Jun 22, 2025 8:00 AM (Pacific)
Time is tentative.

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Join us for a 14 day non-traditional adventure to see the wildlife, history and culture of Mongolia. This is a trip to Central Mongolia and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, the land of open space. You will visit remote sites and areas few tourists visit. The group is limited to 22! This is a unique trip not offered by any other group. We will visit Hustai Nuruu National Park where you will see the Rare & Endangered Mongolian wild horse, aka Przewalski's Horse, Neolithic ruins, and other animals such as wild gazelles, wild mountain sheep, deer and birds in this unique National Park. We will visit Karakorum, the capital from Gengis Khan times including the Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery and many other historical sites. We will travel to Bayanhongor to visit the ethnographic and natural history museums. Then, it's on to the Gobi Desert, where we will visit a cave inhabited by people and animals 700,000 to 800,000 years ago. We will see a few sets of petroglyphs on our journey through the desert. We will also visit the Flaming Red Cliffs where in 1923 New York Natural History Museum expedition leader Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first dinosaur eggs and nests and many new species of dinosaurs. We'll visit some of the largest sand dunes in the Gobi Desert near Hongor. You will be able to meet a Mongolian nomad family in the Gobi Desert and learn about Mongolian customs and way of life. Also included: an Ulaanbaatar city tour including Museum, Monasteries, Royal Winter Palace, Mongolian Dance Performance & more. 3 Star Hotel while in Ulaanbaatar & Free Day of Touring. This trip is a mix of Hotels and Ger camps. Ger camps are like staying at a modern luxury safari camp. You have real beds, hot cooked meals, hot showers & flush toilets. Our lunches and dinners are prepared by a gourmet chef. You will be treated to restaurant quality meals while on safari in these remote areas. We will be traveling by 4 wheel drive vehicles through the countryside. Most meals, all internal transportation, wildlife guides, park admissions, and lodging are included in the price of $4,100 until November 30, 2024 UNLESS FILLS EARLIER. $4,200 after Nov. 30th. International group airfare to and from Mongolia is extra. Non-members add $100. We will not cash the checks until after Dec. 31. Register to receive additional details. Sign-up requires email address, home & cell phones, SC#, check for FULL AMOUNT (Sierra Club) to Sharon Moore, Reservationist. Leaders: Fred Dong and Sharon Moore

Webinar URL:

Sharon Moore justslm@earthlink.net MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley

Event Organizers:
Sharon Moore
   justslm@earthlink.net
   (562) 896-3081
Fred Dong
   madelinesdad@earthlink.net
   (818) 545-3878

Join us for a 14 day non-traditional adventure to see the wildlife, history and culture of Mongolia

This is a trip to Central Mongolia and the Gobi Desert in Mongolia, the land of open space. You will visit remote sites and areas few tourists visit. The group is limited to 22! This is a unique trip not offered by any other group.

This trip visits Hustai Nuruu National Park where you will see the Rare & Endangered Mongolian wild horse aka Przewalski's Horse, Neolithic ruins, and other animals such as wild gazelles, wild mountain sheep, deer, and birds in this unique National Park.

We will visit Karakorum, the capital from Gengis Khan times including the Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery and many other historical sites. We will travel to Bayanhongor to visit the ethnographic and natural history museums.

Then, it's on to the Gobi Desert where we will visit a cave inhabited by people and animals 700,000 to 800,000 years ago. We will see a few sets of petroglyphs on our journey through the desert. We will also visit the Flaming Red Cliffs where in 1923 New York Natural History Museum expedition leader Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first dinosaur eggs and nests and many new species of dinosaurs. We’ll visit some of the largest sand dunes in the Gobi Desert near Hongor.

You will be able to meet a Mongolian nomad family in the Gobi Desert and learn about Mongolian customs and way of life.

Also included: an Ulaanbaatar city tour including Museum, Monasteries, Royal Winter Palace, Mongolian Dance Performance & more – 3 Star Hotel while in Ulaanbaatar & Free Day of Touring.

This trip is a mix of Hotels, Ger camps and traditional camping. Ger camps are like staying at a modern luxury safari camp. You will have real beds, hot cooked meals, hot showers & flush toilets. Our lunches and dinners are prepared by a gourmet chef. You will be treated to restaurant quality meals while on safari in these remote areas.

We will be traveling by 4 wheel drive vehicles through the countryside. Most meals, all internal transportation, wildlife guides, park admissions, and lodging are included in the price of $4,100 until November 30, 2024. $4,200 after Nov. 30^th. International group airfare to and from Mongolia is extra. Non-members add $100. Register to sign-up with e-mail address, Home & Cell Phones, SC#, Check for FULL AMOUNT (Sierra Club) to Sharon Moore, [address upon registration] phone 562-896-3081  justslm@earthlink.net
Leaders: Fred Dong 818-545-3878   madelinesdad@earthlink.net & Sharon Moore

Photo Fred Dong

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