Physical Requirements
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Pacing
- 4 locations in 17 days with 1 to 2 one-night stays, depending on your departure
- Lengthy overland travel of 2-4 hours each on several days
- 4 internal flights, which could be delayed due to frequent weather changes (5 internal flights for travelers on the pre-trip extension to Seoul, South Korea)
Physical requirements
- Not appropriate for travelers using wheelchairs, walkers, or other mobility aids
- You must be able to walk 3 miles unassisted and participate in 6-8 hours of physical activities each day
- You must be able to stand without the assistance of a grab-bar in Asian-style squat toilets if Western-style toilets are unavailable
- We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
- You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals
Climate
- Daytime temperatures range from 77-95°F in July and August, to 41-60°F in May and September, when snow is also expected
- Due to the varied geography of Mongolia, you will experience a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions
Terrain & Transportation
- Frequent travel in 4x4 vehicles over poorly maintained—and occasionally non-existent—country roads in South Gobi
- During most transfers, Western-style toilet facilities may not be available; however, drivers will make every effort to find suitable rest area stops upon request
- City travel by 45-passenger air-conditioned motorcoach (no toilet on board). In the Khovsgol Lake area, ride in an 8-passenger van with air-conditioning; and in the South Gobi, ride in 4X4 Jeeps, with seating for 3 travelers each
- Three 3-hour drives, 4 internal flights of 1-2-hours each
Flight Information
- Travel time will be 17-25 hours and will most likely have two connections of between 2-3 hours
Accommodations & Facilities
- Lodgings in Ulaanbaatar are standard hotels, but in many locales, we stay in traditional ger tents, with Western-style bath facilities