2011
MONGOLIA
GOBI DESERT  TO  THE ALTAI MOUNTAINS,
THE LAND  OF THE  EAGLE HUNTERS
Frequently Asked Questions

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Itinerary / Hotel Info / FAQ / The Map / Arrival Info
QUESTIONS ANSWERS
How Can we be reached on the tour?
The tour members can be reached on Meli's phone where there is reception.
The phone number is #90 532 345 9987
They can send an e mail to melitour@yahoo.com MELITOUR office will get hold of us as soon as possible. In Mongolia, even in the Ger camps, there is internet available.
When we arrive at Ulaan Baator, who will meet us? A representative from our Mongolia Office will meet you at the air port. Please look for a MELITOUR sign. If your plane is delayed or should there be a problem meeting the person who should give you a transfer, please take a taxi to the hotel. We will refund your taxi ride.
HOTEL EDELWEISS Peace Avenue 15 A/5 ULAAN BAATAR,210648
Do the Americans/Canadians need visa No
If we arrive early, can MELITOUR reserve a room for us Yes, with pleasure
What will the weather be like? Make sure you plan for very cold nights. Always plan for layering. The weather in Mongolia , even in the desert can get pretty cold , low 40s and 50s. In the lake region it can be freezing. But for warm mid days lease make sure you have light T shirts.
How many people per ger/yurt If you signed up as a single, you will be single in the yurt as well as in the hotel rooms.
The doubles will also have only 2 people in a ger
Should we bring gifts to give to the families that we will visit? No you do not give gifts to the families but you can bring second hand clothes to give to Orphanage where hundreds of street children are seeking refuge.
Can we have an access to internet on the tour? Only when we are in Ulaan Baatar, you can have an access to internet. Generally in the ger camps they have no telephones.
What will you suggest we should pack special for this tour Make sure you have your flash lights
Make sure you have insect repellent
Make sure you have enough spare batteries and film/or memory on your camera cards
Should we travel light? Definitely you should travel light. The domestic flights allow only 10 KGS ( 22 Pounds) to check in and 10 pounds for carry on. and they are very strict with their regulations