Starting price: 980$
Region
Gobi region
Type
Adventure
Duration
6 days
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Highlights

Being nomad, makes Mongolian used camels as their transportation for daily activities. One of species that Mongolian used is Bactrian Camel. It has 2 humps on its back, and composed of fat (not water as is sometimes thought). 

Having tolerance for cold, drought, and high altitudes. These camels are migratory, and their habitat ranges from rocky mountain massifs to flat arid desert, stony plains, and sand dunes. Conditions are extremely harsh – vegetation is sparse, water sources are limited and temperatures are extreme, ranging from as low as -40 °C in winter to 40 °C in summer. It makes Bactrian Camel the perfect choice for long traveling. 

Bactrian Camel is the largest mammal in its native range and the largest living camel. Shoulder height is from 180 to 230 cm (5.9 to 7.5 f), head-and-body length is 225–350 cm (7.38–11.48 f), and the tail length is 35–55 cm (14–22 in). At the top of the humps, the average height is 213 cm (6.99 f). Body mass can range from 300 to 1,000 kg (660 to 2,200 lb), with males ofen being much larger and heavier than females.