5 days Mongolian-Express through Mongolian Heartland

Itinerary

Day 1: Kharkhorin ancient capital city

Stop At: Kharkhorin Market, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum. Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / ger guesthouse

Day 2: Orkhon valley

Stop At: Orkhon Valley, Mongolia
Kharhorin- Orkhon valley 200km Today we will see Orkhon waterfall which is on the confluence of Ulaan and Orkhon rivers. Therefore occasionally locals would refer the Waterfall as Ulaan Tsutgalan, meaning Red Fall. The Orkhon waterfall is counted as the biggest waterfall in Mongolia due to its height and width. In the years of bountiful rainfalls, waterfall becomes majestic creating rainbows over its currents. You will have the opportunity to ride a horse in the valley.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Day 3: Tsenkher hot spring

Stop At: Orkhon Waterfall, Orkhon River Valley, Bat Ulzii Mongolia
Orkhon Valley –Tsenkher hot spring 150km Tsenkher is one of the biggest natural hot springs found in the area with temperature of 86´C degrees. It’s popular for its healing properties and high flow rate, high alkalinity and huge content of fluoride and sulphur. The hot spring is mostly used for relaxing and restoring your health. Here we will have a hot tub outside and enjoy cold beer and beautiful scenery. Optional hiking and a great place for wild flower observers You will be given a plentiful time to soak yourself in the hot pool.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at the tourist ger camp “Altan Nutag”

Day 4: KhugnuKhaan Nature Reserve

Stop At: Khugnu Tarna, Mongolia
Tsenkher hot spring – KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve 220km We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing. Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals. Camel riding on the dunes.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger

Day 5: Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Khustai Eco Camp, 30-242, Ulaanbaatar 13381, Mongolia
KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve – Ulaanbaatar 280km On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses. The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded.
Duration: 20 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
No accommodation included on this day.