Best of Central Mongolia 3 day tour

Itinerary

Day 1: Kharkhorin & Erdene Zuu

Pass By: Elsen Tasarkhai, Rashaant, Mongolia
Drive to the ancient capital of Mongol Empire, Kharkhorin city, which is around 6 hours of drive. Visit semi-Gobi on the way to the Kharkhorin city. Ride a horse or camel in the semi-Gobi desert. Lunch on the way. After arrival in the city, check in at a ger camp. Visit the Erdenezuu monastery, which was founded in 1585 by Abtaisain Khan of Mongolia. Visit the museum and memorial dedicated for the great khans of Mongolia, which has a panoramic view of the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Have a traditional Mongolian dinner. Overnight at a nomadic family ger camp.

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tourist ger camp

Day 2: Ugii Lake

Pass By: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
After having a breakfast, visit the National History Museum of 13th Century Mongolia. After visiting the musuem, start the driving to Ugii nuur/lake. On the way to the Lake Ugii, we will visit another history musuem on the Orkhon Valley. Visit a local nomadic family on the way via Ugii nuur/lake. Meet and greet the local nomadic family. Participate in the daily livestock work of the nomadic family (which will be an interesting introduction to a nomadic Mongolian lifestyle). Milking, watering and herding the livestock of the nomadic family (Mongolian livestock traditionally includes: goat, sheep, camel, horse and cow). Possibility of yak milking and herding. Lunch on the way to the Ugii nuur/lake. After arrival, hike around the lake. Dinner at a ger camp. Overnight at a nomadic family ger camp.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a tourist ger camp

Day 3: Ugii Lake & Khustai National Park

Pass By: Hustai National Park, Ulaanbaatar 13 Mongolia
After having a breakfast, horse riding around the lake for an hour. Drive to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch on the way. Visit Hustai Nuruu National Park, which is a specially protected area that preserves the lives of only remaining wild horses in the world known as Prezewalski horse. Have a snack at the park. After having a snack and coffee break, drive to Ulaanbaatar city. Check in hotel. Tour ends.

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