16 days

About this activity

DAY 1 ARRIVE ULAANBAATA | MEALS: D

: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia.

DAY 2 BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU | MEALS: B/L/D

: Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu.

DAY 3 TSAGAAN SUVARGA | MEALS: B/L/D: Continue travel to Tsagaan Suvarga.

DAY 4 YOL VALLEY & TREKKING | MEALS: B/L/D: Morning we will drive to Yol valley (Lammergeier’s Gorge) about 220kms. Visit Gobi museum and hiking through the valley.

DAY 5 KHONGOR SAND DUNE | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Khongor sand dunes for 180kms. Afternoon we will visit a nomad family and have a chance to see nomadic life in the Gobi.

DAY 6 TRAVEL TO BAYANZAG | MEALS: B/L/D: Continue travel to Bayanzag. Here you will see saksaul forest in the Gobi desert and red flaming cliffs.

DAY 7 TEMPLE RUIN OF ONGI & HIKING | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Ongi temple ruin for 140km.

DAY 8 ORKHON VALLEY | MEALS: B/L/D: Drive to Orkhon valley for 5-6hours about 240kms. Today we will leave Gobi already and be entered to mountain and steppe zone.

DAY 9 TSENKHER HOT SPRING | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Tsenkher hot spring. On the way we will hike for 2-3hours to Tuvkhun monastery. Continue travel to Tsenkher hot spring. Enjoy taking a hot spring bath.

DAY 10 KHARAKHORUM | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel for 110kms to Kharakhorum. Kharakhorum was once the ancient capital of Mongolia. Visit Kharakhorum historical museum and Erdenezuu monastery. Then we will visit a local cooperative to attend a workshop for making small felt items.

DAY 11 NOMAD COMMUNITY | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Gurvanbulag county in Bulgan province for 100kms. Afternoon followed by a brief instruction you will enjoy horseback riding for an hour.

DAY 12 LEARNING HORSE LOVED CULTURE | MEALS:B/L/D:Morning we will visit a nomad family, learn more about traditional lifestyle. Activities include milking animals, processing dairy products, making traditional food. Afternoon hike to neighbouring mountain and sand dunes for 7-8kms.

DAY 13 KHUSTAI NATIONAL PARK | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Khustai National Park for 200kms. After lunch, explore the park to see the Takhi horses in the wilderness. Continue travel to Ger camp for 45kms.

DAY 14 TERELJ NATIONAL PARK | MEALS: B/L/D: Travel to Terelj national park 140kms via outskirt of Ulaanbaatar city. On the way we will visit to giant statue of “Chinggis Khaan”. After lunch continue trip to Terelj for 30kms. Visit to landmark of the area “Turtle Rock” and local temple Aryabal.

DAY 15 TRAVEL BACK TO ULAANBAATAR | MEALS: B/L/D: Today we will travel for 65kms to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in hotel.

DAY 16 TOUR ENDS | MEALS: B

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Included

2 nights hotel accommodation
13 nights of Ger camp accommodation
Breakfast, lunch & dinner daily
All transfers by coach and mini van
Local English-speaking guides
24-hour emergency support
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Bottled water

Not included

Flights to/from Mongolia
Visa
Travel Insurance
Gratuities and tipping
Applicable surcharge i.e. optional activities, single supplement & etc.
Anything not listed in the itinerary i.e. laundry, personal items, alcoholic drinks & etc.

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Ger guest houses in Yol Valley and Bayanzag might have 4 beds per Ger
Child Policy: no child discounts. Full price applies for all children travelling with their parents
Unaccompanied Minors: not allowed
Bedding Configuration: double or twin (subject to availability)
Hotel/ Accommodation Room Types:
Grand Hill Hotel Ulaanbaatar: Standard Room
Ger Camp(s) Countryside: Standard Room/Guest House with shared bathroom and toilet facilities
Minimum Group Size: 4, Maximum Group Size: 16
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers