Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- Start point
- Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)
Included Activities
- Orientation walking tour of Sukhbaatar Square
- Visit to Mongolia National Museum
- Visit to State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
- Visit to Beatles Statue
Optional Activities
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Sukhbaatar Square Government Palace Mongolia National Museum Beatles Statue Equestrian statue of Damdin Sukhbaatar Bronze monument of Chinggis Khan - Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Hustai National Park)
Included Activities
- Drive through Mongolian steppe to Hustai National Park
- Visit Hustai National Park visitor centre
- 4WD safari to spot Perzevalski wild horses and other wildlife
Landmarks Hustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu) - Day 3
Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain
Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Four-hour scenic drive to Khogno Khan Mountain
- Visit to local herding family in the mini-Gobi
- Exploration of Khogno Khan Mountain terrain
- Visit to Buddhist temple
- Visit to crystalline lakes
Optional Activities
- Relaxation with a book at the scenic camp location
Landmarks Khogno Khan Mountain Mini-Gobi - Day 4
Karakorum
Karakorum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Visit to Karakorum Museum
- Walk through Karakorum town center
- Stop at local market
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery Karakorum Museum Khogno Khan - Day 5
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tovkhon Monastery
- Walk to Tovkhon Monastery
- Meet local monks at Tovkhon
- Visit to Orkhon Valley Waterfall
Optional Activities
- Climb along cliffside with monks to find traditional meditation caves
- Share airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with nomadic families
Landmarks Tovkhon Monastery Orkhon Valley Waterfall Khangai Mountain Range - Day 6
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)
Included Activities
- Horseback riding or walking in Orkhon Valley
- Learning to build a traditional Mongolian Ger with local family
- Learning about herding with local family
- Learning milking techniques with local family
- Learning milk processing techniques (cream, yoghurt, curd production)
Landmarks Orkhon Valley - Day 7
Orkhon Valley to Ongii Temple
Orkhon Valley to Ongii Temple- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Secret of Ongi Camp)
Included Activities
- Seven-hour drive to Ongii Temple
- Visit to Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery ruins)
- Visit to Ongii Temple museum
Optional Activities
- Serene relaxation at ger camp
- Further hiking or exploration
Landmarks Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery) Saikhan Ovoo - Day 8
Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert
- Exploration of Flaming Cliffs at Bayanzag
- Sunset viewing at Flaming Cliffs
Landmarks Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) - Day 9
Khongor Sand Dunes
Khongor Sand Dunes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Drive through Gobi Desert terrain
- Visit traditional nomadic family
- Exploration of Khongor Sand Dunes
Optional Activities
- Camel riding experience through dune valley
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els) Gobi Desert - Day 10
Yol Valley
Yol Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Drive to Yol Valley
- Three-to-four-hour walk through Yol Valley (Yolyn Am / Vulture's Gorge)
Landmarks Yol Valley (Yolyn Am / Vulture's Gorge) Gurvansaikhan Mountains - Day 11
Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs
Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gobi Museum of Nature and History
- Drive to White Stupa Cliffs
- Afternoon exploration of White Stupa Cliffs on foot
Landmarks Gobi Museum of Nature and History White Stupa Cliffs - Day 12
White Stupa Cliffs to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
White Stupa Cliffs to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Five-hour drive across Gobi to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
- Afternoon walk to explore Baga Gazriin Chuluu geology and scenery
- Visit to temple ruins
- Meeting with nomadic herders
Optional Activities
- Cup of milky tea with nomadic herders
Landmarks Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park - Day 13
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex
Optional Activities
- Explore additional local sites suggested by tour leader
Landmarks Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue - Day 14
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- End point
- Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (complimentary)
