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Mongolia Explorer

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ulaanbaatar

    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel Reception, 18:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bayangol Hotel), Hotel (Bayangol Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walking tour of Sukhbaatar Square
    • Visit to Mongolia National Museum
    • Visit to State Department Store (Ih Delguur)
    • Visit to Beatles Statue
    • Welcome briefing at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner with fellow travelers
    Landmarks
    Sukhbaatar Square
    Government Palace
    Mongolia National Museum
    Beatles Statue
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  2. Day 2

    Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Hustai National Park), Camping (Hustai National Park (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Ulaanbaatar to Mongolian steppe
    • Visit to Hustai National Park visitor centre
    • 4WD safari to spot Takhi horses and wildlife
    Landmarks
    Hustai National Park
  3. Day 3

    Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp), Camping (Khogno Khan Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour scenic drive to Khogno Khan Mountain
    • Visit to local herder family in the 'mini Gobi'
    • Exploration of Khogno Khan terrain including Buddhist temple
    • Visit to crystalline lakes

    Optional Activities

    • Relax with a book and exceptional views
    Landmarks
    Khogno Khan Mountain
    Mini Gobi
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  4. Day 4

    Karakorum

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Urguu Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
    • Visit to Karakorum Museum
    • Stop at local market
    Landmarks
    Erdene Zuu Monastery
    Karakorum Museum
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  5. Day 5

    Karakorum - Orkhon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Orkhon Valley Eco-Ger Camp), Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Tovkhon Monastery
    • Hike to meditation caves with monks
    • Visit to Orkhon Valley Waterfall
    Landmarks
    Tovkhon Monastery
    Orkhon Valley Waterfall
  6. Day 6

    Orkhon Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Orkhon Valley Eco-Ger Camp), Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Learn traditional nomadic skills from local family
    • Learn how to build a traditional Mongolian Ger
    • Learn about herding and milking practices

    Optional Activities

    • Horse riding in Orkhon Valley
    • Walking in Orkhon Valley
    Landmarks
    Orkhon Valley
  7. Day 7

    Orkhon Valley to Ongi Temple

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Secret of Ongi Camp), Camping (Secret of Ongi Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Seven-hour drive through Khangai mountains and Gobi transition
    • Visit to Ongi Temple ruins (Barlim and Khutagt monasteries)
    • Visit to Ongi Temple museum

    Optional Activities

    • Serene relaxation at ger camp
    • Further hiking or exploration
    Landmarks
    Ongi Temple
    Saikhan Ovoo
  8. Day 8

    Ongi Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp), Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert
    • Exploration of Bayanzag and Flaming Cliffs
    • Sunset viewing at Flaming Cliffs
    Landmarks
    Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)
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  9. Day 9

    Flaming Cliffs - Khongor Sand Dunes

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp), Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Khongor Sand Dunes
    • Visit to nomadic family in Gobi
    • Visit to resident camel herder family

    Optional Activities

    • Camel riding experience through dune valley
    Landmarks
    Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els)
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  10. Day 10

    Khongor Sand Dunes - Yol Valley

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp), Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk through Yol Valley (Vulture's Gorge)
    Landmarks
    Gurvansaikhan Mountains
    Yol Valley (Yolyn Am)
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  11. Day 11

    Yol Valley - White Stupa Cliffs

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp), Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Gobi Museum of Nature and History
    • Visit to White Stupa Cliffs
    Landmarks
    Gobi Museum of Nature and History
    White Stupa Cliffs
  12. Day 12

    White Stupa Cliffs - Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp), Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walk exploring Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
    • Visit to temple ruins
    • Meet nomadic herders
    Landmarks
    Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
  13. Day 13

    Baga Gazriin Chuluu - Ulaanbaatar

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bayangol Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue
    • Farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Local site visits in Ulaanbaatar
    Landmarks
    Chinggis Khan Equestrian Statue
  14. Day 14

    Ulaanbaatar

    End point
    Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia (Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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    July 17th, 2023
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    July 19th, 2023
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    spectacular landscapes ,desert,steppe,mountain. the hospitality of the desert nomads.
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    July 24th, 2023
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    Driving through the Gobi Desert and seeing the Naardam Festival. However, everything was a wonderful experience
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    August 3rd, 2023
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    August 13th, 2023
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    July 31st, 2023
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    Bizarrely, one of the highlights of this trip was what went wrong! We had torrential rains, which stopped us from...
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    July 31st, 2023
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    July 31st, 2023
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    Staying in an eco-Gerry camp with hand pumped showers and foot pumped wash basin. Steppe eagles on every fence post....
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    August 1st, 2023
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    Stephanie

    Asked on August 4th, 2024

    Is the tour very hard if I have huge difficulties in hiking?

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      This trip is a full on trip for travellers who like their holidays packed with activities and experiences, moving on quickly from place to place with lots of early starts and long, busy days.

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    Helen

    Asked on April 1st, 2024

    I am a vegetarian, no egg either. If I opt to join this tour, will I be provided vegetarian meals?

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      Helen

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      In destination map for this tour, I see "Gorkhi Terelj National Park" as one of the destinations on the last day but itinerary detail does not describe anything on this. Please clarify.

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      I can confirm your dietary requirements can be catered for on this trip. Please note that some meals may be very similar due to limited ingredients.

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      Helen

      TravelerWritten April 2024

      Regarding my second query, you need to go on Tour radar website and look at the destinations map for this tour. As per destinations map, "Gorkhi Terelj National Park" is included in the itinerary but there is no mention of this in the written description.

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    How long have you been operating in Mongolia? What is the average size of a tour group there?

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      We've been operating trips to Mongolia since 2012. Our average group size is 12 people but we can have up to 16 people in a group on this trip.

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