Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure
Departure - Day 2
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- City tour of Ulaanbaatar including Genghis Khan Square
- Visit to Zaisan Monument
- Visit to winter palace of the eighth and last Bogd Khan with museum exhibitions and six temples
- One-hour concert featuring throat singing and horse-headed violin
Landmarks Genghis Khan Square Zaisan Monument Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan - Day 3
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Gandan Monastery
- Buddhist ceremony experience with monks
- Hiking in Hustai National Park (approximately 2-3 hours)
Landmarks Gandan Monastery Hustai National Park - Day 4
Ulaanbaatar to Gurvanbulag
Ulaanbaatar to Gurvanbulag- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the nomadic community), Dinner (Dinner in the nomadic community)
Included Activities
- Visit to ruins of Khar Bukh Balgas fortress from the 10th-12th centuries
- Visit to nomadic family in Gurvanbulag
- Overnight stay in yurt camp of nomadic community
Landmarks Khar Bukh Balgas fortress Khogno Khan Nature Reserve Gobi Desert - Day 5
Gurvanbulag
Gurvanbulag- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in the nomadic community), Dinner (Dinner in the nomadic community featuring traditional Khorkhog)
Included Activities
- Hike to sand dunes
- Archery activity with nomads
- Traditional cheese production participation and tasting
- Traditional milk brandy production participation and tasting
- Free time in Mongolian steppe
Landmarks Khogno Khan Nature Reserve - Day 6
Gurvanbulag to Karakorum
Gurvanbulag to Karakorum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to monuments of Khöshööl Tsaidam
- Visit to ruins of Karakorum
- Visit to Erdene Dzuu Buddhist monastery complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Visit to Zuulun Suvd felt workshop
Landmarks Khöshööl Tsaidam monuments Karakorum ruins Erdene Dzuu Buddhist Monastery Changai Mountains Orkhon Valley - Day 7
Karakorum to Orkhon Valley
Karakorum to Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Karakorum market exploration
- Walk through Orkhon Valley
- Visit to nomadic family
- Optional tasting of Airag
Optional Activities
- Tasting of Airag (traditional fermented mare's milk drink)
Landmarks Karakorum market Orkhon Valley - Day 8
Orkhon Valley to Ongi
Orkhon Valley to Ongi- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Ongi Monastery ruins
- Visit to stupa commemorating lamas
- Visit to newly built temple at Ongi Monastery
- Visit to museum at Ongi Monastery
- Observation of animal sculptures near monastery
Landmarks Ongi Monastery Ongi River Changai Mountains Red Lake Gobi Desert - Day 9
Bajandsag (Flaming Cliffs)
Bajandsag (Flaming Cliffs)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through saxaul forest to Bajandsag red cliffs (approximately 1.5 hours)
Landmarks Bajandsag (Flaming Cliffs) - Day 10
Gobi Desert - Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Gobi Desert - Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Climb to the highest peak of the 'singing dune' at Khongoryn Els
- Sliding down the sand dune
Landmarks Khongoryn Els Gobi-Gurwan-Saichan National Park - Day 11
Gobi - Camel Farm
Gobi - Camel Farm- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to sand dunes in morning light
- Visit to camel-breeding family in ger
- Camel riding opportunity
Landmarks Gobi Desert - Day 12
Gobi - Jolyn Am Vulture Gorge
Gobi - Jolyn Am Vulture Gorge- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Jolyn Am Vulture Gorge
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (vultures, steppe buzzards, falcons)
Landmarks Jolyn Am Vulture Gorge Gurwan-Saichan Mountain Eastern Altai Mountains Gobi Desert - Day 13
Gobi - Baga Gasrin Chuluu
Gobi - Baga Gasrin Chuluu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Baga Gasrin Chuluu rock formation
Optional Activities
- Wildlife viewing (ibex, wild sheep, marmots, vultures)
Landmarks Baga Gasrin Chuluu rock formation Gobi Desert - Day 14
Gobi to Ulaanbaatar
Gobi to Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Optional Activities
- Souvenir shopping for cashmere wool and camel hair products
- Explore Ulaanbaatar on foot
Landmarks Sukhbaatar Square - Day 15
Departure from Ulaanbaatar
Departure from Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast
