Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
You'll land at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and get transferred to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. The afternoon is yours to rest and shake off the flight. Later, your guide will give you a tour briefing, then you'll have a welcome dinner to kick things off.
- Start point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Chinggis Khaan International Airport)
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Tour briefing with guide
- Welcome Dinner
- Day 2
Ulaanbaatar City Tour & Naadam Eve
Start with breakfast, then head out on a guided tour of Ulaanbaatar hitting Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum. By afternoon, you'll catch the National Costume Festival in Sukhbaatar Square as Naadam prepares to start. Dinner at a fine restaurant wraps up the evening before you head back to your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Fine restaurant dinner)
Included Activities
- City tour of Ulaanbaatar
- Visit Gandan Monastery
- Visit National History Museum
- Watch National Costume Festival in Sukhbaatar Square
- Dinner at a fine restaurant
Landmarks Gandan Monastery National History Museum Sukhbaatar Square 
- Day 3
Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
Naadam Festival officially kicks off today. You'll go to the National Stadium for the opening ceremony with crowds of locals and visitors. Expect the Mongolian President's speech plus performances from dancers, athletes, horse riders, and musicians. Watch wrestling and archery, try the ankle-bone shooting games, and soak in the local energy. A folklore concert and gala dinner finish the day before returning to your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Festive Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
- Watch wrestling and archery competitions
- Walk around stadium to see ankle-bone shooting game
- Special Mongolian folklore concert
- Festive Gala dinner
Optional Activities
- Escape stadium for lunch
Landmarks National Stadium 
- Day 4
National Horse Race & Khustai National Park
Drive an hour outside Ulaanbaatar to watch the national horse race featuring young jockeys (5-12 years old) racing over 20 kilometers with more than 300 horses. You'll have a boxed lunch at the finish line. From there, head to Khustai National Park to see the famous Przewalski wild horses that were brought back to the wild, along with other wildlife and plants. Overnight stays at a ger camp.
- Meals
- Lunch (Boxed lunch at horse race finishing line)
Included Activities
- Watch national horse race
- Boxed lunch at horse race finishing line
- Visit Khustai National Park
- Search for Przewalski wild horses in the park
Landmarks Khustai National Park 
- Day 5
Lake Ugii
You'll drive toward Lake Ugii with stops along the way for photos of the landscape and wildlife. Once you arrive at the Lake Ugii camping site, get settled in. That evening, go hiking around the lake and watch birds. Have dinner and stay overnight at the camp.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive to Lake Ugii with photography stops
- Hiking around Lake Ugii
- Bird watching
Landmarks Lake Ugii - Day 6
Tsenher Hot Spa
Head to the Tsenher Hot Spa to soak in natural hot spring waters. Spend your day relaxing in the spa or taking a short hike through the forest. An evening spa session follows dinner. Massage and beauty services are available if you want them. Stay overnight at the ger camp.
- Meals
- Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax in natural hot spa
- Short hike in surrounding forest
Optional Activities
- Body massage and beauty services available upon request
Landmarks Tsenher Hot Spa - Day 7
Karakorum Ancient Capital
Explore Karakorum in the Orkhon Valley, where Chinggis Khaan built his empire's center. You'll check out Erdenezuu Monastery, the Karakorum Museum, Phallic Rock, and Turtle Rock. Learn about the Orkhon Valley's significance as a hub for nomadic dynasties. Sleep at a ger camp.
Included Activities
- Explore Erdenezuu Monastery
- Visit Karakorum Museum
- See Phallic Rock
- See Turtle Rock
Landmarks Erdenezuu Monastery Karakorum Phallic Rock Turtle Rock - Day 8
Ongyn Khiid Monastery Ruins
Rise early and drive south from central Mongolia toward the Gobi heading to Ongyn Khiid. Situated by the Ongi River, you'll explore two monastery ruins, Barlim Khiid to the north and Khutagt Khiid to the south, which make up the Ongyn Khiid complex. An afternoon hike through the ruins follows. Overnight at a ger camp.
Included Activities
- Afternoon hike exploring monastery ruins
- View Barlim Khiid ruins
- View Khutagt Khiid ruins
Landmarks Ongyn Khiid Barlim Khiid Khutagt Khiid - Day 9
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
Get an early start toward Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs in the Gobi to see colorful layered landscape where the first fossilized dinosaur eggs were found. You'll learn about Roy Chapman Andrews' dinosaur work from over a century ago. These flat-topped cliffs display bright colored formations carved by rain and wind. Stay overnight at a ger camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
- Learn about dinosaur fossil discoveries
Landmarks Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs - Day 10
Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
After breakfast, drive 180 kilometers to Khongoryn Els and check into the ger camp. Following lunch, visit a camel breeding family to learn about nomadic Mongolian life. Then explore Khongoryn Els, Mongolia's largest sand dune known as the 'Singing Dunes.' If you're up for it, climb to the top for views across the landscape. Return to camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Visit camel breeding family
- Explore Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
- Learn about Mongolian nomadic way of life
Optional Activities
- Climb to the top of Khongoryn Els for panoramic views
Landmarks Khongoryn Els - Day 11
Yol Valley
Start early heading to Yol Valley in the Three Beauties Mountain range within Gobi National Park. You'll see typical Gobi sights like heat shimmer, scattered gers, camel herds, and mirages. Hike through the valley all day with great photo opportunities. Finish with a sunset in the South Gobi. Stay overnight at a ger camp.
Included Activities
- Hiking at Yol Valley
- Photography opportunities
Landmarks Yol Valley Three Beauties Mountain Range Gobi National Park - Day 12
Tsagaan Suvraga White Limestone Cliffs
Head north toward Middle Gobi to visit Tsagaan Suvraga, a white limestone cliff with 10 million years of geological layers. Explore the area at your own pace and take in the striking natural formations. Overnight at a ger camp.
Included Activities
- Visit Tsagaan Suvraga white limestone cliffs
Landmarks Tsagaan Suvraga - Day 13
Baga Gazriin Chuluu Rock Formation
After breakfast, drive deeper into Middle Gobi to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a rocky range full of canyons, caves, and a solitary lake. With minimal light pollution out here, you'll see millions of stars at night. Stay overnight at a ger camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Explore Baga Gazriin Chuluu rock formation
- Explore canyons and caves
- Stargazing
Landmarks Baga Gazriin Chuluu - Day 14
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and check into your hotel after arrival. The afternoon is open for you to relax and think back on your time in Mongolia. Stay overnight at the hotel.
- Day 15
Departure
Have breakfast, then check out from your hotel and get transferred to the railway station or airport for your flight home.
- End point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (International Airport)
- Meals
- Breakfast
