Itinerary
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
You'll land in Ulaanbaatar and head to your hotel to settle in. Later in the afternoon, start exploring the city by checking out Gandan Monastery, which is one of Mongolia's most intact temples. From there, move on to the National Museum where you can learn about the country's history and what shaped its geography. This evening you'll catch a traditional folk show and then have dinner at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Gandan Monastery
- Tour National Museum
- Watch traditional folk show
Landmarks Gandan Monastery National Museum of Mongolia 
- Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Terelj National Park
After leaving Ulaanbaatar, head east toward the steppe and spend your day at the 13th Century Camp. You'll drive around to different areas that show what medieval Mongolian life was actually like, stopping to see blacksmiths, teachers, herders, shamans, and areas where kings lived. Later you'll continue driving to Terelj National Park and overnight at a ger camp there.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour 13th Century Camp including blacksmiths area, teachers area, herders area, shamans area, and kings area
Landmarks Terelj National Park 
- Day 3
Terelj National Park
Your day is spent fully in Terelj National Park exploring the forested mountains at 1,600 metres elevation. You can take a horse ride through the alpine scenery and see rock formations like Turtle Rock and Praying Lama Rock. If you'd rather not ride, cycling and kayaking are both available instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horse ride through Terelj National Park
Optional Activities
- Cycling in Terelj National Park
- Kayaking in Terelj National Park
Landmarks Turtle Rock Praying Lama Rock 
- Day 4
Terelj National Park to Hustai National Park
Leave Terelj and head to the Genghis Khan statue on the Tuul River banks, which stands over 40 metres high and you can see it from miles away. There's an option to climb it for views across the countryside. After that, continue on to Hustai National Park where you'll do an early evening drive to look for rare Przewalski horses in their natural setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Genghis Khan statue and climb to views
- Evening drive through Hustai National Park to see wild Przewalski horses
Landmarks Genghis Khan Statue Hustai National Park 
- Day 5
Hustai National Park to Kharkhorin
Start early with a horse ride in Hustai, then drive to Kharkhorin, the former capital of the Mongol Empire. You'll visit Erdene Zuu monastery, built in the 16th century using stones from the old city and it's recognized as one of the country's earliest surviving Buddhist monasteries. The museum there has lots of information about the region's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Early morning horse ride in Hustai National Park
- Visit Erdene Zuu monastery
- Tour museum in Kharkhorin
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery - Day 6
Kharkhorin to Orkhon Valley
Morning brings you back to Erdene Zuu to watch the mid-morning ceremony and hear chanting monks. After that, you'll drive into central Mongolia's valleys passing herds of goats, sheep, and horses grazing across grasslands. Your destination is the Orkhon Valley, a sacred landscape that once served as the steppes' seat of imperial power.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Erdene Zuu Monastery visit with mid-morning ceremony and chanting viewing
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery Orkhon Valley - Day 7
Orkhon Valley
Explore the Orkhon River valley, which is a UNESCO-listed cultural landscape. You'll have a picnic lunch with you and then paddle down the river in kayaks, going through small canyons and quiet countryside that the Orkhon River flows through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch), Dinner
Included Activities
- Kayak trip down Orkhon River through canyons
Landmarks Orkhon Valley - Day 8
Orkhon Valley
Drive out to Orkhon Khurkhree Waterfall and check out the area around it. The waterfall is really spectacular especially after heavy rains in late July and August. There's a short walk downstream that takes you to a 22-metre-deep gorge. The land around it works great for horse riding, and you'll take a swim in natural pools before heading back to your ger camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Orkhon Khurkhree Waterfall
- Walk to 22-metre-deep gorge
- Horse riding around waterfall area
- Swim in natural pools
Landmarks Orkhon Khurkhree Waterfall - Day 9
Orkhon Valley to Khogno Khan
Start by visiting Tovkhon Khiid monastery, which involves a one-hour walk through pine forests to get there. The tiny monastery has great views. Then drive through valleys and over high mountain passes to reach Khogno Khan National Park, which has historical sites, wildlife, and really nice scenery. You'll stay at a traditional ger camp with views out over the steppe.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Tovkhon Khiid monastery through pine forests
Landmarks Tovkhon Khiid Khogno Khan National Park - Day 10
Khogno Khan
Spend your day in Khogno Khan National Park, which covers 47,000 hectares and has different plants and animals including ibex, red deer, and wolves. You can walk around the rocky hills, check out the sand dunes, visit nomadic herders living in the area, and take a camel ride through the dunes.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking in rocky hills
- Camel ride through sand dunes
- Visit to local nomadic herders
Landmarks Khogno Khan National Park - Day 11
Khogno Khan National Park
Another full day in Khogno Khan National Park means more walking through rocky terrain, exploring sand dunes, spending time with local nomadic herders, and continuing camel rides across the desert landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking in Khogno Khan National Park rocky hills
- Viewing sand dunes
- Visit to local nomadic herders
- Camel ride through dunes
Landmarks Khogno Khan National Park - Day 12
Khogno Khan to Ulaanbaatar
Start the drive back to Ulaanbaatar early, and you'll arrive in the afternoon. After checking in, spend your free time however works best for you. Some people head to the monasteries or museums they might've missed earlier. Others use the time to pick up last-minute souvenirs or gifts before your final dinner in the city.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive from Khogno Khan to Ulaanbaatar
- Free time exploring Ulaanbaatar monasteries and museums
Optional Activities
- Last-minute shopping in Ulaanbaatar
- Day 13
Ulaanbaatar
You'll head to the airport for your return flight, marking the end of your time in Mongolia.
- Meals
- Breakfast
