Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
UlaanbaatarOptional Activities
- Orientation walking tour of Sukhbaatar Square
- Dinner with fellow travelers
Landmarks Sukhbaatar Square Government Palace Chinggis Khan Monument - Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Hustai National Park visitor center
- 4WD safari to spot Takhi horses and wildlife
Landmarks Hustai National Park - Day 3
Hustai to Khogno Khan
Hustai to Khogno Khan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to local herder family
- Explore Buddhist temple
- Visit crystalline lakes
Optional Activities
- Relax at scenic viewpoint
Landmarks Khogno Khan Mountain - Day 4
Khogno Khan to Kharkorum
Khogno Khan to Kharkorum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Tour Karakorum Museum
Optional Activities
- Walk through Kharkorum center
- Visit local market
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery Karakorum Museum - Day 5
Naadam Festival
Naadam Festival- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Naadam Festival opening ceremony
- Watch wrestling competitions
- Watch archery competitions
- Watch ankle bone shooting
Landmarks Kharkorum Naadam Festival grounds - Day 6
Kharkorum to Orkhon Valley
Kharkorum to Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch local Naadam horse race
- Visit Orkhon Valley Waterfall
- Visit itinerant herder family
Optional Activities
- Share drink of airag or koumiss with herders
Landmarks Orkhon Valley Orkhon Valley Waterfall - Day 7
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Learn to build traditional Mongolian ger
- Learn about herding and milking practices
- Learn traditional milk processing
Optional Activities
- Horseback riding in mountains, rivers and canyons
- Walking in mountains, rivers and canyons
Landmarks Orkhon Valley - Day 8
Orkhon Valley to Ongi Temple
Orkhon Valley to Ongi Temple- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Ongi Temple ruins and museum
Optional Activities
- Hiking and exploration near Ongi Temple
Landmarks Ongi Temple Barlim Monastery Ruins Khutagt Monastery Ruins - Day 9
Ongi Temple to Bayanzag
Ongi Temple to Bayanzag- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk along Flaming Cliffs
Optional Activities
- Return to Flaming Cliffs for sunset viewing
Landmarks Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs - Day 10
Bayanzag to Khongor Sand Dunes
Bayanzag to Khongor Sand Dunes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit nomadic family
Optional Activities
- Camel riding at Khongor Sand Dunes
- Sunset viewing from dunes or ger camp
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes Khongoryn Els - Day 11
Khongor to Yol Valley
Khongor to Yol Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk through Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
Landmarks Gurvansaikhan Mountains Yolyn Am - Day 12
Yol Valley to White Stupa
Yol Valley to White Stupa- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gobi Museum of Nature and History
- View White Stupa cliffs
- View ancient petroglyphs
Landmarks Gobi Museum of Nature and History White Stupa - Day 13
White Stupa to Baga Gazriin Chuluu
White Stupa to Baga Gazriin Chuluu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk exploring geology and scenery
- View ancient petroglyphs and burial mounds
- Visit temple ruins
Optional Activities
- Meet nomadic herders
- Share cup of milky tea with herders
Landmarks Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park - Day 14
Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Ulaanbaatar
Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gandan Monastery
- Visit State Department Store
- Visit Beatles Statue
- Visit Chinggis Khan Museum
Optional Activities
- Farewell dinner
Landmarks Gandan Monastery State Department Store Beatles Statue Chinggis Khan Museum - Day 15
Ulaanbaatar Departure
Ulaanbaatar Departure- Meals
- Breakfast
