Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)
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
- Airport transfer from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (one-hour drive)
Landmarks Sukhbaatar Square Government Palace Chinggis Khan Monument Mongolia National Museum State Department Store (Ih Delguur) Beatles Statue 
- Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Hustai National Park)
Included Activities
- Drive through Mongolian countryside and steppe
- Visit to Hustai National Park visitor center
- 4WD wildlife safari to search for Perzevalski wild horses and other fauna
Landmarks Hustai National Park (Khustain Nuruu) - Day 3
Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain
Hustai National Park to Khogno Khan Mountain- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gurvanbulag community camp)
Included Activities
- Four-hour scenic drive to Khogno Khan Mountain
- Visit to local herder family in the mini Gobi
- Exploration of red granite mountains and meadows
- Visit to hidden Buddhist temple
- Visit to crystalline lakes
Optional Activities
- Relaxation with a book and exceptional views
Landmarks Khogno Khan Mountain Mini Gobi Buddhist Temple at Khogno Khan - Day 4
Khogno Khan to Karakorum
Khogno Khan to Karakorum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Observation of resident monks' afternoon prayer
- Visit to Karakorum Museum
- Walk through Karakorum town center
- Visit to local market
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery Karakorum (Ancient Capital) Karakorum Museum - Day 5
Karakorum - Naadam Festival
Karakorum - Naadam Festival- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Urguu Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Naadam Festival opening ceremony
- Wrestling competition viewing
- Archery competition viewing
- Ankle bone shooting competition viewing
Landmarks Naadam Festival grounds, Kharkorum - Day 6
Kharkorum to Orkhon Valley
Kharkorum to Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)
Included Activities
- Local Naadam horse race viewing
- Four-hour drive through Khangai mountain range
- Visit to Orkhon Valley Waterfall
- Possible encounter with itinerant herding families
Optional Activities
- Sharing airag or koumiss (fermented mare's milk) with nomadic families
- Gift exchange with visiting ger families
Landmarks Orkhon Valley Orkhon Valley Waterfall Khangai Mountain Range - Day 7
Orkhon Valley
Orkhon Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Blue sky eco tourist camp)
Included Activities
- Learning to build a traditional Mongolian ger
- Learning about nomadic herding practices
- Learning about milk processing techniques
Optional Activities
- Horse riding in Orkhon Valley
- Walking in Orkhon Valley
Landmarks Orkhon Valley - Day 8
Orkhon Valley to Ongii Temple
Orkhon Valley to Ongii Temple- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Secret of Ongi Camp)
Included Activities
- Seven-hour drive through Khangai mountains to Gobi landscape
- Visit to Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery)
- Visit to Ongii Temple museum
Optional Activities
- Hiking from ger camp
- Exploration of temple ruins and surrounding area
Landmarks Ongii Temple (Ongii Lamasery) Barlim Monastery Khutagt Monastery Ongiin Gol River Saikhan Ovoo - Day 9
Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Ongii Temple to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mongolian Gobi Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert passing three mountain ranges
- Exploration of Bayanzag and Flaming Cliffs
Optional Activities
- Return to cliffs for sunset viewing
Landmarks Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) - Day 10
Bayanzag to Khongor Sand Dunes
Bayanzag to Khongor Sand Dunes- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Four-hour drive through Gobi Desert
- Visit to traditional nomadic family in steppe area
- Visit to camel herder family at Khongor
Optional Activities
- Camel riding experience through the dune valley
- Sunset viewing from top of sand dunes
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes (Khongoryn Els) - Day 11
Khongor Sand Dunes to Yol Valley
Khongor Sand Dunes to Yol Valley- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Khan Bogd Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Transition drive through diverse Gobi landscapes
- Three-to-four-hour walk through Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge)
Landmarks Yolyn Am (Vulture's Gorge) Gurvansaikhan Mountains - Day 12
Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs
Yol Valley to White Stupa Cliffs- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (White Stupa Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Visit to Gobi Museum of Nature and History in Dalanzadgad
- Three-hour drive through Gobi landscapes
- Exploration of White Stupa cliffs on foot
Landmarks Gobi Museum of Nature and History White Stupa Dalanzadgad - Day 13
White Stupa to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
White Stupa to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Camping (Erdene Ukhaa Ger Camp)
Included Activities
- Five-hour drive through Gobi and steppe landscapes
- Afternoon walk exploring Baga Gazriin Chuluu geology and scenery
- Visit to hidden temple ruins
- Possible encounter with nomadic herders
- Cup of milky tea
Landmarks Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park - Day 14
Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Ulaanbaatar
Baga Gazriin Chuluu to Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Bayangol Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue complex
- Farewell dinner
Optional Activities
- Additional local site exploration (to be suggested by tour leader)
Landmarks Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue - Day 15
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Additional exploration of Ulaanbaatar
