Itinerary
- Day 1
Terelj National Park
Head out to Terelj National Park, one of Mongolia's most visited natural areas. In the afternoon, you'll check out Turtle Rock and hike up to the Ariyabal meditation temple sitting on the mountainside. From up there, the panoramic views over the park spread out in every direction.
- Start point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (from your hotel, 08:00 - 08:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Yurt (Camp)
Included Activities
- Explore Terelj National Park
- Visit Turtle Rock formation
- Visit Ariyabal meditation temple with mountain views
Landmarks Terelj National Park Turtle Rock Ariyabal meditation temple - Day 2
Tsagaan Suvarga
Travel to Southern Mongolia to see Tsagaan Suvarga, a natural formation that rises 60m tall and stretches for 400m across the landscape. This ancient dinosaur land gives you a sense of stepping back through geological time, with great views all around.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa)
Landmarks Tsagaan Suvarga 
- Day 3
Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
Drive to the South Gobi and explore Yol Am, also called Bearded Vulture Valley. This dramatic sunless canyon sits within the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan mountains with narrow rocky paths and a frozen river that rarely thaws. Buzzards and eagles soar overhead as you walk through.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Yol Am (Bearded Vulture Valley) in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park
Landmarks Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park Yol Am 
- Day 4
Khongor Sand Dune
You'll drive about 195km to reach Khongor Sand Dunes, which are the largest in Mongolia. The dunes stretch roughly 180km and reach heights around 80 meters, so there's plenty to explore. After arriving, you can hike and slide down the sand (it actually makes a humming sound as you move through it, which is why locals call them the singing sands). The area has more than just sand though. You'll find lush vegetation along the Khongor river where you can walk around and see the landscape change. A visit to a local camel breeding family gives you insight into how they work with these animals, and you'll get a short camel ride to experience the dunes from a different perspective.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Khongor Sand Dunes
- Sliding through the dunes
- Visit camel breeding family
- Short camel riding
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes - Day 5
Khongor Sand Dune
This morning starts early so you can catch the sunrise over the dunes. The golden light spreading across the sand creates a completely different feel from the previous day. After sunrise you'll have breakfast, then head back into the desert for more activities. Part of today focuses on visiting mineral water springs that sit right in the middle of the dune area. These natural springs offer a refreshing contrast to the dry sand surrounding them.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over the dunes
- Visit mineral water springs in the dunes
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes - Day 6
Bayanzag
Drive to Bayanzag, the famous 'Cemetery of Dinosaurs', where red sandstone cliffs and canyons reveal the world's first discovered dinosaur fossil beds and eggs. Roy Chapman Andrews found these remains back in 1922. There's a local museum with exhibits from this historically important area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bayanzag (Cemetery of Dinosaurs)
- Visit local museum with dinosaur exhibits
Landmarks Bayanzag 
- Day 7
Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Today you'll check out Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a site defined by massive granite outcrops rising from the surrounding steppe. The landscape here looks quite different from the dunes. This location holds real spiritual history. It was an important place for shamanic worship practices, and you can still see stone altars scattered around. There are also ruins from ancient Mongolian temples that once supported the empire's military operations along trade routes. The combination of geological formations and historical structures makes this a significant stop.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Baga Gazriin Chuluu granite formations
- Visit shamanic altars and sacred sites
- Explore ancient Mongolian temple ruins
Landmarks Baga Gazriin Chuluu - Day 8
Ulaanbaatar
You'll head back toward Ulaanbaatar in the morning, beginning your return journey. Later you'll have time to shop for Mongolian cashmere before the tour ends. Cashmere from Mongolia is popular for its quality, so this gives you a chance to pick up some pieces before heading home.
- End point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (In your staying hotel, 18:30 - 19:00)
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Shopping for Mongolian cashmere
