Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Departure to Ulan Bator
Departure to Ulan Bator - Day 2
Ulan Bator to Terelj National Park
Ulan Bator to Terelj National Park- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Terelj National Park
- Settle into yurt camp
Landmarks Terelj National Park - Day 3
Terelj National Park
Terelj National Park- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike to small Buddhist temple
- Mountain landscape hike through birch forests and flower meadows
Landmarks Terelj National Park - Day 4
Terelj to Khogno Khan
Terelj to Khogno Khan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Drive through steppe landscape to Khogno Khan
- Set up camp in Khogno Khan area
Landmarks Khogno Khan - Day 5
Khogno Khan
Khogno Khan- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking expedition through Khogno Khan area
- Peak climbing with panoramic views
Landmarks Khogno Khan - Day 6
Khogno Khan to Karakorum
Khogno Khan to Karakorum- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Erdene Zuu monastery
- Explore excavation sites of ancient Karakorum
- Viewpoint from nearby hill
Optional Activities
- Stroll through Karakorum town
Landmarks Erdene Zuu Monastery Karakorum - Day 7
Karakorum to Ongin Monastery
Karakorum to Ongin Monastery- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Ongin Monastery area
Landmarks Ongin Khiid Monastery - Day 8
Ongin Monastery
Ongin Monastery- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore monastery ruins and rebuilt temples
- Steppe landscape hike
- Leisure time in surrounding landscape
Landmarks Ongin Khiid Monastery - Day 9
Ongin Monastery to Bayan Zhag
Ongin Monastery to Bayan Zhag- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk and fossil exploration at Bayan Zhag dinosaur cemetery
- Visit Saxaul Forest
Landmarks Bayan Zhag Saxaul Forest - Day 10
Bayan Zhag to Khongoriin Els
Bayan Zhag to Khongoriin Els- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Khongoriin Els
- Experience Gobi Desert landscape
Landmarks Khongoriin Els Gobi Desert - Day 11
Khongoriin Els
Khongoriin Els- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Extensive dune hike
Optional Activities
- Ride Mongolian camels
Landmarks Khongoriin Els - Day 12
Khongoriin Els to Yolyn-Am
Khongoriin Els to Yolyn-Am- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Travel to Yolyn-Am
- Arrive at Bearded Vulture Gorge area
Landmarks Yolyn-Am Bearded Vulture Gorge - Day 13
Yolyn-Am
Yolyn-Am- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hike through Bearded Vulture Gorge
- Wildlife observation (marmots, chamois, bearded vultures)
- Visit natural history museum
Landmarks Bearded Vulture Gorge - Day 14
Yolyn-Am to Baga Gazariin Chuluu
Yolyn-Am to Baga Gazariin Chuluu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Long desert drive to Baga Gazariin Chuluu
- Set up camp in side valley
Landmarks Baga Gazariin Chuluu - Day 15
Baga Gazariin Chuluu
Baga Gazariin Chuluu- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking expedition through Baga Gazariin Chuluu
- Rock painting search
- Climb rock formations
Landmarks Baga Gazariin Chuluu - Day 16
Baga Gazariin Chuluu to Ulan Bator
Baga Gazariin Chuluu to Ulan Bator- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Included Activities
- Drive to Ulan Bator
Landmarks Ulan Bator - Day 17
Ulan Bator
Ulan Bator- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- City tour of Ulan Bator
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Gandan Monastery
Optional Activities
- Stroll through the city independently
- Last-minute shopping
- Visit local pubs and beer halls
Landmarks National Museum of Mongolia Gandan Monastery - Day 18
Departure from Ulan Bator
Departure from Ulan Bator- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast depends on departure time)
