Day 1: Arrival Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by your official Mongolian representative. Drive to Ulaanbaatar downtown for 20 minutes. Afternoon visit the Museum of Mongolian History (exhibits of Mongolian ethnic lifestyles) / visit Chinggis Square (there is a Great Chinggis Khaan’s Memorial complex) for city orientation. Our guide will advise on what time you will depart in the following morning and arrange your breakfast at the convenient time.
Overnight in 3 star Hotel /D/
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar – Kharkhorum
After the breakfast at hotel, we leave town heading to Kharkhorum great city ruin, en route watching Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand dunes) also known as Bayan Gobi, is a suitable place for breaking between Khogno Khaan mountain and Kharkhorum. Elsen Tasarkhai literally means “an isolated torn-off piece of sand” and it is a small sequence of real desert in the midst of green steppes, continues about 80 km. It feels like in the Gobi Desert, and visitors can hike in the sand dune or ride camel for two hours. Afternoon continue our trip towards Kharkhorum (about 1.5 hours). We will be driving through beautiful green steppe with nomadic GERs and herds.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 3: Kharkhorum and Erdene Zuu
In the morning having breakfast in GER restaurant, then we take walk to the great view spot of Kharkhorum city, the kings’ statue at the top of the hill, less than two kilometers. Mongolia’s ancient capital Kharkhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of ‘The Silk Road’. Visit the Erdene Zuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. In the evening come back to the GER tourist camp.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 4: Ongi Cloister ruin
Today we continue our journey to Middle Gobi (about 240km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin which was founded in 1760 and consisted of two temple complexes on the North and South banks of the Ongi River. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples-among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. At its heyday, Ongi Cloister could accommodate over 1000 monks at a time.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 5: Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag”
After having nice breakfast at Ongi Secret tourist camp we head towards the Great South Gobi (250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site) known as Bayanzag. The place is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. And visit Moltsog Els (sand dune).
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 6: Eagle Valley, Gobi National Park
After having breakfast we drive to the beautiful Eagle Valley in Gurvan Saikhan Mountains (about 40km). The valley is about 10km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. There you can walk and taking spectacular local landscape photographs. At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting illustration about the Flora & fauna of the area. You will return to the GER camp in the evening and enjoy free time walking around and see the stunning Gobi sunset.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 7-8: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, city tour
Today we head back to Ulaanbaatar city about 590km, on the way we spend one night. On day eight, late afternoon we arrive in the Capital City. Have a lunch at Mongolian famous traditional restaurant serving original authentic meal. Free time
Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L/
Day 9: NAADAM festival
After Breakfast, participate in the Naadam festival opening ceremony and enjoy wrestling and archery contests. Since ancient times wrestling, horse racing, and archery are main sports of Mongolians. In present it is a national holiday held on 11-13th July each year to commemorate the Mongol People’s Revolution. The traditional style of wrestling has its own long-standing ritual. The second element of the Three Manly Sports is horse racing. The third element of the national competitions is archery, which has been perfected over centuries.
Next day, after breakfast drive to the horse race course about 36 km and see the Daaga (2-year-old horse) race of 10km and the Soyolon (5-year-old horse) race of 25km.
Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L, D/
Day 10: Terelj national park
After breakfast in Hotel, drive to Khan Khentii Protected Area 98 km our last stop is Princess Lodge. On the make a short stop at Turtle Rock and the Dinosaur statue. Relax in a national GER in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Enjoy free time trekking around the camp
Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D/
Day 11-12: Khan Khentii Protected Area, Princess temple
After having a nice breakfast at Princess Lodge tourist camp, horse riding to Princess Temple ruins. We horse riding 16 km (two ways) through spectacular valleys and across small rivers surrounded by highly–eroded rock formations of the Khan Khentii Mountains. Our local herder guide will assist you along the way to temple. Lunch break at the temple picnic table. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple which was built in 1740. On day twelve horse riding to White Stupa on top of the hill. There you have a great view of the Khan Khentii Mountains. Late afternoon, free time having Sauna and shower. In the evening join bonfire beside camp and wine taste.
Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D /
Day 13: Ulaanbaatar
After Breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar 98km. On the way visit nomad family, watch their everyday life and living GER, animals taste dairy products made by nomads. On arrival you can have shopping at The State Department Store. Lunch at the local famous restaurant, serving authentic traditional food. In the evening enjoy the exciting performance of “Sarni Chuluu” ensemble to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance.
Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L, D/
Day 14: Journey Home
Tour Ends: After breakfast at the hotel our driver will pick you up and transport to the airport for international departure.
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