Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by official representative and transport to hotel. Overnight in Hotel
Day 2-3: Middle Gobi deserts Tracking through GOBI steppe
After having breakfast at the Hotel, we start our journey by head towards south. Before we leave the town you can visit local bank or supermarket. Our last stop for today is Middle Gobi province (293km). Afternoon free time and Lunch served by guide in the field. On the way, stay overnight in tent and next day arrive in GER tourist camp in South Gobi.
Overnight in Tent/ GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 4: Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park Eagle valley
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 5: Flaming cliffs ‘’Bayanzag’’ Dinosaur’s native land
After having nice breakfast head north. 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: Gobi desert Khongoriin Els (Sand dunes)
After having a breakfast at tourist camp, today we drive to Khongoriin Els (180km) for Sightseeing and Camel riding at the Khongoriin Els (sand dune). Trekking to Oasis and Khongoriin River. Visit a camel breeding family and watch their nomadic lifestyle. Arrive back at tourist camp near Khongoriin Els. Spend rest of the day having shower.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 7: Gobi desert Khongoriin Els (Sand dunes)
Free time to explore the desert. Climb a sand dune for one of the most amazing views you will ever see sand dunes rolling away towards distant Rocky Mountains, Admire the beautiful Gobi landscape while you ride on a Camel back.
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 8: Middle Gobi, Ongi Cloister
Today we continue our journey to Middle Gobi (about 250km). 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 9: Kharkhorum ancient city, Erdene Zuu monastery
After the breakfast in tourist camp, we leave Ongi heading to Kharkhorum great city, Erdene Zuu monastery (240km). The Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia´s ancient capital Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of ‘The Silk Road’. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing .
Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 10: Khorgo National Park
Today we reach Khorgo national park its Dormant Volcano, Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and many other attractions around the park. Afternoon arrive in Khorgo national park from its east entrance and stay in GER tourist camp. On the next day visit the attractions of Khorgo national park and visit nomad family, keeps yaks.
Overnights in Tent /B, L, D/
Day 11: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake national park
Today we will visit local nomad family keeps yaks, lives beside the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hiking to Dormant volcano and Cave, Shar nohoin Tam. Hiking around and dine beside the bone fire. In the evening lay beneath the most clear sky watch stars.
Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/
Day 12: Khangai Mountain
Today we will continue our journey to Khuvsgul Lake. Therefore, after early morning of breakfast we leave Khorgo national park. We will ride through a beautiful Khangai mountain range, forest and river. On half of our way we make camp on chosen spectacular spot in Khangai Mountains.
Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/
Day 13-14: Khuvsgul Lake
In the morning, after having a nice breakfast, we continue our journey to Khuvsgul Lake. Spend 2 days by the crystal clear water of Khuvsgul Lake. A reindeer family tour could be arranged on a day basis. The route: motor boat excursion trip and visit to a reindeer family and watch their everyday life, yurth and take picture together with locals. During your stay in Khuvsgul Lake we stay in Tourist GER camp and served by European and traditional menus.
Overnights in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/
Day 15: Drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery
After breakfast drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery about 350km. This is a long driving day through the Khangai Mountain range. Lunch served as picnic on the way. We will come to a mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tent camp for the night. Our guide will cook dinner.
Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/
Day 16: Visit AMARBAYASGALANT monastery
After breakfast continue to AMARBAYASGALANT monastery. Lunch served as picnic on the way. After lunch drive to introduce with AMARBAYASGALANT monastery. Mongolian most famous Amarbayasgalant tourist camp which attracts attention of tourists is one of 3 big temple 5 remained whole after 1930s repression was established in 1727-1736 by decree of ‘Undurgegeen’ and has around 30 temples with 4 layers. Mongolian wide famous Amarbayasgalant monastery is one of the 3 big temples which attracts attention of tourists. It was established in 1727-1736 by degree of Undurgegeen Zanabazar and has about 30temples with 4 layers. Only 5 remained whole after 1930s repression.
Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/
Day 17: Free time in Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive to Ulaanbaatar city. Total track to Ulaanbaatar takes about 230km. Afternoon you will arrive to Ulaanbaatar city and have lunch at the Modern Nomads restaurant. Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, including shopping and free time.
Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L, D/
Day 18: Terelj National Park Outstanding Natural Scenery and wildlife
After breakfast at 8.40am drive to Terelj National Park about 98km, our last stop is Princess Lodge. On the way you will be introduced with the small town people’s living standard, herder families, pasturing livestock and Monk cave. Arrive in Princess Lodge, field lunch in the nature. Introduce with camp and its surrounding environment. Spend rest of the day enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Khan Khentii mountains. Evening programs of interest and bonfire, wine taste.
Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D /
Day 19: Khan Khentii Protected Area
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. Cafe breaks on picnic at a site chosen for its spectacular setting. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple, was built in 1740. Return to the camp. Free time having Sauna and shower, traditional game.
Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D /
Day 20: 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 21: Journey Home
After breakfast, drive to Chinggis Khaan airport for international departure.
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