Mongolia Full course tour

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You’ll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. Take a city tour depending on arrival time.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a hotel

On the first day, we will take a tour of the 40 meters tall Chinggis Khaan equestrian statue which is the tallest equestrian statue in the world.  Drive to Terelj national park, visit Turtle rock which is the symbol of the national park. Then we will visit the Ariyapala meditation temple. From the temple, you can enjoy a full panoramic view of the Terelj national park.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a tourist camp

Meet a driver in the hotel and he will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Dalanzadgad. After landing in Dalanzadgad meet your local guide and driver and visit Yolyn Am – Ride a horse to a wonderfully picturesque place surrounded by sheer rocky walls, forming incredible canyons. This area is located in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park that encompasses the “Three Beauties” peaks and the most easterly points of the Altai Mountains.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a tourist camp

Drive to Khongor sand dunes. These are Mongolia’s largest sand dunes, reaching a height of 300 meters in some areas. You will be riding on a camel to explore the Khongor sand dunes area. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably in between them. Our camel guide will lead you safely through the sand dunes. Plus, you will have an opportunity to visit a camel herdsman family to experience their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. The sand dunes change color with each hour of the day, from yellow to silver to rose color (at sunrise or sunset).

Accommodation

• Overnight in a tourist camp

Drive to Bayanzag, (known as Flaming Cliffs where the first nest of dinosaur eggs was ever discovered in 1922) a site famous for the remains of the Dinosaurs who lived there 60 million years ago. What a chance to walk around where the Dinosaurs once roamed and also get to know saxaul trees and other classic desert vegetation! In the evening, photoshoot flaming cliffs and watch a documentary about this wonderful place.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a tourist camp

Drive to Ongi Temple ruins where a thousand lamas had lived. This is a ruin of a big monastery Bari Yonzon Hamba on the bank of Ongi River. Ongi Temple once was one of the biggest temples in Mongolia but was destroyed by The Stalinist repression in the 1930s.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a nomadic family

Drive to the Kharkorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. After lunch Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built-in 1586. Then visit Karakorum museum and see The Great Mongol state period, Stone age, Bronze age, Ancient state period halls

Accommodation

• Overnight in a tourist camp

Drive to Tsenkher hot springs. Arrive at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the hot springs of the camp.

Accommodation

• Overnight in a local ger camp

The real fun begins today. After breakfast, drive to a nomad family where you have an opportunity to experience the real nomadic culture and their lifestyle. Live like a Mongolian Nomad for a day! 

At lunch, you will have an authentic Mongolian barbecue, prepared in the traditional style with hot stones. After lunch, you will ride a horse and learn interesting skills such as herding sheep, milking goats, and wearing deel (national costume). Be taught, how to play different kinds of Mongolian Traditional ankle bone games. In the evening, we will start a traditional cooking class with nomads on our own under the instruction of the hostess. Those are some of the unforgettable highlights of this tour.

Drive to Murun town, the capital of Khuvsgul province Take a city tour including a local market & a local museum. Chance to observe local’s part of everyday life at the market. Visit a fantastic historical area including 2-3m high deer stone in Uushgi uvur. Drive to Huvsgul Lake, the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. You will have 2 days for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful lake at the end of your tour. After lunch, hike around the surrounding forest mountains to have a better look at the crystal blue lake. Taking photos and exploring and enjoying the wildlife, flora & fauna of the Huvsgul lake area. Optional kayaking activity is available. 

After breakfast, take boat trip to local Tsaatan people and their reindeer. Reindeer are herded for their antlers, a lucrative medicinal material as well as for their milk and meat. You have a chance to take your memorable photos with the reindeer. Come back to the camp to have a lunch.

In the evening, farewell bonfire and share your feedback of the tour with your group members.

Drive back to Murun for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Visit the largest horseman statue of the world, Chinggis Khaan Statue, and drive to Terelj national park which is famous for its wonderful rock formations. Explore the Turtle Rock.

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city sightseeing tour including shopping centers for souvenirs and cashmere. In the evening, you will enjoy a live performance of Mongolian National folklore.

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.