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This trip lets you discover a wide range of cultural and natural attractions across the country, from South to North. We’ll start your tour in the legendary Gobi Desert. The Gobi Desert covers 1.3 million square kilometres and has hot summers and cold winters. The Gobi is world-renowned for its fossilised dinosaur eggs and skeletons. In the Great Gobi, we’ll visit the Tsagaan Suvarga limestone formation, where these eggs and skeletons were found in the 1920s, 300-meter-high dunes, camel riding along the dunes, and the ruins of the old Gobi temple. From Gobi, we’ll move on to the Orkhon River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where we’ll visit the ruins of the ancient capital of the Great Mongol Empire and one of Mongolia’s largest Buddhist monasteries. Later on, we’ll visit crystal-blue lakes such as Terkhiin Tsagaan and Khuvsgul. This trip highlights Mongolia’s real contrast, from arid desert to green mountains and lakes.
Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Your service team will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am, board the vehicle, and drive south towards the Gobi. Rock formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a picturesque mountain at an elevation of 1,751 meters in Mongolia’s Granite Belt. After a 5-hour drive, arrive at your ger camp for the night and have lunch, then explore the caves, streams, and shrines that dot this sacred site. The scenery is beautiful, and the area has abundant Gobi wildlife, both flora and fauna. Enjoy hiking for 2-3hours. Stay overnight in a ger camp. LD
Travel to Tsagaan Suvarga
In the morning, it’s back on the road – today you head further south to the imposing cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, translated into English as “White Stupa”, named for its appearance. This stunning area features a 30-meter-high white limestone formation, created over thousands of years by wind. Hike into the sedimented cliffs for great photo opportunities. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Travel to Yol Valley – Hiking
In the morning we will drive to Yol Valley (Lammergeier’s Gorge) about 220 km. This picturesque place is nestled between the beautiful peaks of Gurvan Saikhan Mountain and is home to rich wildlife. Visit the Gobi museum and hike through the valley. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Travel to Khongor Sand Dune & Bactrian Camel Ride
Travel to the Khongor dunes (180 km). Known as the Singing Dunes, the Khongor dunes reach up to 300 m high, stretch 15 km wide, and extend 180 km long. In the afternoon, we will walk through the Golden Dunes. The view from the top of the dunes is incredible. Optional camel riding is available. Stay overnight in a Ger camp. BLD
Explore ancient petroglyphs and Bayanzag
Continue travelling to Bayanzag for 170 km. Along the way, stop at the ancient sacred site of Khavtsgait, where hundreds of ancient stone engravings, called petroglyphs, stand atop a rocky hill. Some date back to 3000 BC and were painted by hunters while they waited for prey. The site also offers wonderful views over the desert. Soon you will arrive at Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs. Here you will see the Saksaul forest of the Gobi Desert and red flaming cliffs formed by erosion of sand and rock over thousands of years. This is where dinosaurs lived 70 million years ago and is internationally famous for its dinosaur remains, including complete skeletons, eggs, and hatchlings from the Cretaceous Period. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Travel to the temple ruins of Ongi & Walking
Today we will drive to the Ongi temple ruins to the north. Walk among the ruins and see the reconstructed temples. Ongi is a ruined and partially rebuilt monastery founded in 1760 to commemorate the Dalai Lama’s first visit to Mongolia. You can see the stupa displaying the names of the victims and perhaps meet local monks. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Drive from the desert to the steppe
Today you will travel to Orkhon Valley in 5-6 hours, about 280 km. Enjoy beautiful valley scenery; the valley is a UNESCO-listed heritage site and the ancestral nomadic heartland of Mongolians. Hiking to venture to Orkhon Waterfall, a scenic cascade on the Ulaan Tsutgalan River, 20m high and 10m wide. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Kharakhorum
Travel 120 km to Kharakhorum. Kharakhorum is Mongolia’s ancient capital, where Chinggis Khan established his headquarters in 1220. In 1235, his son and successor, Ogodei, built a walled palace. You will visit an interesting museum location showcasing the past: Erdenezuu Monastery, the largest and first Mongolian Buddhist temple complex built on the remains of 16th-century Kharakhorum city. Then visit a local cooperative for a workshop on making felt items by hand. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Tsenkher Hot Spring
Travel to Tsenkher Hot Spring and arrive at the hot spring area. Enjoy taking a bath in hot spring water at +86.5 degrees Celsius, with the stench of hydrogen sulphide. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Taikhar Rock
Rest time. Lunch at Ger camp. After lunch, travel to Taikhar Rock. On the way, we will visit Zaya Gegeen Temple in Tsetserleg town. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan
Travel to Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan, an astonishingly beautiful lake formed by a dam of lava flows from a volcanic eruption many millennia ago. On the way, we will see Khorgo Mountain, a dead volcano east of Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan. The mountain’s volcanic crater is 200 meters wide and 100 meters deep. The northern slope is covered with Siberian larch forest. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Zuun Lake
Travel to the Khuvsgul province. Today we will explore the steppe, covered in beautiful flowers. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Khuvsgul Lake & Walking around the lake
Travel to Murun town, the provincial centre of Khuvsgul. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the crystal-clear Khuvsgul Lake. In the late afternoon, enjoy a walk around the lake, exploring rare medicinal herbs and wildflowers. You can also climb a nearby mountain for a panoramic view of the lake. Stay overnight in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to Uran Togoo Mountain
Today we will travel to Uran Mountain, an extinct volcano with a 600 m-wide, 50 m-deep crater, and explore the surrounding natural beauty. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Travel to the Gurvanbulag community Ger camp
Travel to the Gurvanbulag community-based Ger camp in the Khognokhan Nature Reserve buffer zone. Hike to neighbouring mountains and enjoy a panoramic view over the valley. Optional horse riding is available. For dinner, enjoy “Khorkhog”, a real Mongolian barbecue grilled with hot stones. Enjoy traditional games in the evening. Stay overnight in a community-based Ger camp. BLD
Wildlife Tracking – Wild horses
Travel to Hustai National Park. This beautiful 50,620 ha reserve protects wild Mongolian horses, famed as Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse). Visit the Information Center. In the afternoon, you will explore and hike in the park to spot wild horses. Stay overnight in Ger camp. BLD
Travel to Ulaanbaatar
Travel back to Ulaanbaatar 100 km. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. End of the service. B
Private tour: This trip is available as a private tour too, and you can book it on any day of your choice for you and your family or friends. Just email us with your proposed dates and your group size for pricing.
Occupancy: you can stay in a single, twin or double room/ger/tent (where applicable). Single occupancy may not be possible during the Naadam festival (July 5th -15th) at ger camps. At community-based camps and ger homestays, single occupancy is subject to availability. Single and twin/double occupancy at ger camps require an extra supplement as shown in the above table.
Discounts*: Our clients can take an opportunity to get the following discount options:
*Discounts are not cumulative; only one discount is available per client/group.
Travel arrangements: We are happy to book your international or domestic flight/train tickets or accommodation in Ulaanbaatar at discount prices. Please contact us for availability.
More information: info@tourmongolia.com
| Tour Price Per Person: | 2 Pax | $4690 | |
| 3-4 Pax | $4390 | ||
| 5-6 Pax | $4190 | ||
| 7-8 Pax | $3890 | ||
| 9-10 Pax | $3690 |
| Single supplement for Ger camp stay | $540 per person |
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