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An activity-packed journey into Central Mongolia, an area of diverse landscapes and the nomadic heartland of the country. See the Khognokhan Mountain, the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, the hot springs, the ancient Mongol capital of Karakorum, and travel through the famous Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before venturing to the Hustai National Park for the wild Takhi horses and a plethora of wildlife. This condensed trip is an excellent introduction to the rich diversity of Mongolia’s history, culture and landscapes, with authentic homestays in guest gers next to local nomadic families. Spend time with your hosts and also use these fabulous wilderness locations as a base to explore the surrounding area on foot, by horse, and by vehicle. You will experience a range of cultural traditions – cookery, herding livestock on horseback, milking yak and many more, all of which feature at some stage along your way.
Gurvanbulag – Ger Homestay – Horse Ride
You will be picked up from a pre-arranged location in Ulaanbaatar at a time to suit you – we suggest leaving around 8:30 am to make the most of the day. Jump into the vehicle with your guide and head west to the northern part of the Gobi to Gurvanbulag, where you will stay at a guest ger alongside a nomadic family. Enter the ger and experience the hospitality and traditional nomadic way of life – you can help make and drink milk tea, plus try homemade produce such as yoghurt and milk mares. In the afternoon, you will have a chance to do an hour or so of horse riding in the surrounding hills and the dunes nearby. Or you can walk if you prefer. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Mongolian meal. Overnight stay in a ger alongside a nomadic family. LD
Travel to Tsenkher – Hot spring.
Today, you start your journey to Tsenkher town, and the drive is one of the most challenging remote journeys, spanning 200km. But the scenery is really fantastic. Once you arrive at the camp, enjoy the hot spring that is fed by the camp, and there are thermal pools for guests to bathe in. Overnight stay in a ger camp. BLD
Travel to the Orkhon Valley
Today you will travel to the Orkhon Valley and enjoy the beautiful scenery over the valley, a UNESCO-listed heritage site and the ancestral nomadic heartland of Mongols. After lunch at Yak Herder Family, where you will stay overnight near the river, you will go hiking to visit the Orkhon Waterfall. Orkhon Waterfall is a scenic cascade on the Ulaan Tsutgalan River, 20 meters high and 10 meters wide. You can get involved in the activities of the nomad family – help with milking yaks and watch the nomads making yoghurts and distilling vodka from milk. Overnight stay in a ger alongside a yak herder nomadic family. BLD
Travel to Kharakhorum – Visit Erdenezuu Monastery
In the morning, drive to Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia, where Chinggis Khaan established his headquarters in 1220. In 1235, his son and successor, Ogodei, built a palace enclosed by walls. You will visit the fascinating local museum, which showcases Mongolian history and Erdenezuu Monastery, the first Mongolian Buddhist temple complex built on the remains of 16th-century Kharakhorum city. Then we will visit a local cooperative to attend a workshop for making felt items by hand, or visit an art gallery. Overnight stay in a ger camp.BLD
Khognokhan – Uvgun Temple – Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes – Camel Riding
Today you head to the Khognokhan Nature Reserve, where you can explore the lower temple complex of Uvgun, see the reconstructed temples, a prayer wheel and look around the ruins. Then we recommend taking the 45-minute hike up to the older ruined temple complex in the hills – the scenery is fantastic, and depending on the time of year, wildflowers may be in abundance. Head back down to the valley floor and onto the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, a 45-minute drive away. Tonight you will stay alongside a family of camel herders – settle into your gers and head off on a Bactrian ride across the dunes for an hour, then enjoy a traditional feast of khorkhog – mutton and vegetables seared and steamed with red hot stones from the fire. Overnight stay in a ger alongside a nomadic family.BLD
Hustai National Park – Wild Takhi Horses – Hiking
After a leisurely breakfast, jump in the vehicles for the 250 km journey back east to Hustai. You should arrive at your ger camp in time for lunch. The camp is located at the entrance to the National Park, and you will have some time to rest before venturing inside. At dusk, drive from your camp to see the Takhi – this is the time you have a better chance of seeing them up close and in inaccessible areas. You may want to combine the trip with a long walk in the park – in which case, you should leave a little earlier. Discuss your preference with your guide. Afterwards, head back to camp for dinner and your last night in a ger. Overnight stay in the ger camp.BLD
Chinggis Khaan Statue
After breakfast, set off for the remarkable Chinggis Khaan Statue complex for 170km. Once you arrive, climb up inside until you reach the exterior staircase, which runs up the mane of the horse to a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj & the hills of the Khan Khentii. Visit the horse culture museum in the complex. Then, will have lunch. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar, where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice (we can do multiple drop-offs if required). BL
| Price Per Person: | 1 Pax | $3190 | |
| 2 Pax | $2070 | ||
| 3 Pax | $1690 | ||
| 4 Pax | $1520 | ||
| Single Supplement: | 1 Pax | $130 |
Private Tour: This is a private tour, available on any day of your choice.
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 additional supplement, as shown in the table above.
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 flights, train tickets, or accommodations in Ulaanbaatar at discounted prices. Please get in touch with us to inquire about availability.
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