Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to 4* hotel. After lunch, take a half-day city tour to Gandan Monastery where you will see huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival and visit National Museum of Mongolian History, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. Excursion to Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)

Flight to Khovd western Mongolia and drive to Tsenkher cave

After an early morning breakfast transfer to the airport for your flight to Khovd, the capital of Khovd province. Drive to Khoid tsenkher cave (Northern blue cave). The rock paintings of the cave dating back 20,000-15,000 years ago are rightfully considered as world class evidence of the Upper Paleolithic period. Numerous symbols and animals painted with rosy and brown colors deep inside the cave depict a quietly standing stag, a buffalo with horns, oxen, ibexes, elephants, ostriches, and two-humped camels either separately or overlapping each other. Overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Drive back to Khovd and Khar-Us lake

Drive back to Khovd province via Khar Us Lake. There are we have good opportunity to see varieties of birds and beaver. You can rest, hearing sound of various waterfowls gathered in the lake. Visit local museum in Hovd town and Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)

Drive to Bayan-Ulgii province via Tolbo Lake

Drive to Bayan-Ulgii province via Lake Tolbo. Admire the attractive view of majestic mountains on the way. Break the trip near the sheer Tolbo Lake and free hiking there. Visit the Zahchin or Urianhai ethnic nomad family. Overnight in tourist camp in Ulgii town. (B+L+D)

Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd National Park

Today we will have full day drive to Altai Tavanbogd National Park (means The Holy Five) via Tsagaan Gol (White river) valley and through Altai Mountains that are Mongolia's largest and highest mountain range more than 3000-4000 meters high. One famous spot is "Shiveet Hairhan" Sacred Mountain, where we will see the largest rock painting site from the period of the Huns (approx 200 B.C.) (B+L+D)

Altai Tavan Bogd horse trek and Potanian Glacier

Today we will ride horse (11km - you can hike also) to Altai Tavanbogd referring to the peaks of Huiten - 4374m and the highest. It is a stunning setting with the awe inspiring massif of high snow capped peaks. We will reach the 20km long Potanina glacier, which is ice river starts from Altai Tavan Bogd Snow Peaks. Back to base camp and overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Drive back to Bayan-Ulgii province

Drive back to Ulgii. On the way visit Kazakh Nomadic family and feel their grade hospitalities. Meet Kazakh Eagle hunter and see his magnificent bird. See how Kazakh women are making felt and other handy crafts. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Drive to Uureg lake

Today's destination is Uureg Lake, We will spend rest of day leisure at the lake, walking, bird watching, and swimming. Overnight in tourist camp from 15 km from the lake. (B+L+D)

Drive Uvs Lake and Sand dune "Buurug del"

Drive to Sand dune "Buurug del" via Ulaangom capital town of Uvs province. On the way we will see Uvs Lake, a gigantic inland sea in the middle of the desert. Then drive to Buurug del sand dunes which are direct continues of Gobi desert and the most northern edge of desert zone in the world. The dunes and surrounding mountains are designated wilderness; this is a great place to enjoy unspoiled natural beauty in a variety of ways. Here you can climb up to the dunes. Overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Free day and visit nomad family, camel ride

Today is a relaxing day. We will visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions and ride 2 humped Bactrian camel. Mongolia has more than twenty different ethnic groups speak their own dialect. About ten kinds of ethnic groups live in the four western provinces. (B+L+D)

Drive back to Uvs.

After breakfast drive back to Ulaangom for your departure flight to Ulaanbaatar. Take a small city tour including local museum and market. Overnight in local hotel. (B+L+D)

Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.

After breakfast you will have a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose an optional city tour where you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. Overnight at the hotel. (B+L+D)

Departure Mongolia

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

Services included in the price

Hotel:
Twin room in 4* hotel 2 nights with breakfast Free luggage keeping in the hotel while on tour to countryside

Tourist Ger camp:
Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp Shared accommodation in tent Click here to see picture of the tourist ger camp

Private Transfers on each day:
Vehicle 4x4 off road minivan Highly skilled driver Airport-hotel, Hotel-airport transfers Click here to view picture of the vehicles that we use for our tours.

Domestic flights:
Round way flights between Ulaanbaatar, Ulaangom and Khovd Click here to view picture of the vehicles that we use for our tours.

Guides:
Guiding and interpreting service Local guide for horse and camel ride trials Boat driver

Meals:
All meals as listed in the itinerary Western and Mongolian meals, deserts Daily supply of bottled water: 3x0.5 btl per day

Entrance fees:
To all scenic spots as listed in the itinerary such as museums, monasteries, strictly protected areas, parks, concert and road fees

Camel support
Invitation letter for entry visa to Mongolia.

Services not included in the price

Excess luggage charges:
Free luggage allowance is 15 to 20kg for domestic flights depending on the air company.

Personal expenses:
Such as laundry, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.

Travel insurance:
Our clients are recommended to get travel insurance coverage from their local insurance companies before traveling.

Single room supplement:
Single supplement is available at $70 in the hotel