Tour itinerary

Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After lunch take a half-day city tour including a visit to the National History Museum, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present and an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Overnight in the hotel.  (L+D)

Day 2. Huh nuur, the homeland of Chinggis Khaan
After breakfast, we will drive to the northeast out of Ulaanbaatar to reach the Khan Hentii Mountain National park through attractive landscape composing of mountains, forest, grassland and rivers. Visit small lake Huh nuur where Chinggis Khaan was entitled as a Khan of Mongols in 1189 and learn about this, one of the most significant moments in the history of Mongolia. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3. Khan Hentii Mountain National park
After breakfast, tour to birthplace of Jamukha who was a not only best friend of Chinggis Khaan but also he was a major clan leader. After lunch at tourist camp, drive to the ruins of Bereeven Monastery which was built in 17th century. Next we will visit the Jargalant river where you can see ancient scripts and drawings related to the earlier periods of history. Back to the tourist camp.  (B+L+D).

Day 4. Terelj National Park
In the morning, we drive to Terelj National Park. You’ll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones, some of them look quite similar to turtles. The forest consists of Aspen, Larch and Birch trees which support bears, deer, wolf, wild boar, eagles and others. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 5. See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse                                                                                     Top  
Early morning drive to Hustai National Park via Ulaanbaatar and see the Takhi, the Asian wild horse. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Takhi's small museum and overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Takhi, the Asian wild horse

Sunset over the lake Ugii

Good friends

Day 6. Drive to Ugii Lake
After breakfast drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area—25 sq. km). When you visit the lake you have some opportunity to take a boat tour and do some birding and fishing.  We will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 7. Visit Erdenezuu and Karakorum
Breakfast at the tourist camp, continue driving to Karakorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. On the way you will see Khusuu Tsaidam, a Turkic inscribed monument of the Turkic State (6th – 8th Centuries A.D). Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. We will then visit a local horsemen family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Free horseback trial. Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 8. Visit Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride trial
Up early morning, drive to Elsen tasarkhai unique area of forest and sand dunes. After lunch in tourist camp, there is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes. In the evening, we will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 9. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options                                               Top  
Drive back from the camp 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. Then a farewell dinner. Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)

Day 10. Departure back Mongolia
After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)

B – Breakfast                L-Lunch             D- Dinner

Services included in the cost Twin bedded rooms in a hotel **** Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp Guiding and interpreting service All meals as listed in the itinerary Daily supply of bottled water Transfers by vehicle 4x4 Local guides All entrance fees Horse, camel ride trial Boat rental

Services not included in the cost International airfare Personal equipments Optional activity cost Single room supplement Alcoholic drinks Travel Insurance .                                         Top