Tour itinerary

Day 1. July 6. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour
After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to your hotel. After light lunch, take a city sightseeing tour including a visit Gandan Monastery with its huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered thanks. Then visit to the National History Museum , where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. Dinner and overnight in the hotel. (L+D)

Day 2. July 7. Terelj National park and visit a local horsemen family
After breakfast at the hotel, drive to Terelj National park (70km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of Khentii Mountain Range. 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 3. July 8. Visit Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride trial
Up early morning, drive to Elsen tasarkhai (280km west from Ulaanbaatar ) a 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 4-5 . July 9-10. Naadam festival
Today's watch the inauguration ceremony of Naadam which is opened by a Governor of town, before attending the horse races taking place outside the Karakorum. Then see the Naadam Festival including wrestling, horse racing, archery and traditional games. Overnight in tourist camp near Orkhon river. (B+L+D)

Day 6. July 11. Visit the site of Ancient capital and enjoy a real Mongolian barbeque
Today's destination is the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, which was the capital city of Great Mongol Empire founded in the 13 th century by Genghis Khan. You will also visit the oldest Monastery Erdene-Zuu built in 1586, with 108 stupas. Enjoy a real Mongolian barbeque which is grilled with hot stones, and has a unique taste. Overnight in tourist camp near Orkhon river. (B+L+D)

Day 7. July 12. 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 8. July 13. See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse
Early morning drive to Hustai National Park and see the Takhi, the Asian wild horse. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Takhi's small museum and o vernight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 9. July 14. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and city tour options
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. You may choose a city tour where you can visit souvenir and cashmere shops before an evening concert of National Folklore. A farewell dinner and overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)

Day 10. July 15. Departure back Mongolia
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 guide All entrance fees Horse, camel ride trial

Services not included in the cost International airfare Personal equipments Alcoholic drinks Travel Insurance

All prices are USD per person based on double occupancy. Single supplements are only available at hotels. If a suitable roommate is not available, a single supplement fee ($70) will be invoiced.