Terelj, Elsen Tasarkhai and Karakorum Tour 4 - Days
Combine this with a visit to the symbolic ruins of Karakorum. Built under the orders of Genghis Khan in 1220, Karakorum became the real capital of the Mongolian empire during the late 13th century before being ultimately destroyed by the Ming army in 1410.

On its ruins was built the Erdene Zuu Monastery, once one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia and nearly destroyed itself during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s. A fascinating tour of Mongolias rich heritage and way of life an experience you cannot afford to miss.

Group size: as you requested
Tour cost: US$ 1442 pp based on 1 person.
US$ 844 pp based on 2 people.
US$ 645 pp based on 3 people.
US$ 545 pp based on more than 4 people.
Schedule 2012: June to September
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar » Terelj National park » Elsen tasarkhai » Karakorum...

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Terelj National park and Chinggis Khaan statue

After meeting in Ulaanbaatar, drive to Giant Chinggis Khaan statue. The statues in total is 40m high and see as far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. Drive to Terelj National park (70km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. Free horseback trial. Overnight in a tourist camp.(L+D)


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. We will visit a local horsemen family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B + L + D)


Erdenezuu and Karakorum

After breakfast at the tourist camp, drive to Karakorum, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. Then visit Karakorum museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls. Overnight in tourist camp by Orkhon River. (B + L + D)


Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar (370km) and finish the trip. (B)


B - Breakfast            L - Lunch            D - Dinner

Services included in the price


Return flights to Ulgii


Accommodation in tourist ger camp


Guiding and interpreting service


Private transfers


Entrance fees

Meals as listed

1 hour camel riding


Services not included in the price


Personal equipments


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Optional activity cost


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Hotels and meals in Ulaanbaatar


Alcoholic drinks


Travel Insurance



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Note: The duration and activities can be changed to suit your needs and requirements.




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