Day 1. Meet in Ulaanbaatar and Terelj National park
After meeting in Ulaanbaatar, drive to Terelj National park (70km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. We will then visit a local nomad family. There we have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Free horseback trial. Overnight in a tourist camp. (L+D)
Day 2. See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse
After lunch 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 overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Day 3. Visit the site of Ancient capital
Today's destination is the symbolic ruins of Karakorum, which was the capital city of Great Mongol Empire founded in the 13th century by Genghis Khan. You will also visit the oldest Monastery Erdene-Zuu built in 1586, with 108 stupas. Overnight in tourist camp near Orkhon river. (B+L+D)
Day 4. Drive to Ugii Lake.
After breakfast drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area—25 sq. km). On the way you will see Khusuu Tsaidam, a Turkic inscribed monument of the Turkic State (6th – 8th Centuries A.D). When you visit the lake you have some opportunity to take a boat tour and do some birding and fishing. (B+L+D)
Day 5. Visit Elsen tasarkhai
In the morning, drive to Elsen tasarkhai - Gobi type area with huge sand dunes. There is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes. We will play traditional games and stay overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)
Day 6. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar and end the trip. (B)
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