Central Mongolia Tour 6 - 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$ 2059 pp based on 1 person.
US$ 1226 pp based on 2 people.
US$ 947 pp based on 3 people.
US$ 808 pp based on more than 4 people.
Schedule 2012: June to September
Destinations: Ulaanbaatar » Terelj National park » Hustai National Park » Ugii Lake. » Elsen tasarkhai ...

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Terelj National Park and visit 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. Tour to Terelj National park . 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. Horseback riding trial. Overnight in tourist camp. (L+D)


See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse

Early morning drive to Hustai National Park and see Takhi, the Asian wild horse. If you have a chance, see wolf, argali sheep and deer. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Takhi's small museum and overnight in 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)


Ugii Lake

After breakfast, drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area—25 sq. km). When you visit the lake, you will have an opportunity to take a boat tour and do some birding. On the way, you will see Khusuu Tsaidam, a Turkic inscribed monument of the Turkic State (6th – 8th Centuries A.D). Overnight in tourist camp. (B + L + D)


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 nomad family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B)


Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar and end the trip. (B)


B - Breakfast            L - Lunch            D - Dinner

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Accommodation in tourist ger camp


Guiding and interpreting service


Private transfers


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Meals as listed

1 hour horse and camel and boat riding


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Hotels and meals in Ulaanbaatar


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