Nomadic experience

Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, you’ll be greeted at the airport and escorted to 4* hotel. 

• Take a city tour to Gandan Monastery where you will see a huge gold plated Buddha, the symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. 

• And there are other highlights – Sukhbaatar Square and National Museum of Mongolia – where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to present time. 

• Excursion to Zaisan Hill Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city.

Meet our driver in the hotel lobby and be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dalanzadgad. Drive to Yolyn Am, or Lammergeier Valley, beautiful and high elevated gorges forming incredible canyons. Gorges are so high thus sunlight never reaches the floor and winter’s snow can be kept good even in the summertime. These areas are situated in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan /Three Beauties of the Gobi/ National park, the most easterly points of the Altai Mountains. Overnight in tourist camp.

Drive to the “Khongoryn els” – the biggest dune in Mongolia, reaching a height of 200 meters in some areas. Explore the dune area on the camelback. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently. You will be well supported by their soft, fluffy humps when you ride them. Our camel guide will lead you safely through the dunes to explore the Uujim valley on camelback. Plus, you will have an opportunity to visit a camel herdsman family to experience their lifestyle, culture, and traditions. Similar to other deserts, the chance of rain/clouds is slim. So that there is a chance to gaze at the billions of stars in the evening. Discuss with your guide timing when you climb over dunes. Overnight in tourist camp.

Drive to the Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs, where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1922 by Roy Chapman Andrews. In this huge paleontological site, you will have a chance to walk on the ground where the Dinosaurs once roamed 60 million years ago. On this day, you will discover not only dinosaurs but ancient human remains too. Khavtsgait petroglyphs and forest are good additions to this trip. Photo shooting of the flaming cliffs and watching a documentary about this wonderful place is suggested in the evening. Overnight in tourist camp.

Drive to Ongi Temple ruins which had about a thousand lamas before the communist’s destruction in 1937. The temple was founded by a lama named Bari Yonzon and is located on a small but panoramic cliff on the bank of the Ongi river. On the way, experience how vast the Mongolian steppe is. The secret of Ongi, a high-end tourist camp will provide you with perfect service after a long drive through the Gobi desert. Relax and enjoy your last day in the Gobi. Overnight in the tourist camp.

Continue driving to the north, to the Orkhon valley. The landscape changes dramatically from semi-desert to forest-steppe. Karakorum was the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire and dates back to the 13th century. Now, the ruin lies low confronting time and hiding Chinggis khan’s secrets beneath its name – “black soil”. Visit the Kharkhorin museum and see the artifacts collected from the ruins. Next place Magnificent Erdene Zuu – the oldest monastery in Mongolia and the artwork of Mongol architects –  is located near the ruins. Overnight in tourist camp.

Drive deep into the heart of the Khangai Mountain Range to explore Khorgo volcanic crater and The White Lake. There are dozens of extinct volcanoes here in a comparatively small area. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake /White Lake/ was created by the lava river when the Khorgo volcano erupted 9 thousand years ago. The lake area is now home to many endangered species of flora & fauna.  White lake is a good spot for bird watching and photographing. Overnight in tourist camp.

Take a scenic drive to Jargalant hot springs through the land of the yaks. Mineral water rich with sulfur emerges from the ground (300m) at 70 degrees Celsius. Relax in the outdoor bath. We will take you away from the tourist area to a real nomadic grassland. Visit a local horse breeder family and live like a Mongolian Nomad for a day! Get involved in their daily life and take a class on milking livestock and play ankle bone games. In the evening, cook a traditional Mongolian barbecue under the instruction of the hostess. This is a real experience and will be an unforgettable highlight of this tour. Overnight in the nomadic family.

Drive to Murun town, the capital of Khuvsgul province. Take a city tour of Murun town and visit a local market and town museum. Chance to observe the local’s part of everyday life at the market. Visit the richest bronze age burial site called Uushgi uvur to see famous deer stones. Relax in a local hotel.

The Blue Pearl – Khuvsgul Lake, is the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. The lake is one of the few glacial lakes left from the last ice age. Some people call it the “Switzerland of Mongolia”. You have an opportunity to trek to the lakeside & mountain for a better view and photo shooting. Explore the flora & fauna of the Khuvsgul lake area. Optional kayaking activity is available. In the evening, have fun with a bonfire party and share your feedback on the tour with your group members. Overnight in tourist camp.

On our last day in the countryside, we have something special for you. Today we will take a boat trip to see reindeer herders. Reindeer are herded for their antlers, a lucrative medicinal material as well as for their milk and meat. You have a chance to take memorable pictures with reindeer and herders. In the evening, farewell to the bonfire party and share your feedback on the tour with your group members. Overnight in tourist camp.

You will be escorted to Murun city for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival in UB, take a tour of the Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world – 40 meters tall stainless steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog. Drive to Terelj national park to visit the Temple of Ariyapala and enjoy a stunning view. Explore the famous Turtle Rock and the extraordinary rock formations. Overnight in tourist camp.

Today is your chance to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. Later in the evening, you will attend a live Mongolian traditional music and dance performance. A perfect ending for a perfect journey. Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport.