Meet the soviet in the architecture of Ulan Bator, ruins of remote monasteries, share a ger with a nomadic family, soak in steam waters on Tsensher hotsprings, visit ancient Karakorum, see wild horses in Khustai National Park.
Long after the reign of Genghis Khan, nomadism remains a way of life in modern Mongolia. But with so much to see and do here, it’s only natural that people would want to move about and explore a bit. This adventure taps into the nomadic lifestyle embraced by almost 40% of the local population, travelling through ruggedly beautiful gorges and sandstone mountains in search of golden eagles, desert gazelles and the Mongolian horse. And when you’re not moving, you’ll experience local customs up-close, exploring rural villages and sleeping in traditional ger tents.
What's Included
- Ulaanbaatar City tour, entrance to Choir Monastery, entrance to Gobi Gurvansaikhan National park, entrance fees to Hoshuu monastery and Ongiin monastery, authentic Mongolian barbecue, entrance to Erdene Zuu Monastery, entrance to Karakorum monument, entrance to Khustai National park
- 13 Breakfasts, 11 Lunches, 10 Dinners (Allow USD55-75 for meals not included.)
- Hotels (3 nts), ger camps (9 nts) (shared facilities), family stay or tent camping (1 nt, multishare—no facilities).
- Minivans, walking.
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Mongolia
Day 1 Ulaanbaatar
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Ulaanbaatar (1B)
Morning Ulaanbaatar city tour. Free afternoon.
Day 3 Mandalgobi (1B,1L,1D)
Drive to Mandalgobi region—Middle Gobi. Spend night in your first Mongolian Ger camp.
Days 4-5 Yolyn Am (2B,2L,2D)
Spend two days in Yolyn Am National Park staying in the Ger camp.
Day 6 Bayan Gobi/Khongoriin Els (1B,1L,1D)
Enjoy various optional activities that Gobi desert has to offer: hiking in sand dunes, visit nomadic camel herding family and try to ride camels.
Day 7 Ongiin Khiid (1B,1L,1D)
Drive through Western parts of the Gobi desert. Visit Ongiin Khiid monastery.
Day 8 Mongolian Grasslands (1B,1L,1D)
Leave Gobi desert and drive through Mongolian grasslands. Spend the night in the ger of local nomadic family.
Day 9 Karakorum (B,L,D)
Drive to Karakorum - ancient capital of Mongolia.
Days 10-11 Tsenger Hotsprings (2B,2L,2D)
Relaxing time in a ger camp at Tsenger Hotsprings.
Day 12 Khustai National Park (1B,1L,1D)
Stay in the Khustai National park—home of mongolian wild horses.
Day 13 Ulaanbaatar (1B,1L)
Drive back to the capital.
Day 14 Ulaanbaatar (1B)
Depart at any time.
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