Ulaanbaatar

Upon your arrival at the airport, your guide and the driver will receive you timely and warmly. Then, transfer you to the hotel to check-in and unpack the luggage.

Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune

After breakfast, our experienced private guide and the driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive 5 hours to the Bayan Gobi Desert. Also known as Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes or Mini Gobi, it is a beautiful stretch of Gobi desert surrounded by rolling sand dunes, hills dotted with rare bushes, and a river lined with willow trees. On the way, you can ask for photo stops at any time.

Upon your arrival, our guide will escort you to visit a local camel herder’s family to get a glimpse of their unique lifestyle and you may see them herding, milking, and feeding camels. Then, we will head to the Bayan Gobi desert and explore the sand dunes.

Orkhon Valley

Besides deserts, Mongolia is also home to spectacular valleys and waterfalls, such as Orkhon Valley and Waterfall. Alongside the Orkhon River, Orkhon Valley was recognized as the cradle of the nomadic civilization of the steppes and listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004. Apart from seeking the life traces of ancient Mongolian nomads, you may sit by the river and watch horses running on the lush grasslands. The Orkhon Waterfall, formed 20,000 years ago, is on our visit list, too. In the early evening, we will visit a local herdsman’s family, sitting and chatting with them, then ride a horse for about one hour to explore the nearby landscape.

Today, we will head to Tsenkher Hot Springs at Tsenkher Valley. As the woods get denser, you will reach the top of a hill. Continue driving until reach the edge of the forest, and then you will get an opened-up view of the valley. Meander down following the unpaved road, and you will see the grassland dotted with grazing cattle and yurts. Upon arrival, check into the camp and have a short break. Then, enjoy the warm hot spring we arranged for you.

After breakfast, we will extend the Mongolian trip to Karakorum, a historical city that used to be the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century. To learn more details about this ancient city, we will not miss the Karakorum Museum which clarifies Mongolian history and culture from the Stone Age (about 3.3 million years ago) to the Great Mongolian Empire (1206-1368).

Erdene Zuu Monastery

Leaving the museum, we will head to the nearby Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery, probably the oldest existing Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, which is magnificent with a 108 stupas-decorated bounding wall.

Ugii Lake

In the afternoon, drive 1.5 hours to the Ugii Lake, a beautiful and serene freshwater lake in central Mongolia. When arriving, check in at a ger camp by the lake and the rest of the day will be left for you.

Hustai National Park

Today, the guide will accompany you to Hustai National Park to observe the endangered Przewalski's Horse, also known as the Mongolian wild horse. It is currently the only living pure wild horse species in the world, with only 1,500 wild horses left. Hustai Park is home to 220 of them, making it undoubtedly the best place to encounter these guys. We will first go to the information center to learn the history and current status of the wild horses, and then drive deeper into the park where the horses usually show up.

Today we will drive 2 hours back to Ulaanbaatar and enjoy a city tour starting with Gandan Buddhist Monastery, the biggest Buddhist temple in Mongolia. It features a 26.5-meter-high (about 87-foot-high) copper statue of Migjid Janraisig which is almost as tall as the main hall.

Sukhbaatar Square

After lunch, we will take a stroll at Sukhbaatar Square. It is the place where important political and cultural events of the country are held.

National Museum Of Mongolia

Then, go on to visit the National Museum of Mongolia, which has selective collections of nomadic artworks, religious tools, and domestic and technical objects from prehistory to the present.

Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia

Thereafter, continue heading to another museum called Bogd Khan Palace Museum, the winter palace of the 8th Bogd Javzandamba, the last king of the Mongol Empire.

Tumen Ekh Ensemble

At the end of today, we will arrange a performance of traditional Mongolian music and dance show for you to feel the charm of Khöömii, widely known as the throat singing. After the amazing show, you will be transferred to the hotel.

Ulaanbaatar

Today, at the very end of the Mongolia tour, our driver will escort you to the airport. Hope you've had a wonderful journey with us! If you want to continue your trip to China to admire the majestic Great Wall, Forbidden City, and Terracotta Warriors, we will be very willing to tailor the trip for you.