Day 1

Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to hotel. Depending on your arrival time, overview of the city or diner and relax time.  Overnight in the hotel.  

Day 2

Huh Nuur of Kharzurkh

After breakfast, we will drive east outside of the capital and reach Huh Nuur of Kharzurkh located at the foothill of Har Zurh Mountain. It could be ruin of the palace where Chinggis Khan was proclaimed as a king of Kamag Mongol in 1189. Stay overnight in ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3

Kherlengiin Huduu Aral

The site of Ikh Aurag (palace) of Chinggis Khan is on this plain. This site is closely connected with the historical work ‘The Secret History of the Mongols’, because it was finished exactly here.  Stay overnight in ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day4

Nomad Family

Today  is a quite long driving. In the evening you will stay in Dariganga family. A chance to know real Dariganga people’s lifestyle and traditional culture and horse riding. Overnight in family.   (B+L+D) 

Day 5

Altan Ovoo and Human Rocks

Altan Ovoo is an extinct volcano of Dariganga, 1,354 meters high and worshipped by the Dariganga people, who are ethnic group Mongolia. The volcano was proclaimed as a mountain for ‘Big Worship’ in 1913 by decree  Bogd Khan. There’s a rock ‘Zulegt’ with an inscription is located south of Naran soum. One can become acquainted with the life of the Dariganga on the way. Stay overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Day6

Ganga Lake

Ganga Lake is fresh water lake at the northeastern edge of  the sand dune belt of Moltsog els. The lake is famous for its nature and the home to thousands of migrating swans, from the end of September until beginning of November . Stay overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Day 7

Shiliin Bogd Mountain and Talyn cave

Shiliin Bogd Mountain is one of the many extinct volcanoes and the highest peak of Sukhbaatar province. The extinct volcano is sacred for Mongolians. Drive to Talyn Cave is the largest icy cave. It’s  icy even summer. Stay overnight in tent. (B+L+D)

Day8

Baruun-Urt

After breakfast, drive to Baruun-Urt is capital of Sukhbaatar province. Take a shower and relax. Stay overnight in hotel. (B+L+D)

Day9

Sainshand

Sainshand is capital of Dornogovi province. Prepare for tomorrow tour. Stay overnight in hotel. (B+L+D)

Day 10

Khamar Monastery

‘Khamar Monastery’ is  well known its energy center of the world. 19th Century Mongolian a precious enlightener, a known poet, his Holiness Danzanravjaa had established ‘Khamar Monastery’ at the one of those beautiful view sites of Gobi region in 1822.  Stay overnight in hotel. (B+L+D)

Day 11

Demchigiin khiid

Demchigiin khiid is one of the most unique monasteries in Mongolia, it shaped lotus flower. Another interesting thing is there is a huge phallic stone. Usually women ask husband and child. Overnight in ger  camp.(B+L+D)

Day 12

Yolyn Am

Yolyn Am is a dramatic canyon - its valley layered with ice for much of the year - which can be up to 10m thick in winter!  The high cliffs provide a haven for wildlife in the area, such as ibex and argali sheep.

An early start this morning for our drive south to the desert canyon of Yolyn Am, named after the huge birds that live there.  You might be lucky enough to spot some ibex or argali sheep picking their way over the rocks above you as you walk through the valley. Overnight in ger  camp.(B+L+D)

Day 13,14

Khongor Sand Dunes

One of the biggest dunes in the Gobi, Khongorin Els, also known as the ‘singing dunes’, are about 180km long and in some places reach a height of 300m – providing a great view over the desert, but requiring a lot of hard work to get to the top!

In the morning you’ll drive to the famous Khongorin Els sand dunes. Perhaps you will visit a nomadic family this morning, try your hand at milking a camel, or drinking camel ‘airag’and camel riding. You will ride a camel along the dunes, or take the tough walk up the dunes to catch fantastic views of the desert. Overnight stay tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 15

Bayanzag

Bayanzag was given the name ‘Flaming Cliffs’ by paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews who was first to discover dinosaur eggs in this area in the early 1920’s.  The area is now renowned worldwide for the multitude of dinosaur finds, many of which are on display at the Museum of Natural History in Ulaanbaatar. 

We drive north today to Bayanzag, otherwise known as the ‘Flaming Cliffs’.  There is time to look around - perhaps even time to find you a dinosaur! Overnight Bayanzag ger camp. (B+L+D)

Day 16

Ongiin Khiid

Today you will head off to the Gobi desert, a long drive full across the friendly Ovorkhangai and the rugged Dundgovi provinces. You will have dinner in Ongiin monastery and explore the area. Stay overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 17

Kharkhorum-The ancient City and Erdene Zuu Monastery

We will drive to Kharkhorum to visit Erdene Zuu monastery.Situated on the banks of the Orkhon river, the site of the imperial capital Karakhorum was chosen by Chingis Khaan in 1220.The capital city of the largest land empire the world has ever known. Today almost nothing remains of the once-great city. The nearby Erdene Zuu monastery was the first Buddhist monastery built in Mongolia, constructed using stones and bricks from ruins of the ancient city in 1586. Stay overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 18

Orkhon Waterfall

Drive to Waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20 thousand years ago. After lunch explore the area and chill out. Stay overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 19

Ugii lake

Ugii lake is 1337 meters above sea level in Arkhangai province. It covers 25 square kilometres, and is rich in Perch and Pike. Boating and fishing. Stay overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 20

Khustai National Park

Khustai Nuruu Nature Reserve - was established in 1993 to preserve Mongolia's wild Takhi horses and the steppe environment in which they live. The Takhi is probably the most recognized and successful symbol of Mongolia's diverse and unique wildlife. Also known as Przewalski horse (named after the Pole who first took an interest in them), the Takhi used to roam the countryside in great herds.  Stay overnight tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 21

Ulaanbaatar

Drive  to Ulaanbaatar. Visit the Gandan monastery and the National history museum. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional.  Overnight in hotel.

Day 22

Ulaanbaatar

Depart from Ulaanbaatar in the morning. Flight or Train.