From Tsetserleg your driver will bring you southward, far in the Gobi Desert. This 2-day drive will give you the freedom to explore a great part of Mongolia, from the green grasslands of the Centre to the sand dunes of the South…

You’ll sleep halfway at Öngiin Khiid in a ger camp, a complex on the banks of the river Őngiin, consisting of the two ruined monasteries of Barlim and Khutagt, restored in 2004 by a small group of monks. The next day you’ll head off to the capital city of the Central Gobi Province, where you’ll spend the night in a typical Mongolian hotel. You’ll enjoy a resting time, visit the market, and maybe hang out in some local bar to talk with local people… 

Day 20  UUSH SAND DUNES 4-DAY 3-NIGHT EXPEDITION (DUNDGOBI PROVINCE)

From Mandalgovi you will make your way to Gurvansaikhan where you can stretch your legs and visit the local Monastery. If you are lucky you may get sent out with their blessings!
As you make your way southwards towards Uush Sand Dunes, the Gobi landscapes will transport you to what it must have been like during first explorers to Mongolia. This is a good opportunity to enjoy the ride and mindscape! Uush Sand Dune is known for its traditional healing properties! You will have a great opportunity to ride a camel and/or trek along the sand dunes with our local herder who manages the area.

Difficulty of trip: moderately challenging.

Route's method of travel: Jeep expedition from Tsetserleg to Mandalgovi and then from Mandalgovi to the Sand Dunes with some camel riding and camping with local nomads at the location.

Spend the afternoon in Gurvansaikhan village with locals: After your breakfast you will go around the caves and meet famous long singer Mrs.Norovbanzad’s monument by trekking along with him. On the way you will see the local “Ovoo” (stone mound of shamanistic culture, it believes that local deities listens to the people’s wishes and fulfills them) and put small stones or go out for a short trek. Around 11 a.m. local driver will pick you up and drive to Gurvansaihan soum for 30kms. Upon arrive at Mr. Huderchuluun’s ger you will welcome the sight of a nomadic lunch and tea. Then Ms.Erdenebileg will introduce and guide you to her native village. In the evening you will have the opportunity to play volleyball, “teveg” (traditional hacky sack kicking game), ankle bone game which is called Shagai in Mongolian. You can also use other paid services like hot shower, telephone and medical shop etc. Dinner will be served with the family. 

Day 21  Visit Gandanchoinhorlin monastery and do some desert sun bathing at the silky Uush Sand Dunes: After breakfast Mr.Huderchuluun will show you Gandanchoinhorlin monastery. The monastery was established a hundred years ago by a famous monk. Mr.Huderchuluun who has been working at monastery as the leading monk for many years. Afterwards a local driver will pick you up to continue your journey (2-3 hours) to Uush Sand Dunes. Around 1 p.m. you will reach Mr. Batsuuri’s ger. After lunch Mr. Batsuuri will guide you to the Uush sand dunes and Zag Mod by trekking for 2kms. The Uush medicinal sand dune is used for treating back, rheumatic fever, kidney etc. Therefore Mongolians go to the Uush sanatorium which is located near the sand dune to be treated. In the evening you will have dinner with his family. 

Day 22  Listen to traditional 'long song' and melodies of the Horse Head Fiddle at sunset: After breakfast Mr. Batsuuri will guide you to the ruin of the Hutul monastery for 4kms by jeep. We will trek to “Tagtaa Amni Agui” (cave) for 1km by feet from the ruin of monastery. Afterwards you will continue your journey to Ulziit soum for 75kms. Upon your arrival at Mrs. Uigarmaa’s family you will be served lunch and tea. In the late afternoon we will drive to Ban cliff around 6kms. You will have the opportunity to listen to the traditional long song and the melodies of fiddle at sunset there. Then back to her home and rest for the evening. Apart from the above you can use other paid services – hot shower, laundry, telephone and medical shop etc. 

Day 23  Departure: After breakfast around 11 a.m. you will continue your trip and head to Saikhan – Ovoo or back to Mandalgovi by local jeep. From there you’ll experience public means of transportation to Ulaanbaatar, quite a genuine experience!  Overnight in our Guesthouse.

Day 24  ULAANBAATAR

Newly built residential estates now litter the suburbs, side by side with gers – the traditional Mongolian dwelling – which crawl up onto the mountains surrounding the city. 

Day off. Resting time. What if you went to the Black Market to buy some local souvenirs for your family and friends for instance? Or have a glance at the ger districts, one of the distinct features of this half nomadic capital? Overnight in Mongolian Resorts Guesthouse.

Day 25  Departure Flight or train

RESERVATION DETAILS

24 Days / 24 Nights          Comfort level – Basic

Price:  $2,400 per person ($1,800 for 2PAX, $1,700 for 3PAX, $1,600 for 4PAX)

Price includes: Accommodations, meals (except in Ulaanbaatar), transport, guide/driver, entrance fees in national parks, guesthouse in UB, and airport / train station in & out.

Price excludes: International flights, travel insurance, passport and visa, vaccination charges, alcoholic drinks, private excursions, laundry and items of a personal nature, telephone calls.

Deposit: $720 per person (1PAX), $540 (2PAX), $510 (3PAX), $480 (4PAX)

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