It is most recommended for those who wish to see all Gobi Desert wonders without missing single highlights of it. You know the Gobi Desert is the most famous travel destination in Mongolia where 70-80% of travelers choose to visit. Next reason is historical and beautiful Orkhon Valley- cradle of Central Asian nomadic civilizations which has been continuously inhabited by various ancient peoples.
Sure, the traditional nomadic life discovery is a core part of the tour, and we have included one-day stay with the nomads.
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. After clear customs and claim your luggage, you will be greeted by TGM tour guide & driver at the exit and then transferred to your hotel. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day to refresh yourself from jet lag.
Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: not included this day
In the morning, we will drive towards to Tsagaan Suvarga. We will drive through rolling hills and steppe of the Middle Gobi province. Upon arrival at the Ger camp check-in and have a lunch. Tsagaan Suvarga is a steep colorful limestone slope that once was an ancient sea bed, featured a sedimentary structure that created over millions of years.
Here you will stay intereting Gobi caravan Serai camp and you can do hiking and taking photography of the beautiful panoramic views.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After relaxing breakfast, we will proceed to Yol valley (also called Yolyn Am & Eagle valley) in the hot Gobi Desert, shows unusual scenery. There you will do pleasant hiking to reach the end of the gorge with thick ice layers throughout the year. Surrounding mountains are home to eagles, elusive wild sheep and ibexes and many birds of prey, as well as numerous small rodents. Before dinner, we will reach Dalanzadgad town and overnight in good local hotel there.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Today, our excursion to the extraordinary Khongoryn Els sand dune will start at 8am. We will arrive at the tourist camp around lunch time. Then it’s time for relaxing at cozy Ger camp until Gobi hot temperature decrease.
In the late afternoon, we will visit local camel herder family in their ger, and explore their unique lifestyle and culture. Then ride a camel where is the perfect place for camel riding. Mongolia is home to 2/3 of the two-humped Bactrian camels in the world. Next excursion is to a beautiful green oasis of Seruun Bulag near the Khongor River and sand dunes. Then, climb up to the highest point of sand dunes called Singing Dune. Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
On this day, our trip will continue to Bayanzag, which means ‘rich in saxaul shrubs’, was once an ancient sea bed. This amazing place is more commonly known as ‘Flaming Cliffs’ and place where a lot of Paleontological findings have been discovered. American paleontologists led by Roy Chapman Andrew’s findings here proved to the world that dinosaurs laid eggs. We will explore around the area, including the saxual trees and wander on the red hillocks. There is a good chance to gaze at the billions of stars in the evening.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Today, we will head to the Gobi Desert and come around lunch time at Tourist camp. This bare steppe area along the Ongi River makes a good resting place to break a trip between Gobi Desert and Central Mongolian steppe. Ongi temple was once one of the biggest monastery. But it is today small museum. Refresh at the ger camp and take a walk among the ruins and visit the reconstructed temple museum.
If you want, you can have pleasant massage and sauna at the camp. Rest of the day is yours to relax on your own.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.
Today we will travel to across vast grassy plains, interspersed with basalt rocks and meandered rivers. Orkhon Valley is accepted as a “Cultural Landscape” of the UNESCO World Heritage. Orkhon waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago. After having lunch, take an excursion to the waterfall and then explore the area on horse back.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
After breakfast, our excursion continues to Kharkhorin, a small village, and one of the country's major tourist destinations. Historically once was an ancient capital of Mongol Empire and the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. Upon arrival, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn more about the Mongolian history.
Continue the guided tour to the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery of Erdenezuu. The rest of the day is free time for you to be on your own.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
This morning, drive to the Hustai National Park, where world’s last wild horse (never domesticated), Takhi inhabit. Upon arrival at Hustai, visit small Ger information center- shows some detailed information about last truly wild horses.
After enjoy lunch at the tourist camp, take a short drive and walking to see the horses in their natural habitat. There is a great opportunity to take photos for these endangered horses. You may be lucky to see fox, deer, roe deer, eagle, and more animals and birds…
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
In the morning at 9am, head to “Genghis Khan Statue Complex” which is currently the biggest (40m high) equestrian statue in the world. You can go inside and enjoy museums, souvenir shops. Take a short drive to visit Terelj National Park. This is one of the nearest and the most breathtaking sightseeing from the capital Ulaanbaatar and landscape is impressive with magnificent rocky mountainous scene and a lucid river and green groves.
In the afternoon, we will explore the national park and see Turtle Rock – the symbol of the National Park. You can take a photo of rock and climb on the rock if you want. Also, visit the Ariyabal meditation temple - Once you reach the temple and stand on the top of hill, you will be amused by the whole park view. Return to Ulaanbaatar and you will be transferred at a location of your choice.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
In the morning at 9am, we will return to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, city tour starts with visiting the largest glorious Gandan monastery and capture the monks’ daily rituals. Continue to visit Museum of Mongolian National History – It provides an excellent overview of history and culture of Mongols from prehistory to contemporary era. After lunch at good local restaurant, visit Sukhbaatar square which lies at the heart of the city. The Mongolian Parliament Building stands in the north of the square, displaying an astonishing sight of Genghis Khaan and his warriors’ sculptures.
Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Memorial Hill is a popular tourist attraction and one of the highlights of Ulan Baatar because of its fantastic views it offers over the city. The evening is dedicated to visit “Folklore show”. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes. Dinner is at your hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
You will be free at leisure in your hotel or wander around on your own until being escorted to the city airport for your departure flight home. End of service.
Meals: Breakfast
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