In the morning at 7:00am, your guide and driver pick you up and drive towards Tsagaan Suvarga. We will drive through rolling hills and the steppe of the Middle Gobi province.          
Upon arrival at the Ger camp check in. Tsagaan Suvarga is a steep colorful limestone slope that once was an ancient sea bed, featuring a sedimentary structure that was created over millions of years. Here you can do hiking and take photography of the beautiful panoramic views of Tsagaan Suvarga. 

Accommodation: Tsagaan Suvarga 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, which shows unusual scenery. There you will do 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.  

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Today, our excursion to the extraordinary Khongor sand dune will start at 8 am. We will arrive at the tourist camp around lunchtime. For this 2 days at Khongor sand dune, we will capture the local camel herder nomad family, beautiful green oasis of Seruun Bulag, the Khongor River and sand dunes, scenes of sunset, beautiful mountains. 

Accommodation: Camel herder family home stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

On this day, our trip will continue to Bayanzag, which means ‘rich in saxaul shrubs’, which 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. The Flaming Cliffs are scenic during sunset and sunrise. There is a good chance to shoot the billions of stars at night.

Accommodation: Camel herder family home stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Today, we will head to the Gobi Desert and come around lunchtime at the Tourist camp. This bare steppe area along the Ongi River makes a good resting place to break a trip between the Gobi Desert and the Central Mongolian steppe. Ongi temple was once one of the biggest monasteries. But it is today a small museum. Refresh at the ger camp and take a walk among the ruins to photograph and visit the reconstructed temple museum.

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. 

Today, we’ll journey across expansive grassy plains, dotted with basalt rocks and winding rivers. The Orkhon Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage “Cultural Landscape,” features the Orkhon Waterfall, which was created by volcanic activity and earthquakes around 20,000 years ago. After lunch, we’ll explore the waterfall area, where you can capture beautiful nature and numerous animals.  

Accommodation: Tourist Ger 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 the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire and the most important city in the history of the Silk Road. On the way, we will visit Tuvkhun monastery we will hike for 5 km to the top of the mountain. Tuvkhun temple is located on the small rocky plateau surrounded by forest which will be good place to photograph. Upon arrival in Kharkhorin, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn more about Mongolian history. Continue the guided tour to the magnificent and oldest Buddhist Monastery complex of Erdenezuu. The rest of the day is free time for you to be on your own. 

Accommodation: Tourist Ger 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 enjoying lunch at the tourist camp, take a short drive and walking to take photos of the wild horses in their natural habitat.  

Accommodation: Tourist Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

In the morning, take a flight to Ulgii (~3 hours), the capital of Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province. After lunch in Ulgii town, we will take a drive to a local eagle hunter's family and golden eagle. Enjoy the afternoon with a hospitable host’s home learning about Kazakh traditions in depth, particularly about training Golden Eagles. You will stay and rest in separate beautifully decorated Ger (yurt) next to the Kazakh family. There are enough scenes that you can take photos of nature, eagles, livestock, and children. In the evening, join the family for a traditional Kazakh dinner while enjoying the sounds of the Dombra, a traditional Kazakh musical instrument. Dinner and overnight at Ger camp.

Accommodation: Kazakh family Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

In the morning, we will drive to Sayat small hill for the festival.

Program on 1st day of the festival:

• The Opening ceremony with a parade of participants on horseback with their eagles. 
• Calling eagle on arm. Eagle will be released from the top of the mountain, and land on the trainer's arm when he calls the eagle among people down.
• The festival includes a Uriankhai archery competition. 
• Also, there small Camel race takes place. 
• In the evening, enjoy a Kazakh traditional concert at a local theater in Ulgii town. 

Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Today, 2nd day of the festival continues. This day eagle hunters compete with some traditional and interesting games.

• Eagle hunters drag animal skins pretending it is a real fox or any live animal and an eagle must catch this skin. 
• The Kyz Kuar game show is a traditional horseback riding game for couples who race and if the girl can catch the boy, boys are whipped by girls. 
• There are other entertaining games such as Push Cashy (fighting for death goat body)
• Closing and award ceremony for best eagles with their best trainers.

Return to the Ger camp for dinner and overnight. 

Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.

Today, we will return to Ulaanbaatar.  If time allows, we will also visit the local market to experience small-town daily life. Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, transfer to your hotel. Then it’s free time for you to rest or wander on your own around the city before your departure tomorrow. Farewell dinner is at your hotel. 

Accommodation: Tourist camp. 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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight home. End of service.

Meals: Breakfast