Mini Gobi & Orkhon Valley 7 days Mongolia tour

Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. Your private driver picks you up and you will be escorted to the hotel. After check-in, if you feel like going for a walk and checking out places nearby, feel free to ask the hotel receptionist for recommendations.

Accommodation: Hotel 4*.
Meals: not included this day

This morning your private guide and driver pick you up and our excursion starts to Mini Gobi (Elsen Tasarkhai) - the beautiful sand dunes is covered with rare bushes shrubs such as willow, elm and dogwood and a small forest near a river. It is unique to see this type of ecosystem, combination of mountains, forests, steppes and sand dunes in one location. After lunch at tourist camp, we will visit camel herder family and explore their unique nomadic lifestyle and discover this magnificent place from on camel back. Dinner and overnight at Tourist camp. 

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

Today, we will travel to the Orkhon Valley and Waterfall, which is considered to be the cradle of nomadic civilization and accepted as a “Cultural Landscape” of UNESCO World Heritage. The Orkhon Waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20,000 years ago. Upon arrival, we will explore the area on horseback for one hour.

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

At 9am, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your trip 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 complex of Erdenezuu. Then we will head to Lake Ugii. This freshwater lake is 5km wide, 7km long, and surrounded by a steppe natural zone. The lake has lots of water birds and fish including perches and pikes for fishing.

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

At 8 am, we will return back to Ulaanbaatar.  Upon arrival, we will 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. Continue to visit the Museum of Mongolian National History – It provides an excellent overview of the history and culture of Mongols from prehistory to the contemporary era.  The evening is dedicated to visiting the “Folk concert”. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and amazing contortion.

Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

This morning, depart to Terelj National Park, the nearest and the most visited national park. On the way, we will visit “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. Then you will explore the national park and see Turtle Rock - the symbol of the National Park. You can 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. Check in one of the best tourist camps and have lunch. Rest of the day is free time for you to be on your own.

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

As your memorable trip comes to an end, then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to your next destination or home.
Meals: Breakfast,