Nomadic Mongolia 5 day short tour

 At 8 am, you will meet with your private tour guide and driver at your hotel and start your trip to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes - the beautiful dunes are covered with rare bushes shrubs such as willow, elm, and dogwood and a small forest near a river. It is very unique to see this type of ecosystem, a combination of mountains, forests, steppes, and dunes in one location. After lunch at the tourist camp, we will visit a camel herder family and explore their unique nomadic lifestyle and ride a two humped Mongolian camel. Dinner and overnight at Tourist camp.

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals:  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. Upon arrival, 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. After enjoying your lunch, we will take a 1.5hrs drive to Ugii Lake which is the closest freshwater lake to Ulaanbaatar. It is protected by the International Ramsar Convention and most important transit point for migratory birds. Check-in Ger camp on the shore of the lake. 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 the world’s last wild horse (never domesticated), Takhi inhabit.  En route, visit nomad family – experience nomadic life and enjoy tasting dairy products. Upon arrival at Hustai, visit the small Ger information center- which shows some detailed information about the last truly wild horses.  After lunch, take a short drive and walking to take photos of the wild horses in their natural habitat.  Also, you may have the chance to photograph roe deer, eagle, marmot, and other animals.

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

At 9.00am, depart to Terelj National Park. the nearest and the most breathtaking sightseeing from the capital Ulaanbaatar. Here 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, walking to 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 dinner.   

Accommodation: Tourist camp.  Meals: Lunch and Dinner

Enjoy lunch and take a short drive to 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. Visit Zaisan Memorial Hill which is a popular tourist attraction and one of the highlights of Ulan Baatar because of its fantastic views it offers over the city. You will be transferred to the hotel at around 5pm. 

Accommodation:  not included. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch