Post event: Central Mongolia 3 days tour

This morning at 8 am, your private guide and driver pick you up from your hotel and our excursion start 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. As distinguished Rotarians, you will experience Mongolia beyond the ordinary, immersing yourselves in its breathtaking natural beauty and deep-rooted nomadic traditions. 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. As the sun sets, return to the comfort of the tourist camp for a delightful dinner, followed by an evening of relaxation under a sky ablaze with stars.

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Lunch and Dinner.

This morning, we will explore Kharkhorin, a small village and one of Mongolia’s major tourist destinations due to its immense historical significance. Historically once was an ancient capital of Mongol Empire and the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. First, 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.  After lunch 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. As the day winds down, relax and unwind at the tourist camp on the shore of steppe lake.

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

On this day, Rotarians will journey back to Ulaanbaatar. Along the way, we will stop to visit a local nomadic family, where you’ll have the chance to learn about their way of life and traditions. To deepen your connection to Mongolian culture, we will also experience Mongolian horse riding on the vast steppe for an hour, giving you a firsthand taste of the equestrian heritage that has shaped the nomadic lifestyle for centuries. This enriching experience will offer you a unique glimpse into Mongolia’s heart and soul before returning to the city.

Accommodation: not included this day. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch