Sand dune & Orkhon Valley 4 days tour
Why choose our tour
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Fabulous nature at legendary Orkhon Valley
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Relax in curative hot spring
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Stay with nomad family & experience nomad lifestyle in depth
Itinerary
This morning your private tour guide and driver pick you up and depart 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 very 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: Lunch and Dinner.
Today, you will journey across vast grassy plains dotted with basalt rock formations and winding rivers. The Orkhon Valley, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage "Cultural Landscape," is rich in history and natural beauty. After enjoying lunch, we'll head out for an excursion to the Orkhon Waterfall. Following the visit, you'll have the chance to explore the surrounding area on horseback for one hour, taking in the breathtaking landscape from a unique vantage point. In the evening, we will overnight at a local nomadic family home, giving you an authentic experience of their lifestyle and a deeper insight into nomadic lifestyle.
Accommodation: Nomad Home stay. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
This morning, we will travel to Kharkhorin, a charming village and one of Mongolia’s most significant tourist destinations. Upon arrival, we will visit the Karakorum Museum, where you’ll gain deeper insight into Mongolia's fascinating history. Following the museum, we will continue the tour to the Erdenezuu Monastery, the oldest and one of the most impressive Buddhist monastery complexes in Mongolia.
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 Khustai National Park, we begin with a visit to the small Information Center. Here, you'll learn about the park’s conservation efforts, especially focused on the Takhi (Przewalski's horse), the last truly wild horse species. After lunch, we head out for a short drive followed by a walk through the park, where you can see the Takhi horses in their natural habitat. This is a rare and incredible opportunity to observe these magnificent wild horses roaming freely in the wild. As we explore the park, keep an eye out for other wildlife, such as foxes, roe deer, eagles… in the evening return to Ulaanbaatar.
Accommodation: not included on this day. Meals: Breakfast, and Lunch
Includes
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3 nights’ accommodation: 2 nights at Ensuite Tourist Ger camp and 1 night at nomad family home extra ger
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Professional and knowledgeable tour guide
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Meals at a good local restaurants (as per itinerary)
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Complimentary 2 bottles of pure water per person per day
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Horse riding experience ~1 hour
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All transfer & transports + Experienced driver,
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4% fee for credit card payments made online
Excludes
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Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
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Any soft drinks and alcohol
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Tipping and other personal expenses