Central Mongolian Journey with Special Nomad Stay

Ulaanbaatar city is the capital and the biggest urban area of the whole country where almost half of the Mongolian population lives. Surrounded by 4 holy mountains, Ulaanbaatar is Mongolian economic, cultural and political center and has a number of tourist attractions and hosts the most varied types of entertainment.  Among the world’s capital cities, Ulaanbaatar is notable as the capital city located at the highest altitude with the coldest climatic conditions.

 Today we will serve you airport transfer service to your accommodation. 

The first day of your trip our guide and driver will pick you up from the airport or hotel, and start from a short city tour, give an introduction about Mongolia. After lunch in the city, you will take a tour to the Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world - 40 meters tall stainless steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog. Since the area is the most visited place around Ulaanbaatar city you will have a chance to see hunter eagles, falcons that native to western Mongolia and capture a picture with them. 

Overnight in local families extra ger camps. (L+D)

After breakfast, you will visit the Temple of Ariyapala and enjoy a stunning view. Explore the famous Turtle Rock and the extraordinary frock formations. Horse riding trail through the mountains and river for 2 hours. You will have plenty of time to trek around, explore the national park. 

Overnight in local families extra ger camps. (B+L+D) 

The morning after freshening up a drive to Hustai National Park and see Takhi, the Asian wild horse. If you have a chance, see a wolf, argali sheep, and deer. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Also, you can visit the Hustai national park museum, watch a short documentary film about the park. 

Overnight in local families extra ger camps. (B+L+D) 

After breakfast at the tourist camp, drive to Kharkhorin, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built-in 1586. Then visit the Kharkhorin museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls. After lunch drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area-25 sq. km). When you visit the lake, you will have an opportunity to take a boat tour and do some birding. On the way, you will see Khusuu Tsaidam, a Turkic inscribed monument of the Turkic State (6th - 8th Centuries A.D). 

Visit nomadic family, have a full experience of Mongolian daily lives. Have a Mongolian BarbeQue for dinner. 

Overnight with a nomadic family. (B+L+D)

This day is for you to have a full experience of Mongolian daily lives. You can help to nomadic to carry on their daily routine such as milking cows and goats, looking after sheep, making dairy products, etc… Have a Mongolian BarbeQue for dinner. 

Overnight with a nomadic family. (B+L+D)

Start your day as a real nomadic. You still have many things to try as nomadic. After lunch, you will start driving to Tsenkher hot springs. Arrival at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the hot springs of the camp. This day is just for you to relieve your tired body from a long journey.  

Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

After breakfast, you will drive to Elsen tasarkhai, a semi gobi nature reserve. Elsen Tasarkhai is a unique area of forest, lakes and sand dunes surrounded by Khangai mountains. There is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes.

Overnight in a local family’s extra ger camp.  (B+L+D)

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. With lots of happy memories, you will be heading back to Ulaanbaatar city. Today is your chance to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. Later in the evening, you will attend a live Mongolian traditional music and dance performance. A perfect ending for a perfect journey. 

Overnight in Ulaanbaatar. (B+L+D)

You will be transferred to the airport from your hotel.