From Ulan Bator, you will go discovering the natural wonders of Mongolia : Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu Monastery, Tsenkher Hot Spring, nomadic life with a family in Terelj National Park and camelback trek in the Mini-Gobi.
The best of Mongolia in 8 days !
Our experienced tour guide and driver welcomes you at the “Chinggis Khan” international airport and head to the Ulaanbaatar centre. After hotel check-in let’s enjoy mongolian cuisine for a lunch and then start Ulaanbaatar city tour. What to see today:
After breakfast at the hotel let’s get ready for a ride to the ancient mongolian capital city Kharkhorin, which is 360 km from Ulaanbaatar. Lunch would be in the restaurant. Here we’ll visit the Kharkhorin museum and Erdenezuu monastery. In the Afternoon we will go to our tourist camp. Dinner and overnight is at the comfortable tourist camp.
Arrival at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the hot springs of the camp. The hot spring is located at an elevation of 1,850 m above sea level. The temperature of the hot spring water reaches up to 86 °C, making it the second hottest hot spring in Mongolia.The spring produces about 10 liters of water per second.
This morning we will enjoy more time at the hot spring and after lunch we will drive around 150 km to the Ogii lake. We will arrive to the Ogii lake around afternoon. Ogii Lake is a freshwater lake in eastern Arkhangai, in central Mongolia. The lake, designated as a Ramsar Site of International Importance, is known for it’s fish and for birdlife. It is a stopover point for migrating water birds of the family Anatidae. Almost half the lake is less than 3 meters deep.
Today we’ll visit the Khognokhan mountain range and Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes. After 1,5 hours driving we reach and visit to the Erdene Khamba temple in the Khognokhan mountain ranges. Lunch would be in the restaurant of the tourist camp. After lunch we’ll visit nomad family for a riding camel with two humps or horse riding and enjoy the time on the sand dunes. Dinner and night at the tourist camp.
First we will visit world biggest Chinggis Khan equestrian statue in Tsonjin Boldog complex. The statue made of stainless steel and was erected in 2008. We will head to the Terelj national park which is one of the most visited and closest national park from Ulaanbaatar. Generally national park of Terelj wonder with unique granite rock formations, wild beauties, incredible landscapes and rich forests. Also visit the giant turtle shaped rock and hike to the Aryaval monastery and meditation center.
Back to Ulaanbaatar city and we will visit some special places:
Our driver will pick up from the hotel and bring you to the international airport. Have a safety flight back home!
Dates | Available | Status | Amount | |
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Jul 12 - Jul 26, 2024 | 8 | Confirmed | 1,300 $ | |
Jul 12 - Jul 26, 2024 | 8 | Confirmed | 1,300 $ |
Transfers airport / hotel / airport
Full pension during the tour
Water
Journeys with jeep or russian 4x4 UAZ + driver
Petrol
English-speaking guide
Pony trek
Camel trek
Local guides for the treks
Entrance fees for the parks and museums indicated in the program
Traditional show
Equipment for meals (camping tables and chairs) and nights (sleeping bag)
International transport
Passport and visa fees
Repatriation insurance
Travel insurance
Drinks / alcohols extras
Phone calls
Any excursion that is not indicated in the program