• • Bouncing through Gobi National Park in a van, taking in spectacular desert landscapes, especially the amazing Flaming Cliffs.
  • Taking a guided tour of the National History Museum
  • Hearing the strange sound that is khoomi throat singing.
  • Walking around the ancient Buddhist monastery of Erdene Zuu
  • Dinosaur hunting in Ikh Bogd Mountain!
  • Seeing famous archaeological sites at Altai Tavan Bogd National Park
  • Attending the annual Eagle Festival in Ulgii, and watching eagle hunters and archers compete in a variety of contests.
  • Trekking at the beautiful Naiman Nuur lake, naturally formed from years of volcanic eruptions
  • Riding a horse along mountain trails in Terelj National Park.
  • Seeing the majestic Singing Dunes from the back of a camel, before making the long, hard climb to the top to watch the sunset.
  • Staying a night in an authentic Mongolian home, called a "Ger"

Mongolia in 1 Week or Less! 

Day 1, Ulaanbaatar: Get a feel of Mongolia’s capital by visiting the National Museum of Mongolia and the Genghis Monument before enjoying the rest of the day to yourself. 

Day 2, Bayan Gobi: Head out to this amazing natural preserve and explore the sand dunes and stay the night in a traditional ger camp. 

Day 3, Karakorum: Leave Bayan Gobi to discover the ancient ruins of the capital of Genghis Khan’s empire and visit the beautiful Erdene Zuu monastery. 

Day 4, Ulaanbaatar: Leave the rolling hills and deserts of Mongolia’s countryside and return to Ulaanbaatar to further explore this growing city. 

Day 5, Depart: Depart from Ulaanbaatar

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2-Week Mongolia Itinerary

Day 1, Ulaanbaatar: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. 

Day 2, Ulaanbaatar: Spend your day going on tours of the city including the Gandan Monastery and Bogd Khan Palace and an interesting tour of the Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs. 

Day 3, Hustai National Park: Leave Ulaanbaatar to discover the home of Mongolia’s wild horses in Hustai National Park. 

Day 4, Karakorum: Take 4x4s to visit the ancient capital of Karakorum and the first place for Lama Buddhism in Mongolia, Erdene Zuu Monastery. 

Day 5, Tsenkher: Spend the afternoon soaking in the healing waters of Tsenkher Hot Springs. 

Day 6, Orkhon Valley: Drive to Orkhon Valley and hike to the remote Tuvkhun Monastery that is built into the cave wall. 

Day 7, Orkhon Valley: Visit a yak and dairy farm and learn about the cheese and milk produced by these farmers. 

Day 8, Ongiin Hiid: Head out to the vastness of the Gobi Desert and visit the ruins of Hoshuu and Ongiin Khiid monasteries. 

Day 9, Flaming Cliffs: Explore the colorful Flaming Cliffs to catch amazing pictures and see where some of the world’s largest dinosaur bones were discovered.

Day 10, Bayanzag: Head out farther into the Gobi Desert and explore the colossal sand dunes called the “Singing Sands.” 

Day 11, Khongoryn Els: Meet local dairy farmers and nomads who make the Gobi their home. Enjoy an archery demonstration to learn how these nomadic tribes have lived for thousands of years. 

Day 12, Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park: Drive through the mountain ranges in the national park and try to catch the local Argali sheep and golden eagles that call this park home. 

Day 13, Ulaanbaatar: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar. 

Day 14, Depart: Depart for home. 

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Adventure Itinerary of Mongolia

Day 1, Ulaanbaatar: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and get acquainted with your fellow travelers. 

Day 2, Little Gobi: Transfer to the “Little Gobi” and cycle through the steppes and granite formations. 

Day 3, Khangai Foothills: Transfer to the Khangai Foothills where you cycle underneath the towering mountains and next to the lush forests before making camp in a ger.

Day 4, Shargaljuut River Valley: Cycle next to mountain river to your next night camp. 

Day 5, Khyber Pass: Cycle up to Khyber Pass to enjoy a nice lunch before heading farther to Morin Pass. 

Day 6, Oromootiin Pass: Head out on a steep ride up to Oromtiin Pass then down to a riverside lunch and another steep ride up to Khukhrain Pass.

Day 7, Khangai Range: Ride across a river in the Gobi Desert and make camp in the Khangai Range. 

Day 8, Bulgan: Enjoy a day of short, but steep rides, on your way to Bulgan. 

Day 9, Tsenkher River: Cycle to Tsenkher River and spend the rest of the day relaxing in the nearby spas. 

Day 10, Orkhon Valley: Cycle through the cradle of Mongolian civilization in the Orkhon Valley. 

Day 11, Karakorum: Explore more of the Orkhon Valley and visit the ancient city of Karakorum and the Erdene Zuu monastery. 

Day 12, Ulaanbaatar: Transfer to Ulaanbaatar. 

Day 13, Ulaanbaatar: Depart for home after your amazing and adventurous trip!

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