The Vast Landscapes & Nomadic Traditions of Magnificent Mongolia
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- Explore Gobi, Central Mongolia and Khuvsgul lake
- Discover Nomadic Life and Mongolian cultures and traditions
- Learn the customs of nomadic Mongolian women
- Ride a two humped camel in Asia’s largest dessert
- Profit from stunning photographic opportunities
- Learn how to Milk a Yak
- Enjoy a Mongolian traditional show
- Learn how to make Mongolian BBQ from a nomadic family
- Visit with the head monk of Erdenezuu Buddhist Monastery
- Experience a Mongol Nomadic show and mini-Naadam festival
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- All transportation listened in the itinerary
- All accommodation in hotels and in ger camps
- Three meals per day as per the itinerary
- Drinking water, coffee and tea during the trip
- A glass of wine or a bottle of beer at each dinner or soft drinks
- A knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- All taxes and entrance fees to the protected areas and all sightseeing cost
- All transfers between airport and hotels
- Horse and camel riding fees
- Fees for Mongol Nomadic show and Mini Naadam
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Itinerary
We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel Shangri-La, the most luxurious hotel in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar. (Check-in time begins after 12 pm).
After some rest, we’ll have lunchat a local Mongolian restaurant specializing in...
In the early morning, we’ll fly to Dalanzadgad, the capital of South Gobi (1.5 hour flight),and continue by car to the Yol Valley (Vulture Canyon). The Yol Valley is nestled between the beautiful peaks of Gurvansaikhan, a mountain range made up of 3 peaks named the Th...
Today we’ll drive to the Khongor sand dunes, one of the most spectacular sites in the country. We’ll pass through vast desert badlands that span out enormous distances, where remote mountains line the horizon. The Khongor dunesrise on average about 300 meters in heigh...
Today we drive to Bayanzag, known as the Flaming Cliffs due to their red color. This area is also called the ”Cradle of Dinosaurs” where the first ever nest of dinosaur eggs was discovered in 1922. This site is famous around the world for archeologists who study the r...
Today we’ll drive to Ongi temple. Ongiin Khiid temple is a complex of ruins from two monasteries called Barlim Khiid and Khutagt Khiid. There are plenty of interesting ruins to explore plus one of the monasteries was rebuilt recently.
Today, we’ll learn how to ...
We will drive to Orkhon Valley, registered as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2005. This river valley is known as the cradle of Mongolian civilization holding many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments within its basin. Near here is the Orkhon Waterfall which marks the...
Today we’ll drive to ancient capital city of Kharkhorin. In 1220 the great Genghis Khaan declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. We’ll visit the museum of Kharkhorin and the turtle rock sculptures which surround Kharkhorin.
After we’ll head to Erden...
Today we’ll head to Khustai National Park. The park lies in the foothills of southern Khentii mountain range where it’s possible to see wild horses named Takhi but known as the Przewalski horse to the larger world. The wild horses have been reintroduced successfully t...
Today we’ll be transported to the Mongol Nomadic tripist camp where we’ll attend the Mongol Nomadic show demonstrating traditional Mongolian nomadic life. The show welcomes visitors by showing Mongolian customs, making dairy products, making felt and playing national ...
Today we’ll fly to Murun city the capital of Khuvsgul province and have lunch at a restaurant here. After lunch, we’ll visit the local market.
Then, we’ll drive to Khuvsgul lake, the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. Known as the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, it b...
After much exploration, you’ll welcome this free day to rest and explore the Khuvsgul lake area. We’ll take an hour-long boat ride on the lake followed by lunch.
This afternoon we’ll visit a single mom who has her own small handicraft business at Khatgal village.
Stay in same ger Ashihai camp
Driving Distance: 1 hour
After breakfast we drive back to Murun and take a flight back to the capital. In town, we’ll have a chance to visit the Young Women’s Association to compare the lives of women in the city to nomadic tribal life. We’ll have some free time to do some last minute souveni...
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