Mongolia: The Land of Genghis Khan
15 days
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Mongolia is a must for the intrepid explorer. Discover its limitless beauty as you explore ancient ruins, growing cities and the incredible Gobi Desert.
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Discover UlaanBaatar - Mongolia's capital city - as you explore its museums, monasteries and public courtyards
- Admire the luminous Flaming Cliffs in the Gobi Desert, where paleontologists discovered the world's first dinosaur eggs
- Explore the ruins of Kara Korum, Genghis Khan's 13th-century capital city
What's this trip about?
Mongolia is a must for the intrepid explorer. Discover its limitless beauty as you explore ancient ruins, growing cities and the incredible Gobi Desert.
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Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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1
In Transit to Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive Ulaanbaatar, Check-in, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
UlaanBaatar D Best Western Premier Tuushin
Activity note: Hotel check-in available from 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon: After checking in to the hotel and getting your room, take some time to freshen up and rela...
Day
3
Ulaanbaatar, Monastery, History Museum, Paleontology Museum
UlaanBaatar B,L Best Western Premier Tuushin
Activity note: Getting on/off the bus; walking up to 2 miles; standing at field trip sites.
Breakfast: At the hotel, choose what you like from the breakf...
Day
4
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Day
5
Kara Korum, Ger Set-up Demonstration
Kara Korum B,L,D Munkh Tenger Blue Sky Ger Camp
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Breakfast: At the ger camp.
Morning: We will board...
Day
6
Erdene Zuu Monastery, Local Monk, Kara Korum Museum, Bazaar
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Day
7
Nomadic Family Visit, Ongi Monastery Ruins
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Day
12
Terelj National Park, Mongolian Archery Demonstration
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13
UlaanBaatar, Genghis Khan Statue, Throat Singing
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Day
14
Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, Free Time
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Day
15
Program Concludes
In Flight B
Activity note: Hotel check-out 11:00 a.m. See your program’s travel details regarding transfers.
Breakfast: Hotel buffet. This concludes our program.
Morning: If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are staying on ...
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Meals Included
- 36 Meals
- 13 Breakfasts
- 12 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
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