Active Trekking Tour

Active Trekking Tour

Discover the highlights of the Mongolian centerpiece and steppe. Breathtaking landscapes and the warm hospitality of the nomads will remain unforgettable. At the beginning of the journey there is a sense of the old times: The old ruin, which is told for us the history of 10-11 century, is to visit and a relaxing day at the lake "Ugii". We visit the place where the capital of the Mongolian Empire existed and one of the important monasteries and onward journey over a varied route to the waterfall. Dressing, we will explore on foot the wonderful nature with eight-sea. We drive on to a spectacular place "Elsen Tasarkhai" with combinations of the sand dune and green, rocky mountain landscape.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Ulaanbaatar Central Post Office, Peace Avenue, Ulaanbaatar 21121 Mongolia
You will be picked up from the airport by our guide who will arrange for your transfer to the hotel. Enjoy a City sightseeing tour, Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum, Zaisan Hill Memorial, Buddha's Statue. Overnight at the hotel
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 2: Bulgan - Dashinchilen

Stop At: Dashinchilen, Mongolia
We will drive to the province Bulgan-Dashinchile where is the location of the ancient capital city-ruin of Khitan. After lunch, we will visit the ruin and a small museum. Overnight in Hotel at Dashinchilen. Today we have 2 hours walking in the area of ruin
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 3: Dashinchilen - Lake Ugii

Stop At: Ogii Lake, Mongolia
Today we will drive to Ogii Lake which is teeming with fish, the first impression of the steppes and first night in a traditional dwelling Ger. We will arrive at the lake and today we will have two-hours of walking and stay in a Ger camp. On the way, we will visit a nomad family and see their real nomad life and we have a chance to taste home-made milk products. Stay in a Ger camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 4: Lake Ugii - Kharakhorum ruins & Erdene Zuu monastery

Stop At: Kharakhorum Museum, Khushuu Tsaidam Rd, Kharkhorin 62090 Mongolia
Today we will drive to Kharakhorum, the ancient capital city of the Great Mongol Empire. We will visit the museum “Khushuu Tsaidam”. A Visit to the Erdene Zuu Monastery which is the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. This day we have 2 hours walking and stay in a Ger camp. In 1220, Genghis Khan made a decision to build the capital city Kharakhorum in Orkhon valley. It was completed by his son, after his death; but only four decades after, Kubilai Khan moved it to what is now Beijing. Kharakhorum was abandoned and then later destroyed by Manchurian soldiers. All things left of Kharakhorum were used to contribute to the construction of the Erdene Zuu monastery, in the 16th century, which itself was badly destroyed during the Stalinist purges. Erdene Zuu was the first center of Lamaism in Mongolia. The monastery was built in 1586. All the temples, except three Zuu temples, were destroyed and an unknown number of monks were killed in Stalinist purges. The monastery closed until 1965 when it was permitted to reopen as a museum. It was only with the collapse of communism that the monastery became active again. The three main temples or Three Zuu temples were dedicated to the three periods of Buddha’s life: as a child, adult and old. The monastery is surrounded by a fortress wall and 2 turtle rocks remaining from Kharakhorum city
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 5: Kharakhorum - Tovkhon monastery

Stop At: Tovkhon xiid, Khotont, Mongolia
Today we will drive to the Tovkhon monastery. The Tovkhon monastery is settled on the Shiveet mountain top. This is the place where Zanabazar, the head and founder of Mongolian Buddhism, created his famous art works such as the national script “Soyombo” in XVI century. Now, the temple has been accepted as “a World precious heritage” by UNESCO. We can see the symbolic rock formations named “Mother womb”, stone script and caves in stunning surroundings. (4 hours walking). We will stay overnight in a Ger camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 6: Tovkhon - Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall

Stop At: Red Waterfall, Mongolia
We will continue our trip by car to the Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall which is one of the biggest waterfalls in Mongolia and drive to Uurtiin Tokhoi scenic location. (Three-four hours walking). We will stay overnight in a Ger camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 7: Bodongiin Khamar

Stop At: Övörkhangai, Mongolia
Today will be the beginning of our easy two-day trek. We will leave our vehicle behind, and further yaks will support our team. We climb up to the Bodongiin Hamar Pass (3,000 m above sea level), and a route through a green valley, and we walk down to the place of our tent camp. Three-four hours walking).
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 8: Khuisiin Naiman Nuur (8 Lakes of Khuis)

Stop At: Khuisiin 8 Lake, Mongolia
On this day we trek through Orkhon valley until we reach the magnificent Khuisiin Naiman Nuur Lake, which means “The eight lakes of the Navel”. The lake is surrounded by extinct volcanoes. The altitude is 2,500m high. We meet the herders of yak, horse, and sheep. (Four hours walking).
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 9: Khangai Mountain Range

Stop At: Khangai Mountains, Mongolia
Whole free day at Khuisiin Naiman Nuur. This beautiful lake was created by volcanic eruptions centuries ago and it covers 11,500 hectares. The lake is located in Ovorkhangai Province to the southwest of the Khangai Mountain Range. Naiman Nuur with its exceptional location is surrounded by the picturesque nature of the middle part of the Khangai Mountains. These lakes with clear fresh water and interconnected by ground water channels such as Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Khuis, Onon, Doroo, Bayan-Uul are called Khuisyn Naiman Nuur. These lakes located in 500m to 3km to each other. They were placed under state protection in 1992.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 10: Day of relax

Stop At: Khangai Mountains, Mongolia
This day is also for enjoying by this beautifully scenic lake. Visit a nomad family and walking through the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 11: Khugnu Khan Mountain

Stop At: Bulgan, Mongolia
This day we drive to the Khogno Khan Mountain, which is just like a gateway to the Gobi Desert. We go for a ride on the camels back in a landscape of sand dunes. We stay at a Ger camp.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a Ger-camp

Day 12: Back to Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
This day we come back to Ulaanbaatar where you have free time and time for shopping. Before dinner, we will see traditional songs and dance show. Tonight we stay in the hotel.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at a hotel

Day 13: Departure

Stop At: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
You will be free at leisure in your hotel or wander around on your own until our guides escort you to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight home. Your driver will assist you with flight check-in and luggage, and see you off at the point of security check.
Duration: 1 day

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.