Best of Central Mongolia tour

Best of Central Mongolia tour

Mongolia, country of untouched beauty and full of advanture, land of blue sky with great history behind. Travelling in Mongolia brings new insperation to your mind. Our truly wish is to help tourists to discover our beautiful homeland and we do it all with passion and expertise.

This private 5-day tour is fabulous for those with limited time to enjoy the best of Mongolia’s nature and culture. An unforgettable adventure, the trip features hikes to temples and ruins, horseback riding trip,  spectacular wildlife, hiking in the scenic surroundings and the remarkable Chinggis Khaan statue. Your nights are spent away from the city in guest gers next to authentic nomadic families, giving you the best chance of experiencing the Mongolian culture and traditions first hand, meeting and socializing with the nomads over the home-made meals and drinks.

Tour itinerary :

Day 1                                                                                                                                                                                                                Terelj National park and Chinggis Khaan statue

After meeting in Ulaanbaatar, drive to Giant Chinggis Khaan statue. The statues in total is 40m high and see as far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. Drive to Terelj National park (70km). You'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. Free horseback trial. Overnight in a tourist camp. (L+D)

Day 2                                                                                                                                                                                                                  See the Takhi, the Asian wild horse at Khustai National Park

After lunch drive to Hustai National Park (170km) and see the Takhi, the Asian wild horse. Enjoy small hiking and photographing the charming landscape and wildlife. Visit Takhi's small museum and overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 3

Erdenezuu and Kharkhorin

After breakfast at the tourist camp, drive to Kharkhorin, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built in 1586. Then visit Kharkhorin museum and see the Great Mongol state period, Stone Age, Bronze Age, Ancient state period halls. Overnight in tourist camp by Orkhon River. (B+L+D) 

Day 4

Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride trial

Up early morning, drive to Elsen tasarkhai unique area of forest and sand dunes. After lunch in tourist camp, there is an opportunity for a camel ride trial through the sand dunes. We will visit a local nomad family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B+L+D)

Day 5                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar (280km) and finish the trip. (B)