Since Buddhism was introduced in the 16th century by Tibetans the Mongolians are still practicing it today. It has had some decline and rising periods in history. Thus during this trip you will visit the 2 main Buddhist monasteries (Amarbayasgalant and Erdene zuu) and temples (Tuvkhon khiid) to help you understand about Buddhism itself and its history in Mongolia. We will drive to the incredible Great Gobi’s Three Beauties of the Gobi National Park and Terelj Khan Khentii National park. This trip allows you to visit several nomadic families to have tea which would be good chance to have an unique Mongolian cultural experience.

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Visit Sukhbatar Square (there is a Great Chinggis Khaan's Memorial complex now constructing) for city orientation. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in the ***hotel. (D)
Drive to Amarbayasgalant tourist camp, 360 kms. Lunch on the way. Relax in national Ger in the beautiful nature. Amarbayasgalant monastery The “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity”, once one of the three largest Buddhist centers in Mongolia, is located near the Selenge River. It is one of the most impressive and beautiful monasterial sites. Built in 1727-1736 by Zana-Bazar, the First Bogdo Khaan of Mongolia and prominent religious and cultural leader, it attracts both local and foreign visitors, many of them coming to marvel at its beauty. Unlike the monastery of Erdene Zuu, which is composed of an ensemble of temple halls of different styles, Amarbayasgalant shows great stylistic unity. Visit to Amarbayasgalant monastery and attend chanting ceremony and meet monks. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B,L,D)
After breakfast drive to Ugii lake about 310kms. This is a long drive. Free time in Ugii lake. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp.(B,L,D)
Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park 296kms. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hike to Volcana and visit more attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)
Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park 296kms. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hike to Volcana and visit more attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp.(B/L/D)
After breakfast drive to the Tamir (about 196km). We will be driving through beautiful green valleys with nomadic gers and herds. We will see the Chuluut River and the Canyon about 50 meter, on the way. Dinner and overnight will be in Tsenkher hot spa ger tourist camp 45km. (B/L/D)
Field trip to the steppe range
After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (219km). After lunch will be visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia´s ancient capital Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley, at the crossroads of “The Silk Road”. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing. Meals will be at the Ger camp. Overnight at a Ger camp.(B/L/D)
After breakfast, drive to Ulaan Tsutgalan about 90km the tributary of Red river which comes from ridge of Gyatruu, falls down into Orkhon river when it’s flowing trough the canyon. It is 20m of height, 10m of width and there is a tributary noise from 3-5km away of it. Visit to Tovkhon monastery. In this monastery, Holy Saint Zanabazar were creating his masterwork such as the Green Tara and Soymbo script etc. This monastery built on peak of Shivee mountain. Dinner at tourist camp and overnight there.(B/L/D)
Today we drive to Middle Gobi (254km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight at the tourist camp. (B/ L,/D)
Gobi camp service: sauna, shower and bar.Travel to the Great GOBI range
After breakfast drive to South Gobi (about 250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight in tourist camp.(B/L/D)
After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul (about 40 km). The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. There you can walk and photograph spectacular local landscapes (Gobi Mountains). At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. You will return to the Ger camp in the evening for dinner and overnight at a Ger camp.(B/L/D)
After breakfast fly to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping at State Department Store. Dinner at a local russian restaurant. In the evening we'll have exciting performance in Tumen Ekh Chuulga to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance. Overnight in ***Hotel. (B/L/D)
After breakfast at 8.40 visit Gandan – the largest monastery and temple complex in use in Mongolia, built in 1810. In one of the temples there is the biggest standing Buddha (26.5meter) in Central and East Asia, Janraisig “all seeing Lord. 10.00 am drive to Terelj National Park 98km. On the way you will be introduce with the small town people’s living standard, herder families, pasturing livestock, Monk cave and Turtle rock.
Arrive in the tourist camp. Introduce with camp and its surrounding environment. Lunch in the Ger restaurant. Afternoon see the river and hike the mountain near by the camp and rest in the ger. Dinner and overnight in the comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Free time. After breakfast, go hiking with the local guide in the nearby forest and enjoy the scenery and views from top of the mountains. Now visit nomadic family. Learn their everyday life, horse riding, cow milking and dairy product producing.Lunch and overnight in the tent near by nomadic family. (B/L/D)
Princess temple.-Trekking with ox-card and horse around Khan Khentii Mountain. Breakfast. Preparations for the journey. Starting journey. Ride an Ox-cart like a nomadic Mongol to Princess Temple. We ride and walk 8 km through spectacular valleys and across small rivers surrounded by highly–eroded rock formations of the Khan Khentii Mountains. Cafe breaks on picnic at a site chosen for its spectacular setting. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple, was built in 1740. Return to the camp. Free time. Sauna and shower time. Evening programs of interest and bonfire. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B/L/D)
After Breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar 98km. Visit Choichin lama museum. Shopping at State Department Store. Dinner at a local russian restaurant. In the evening we'll have exciting performance in Tumen Ekh Chuulga to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance. Overnight in ***Hotel. (B,L)
After breakfast, drive to Chinggis Khaan airport for departure. /B/
We organize your free time in MONGOLIA: Shopping time, evening programs of interest, post, email service and Bank visit.
Additional pricing importation
Single Supplements Optional Single Tourist camp ger supplement: 15-20USD
Optional Single Hotel Supplement: 50-70USD
2011 Prices
Dates, prices and itineraries shown for trips departing in 2011 may be subject to change. Should you book a 2011 trip and the price subsequently rises due to unforeseen ground costs or exchange rate fluctuations by more than 10%, you may cancel with a full refund.
Tourist Ger camp: Übernachtung erfolgt meisten ausser in Ulaanbaatar in Ger camps, in denen Sie die durchaus komfortablen Gers selbst kennenlernen werden (2-3 Belegung) und bieten vor allen Dingen eine landestypische Unterkunft, die kennenzulernen sicher einer der Höhepunkte einer Mongolei-Reise ist. Die Ger Camps sind auf die Beduerfnisse der Touristen eingerichtet. Unterbringung in den Ger camps mit öffentlichen sanitären Einrichtungen
Guest Ger camp:: (Ger facilities) During your trip in the countryside, you’ll occasionally overnight in guest ger camps. It’s more casual or less touristy decorated comparing to tourist luxury ger camps. Most guest ger camps are not equipped with flush toilets or hot showers.
Ihre Unterbringung auf dem Lande: Mongolische Ger oder Zelt: Wenn Sie abseits der Touristenpfade reisen ist das Zelt die einzige Möglichkeit, die Nacht in der Steppe zu verbringen. Sie benötigen meist nur Schlafsack und Thermorest-Matraze sowie Ihre persönliche Bekleidung, alles andere stellt Mongol Khaan travel. Übernachtung in komfortablen Zelten (2 Belegung) oder in mongolischen Ger. Unsere Reiseleiter und Fahrer werden Ihren Aufenthalt im Zelt so angenehm als möglich gestalten.
Geländewagen Toyota Land Cruiser und Delika Mitsubishi: Geländewagen Toyota Land Cruiser, Calloper und Delika Mitsubishi Mit Sicherheit die komfortable Fahrzeuge für eine Reise durch die Mongolei sind die japanische 4x4 Geländewagen Jeep und Delika Mutsubishi empfehlenswert. Autos sind mit Radio und Klimaanlage ausgerüstet.
Purgon (Russian van): Die russischen Gelaendewagen sind die robustesten Fahrzeuge in der Mongolei, die Sie auch in die abgelegensten Gebiete bringen. Aufgrund des beschränkten Komforts sind diese Wagen eher für abenteuerlustige Touristen geeignet. Dieses Fahrzeug ist auch sehr staub dicht und bietet guten Sitzkomfort. Bei grösseren Gruppen kommen koreanische russische Bus bis 22 Personen zum Einsatz.
Schwierigkeitsgrad
C05: Rich culture and ancient temples exploration 17 days trip is classed in the Average Traveler category. Please see below:
Easy traveler category – Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 3 star or 5 star hotels, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding first time) and hiking.
Moderate traveler category - Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 2 stars or 3 star hotels, occasionally camping in the tent, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding for the first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding first time) and trekking.
Adventure Traveler category- 2 star hotel or Guesthouse, mixed accommodation and tourist ger camping or camping in the tent, field cooked meals, steppe biking for beginners, basic rock climbing and hiking.
Extreme adventure seekers – camping, field cooked meals, mountain and steppe biking (advanced biker), horse riding trip (advanced rider with more than 5 years experience), Camel riding trek, and extreme mountain climber.