Mongolians hospitality, 3 beauty of Gobi, Eagle valley, vulture valley, Ibex in the Gobi, Mongolian

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : July 4th, Ulaanbaatar city tour

Tour begins: At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be meet  your guide and driver. City orientation tour begins with visiting Gandan Monastery. Lunch at the restaurant /Mongolian national food, modern and comfortable/. Visit the dinosaur exhibits at the Museum of Natural History and Chinggis statue at the government house. Free time. Overnight at 3 star hotel. (L)

Day 2 : July 5th, AMARBAYASGALANT monastery

After breakfast drive to Amarbayasgalant a second most important in Mongolia after Erdene Zuu Khiid in Kharkhorin and the most intact architectural complex. In  both its setting an architechiture, this remote monastery is arguably the loveliest in the country. The monastery was built between 1727 and 1737 by the Manchu emperor Yongzheng and dedicated to the great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor, Zanabazar. The valley is covered throughout its extent with Turkic-era gravesvarious geometric shapes dating to 3rd century.There is particularly nice view from the hilltop just north of monastery. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 3 : July 6th, Uran Uul & Togoo Uul

About 60km directly west of Bulgan city is the extinct volcano of Uran Uul and nearby Togoo Uul, now part of the 1600 hectare Uran-Togoo Tulga Uul Natural Reserve in the sum (district) of Khutag-Ondor.
Uran Uul is a pretty good place to break the journey to Khovsgol, though the flies in this area can be intensely irritating. Trails to the top of the relatively unimpressive volcano lead up from the west side, which also has some nice camping areas. Overnight in the tent. (B/L/D)

Day 4 : July 7th, Khuvsgul national park trekking (2 days)

After breakfast drive to Murun city. From Murun city the Khatgal town-Tourist camp 150 km. It is another 3 hours drive from Murun city to the Lake. On the way to lake visit (40km) near small salty lake, largest collections of deer stones in Mongolia, Ulaan tolgoy. When we reach the lake A reindeer and shaman men tour could be arranged on a day depending on date. Visit to a nomadic family on yak cart and taste national homemade milk products offered. Mongolian and European dishes will be in a Traditional Ger Restaurant and overnight will be in tourist camp. Because depending from the cold, mostly rainy and wet temperature of the province it is proved that overnight at the Ger camp (B/L/D)

Day 5 : July 8th, Khuvsgul national park

overnight will be in tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 6 : July 9th, ARRIVE Khuvsgul, Moron city visit Naadam Festival

Mongolia’s northernmost province, khovsgol is the most scenic in Mongolia. This is a land of taiga forests, crystal clear lakes icy steams and lush grass. Population of Khovsgol, Moron is largest among other provinces. Naadam festival opening starts at 10 am. The sports are most popular with the Mongols since ancient times are wrestling, horse racing and archery. At present it is a national holiday held 11-13th July each year to commemorate the Mongol People's Revolution. The traditional style of wrestling has its own long-standing ritual. The second element of the Three Manly Sports is horse racing. The third element of the national competitions is archery, which has been perfected over centuries. Full day in exploration & enjoy Nadaam Festival. Overnight at the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 7 : July 10th, Naadam Festival second day

Next day, after breakfast drive to the horse race finish line . and see the daaga (2-year-old horse) race of 10km and the soyolon (5-year-old horse) race of 25km. drive further Khangai Mountain range. We will drive through mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tented camp for the night. Our guide will cook dinner and breakfast. (B/L/D)

Day 8 : July 11th, Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.

After breakfast we drive to Khorgo, a volcanic lake ringed by stark Rocky Mountains. Khorgo volcano believed to have last exploded only 5000 years ago. On of six cinder cones in the area, It’s 200 meter wide volcano towers about 50 metres above blackened landscape of lava flows dotted with pine trees. Just driving 5km from volcano you will see the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 9 : July 12 th, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park.

Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 10 : July 13th, Tsenkher hot springs

There is plenty of water resource around "Tsenkher" hot spring. Also, the area is rich in different stones and rocks. There is not-seen-light granite, placed rocks and stones of Mesozoic by the spring, but you can see chalk, white-stones, boulder flint and kidney stones, those are combined with minerals from the hot spring.  Overnight in the ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 11 : July 14th, Tuvhon khiid temple

Morning drive to Tuvhon khiid temple. Enlightened Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar chose the place to build a monastery in 1648, when he was 14 years old. The construction of the monastery started in 1651. He made his famous creations in the monastery. In 1773 monastery destroyed and in 1992 it was taken under the state protection and government rebuild it. There special formation of rocks which are called womb and cradle, symbolizing rebirth, besides, 4 temple and 2 stupas. Overnight will be in tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 12 : July 15th, Waterfall and visit nomad family

After Breakfast drive south west to ‘’Ulaan Tsutgalan’’ orkhon waterfall. On the way visit “Shankh Monastery”, which is built in 1650 and destroyed during Stalinist purge. Later it’s reconstructed. Also you will pass by beautiful river valley named “Uurtiin tokhoi” which has cold sour mineral spring and it is used as medicine. The Waterfall is situated in the Orkhon Valley and this valley is known as the cradle of the Mongolian civilization as many of Mongolia’s ancient monuments lie within its borders. Orkhon waterfall surrounded by green and forested trees.  You will have chance to visit a nomad family and possibly share a Mongolian meal. Visit a horse breeding farm and try ’Airag’’, the Mongolian fermented drink made from mare’s milk. Overnight in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 13 : July 16th, Middle Gobi- Ongi cloister

Today we drive to Middle Gobi (about 250km) to Ongi cloister. Ongi found in 1760 place where 30 temple and 1000 Buddhist lamas used to live. During 1939’s communist purges it’s completely destroyed. Today one temple has been fully rebuilt. The grounds also include tow small museums.  Overnight in the tourist camp.(B/L/D)

Day 14 : July 17th, Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur’s native land,

After breakfast drive to the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site, Bayanzag). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It is also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight at the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 15 : July 18th, Gobi desert Khongorin els

Khongor Sand Dunes are the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Also known as the ‘singing dunes’, they are up to 800 m high, 20 km wide and about 100 km long. Top of the dunes can be climbed and the views of the desert from the top are indescribable. Enjoy the majestic views of dunes beautiful play of shadow and light with blowing sand over the dunes and with sun shining through the flying sand. Overnight in tent. (B/L/D)

Day 16 : July 19th, Gobi desert Khongorin els

Overnight in tent. (B/L/D)

Day 17 : July 20th, National Park Eagle valley trekking

After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul. The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. Hike to the valley to reach a glacier that remains there year round 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 in the tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 18 : July 21th, Fly to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast fly to Ulaanbaatar city . It will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, shopping and free time. Evening you will watch National folk dance performance. Overnight in 3 star hotel (B/L)

Day 19 : July 22 nd, Departure

After breakfast you will taken to airport. (B)