Discover the Gobi with us a breathtaking scenery, pristine nature, vibrant nomadic cultures, ancient

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour

Tour begins: Transfer to hotel. City orientations tour and visit the National Museum of Mongolian history. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in 3 star hotel. (D)

Day 2 : Khustai National Park

After lunch drive to Khustai National Park. The resort is ideally suited for those who want to see the wild horses of the world, and other wildlife. After an absence of more than 50 years the Przewalski horses (takhi) have been successfully reintroduced into their original wildlife environment. Viewing wildlife (Przewalski-horses, wolves etc.) and birds, flowers. Photography. (Distance = 95 km; = 1.5 hours). Overnights in Ger Camp. (B/L/D)

Day 3 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu

After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum 360km. 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'. Visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Dinner and overnight will be at a comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 4 : Waterfall and visit nomad family

After Breakfast, drive Ulaan Tsutgalan'' waterfall. During the road visit 'Shankh Monastery', which was built in 1650s. Which was damaged during Stalinist purge and reconstructed. See a 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. The area surrounding the waterfall is green and forested. Visit a nomad family and share a Mongolian meal. Visit a horse breeding farm and try 'Airag'', the Mongolian fermented mare's milk. Dinner and overnight at the ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 5 : Ongi ger camp

We drive to Middle Gobi 220km. Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. It is the ruin of a big monastery on the bank of the Ongiin River. This monastery has 28 temples and other buildings on the south slope of the Rocky Mountain like Balsa country and stupas which are not broken. Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight in comfortable Ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 6 : Flaming cliffs 'Bayanzag'

After breakfast drive to South Gobi 250km. On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which were formed by the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It is also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight in the Ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 7 : Eagle Valley, Gobi National Park

After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley, Gurvan Saikhan Uul 40km. The valley is about 6-mile 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 in Ger. (B/L/D)

Day 8 : Arrive Ulaanbaatar, city tour

After breakfast return flight to Ulaanbaatar 553km. At the airport of Ulaanbaatar you will be picked up by our vehicle and transferred to your hotel. After lunch visit Gandan Closter, and Choichin Lama Museum . Dinner at the Restaurant with traditional Mongolian food and entertainment. Overnight in 3 star Hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 9 : Terelj National Park

After breakfast drive to the Khan Khentii Protected Area 65km. Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. Visit a new built temple named 'Lamiran datsan', which was build in 2004. After a field lunch the journey continues to the Princess Tourist Camp 28km. Relax in a national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Bonfire and overnight in Princess ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 10 : Khan Khentii Protected Area, Princess temple

During the day you can go horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple and visit a nomadic Family. Free time. Sauna and shower time. Evening programs of interest and bonfire. Dinner and overnight in Princess ger camp. (B/L/D)

Day 11 : Ulaanbaatar

After lunch drive back to Ulaanbaatar (95km). Sightseeing in UB, including the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts, shopping and free time. Dinner and overnight in 3 star Hotel. (B/L)

Day 12 : Journey Home

Tour Ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the airport for departure. (B)