Central Mongolia tour
Tour description
Tour name: Central Mongolia tour
Start: UB-back to UB
Destination: Winter Palace of Bogd Khan, Zaisan Hill Monument, Nature Reserve Khogno Khan, Sand Dune of Mongol Els, Ancient Capital city Kharhorin, Ogii Lake, a visit Nomadic Family and experience of countryside and an optional Hustai National Park.
Goal: to have a taste of Countryside without having to spend much time traveling along the endless country road.
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Price: from US $1799
Group size: Min-2/Max - 16
Why do we love this trip?
- Learn unique Mongolian Culture
- Discover Nomadic lifstyle
- Spot Wild and Domestic animals
- Visit and meet real Nomads
- Feel real silence and wild nature
- Enjoy fresh and clean air
The trip, we offering you, will give a good chance to experience their tradition, culture. way of life and hospitality. Despite the warm welcome you will receive, there are several things to explore within central part of Mongolia. For example; spectacular countryside, vast steppes, rugged mountains, clear lake, and abundant wildlife and livestock.
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Our guide will meet you at airport upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar city/capital of Mongolia/ and take you to the hotel you stay. Free at leisure for the rest of the day. Prepare yourself; on the most of days of this tour, we'll spend a several hours on the road. Note: the camera with full battery, torch, and other stuffs/suitable clothing for horse/camel riding/.
Overnight in Hotel
Meals included
An experienced guide will collect you from your accomodation in the early morning. Then we will head to Terelj National Park located 75 km on the side, on the way you will explore Ovoo-the pile of sacred stones, according to the local legend, spirit of nature dwells in the heaped Rocks which was set for god of nature and blue sky. Terelj National Park is Mongolian's best known national park for good reason, it was created in 1965, popular among the Mongolians for its magnificent granite rocky hills, rock formation especially Turtle Rock and the green forests. On the way to park you will visit to Biggest Equestrian Statue in the world /Chingis Khaan/, and Meditation Monastery.
Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D
After breakfast we will head to Sand Dune of Elssen Tasarhai.
Elsen Tasarkhai.
Elsen Tasarhai is something of an oasis. It is located in Erdenetsogt soum in Province of Overhangai and Bulgan. It happens being crossed by the main Ulaanbaator-Kharhorin highway neighboring with the Khogno Khan /Nature Reserve/. These large dunes stretch for some 80km and are worth stopping off at for those who are not planning to visit the much more spectacular Khongoryn Els in the Gobi Desert. This is perfect place for camel riding.
Here you will be riding camel through the charming sandy hill passing by fresh river and green land. Traveling by camel at the Majesty of Elsen Tasarhai might make for some awesome photos.
Overnight in Ger camp
Meals:B,L,D
After breakfast, we are driving to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia. The legendary city was founded by order of Chingis Khaan in 1220 and was completed by his son Ugudei. The silk road went by the capital. The Mongolian Empire was governed from this city, until Kubilai Khan moved the capital in Beijing.
In Kharhorin city, we will visit Erdenzuu, built in 1586 by Abtai Khan and the Museum of Kharkhorin. The monastery was built with typical Chinese and Tibetan buildings style inluding 108 sacred stupas.
Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D
Today we are driving to Orkhon valley.
Orkhon Khurhree /Waterfall/
Orkhon valley is one of the top sights in central Mongolia. Orkhon river flows until Russian border where it joins with the Selenge Murun/Bigger river/. It stretches 1,120km. Orkhon Khurhree is located in the popular Orkhon Valley, better-known for its past rich history. Around three hours' drive from Khujirt. Orkhon Valley had been formed by volcanic eruption. It is 22m deep.
About 250m downstream from waterfall. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the valley is a land of nomadism and many breeders set their summer camp there.
Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D
Today we are driving to Ogii lake via Tovkhon monastery
Ogii lake
Ogii lake, located in the centre of Mongolia, is one the prettiest lake of Mongolia and has 27km squire area. Average depth is 6.64m, in some parts 15.3m, coastal length is 24m. The lake makes a nice overnight stop with plenty of camping spots. This is a wonderful place for the birdlife and also popular for fishing. It is also perfect place for horse trek and to have boat adventure.
Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D
Having stayed overnight at the Lake, we will drive back to UB. Driving time from Lake to UB will be majority of the day. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your journey.
Overnight in hotel
Meals:B,L,D
We will take you to the airport. Check your items when you're leaving the hotel. Good luck for your next trip.
Meals: Breakfast