Best of Mongolia Tour
$1825
per personDiscover the best destinations of Mongolia from the Gobi desert to the beautiful lake Terkh in Central Mongolia.
Duration: 11 days / 10 nights
Availability: June to mid of September
Group size: min 1
Physical rating: Easy
Accommodation: 7 nights in standard tourist Ger camps / double occupancy / and 1-night nomad family homestay
Activities: Sightseeing / Cultural Activities / Hiking Tours / Camel & Horse riding / Wildlife / Local living
Tour Highlights
– Explore a contrast of Mongolia from Gobi Desert to Khorgo Terkh National Park
– Tour through Kharkhorum and Orkhon Unesco Heritage Sites
– Observe truly wild horses Takhi in Hustai National Park
– Ride Bactrian Camel & Mongolian Pony Horse
– Local living – Visit nomad and Learn daily chores
– Bathe in natural hot springs
– Sleep in Yurt – Tourist Ger camp
Tour Map
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PricingPer Person
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2 personUSD 2250
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3 to 4 personUSD 1825
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More than 4 personMore attractive price upon request
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Include4WD vehicle transportationBottled waterAirport pick-up & drop-offMeals as indicatedFees for activitiesAdmission feesEnglish speaking guideAccommodation as indicated
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Not IncludedPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTipping(optional)Visa application & feesInternational airfares
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia & Free Day


- Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Capital of Mongolia
- Our driver will transfer you from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (check available services at the airport to your hotel (30-45 minutes)
- Free day in Ulaanbaatar (you can explore the city on your own – check suggested attractions to visit in Ulaanbaatar or book our city day tour)
- Meals: No Meal
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 30-40 minutes ride to the city center depending on city traffic
Day 2 : South Gobi & Yolyn Am


- Pick up from your hotel and transfer to the airport
- Fly to Dalanzadgad (depart at 06:20 a.m and arrive at 07: 40 a.m.), South Gobi and visit Gobi Gurvansaikhan N.P
- Hike for 5kms (2 hours) in green valley and ice gorge of Yolyn Am
- Visit provincial museum of South Gobi to learn from the Gobi flora & fauna and wildlife
- Meet nomadic herder – learn daily chores including milking, rounding livestock, cooking class of dumplings making, processing dairy products and playing traditional games
- Meals: Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Nomad families guest Ger
- Distance: Internal flight with Hunnu air – 80 minutes and 2 hours’ local drive on dirt road
Day 3 : Khongor Sand Dune + Camel Riding


- Drive to Khongoryn Els sand dune through the spectacular landscape
- Visit camel herder family and ride Bactrian camel for an hour
- Climb 300m high sand dune known as Duut Mankhan (Singing Dunes)
- View magical sunset of the Gobi Desert from the dune
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade – wooden cabin with ensuite bathroom is available) or tented camping is available upon request
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 4 : Khavtsgait Petroglyphs + Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)


- Hike uphill to see a gallery of Khavtsgait petroglyphs dated back to Bronze Age (30-40 minute)
- Enjoy view of endless steppe of the Gobi Desert and mirage
- Visit Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag); renowned worldwide for the dinosaur eggs and bones discovered in the classic desert of rock and red sand.
- Explore Zag – Gobi wood saxual shrub
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 5 : Ongi Monastery


- Drive to Ongi monastery
- Hike through the fascinating ruins and river Ongi
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 4 hours’ drive on dirt road
Day 6 : Orkhon Waterfall


- Visit Temeen Chuluun Deer Stone – tombstone and deer steles
- Enjoy break in Uurtiin Tohoi Cliffs - viewpoint over Orkhon valley
- Discover Orkhon waterfall, a part of Unesco world heritage site
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 7 hours’ drive on paved road and dirt road
Day 7 : Tsenkher Hot Spring and Horse Riding


- Saddle on Mongolian pony horse and ride for 1 hour
- Bathe in natural hot Sulphur spring at Tsenkher hot spring
- Take a pleasant break in the beautiful nature
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 4 hours’ drive on paved road and dirt road
Day 8 : Khorgo Volcano + Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park


- Visit Tsetserleg town nestled in beautiful forest valley in Khangay mountains
- Enjoy break in Chuluut river canyon
- Hike to Khorgo extinct volcano – overlook the White lake and lava field
- Visit Terkh White lake and stay in shore side tourist Ger camp
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 3 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 9 : Kharkhorin + Erdenezuu Monastery


- Explore the first Mongolian Buddhist monastery - Erdenezuu
- Visit Kharkhorum museum to learn from ancient empire situated in Mongolia
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on paved road
Day 10 : Hustai National Park + Wild Horse Takhi


- Drive to Hustai National Park
- Visit information center to learn about wild Przewalski Horses
- Observe wild horses that are numbered around 400
- Farewell dinner – Mongolian Traditional Food
- Transfer to the hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 6-7 hours’ drive on paved and dirt road
Day 11 : Departure
FAQ
We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.
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- May through September (check
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- to visit Mongolia and its
- Tourist Ger camp : Comfort level
- You will stay in excellent tourist Ger camps which a traditional hotel that provides Ger (yurt –round shape dwelling) as a hotel room and is usually located near the tourist attractions. The standard toilet, shower and bathroom facilities are provided.
- Nomad family stay in Guest Ger : Unique
- You will experience authentic nomad homestay enjoying hearty meals and drinks with local helping the nomad with daily chores from milking cow, processing dairy products (cooking milk, preparing butter) and rounding up livestock. Based on twin to quadruple occupancy, Guest ger are equipped with beds, sink to wash and table with chairs but no standard toilet, tape water, shower and electricity are provided.
- We will cater authentic Mongolian and fusion meals as well as European meals during your travel. Special dietary requests such vegetarian, gluten-free and religious meals are available upon request in advance.
- Depending on the number of people, we provide 4WD car with A/C including Land cruiser, Lexus jeep and Mitsubishi Delica for comfort and efficiency. More less half of the Mongolian road is dirt and off-beaten. Depending on day-to-day program, we drive on asphalt and dirt road for as little as a couple of hours up to six hours with pleasant stops for toilet, photographs and stretching.
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- To book this tour please complete our online booking form
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- To confirm your booking, we require 30% deposit payment via online payment (VISA, MASTER) or bank transfer and balance is expected to be made in 30 days prior to your tour departure. There is no extra card payment or hidden fee. Check our
- Travel documents, warm coat/jacket and layers, hiking shoes, raincoat, rubber slippers, sunglasses, sunblock, bandana, lip balm, hat, insect repellent, travel medicine and standard toiletries
- Camera, camera accessories, USB charger, e-book readers, walking stick if necessary, led head torch