Best of Mongolia tour itinerary - Available year round by local experts

Best of Mongolia Tour

$1430

per person

Discover 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

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Pricing

Per Person
2 person

USD 1750
3 to 4 person

USD 1430
More than 4 person

More attractive price upon request
Include

4WD vehicle transportation

Bottled water

Airport pick-up & drop-off

Meals as indicated

Fees for activities

Admission fees

English speaking guide

Accommodation as indicated
Not Included

Personal expenses

Travel insurance

Tipping(optional)

Visa application & fees

International airfares

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Discover the best destinations of Mongolia from the Gobi desert to the beautiful lake Terkh in Central Mongolia.

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

End of tour. Departure from Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Our tour driver will drop you off at the airport approx. 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We are happy to extend your trip to the other destinations of Mongolia (Western Mongolia & Eagle Hunters, Northern Mongolia and Eastern Mongolia). Book your trip extension with us and enjoy 5-20% discount for loyalty!

FAQ

We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.

AVAILABILITY

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ACCOMMODATION

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. MEALS

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. TRANSPORTATION & ROAD CONDITION

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. BOOKING & PAYMENT

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WHAT TO PACK

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

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Discover the best destinations of Mongolia from the Gobi desert to the beautiful lake Terkh in Central Mongolia.