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The Least thing to do in Mongolia for travelers is to visit two major important highlights of Mongolia: South Gobi and Kharkhorin ! Indeed, this itinerary could be classified as CLASSIC by presenting true essence of Mongolian nature and culture with visits to hospitable nomad settlement, active Buddhist monasteries, historical sites and natural parks. Nature along this tour will be changing dramatically: from the golden dunes of Gobi to the open green
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Short city tour. Gandan monastery and the Museum of national history. Prepare for the trip. Hotel.
Flight to South gobi. Drive to Yol Am known as Yoliin Am (Eagle valley) in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan Mountain (28km). YOLIIN AM – this sunless canyon located in the middle of Gobi Gurvan Saikhan mountain has a particular beauty with narrow paths broadening in places between rocks, while buzzards and eagles wheel and glide in the blue skies above. The cliffs of the canyon block the sunlight from the rivers below, so that they remain frozen throughout the year. Tourist camp. Read more
Camel riding days. Drive to Hongor sand dunes (195km) - the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Dunes of Khongor is known as the « singing sands » and rise from the plain reaching a height of 800m and extending for 150km long. The spectacular dunes are bordered by lush green vegetation supported by a small river Khongor river. Read more
Hiking and sliding through the sand dunes. Visit camel breeding family, take camels and make short riding session. Next day ride camels towards the Khongor dunes. Have a rest at the dunes. Enjoy the dunes while sliding and walking around. Tourist camp.
Drive towards Bayanzag (140 km) - classic desert of rock, red sands, scrub, sun and unbelievable emptiness has become known to the world as "Cemetery of Dinosaurs”. It was discovered by the American paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews who first discovered fossil beds of dinosaur bones and first ever recorded dinosaur eggs in 1922 - discoveries which made world headlines. Nowadays there is a local museum which displays important facts and some exhibits of this famous area. Tourist camp. Read more
Drive to the north towards Central Mongolia. Overnight stop in Middle Gobi province, at the Ongi monastery ruins. Tourist camp.
We will reach Orkhon waterfall. Formed by volcanic eruptions about 20.000 yrs ago, the waterfall cascades from a height of 24m. It is scenic, tranquil spot and surrounding nature is undisturbed, as such there are opportunities for good walking and riding in the area. Visit herder’s family and see domestic yaks. Tourist camp. Read more
Drive to Kharkhorin (130 km) – ruins of ancient capital of Mongolian Empire. On the way visit Tovkhon monastery. Visit Erdene Zuu monastery in Kharkhorin and local market for interesting souvenirs and artworks. Kharkhorin was the formerly great capital city built by Ugudei Khan in 1235. The city was strategically located at the crossroads of traditional routes, creating a staging post for migrating nomads and merchants caravans. Foreign envoys and prominent clerics traveled to this city for an audience with Mongol khan.Far after when the Khubilai Khaan moved t the capital to Beijing in 1264, Kharkhorin was rased to the ground by Manchu soldiers. However the bricks and stones from the ruins of this ancient city were used to build the Erdene Zuu monastery nearby, so in that way the old city lives on till today. Tourist camp. Read more
Horse riding days. Drive to Ugii lake (75 km) - another lovely place of silence and tranquility. The lake is at 1.387 meters above sea level, which engages 27 sq.km of area. The lake offers charming view extending for far horizons. Usually the lake has beautiful calming view with smooth waves, but it becomes impressive when strong wind flows above the lake surface. The lake abounds various types of fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural beauty. During 2 days at the lake we will ride horses and make a trip around the lake. Visit to nomad family. Optional walking activity along the lake shore. Ugii tourist camp. Read more
Horse riding days. Drive to Ugii lake (75 km) - another lovely place of silence and tranquility. The lake is at 1.387 meters above sea level, which engages 27 sq.km of area. The lake offers charming view extending for far horizons. Usually the lake has beautiful calming view with smooth waves, but it becomes impressive when strong wind flows above the lake surface. The lake abounds various types of fish and birds, which creates an incredible natural beauty. During 2 days at the lake we will ride horses and make a trip around the lake. Visit to nomad family. Optional walking activity along the lake shore. Ogii tourist camp. Read more
Trip turns back to Ulaanbaatar. Have overnight stop at Hustai national park /190 km/ to watch wild horses takhi, widely known as “Przewalski horse ”. Przewalski horses are the only wild horse to survive in modern times. The species were returned to Mongolia from world zoos and reserves within Hustai National Park in 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar. Takhi, like zebra and the extinct tarpan, are a wild species and have never been domesticated or ridden. Hustain Nuruu has good vegetation, springs, birch forest and rocks which are suitable for many wild animals including 46 species of mammals and 172 species of birds. The best time of the day for game viewing is the early morning and early evening. Hustai tourist camp. Read more
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar around 11a.m. After lunch visit Bogd Khaan winter Palace museum and State department store. Amazing performance of traditional dance and folk in the evening. Hotel.
Transfer to the Airport and depart Ulaanbaatar.
The trip as a whole was fantastic and the Eagle Hunting Festival was the highlights. Perfect, we liked being here. The hospitality of the people, the trip itself was magnificent and fantastic. We had a very caring and professional and friendly guide Puujee. He was very attending full for our needs.
The whole trek on horseback was unforgettable. The whole lake might have been the most impressive and memorable sight. I enjoyed the whole trip immensely and will remember is for a long time. I also enjoyed the company of the guide, local guide, driver and cook very much. We would have liked it better if the trek on horseback had been the grand final of the tour at the end, since it was the highlight. The four days of driving around were nice but sort of our climax. If when we come back to Mongolia we will gladly travel with them again. Read more
Gobi desert and nomad people every place is wonderful. Beautiful land and very beautiful people. I LOVE Mongolia, in my heart forever. Tour guide did everything very professional and has good knowledge. Also our tour driver was very professional and expert.
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