Grand Mongolia Adventure

Please reach Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia as scheduled by yourself. On arrival, you will be greeted warmly by our driver and then sent to the hotel. After, we will leave the rest of the day for your own plan. The hotel is located in city center and equipped with restaurant, so you may either wander around in the neighborhood or feed yourself in the restaurant with local delicacies. There is also a supermarket at the B1 of the hotel, where you can buy some snacks or other necessities, because we will travel deep into Mongolia later. 

Accommodation: Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center

After breakfast, pack your luggage and all necessities, our local guide and the driver will come to pick you up and set out to explore the hinterland of Mongolia. Today’s destination will be Baga Gazriin Chuluu, about 260 kilometers (160 miles) or 4 hours’ drive away. The scenic views outside the window will not make the trip boring. Also, you can ask for stops any time for a rest or to take pictures. Baga Gazriin Chuluu is nicknamed the “Mongolia Grand Canyon”, composed of boundless granite landforms. On the various rock formations, locals hang many colorful prayer flags, adding some vitality to this place.

Tonight, stay in a ger camp, so do the next following days. The facilities inside may not be as good as those in star hotels, so make some preparations in advance.

What is Ger Camp?
Ger is something like yurt, the traditional home for the Mongols, and now it is a popular movable hotel for visitors. A camp consists of 30-40 gers, a restaurant and some entertainment facilities. They change locations in different seasons to catch the most beautiful sceneries, thus, they offer all visitors good experience and can save time to sightseeing spots, which is something that real hotels can't compare to. Stepping out the ger, getting close to the vast steppe and staying away from the crowds is a completely new and worthwhile experience.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

In the morning, move on to Tsagaan Suvarga which is 240 kilometers (150 miles) away with a driving time of 3 - 4 hours. It is regarded as the holy land by the locals, also named White Stupa. It is a huge cliff with a height of 60 meters (197 feet) and a length of 400 meters (1,312 feet). You will see the Bianco limestone formed due to the thousands years of natural weathering. It is also a wonderful shooting place, so the guide will escort you to hike around to take some nice pictures.

What Kind of Food Is Served During Ger Stay?
During the whole tour in Mongolia, we would like to offer a full board as there is no many choices for different restaurants, especially the visits deep into the steppe and desert. Generally, the Mongolian traditional food will be offered including steamed or fried dumplings, barbecue, meat, seasonal vegetables and soft drinks. During travel high seasons in July and August when there are plenty of guests, buffet will be served. Proper arrangements will be made for those who are allergic to some special items.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

After breakfast, we will continue driving 3 - 4 hours to Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) about 240 kilometers away. Here, the guide will also accompany you to hike around, among the mountains to see the picturesque scenery and trace wild lives. This hike will last for about 2 hours. If you think the time is too long, we can cover half of the hiking distance or go back by horse.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

The sightseeing stop of today will be Khongor Sand Dunes. We will drive 4 - 5 hours covering the distance of 200 kilometers (124 miles) to get there. As the largest and most spectacular sand dune in Mongolia, it is 20 kilometers (12 miles) wide averagely and extends for 100 kilometers (62 miles) long. Besides, it has an oasis with the Khongor River flowing by.

Getting there, the guide will firstly leadyou to a local family where you can chat with them with the help of the guideand get to know the folk customs of the nomads and the host will treat you with their favorite milktea and other dairy products. Then ride a camel to travel through thesand dunes and hike to the oasis. Next, we will drive to the top of one sanddune to appreciate the amazing rolling landscapes. If listen carefully, youwill hear the sand “singing” when the wind blows.

Why Mongolians Love Suutei Tsai (milk tea)?
Every time you visit a local family, suutei tsai will be provided. Mongolians love tea, especially black tea, as it can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis and digestion, ensure that the body has sufficient vitamins to maintain daily needs. Later, they made suutei tsai with milk. A brick tea could be exchanged for a cow at the time when transportation and trade were not developed. So, providing suutei tsai is the respect that Mongols have for their guests. It must deserve your try when you are there.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Today, this private Mongolia tour will be extended to Bayanzag. It takes about 2 - 3 hours to drive there. Arriving there, you will see grand cliffs in the color of red like burning fire, so Bayanzag is also called Flaming Cliffs. This cliff is 5 kilometers (3 miles) wide and 8 kilometers (5 miles) long stretching from south to the north. What’s also worth mentioning is that this place is a habitat of dinosaurs living 60 - 100 million years ago. If lucky, we can even find some of their traces.

The Road Condition Along the Way
In Mongolia, about 20% of the roads are paved roads, and the remaining 80% are countryside roads. On this journey, you will spend 2 to 6 hours a day on the road transfer, but the beautiful scenery along the way may satisfy all your fantasies about steppe. On the almost deserted roads, overlooking the endless grasslands, plus the blue sky and white clouds, is a process of letting the mind go empty. To make the trip more enjoyable, our guide and driver will stop at proper places for stretch, to find wild animals, to take nice photos, to perfect this overland tour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

After breakfast, drive on to cross the large Ongi Steppe to reach the Ongi Monastery. There were once two temple groups facing each other across the Ongi River, one built in 1660 in the south and the other built in 18th century in the north. However, they were severely damaged in 1939 during anti-religion activities. But we can still feel its past prosperity from the remains. After the escorted sightseeing tour, the guide will leave the rest of the day for your own plan. The rolling mountains around is a good place to enjoy a hiking. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

This morning, we will leave for Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongol Empire and the world’s center in 13th century. It once collected many rare treasures presented to the Mongol khans or robbed from other countries, so it is also world’s richest and most powerful city back then. However, it gradually fell because of continuous wars. From 1948-1949, a large-scale excavation was conducted, unveiling many ruins of earthen walls, palaces, folk residences and streets. In addition to these ruins, the guide will also lead you to visit Karakorum Museum where you can have a further understanding of this ancient city. Then, go to the Erdene Zuu Buddhism Monastery initially built in 1586. It collects many Buddhist cultural objects between 16th and 18th century. In 2004, both Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery have been included into the UNESCO world cultural heritages.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Orkhon Valley is a scenic place where you can take many amazing pictures. Occupying an area of 121.967 hectares, it’s impossible to visit it all and we will travel to its most scenic area near the Orkhon Waterfall, where many herders set up their camps. Orkhon Valley was rated as one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites as Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. Orkhon waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes 20000 years ago with a height of 27 meters. Upon arrival, our guide will accompany you to walk about 20 meters (22 yards) down the nearby steep stones to the bottom of the valley to appreciate the scenery around.

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After sightseeing, we will specially arrange a family visit to introduce you the nomad life in country side. You will know how these herders adhere to their traditional way of life and they never make changes for centuries. Later, explore more about this vast area on a horseback for about one hour.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Today, we will drive to Tsenkher HotSpring, the second hottest hot spring in Mongolia. The temperature of theoutlet reaches to 65 - 90 ℃ (149 - 194 ℉). We will arrange a bath in the nearbycamps, where the spring will be lowered to an acceptable temperature by thebody. After, the guide will accompany you to hike to the adjacent KhangaiMountains covered by lush forests and beautiful flowers.

Try Hot Spring at Tsenkher
The Tsenkher hot spring, surrounded by cliffs and turbulent rivers, is situated between stunning mountain ranges. After running through the steppe and desert for a few days, it is definitely not too much to describe Tsenkher as the heaven when you soak in the hot spring. Hot spring water flowing from an altitude of 1860 meters is rich in minerals, which are beneficial to the body. This homemade yogurt is also very tasty, you can try it.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Today’s destination, Horgo & Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake National Park is a large extinct volcanoes zone. This area is known to the world because of its primitive natural environment, splendid landscapes, clear lakes, and large number of small caves. We will climb to the Horgo extinct volcano crater where provides a panoramic view of the whole area and the charming lake. Stay overnight at a tourist camp near Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

After a beautiful night that we have spent on the shore of the lake, our excursion continues towards to the Northern part of Mongolia through beautiful nature routes, vast grasslands cross High Mountain passes.

Traditional Mongolian lunch will be arranged at Jargal Jiguur Tourist camp, where you can have a rest and also try the hot spring here. After that, we will continue the drive towards Norh Mongolia and stay overnight at a tourist camp on the way.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

After breakfast, we will continue our drive to Murun town, the center of north Mongolia, where we will take a break and have lunch. We can finally admire another beautiful lake of Mongolia in the afternoon- Khovsgol Lake. With an area of 262,000 hectares (647,416 acres), the lake is the second largest lake of Mongolia, meanwhile the deepest and purest lake of the country and one of the a few glacial lakes remained from the last Ice Age. Surrounding the lake are mostly coniferous forests, earning the site the reputation "Switzerland of the Orient". Besides, quantities of wild animals are inhabiting the lake.

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After leaving your luggage at camp, our guide will show you the main port, the people living in the Khatgal village, get to know the villagers’ life and explore their market, which must be the best way to learn local culture and life style.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

We will spend the day in Khovsgol Lake. The clear lake, green grasslands, lush forests and blue sky will help you forget all the annoyances and purify your inner heart. Our guide will accompany you to explore this area in the morning and you can enjoy an afternoon free.

Free Time Suggestion
The camps offer various optional activities, such as fishing, boating, horse riding, hiking, etc. you can choose any of your interested activities. Or, just take a leisurely walk around the lake. There are paths into the forest that you can take a small hiking or exploration by yourself to feel the nature.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

After breakfast, we will drive for 4 - 5 hours to Uran Togoo Mt. Natural Reserve. The mountain is actually an extinct volcano formed due to the eruption 100 million years ago. After being formed, the area has been seldom inhabited, so the scenery is unspoiled and primitive. On arrival, the guide will escort you to explore this untouched land.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Today, continue driving forward for 200 kilometers (125 miles) to visit the Amarbayasgalant Monastery, a charming ancient architecture complex hidden in the Mongolian grassland on the border of Mongolia and Russia. It is one of the three largest Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia and the retreat place for the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism in the country. On the way, we will have a chance to interact with the nomads, talk to them and experience their daily life. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Tourist Camp

Today, we will return to Ulaanbaatar and climb the Zaisan Hill to overlook the city. If you are interested, our guide will then lead you to buy some souvenirs or cashmere products, to conclude this adventure.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center

The guide and the driver will transfer you to the airport and see you off. May you a pleasant trip home! We also serve tourists to other worldwide travel destinations. If interested, please feel free to contact us any time!

Meals: Breakfast