Luxury Mongolia Tour

Upon your arrival at the land of Genghis Khan, our locally based guide and the driver will greet you warmly and then transfer you to the luxury hotel - Shangri-La Hotel for check-in. Considering that you may need to recover from the jet lag, we will not arrange sightseeing activities during the rest of the day. If you feel well and energetic, it will be a good choice to stroll around on your own to get the first impression of the country. The hotel we carefully select for you is in the prosperous area only 10 minutes walking away from city center. 

Meals: No meals, advice freely available
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel

Our escorted sightseeing activities will start today from the southern Mongolia. After breakfast, the guide and the driver will send you to the airport and help you board the flight to Dalanzadgad airport. 

Upon arrival, our experienced Gobi tour guide will pick you up and lead you to Bayanzag, also known as Flaming Cliffs due to its red color like burning fire. The place also attracts worldwide visitors because that dinosaurs' eggs and other remains were discovered here in 1923. This afternoon, we will explore this “Land of Dinosaurs” and the nearby lush forest. 

In the evening, the guide will help you check in the Ensuite Tourist Camp. Each of the ger is equipped with private bathrooms for guests’ convenience. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ensuite Tourist Camp

After breakfast, we will head to Khongor Sand Dunes. Located in the southern Gobi Desert, it is the largest sand dune in Mongolia, rolling endlessly to the horizon. There is an oasis in the sand dunes with a river flowing by. 

Upon arrival, the guide will lead you to visit a local family living by the edge of the sand dunes to know their lifestyle. Then ride a camel to explore the sand dunes and enjoy a hiking to the oasis. Afterwards, drive to the highest point of the area to enjoy a bird’s eye view. The Khongor Sand Dunes also has a nickname- Singing Sand, which derives from the sound making by the sand when the wind blows by.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ensuite Tourist Camp

We will spend this whole day in Yol Valley, which is on Mongolia's national reserves list. The most attractive landscapes here are the rocky cliffs, the narrow and shadowy valley and the blue ice layers frozen all year round. The guide will accompany you to go hiking for 1 - 2 hours to explore the valley, appreciate the charming scenery and encounter the wild animals.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Local hotel

In the morning, send you onto the plane back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon landing, our local guide will meet you there and then escort you to Terelj National Park which is famous for the picturesque scenery, lush forests and interesting rock formations. There, the guide will lead you to hike to the mountain top, to overlook the whole scenic area and visit the Ariyabal Meditation Temple. After, check into the luxury Terelj Hotel to have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Terelj Hotel

Today, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, pay a visit to the Genghis Khan's Statue Complex, the largest statue of Genghis Khan on horseback in the world. His ambitious eyes are looking forward, like reviewing the vast land he once conquered. 

In Ulaanbaatar downtown, the first sightseeing stop will be Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist temple in Mongolia. There is also a Buddhist School in it. Then continue to explore the Museum of Mongolian National History. It has 3 floors: the first floor displays rock carvings and relics from the Stone Age; the second floor collects many traditional clothes of Mongolia; and the third floor shows some treasures representing the nomadic culture. The last stop of today will be Sukhbaatar Square, where many significant buildings of the country stand, including State Parliament House, Palace of Culture, and State Opera and Ballet Theatre. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel

During the next following 2 days, we will explore the northern Mongolia. This morning, our guide and the driver based in Ulaanbaatar will send you to the flight to Murun. After arrival, the local guide will greet you at the airport exit and then lead you to Khovsgol Lake National Park about 2 hours drive away. The lake is surrounded by luxuriant coniferous forests, and abundant kinds of wild animals live there, so it is renowned as the "Switzerland in Mongolia". Also live in the nearby forests are many ethnic groups. We will not miss visiting them and having a look of their markets and ports.  

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ensuite Tourist Camp

The whole day will be spent exploring the Khovsgol Lake National Park. In the morning, the guide will accompany you to sightsee around by horse. It is also a good chance to gallop freely on the grassland. 

In the afternoon, you are free to enjoy the time as you like. You may take a leisurely stroll by the lake. The lake is surrounded by mountains covered with green forests, where you can go for a trek. Or, hire a boat at your own cost to enjoy a cruise on the lake. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Ensuite Tourist Camp

Today, we will firstly tour Uushig ancient Deer Stone Monuments, erected in 13th – 16th century BC by forest hunters. Back then, deer were considered as sacred animals by them. Then we will transfer you to Murun Airport, for you to fly back to Ulaanbaatar. 

After arrival, the local guide will escort you to the hotel. This luxury Mongolia tour will end tomorrow. So after arrival, you are advised to seize the last chance to finish your list of “things to do in Mongolia”, like tasting some local delicacies, or buying some featured souvenirs. Our guide will be glad to give you some recommendations. 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel

Our guide will transfer you from the hotel to the airport according to your flight schedule and see you off. Wish you a smooth trip home! 

Meals: Breakfast