Endless blue skies, stunning scenery, vast desert and welcoming nomadic hospitality is everything that is great about this exploration of Mongolia. We visit ancient Buddhist monasteries and the sacred Orkhon Valley, discover the great Gobi Desert and learn about the traditions and culture of this fascinating and little known country. Please note the Naadam Festival departure is 1 day longer, please select the relevant itinerary by clicking the package of interest at the top of the day to day itinerary.Steppe, mountains and deserts - Explore spectacularly varied Mongolian landscapesGobi Desert - Travel through one of the most remote parts of our planet and marvel at the beautiful extremesKharakorum - Explore Genghis Khan's ruined capital and the revived Erdene Zuu MonasteryNaadam Festival Departures - Experience Mongolia's biggest celebration of the year in authentic settings
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General information
Tour ID124634
Tour length14days
LanguageEnglish
Group size16
Age range16 - 85
Operated by
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Starting point
Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia
Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel Reception
18:00
End point
Ulaanbaatar 14200, Mongolia
Puma Imperial Hotel, Hotel reception
09:00
Itinerary
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Day 1: Join trip in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2: Drive to Hustai National Park. Search for Perzevalski wild horses
Day 3: Drive to Khogno Khan Mountain via herding family visit in the mini-Gobi
Day 4: Visit Erdene Zu Monastery en route to Kharkorum
Day 5: Drive to Orkhon Valley via Tovkhon mountain-top Monastery
Day 6: In the Orkhon Valley. Visit local family and learn about nomadic life
Day 7: Drive to Ongii Temple
Day 8: Cross the Gobi Desert to the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
Day 9: Journey to the Khongor 'Singing' Sand Dunes
Day 10: Drive to the Yol Valley (Vulture Gorge)
Day 11: Visit Dalanzadgad Dinosaur Museum and drive to the White Stupa Cliffs
Day 12: Journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu National Park
Day 13: Return to Ulaanbatar and explore the capital