CENTRAL MONGOLIA TOUR
7 DAYS TRIP
Central Mongolia Tour
Our highlights
Overview:
Central Mongolia is a region of stunning landscapes, historical significance, and rich cultural heritage. This tour offers a blend of natural beauty, ancient history, and traditional Mongolian lifestyle. Travelers can explore ancient capitals, scenic valleys, and experience the nomadic way of life.
During the central Mongolia tour, you will travel the semi-desert, visit the central Mongolian mountain steppes and part of northern Mongolian forested mountains with crystal clear water rivers, freshwater lakes, flower carpeted lands and basalt covered valleys. For you, every day will be interesting and surprising.
The landscape is ever-changing and reveals beauty in different ways every day. Another highlight of the tour is visiting as many nomad families as you wish to observe first-hand the uniqueness of traditional nomadic life and feel the heartwarming hospitality of your hosts, who are not informed in advance but always welcome visitors warmly.
There are abundance of potential nomad hosts as this part of Mongolia is more populated by nomad families than the other areas. A nomadic family stay is included to make your Mongolian holiday more authentic and experiential.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
- Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.
- Visit Sukhbaatar Square and the National Museum of Mongolia.
- Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin (Karakorum)
- Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire.
- Visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1585, and explore the museum showcasing artifacts from the Mongol Empire.
- Overnight in a ger camp.
Day 3: Kharkhorin to Orkhon Valley
- Drive to the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visit the Orkhon Waterfall and explore the scenic landscapes of the valley.
- Experience traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle and overnight in a ger camp.
Day 4: Tövkhön Monastery
- Visit the Tövkhön Monastery located on the Shiveet Ulaan Mountains.
- Enjoy a hike to the monastery, which offers stunning views of the surrounding forests and mountains.
- Return to the ger camp for overnight.
Day 5: Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes
- Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai, a unique area of sand dunes, mountains, and rivers.
- Enjoy camel riding and explore the sand dunes.
- Overnight in a ger camp near the dunes.
Day 6: Hustai National Park
- Visit Hustai National Park, home to the reintroduced Przewalski’s horse (Takhi).
- Explore the park and spot wildlife including deer, marmots, and various bird species.
- Return to Ulaanbaatar for overnight.
Day 7: Ulaanbaatar
- Visit the Gandan Monastery, the largest and most significant monastery in Mongolia.
- Free time for shopping and exploring the city.
- Departure from Ulaanbaatar.