Itinerary
- Day 1
Tsagaan Suvarga
You'll start at Tsagaan Suvarga where white mud cliffs rise up looking like stone stupas. Spend the day hiking through colorful rock formations while taking photos, then settle into your ger camp by evening.
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Tsagaan Suvarga mud cliffs
Landmarks/POIs Tsagaan Suvarga - Day 2
Gobi Gurban Saikhan National Park
Head into Gobi Gurban Saikhan National Park to hike through Yoliin Am, also called Eagle Valley. This dramatic rock canyon still holds ice patches into late June, and you'll likely spot golden eagles, wild sheep, and ibexes during the 2.5 to 3-hour trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking through Yoliin Am/Eagle Valley
Landmarks/POIs Gobi Gurban Saikhan National Park Yoliin Am (Eagle Valley) - Day 3
Khongor Sand Dunes
Travel to Khongor, which has Mongolia's largest sand dunes. After hiking along the green river shore, climb the dunes to hear the 'Singing Sand' phenomenon, then visit a nomadic family and spend an hour riding camels while taking in views from the dune tops.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Hiking along Khongor river shore
- Climbing sand dunes at Khongor
- Visit to nomadic family
- Camel riding (approximately 1 hour)
Landmarks/POIs Khongor Sand Dunes - Day 4
Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)
Spend the day at the Flaming Cliffs searching for dinosaur fossils. This is where explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found dinosaur remains and the world's first dinosaur eggs. Later, walk through the Bayanzag tree grove with its distinctive Central Asian saxaul trees.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Exploring the Flaming Cliffs for dinosaur fossils
- Visit to Bayanzag saxaul tree grove
Landmarks/POIs Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) - Day 5
Ongi Monastery
Drive through slate mountains and cross 80 km of Ongi steppes to reach Ongi Monastery, one of Mongolia's seven largest. You'll explore the new active temple, walk through the ruins, check out the ger museum, and climb a nearby mountain for views of the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to active temple at Ongi Monastery
- Exploration of monastery ruins
- Ger museum visit
- Mountain climb for panoramic views
Landmarks/POIs Ongi Monastery - Day 6
Kharkhorin and Erdenezuu Monastery
Travel through the transition zone from Gobi desert into mountain steppes on your way to Khonkhorin, the 13th-century capital built under Chinggis Khaan. Visit Erdenezuu monastery to see religious artifacts at the museum and view ancient city remnants at the Kharakhorum Museum.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Erdenezuu Monastery
- Monastery museum visit
- Kharakhorum Museum visit
Landmarks/POIs Erdenezuu Monastery Kharakhorum Museum - Day 7
Return to Ulaanbaatar
On your final countryside day, visit a horse herding nomadic family and ride horses with them. After having lunch with the nomads, you'll transfer to Ulaanbaatar, arriving late in the afternoon.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch with nomadic family)
Included Activities
- Visit to horse herding nomadic family
- Horse riding
- Lunch with nomadic family
