Itinerary
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
Your guide meets you at Ulaanbaatar airport or train station and takes you to your hotel. Once you've settled in, the afternoon is spent at Gandan Hiid Monastery, then Sukhebaatar Square, followed by the National History Museum where you'll see actual dinosaur fossils and learn about Mongolia's past. The day wraps up with the Wonders of Mongolia folklore show, which features traditional singing and dance performances.
- Start point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar International Airport Pick-up, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Gandan Hiid Monastery
- Visit Sukhebaatar Square
- Visit National History Museum
- Wonders of Mongolia folklore show
Landmarks Gandan Hiid Monastery Sukhebaatar Square National History Museum 
- Day 2
Terelj National Park
After breakfast, you'll head to the Chinggis Khaan Monument, the world's largest equestrian statue, and ride the elevator up to the horse's head for views of the surrounding area. From there, drive to Terelj National Park and visit a local nomadic family to see how they live and work. Once you've had lunch, you'll stop at Turtle Rock and then Ariyabal Meditation Temple, which sits on a hillside. Horse riding is available if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Terelj Lodge Ger Camp or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Chinggis Khaan Monument
- Elevator access to horse head for panoramic view
- Visit Terelj National Park
- Visit authentic local nomadic family
- See Turtle Rock formation
- Visit Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Optional Activities
- Horse riding in Terelj National Park
Landmarks Chinggis Khaan Monument Terelj National Park Turtle Rock Ariyabal Meditation Temple - Day 3
Hustai National Park
Following breakfast, you'll drive about 3 hours to Hustai National Park, stopping at Moltsog Sand Dunes along the way. The park visit includes the Ger museum and time to walk through the natural landscape. After lunch, you have free time for optional horse riding if you'd like. Later, a short drive takes you out to see Przewalski wild horses in their natural setting, and if conditions are right, you might spot corsac foxes and Mongolian gazelles before heading back to Ulaanbaatar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center or similar)
Included Activities
- Stop at Moltsog Sand Dunes
- Visit Ger museum
- Observe Przewalski wild horses in natural habitat
Optional Activities
- Horse riding in Hustai National Park
Landmarks Hustai National Park Moltsog Sand Dunes 
- Day 4
Ulaanbaatar to Dalanzadgad
An early morning flight gets you to Dalanzadgad in the Gobi, then you transfer to Gobi Oasis Ger camp for breakfast. The day's main stop is Bayanzag, also called Flaming Cliffs, where paleontologists made their first major discovery of dinosaur fossils and eggs.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Mongol Gobi Ger Camp or similar)
Included Activities
- Flight to Dalanzadgad
- Visit Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Landmarks Bayanzag 
- Day 5
Khongor Sand Dunes
You'll head out to Khongor Sand Dunes after breakfast, which are Mongolia's largest sand formations. Following lunch, a visit to a camel herder family lets you learn about their nomadic way of life and taste fermented camel milk. Before evening, you'll climb the Singing Dune to take in panoramic views of the landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gobi Erdene Ger Camp or similar)
Included Activities
- Visit Khongor Sand Dunes
- Visit camel herder family
- Try fermented Mongolian camel milk
- Climb Singing Dune
Landmarks Khongor Sand Dunes Singing Dune - Day 6
Yol Valley
The drive takes you to Yol Valley, also called Eagle Valley. After lunch, you'll hike through grassy meadows with small streams and narrow valleys bordered by tall cliff walls. The area has wildflowers and Gobi plants throughout, and with some luck you might see wild sheep and goats on the cliff faces. Later you transfer to the next camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Accommodation
- Camping (Gobi Nomad Lodge Ger Camp or similar)
Included Activities
- Hike through Yol Valley
- Explore grassy meadows and streams
Landmarks Yol Valley - Day 7
Dalanzadgad to Ulaanbaatar
An early breakfast comes before your morning flight from Dalanzadgad back to Ulaanbaatar, then transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon, you'll visit Bogd Khaan Palace, the former residence of Mongolia's last king, which includes seven Summer Prayer temples and the winter palace. Zaisan Memorial, a war monument with nice city views, is next. Shopping time for local souvenirs happens if you're interested, and the day ends with a farewell dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque)
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Ramada Ulaanbaatar City Center or similar)
Included Activities
- Flight from Dalanzadgad to Ulaanbaatar
- Visit Bogd Khaan Palace
- Visit Zaisan Memorial
- Farewell dinner at Bd's Mongolian Barbeque
Optional Activities
- Shopping for souvenirs and local products
Landmarks Bogd Khaan Palace Zaisan Memorial - Day 8
Departure
You'll head to the airport with enough time for your flight. Safe travels.
- End point
- Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar International Airport See-off, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
