Itinerary
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
You'll get picked up at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and head to your hotel. After that, the day is completely yours to rest and get comfortable following your travel.
- Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park
Check out Gandan Monastery to see the 26-meter gilded statue of Megjid Janraisig, then drive to Hustai National Park where you can watch Takhi wild horses and walk through the landscape. Tonight you'll sleep in a local ger camp.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Gandan Monastery
- Guided exploration of Hustai National Park
- Observation of wild horses (Takhi) and wildlife
Landmarks/POIs Gandan Monastery Hustai National Park - Day 3
Karakorum and Erdene Zuu
After breakfast, you'll walk through Karakorum (Kharkhorin), the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, and visit the Museum of Karakorum. Later, head to Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, which has 108 white stupas surrounding it.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Karakorum ancient site
- Visit to Museum of Karakorum
- Guided visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Karakorum (Kharkhorin) Erdene Zuu Monastery - Day 4
Ongi Temple
You'll drive about 290 kilometers across rolling hills and flat steppes to reach Ongi Temple in the middle Gobi. Stop along the way for photos and a break at a tourist camp. Once there, walk through the temple ruins and check out the nearby museum to learn about what happened here.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Ongi Temple ruins
- Visit to museum near Ongi Temple
Landmarks/POIs Ongi Temple - Day 5
Bayanzag (Flaming Hills)
Head to Bayanzag, also called the Flaming Hills, to see the red rock formations and dinosaur remains from 60 million years ago. Your guide will take you through the red hillocks so you can look at dinosaur fossils and see where they walked.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Bayanzag
- Dinosaur fossil viewing and trekking
Landmarks/POIs Bayanzag (Flaming Hills) - Day 6
Khongor Sand Dunes
Walk through Khongor sand dunes, Mongolia's largest and most well-known dunes. Climb to the top for views across the area, then visit a local herder's family and try camel riding on two-humped camels.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Khongor sand dunes
- Sand dune climbing
- Visit to local herder's family
- Camel riding experience
Landmarks/POIs Khongor Sand Dunes - Day 7
Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley)
Trek through Yolyn Am, a deep and narrow gorge in the arid Gobi, for around 3 to 4 hours. You'll see unique scenery, come across rare wildlife, and find an ice glacier deep in the valley.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided trekking in Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley)
- Observation of rare wildlife
- Ice glacier viewing
Landmarks/POIs Yolyn Am (Eagle Valley) - Day 8
Terelj National Park
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar, then head out to Terelj National Park to walk through unique landscapes and enjoy the fresh mountain air. See Turtle Rock and the Ariyabal Meditation Temple, which sits among scenic mountains and large rock formations.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Terelj National Park
- Visit to Turtle Rock
- Visit to Ariyabal Meditation Temple
Landmarks/POIs Terelj National Park Turtle Rock Ariyabal Meditation Temple - Day 9
Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and visit Genghis Khan's Statue Complex, a 40-meter high equestrian statue. Take the elevator or walk up to the platform above the horse's head for panoramic views. Check into your hotel for a short break, then have a farewell dinner at a local upscale restaurant.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner at a local fancy restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Genghis Khan's Statue Complex
- Elevator or walk to observation platform
- Farewell dinner at local fancy restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Genghis Khan's Statue Complex - Day 10
Departure from Ulaanbaatar
Your guide will get you to Chinggis Khaan International Airport on time for your flight. If your departure is later in the afternoon, you'll have time to walk around the city on your own before heading out.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional city exploration if flight departure is late afternoon
