Itinerary
- Days 1 - 2
Ulaanbaatar
You'll arrive in Ulaanbaatar after an overnight flight. Depending on when you land, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in and start getting a feel for the city on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore local culture in Ulaanbaatar
- Days 1 - 2
Ulaanbaatar
You'll arrive in Ulaanbaatar after an overnight flight. Depending on when you land, the rest of the day is open for you to settle in and start getting a feel for the city on your own terms.
Optional Activities
- Explore local culture in Ulaanbaatar
- Day 3
Ulaanbaatar
Start the day at Gandan Monastery, the country's largest and most important monastery. From there, you'll head to the Museum of Mongolian History to understand the region's past, then move on to the Museum of Fine Arts to see local artwork.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gandan Monastery
- Visit Museum of Mongolian History
- Visit Museum of Fine Arts
Landmarks/POIs Gandan Monastery Museum of Mongolian History Museum of Fine Arts - Day 3
Ulaanbaatar
Start the day at Gandan Monastery, the country's largest and most important monastery. From there, you'll head to the Museum of Mongolian History to understand the region's past, then move on to the Museum of Fine Arts to see local artwork.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Gandan Monastery
- Visit Museum of Mongolian History
- Visit Museum of Fine Arts
Landmarks/POIs Gandan Monastery Museum of Mongolian History Museum of Fine Arts - Day 4
Terelj National Park
This morning you'll drive out to Terelj National Park, stopping along the way at the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex. Spend your afternoon walking through the area, taking in the alpine scenery and checking out Turtle Rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex
- Explore Terelj National Park
- View Turtle Rock
Landmarks/POIs Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex Terelj National Park Turtle Rock - Day 4
Terelj National Park
This morning you'll drive out to Terelj National Park, stopping along the way at the Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex. Spend your afternoon walking through the area, taking in the alpine scenery and checking out Turtle Rock.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex
- Explore Terelj National Park
- View Turtle Rock
Landmarks/POIs Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex Terelj National Park Turtle Rock - Day 5
Gurvansaikhan National Park
You'll fly to Dalanzadgal this morning and browse the local market and dinosaur garden. After that, a 4WD transfer takes you to your ger camp near Gurvansaikhan National Park. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Vulture Valley and Eagle's Gorge, then visit a local family to learn about their daily life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local market in Dalanzadgad
- Visit dinosaur garden
- Explore Vulture Valley
- Visit Eagle's Gorge
- Visit Mongolian family
Landmarks/POIs Gurvansaikhan National Park Vulture Valley Eagle's Gorge - Day 5
Gurvansaikhan National Park
You'll fly to Dalanzadgal this morning and browse the local market and dinosaur garden. After that, a 4WD transfer takes you to your ger camp near Gurvansaikhan National Park. In the afternoon, you'll walk through Vulture Valley and Eagle's Gorge, then visit a local family to learn about their daily life.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit local market in Dalanzadgad
- Visit dinosaur garden
- Explore Vulture Valley
- Visit Eagle's Gorge
- Visit Mongolian family
Landmarks/POIs Gurvansaikhan National Park Vulture Valley Eagle's Gorge - Day 6
Khongoryn Els
After getting an early start, you'll travel by 4WD toward Khongoryn Els to see the desert landscapes and sand dunes up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Khongoryn Els desert landscapes
- Explore sand dunes
Landmarks/POIs Khongoryn Els - Day 6
Khongoryn Els
After getting an early start, you'll travel by 4WD toward Khongoryn Els to see the desert landscapes and sand dunes up close.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore Khongoryn Els desert landscapes
- Explore sand dunes
Landmarks/POIs Khongoryn Els - Day 7
Bayanzag
You have the morning free to do what you like. After lunch, you'll head to Bayanzag (the Flaming Cliffs). Later in the afternoon, you'll visit the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery and wander around the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- Visit Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery
- Explore surrounding landscape
Optional Activities
- Explore area during morning leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery - Day 7
Bayanzag
You have the morning free to do what you like. After lunch, you'll head to Bayanzag (the Flaming Cliffs). Later in the afternoon, you'll visit the Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery and wander around the surrounding landscape.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
- Visit Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery
- Explore surrounding landscape
Optional Activities
- Explore area during morning leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) Gobi Dinosaurs Cemetery - Day 8
Ongiin Khiid Monastery
You'll drive through arid plains toward the Ongii River. When you arrive, you'll see the ruins of two monasteries, Barlim Khiid to the north and Khutagt Khiid to the south, which together form the Ongiin Khiid Monastery complex.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Barlim Khiid monastery
- Visit Khutagt Khiid monastery
- Explore Ongiin Khiid Monastery complex
Landmarks/POIs Ongiin Khiid Monastery Barlim Khiid Khutagt Khiid - Day 8
Ongiin Khiid Monastery
You'll drive through arid plains toward the Ongii River. When you arrive, you'll see the ruins of two monasteries, Barlim Khiid to the north and Khutagt Khiid to the south, which together form the Ongiin Khiid Monastery complex.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Barlim Khiid monastery
- Visit Khutagt Khiid monastery
- Explore Ongiin Khiid Monastery complex
Landmarks/POIs Ongiin Khiid Monastery Barlim Khiid Khutagt Khiid - Day 9
Mount Khogno Khan
You'll head to Mount Khogno Khan to check out the remains of the 17th-century Uvgun Khiids monastery at its base. There's time to walk around the monastery and take in the views of the mountain and surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Uvgun Khiids monastery
- Explore Mount Khogno Khan surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Mount Khogno Khan Uvgun Khiids - Day 9
Mount Khogno Khan
You'll head to Mount Khogno Khan to check out the remains of the 17th-century Uvgun Khiids monastery at its base. There's time to walk around the monastery and take in the views of the mountain and surrounding area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Uvgun Khiids monastery
- Explore Mount Khogno Khan surroundings
Landmarks/POIs Mount Khogno Khan Uvgun Khiids - Day 10
Kharkhorin
You'll drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital sitting on the Orkhon River. There you'll see the old sites in and around the city, and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient sites in Kharkhorin
- Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Erdene Zuu Monastery Kharkhorin - Day 10
Kharkhorin
You'll drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital sitting on the Orkhon River. There you'll see the old sites in and around the city, and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore ancient sites in Kharkhorin
- Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
Landmarks/POIs Erdene Zuu Monastery Kharkhorin - Day 11
Tsenkher Jiguur
The morning is yours to relax before traveling to Tsenkher Jiguur. Once there, you'll have time to soak in the hot springs and enjoy the area around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax in hot springs at Tsenkher Jiguur
Optional Activities
- Explore area during morning leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Tsenkher Jiguur - Day 11
Tsenkher Jiguur
The morning is yours to relax before traveling to Tsenkher Jiguur. Once there, you'll have time to soak in the hot springs and enjoy the area around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Relax in hot springs at Tsenkher Jiguur
Optional Activities
- Explore area during morning leisure time
Landmarks/POIs Tsenkher Jiguur - Day 12
Great White Lake
You'll drive to Great White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur) and settle into your ger camp in one of the most beautiful areas around. You can walk up to Khorgo Volcano's crater for views, stroll along the lake shore looking for birds and wildlife, and visit Zayaiin Huree Monastery in Tsetserleg Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Khorgo Volcano crater
- Explore Great White Lake shore
- Visit Zayaiin Huree Monastery
Optional Activities
- Bird and wildlife spotting along lake shore
Landmarks/POIs Great White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur) Khorgo Volcano Zayaiin Huree Monastery - Day 12
Great White Lake
You'll drive to Great White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur) and settle into your ger camp in one of the most beautiful areas around. You can walk up to Khorgo Volcano's crater for views, stroll along the lake shore looking for birds and wildlife, and visit Zayaiin Huree Monastery in Tsetserleg Town.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Khorgo Volcano crater
- Explore Great White Lake shore
- Visit Zayaiin Huree Monastery
Optional Activities
- Bird and wildlife spotting along lake shore
Landmarks/POIs Great White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur) Khorgo Volcano Zayaiin Huree Monastery - Day 13
Jargal Jiguur
You'll walk around the lake shores where you'll see diverse wildlife and birds with nice views all around. After lunch, you'll continue to Jargal Jiguur, known as the yak country where local families herd their animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk around Great White Lake shores
- Visit Jargal Jiguur
Landmarks/POIs Jargal Jiguur - Day 13
Jargal Jiguur
You'll walk around the lake shores where you'll see diverse wildlife and birds with nice views all around. After lunch, you'll continue to Jargal Jiguur, known as the yak country where local families herd their animals.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk around Great White Lake shores
- Visit Jargal Jiguur
Landmarks/POIs Jargal Jiguur - Days 14 - 15
Lake Khovsgol
It's a long drive through Moron to Lake Khovsgol, watching open plains and glacial peaks along the way. Your ger camp is on the eastern shore. In the afternoon, you'll walk into the forest and visit a reindeer breeding family to learn how they live. The next day is completely free for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit reindeer breeding family
- Walk in forest
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake Khovsgol area during leisure day
Landmarks/POIs Lake Khovsgol - Days 14 - 15
Lake Khovsgol
It's a long drive through Moron to Lake Khovsgol, watching open plains and glacial peaks along the way. Your ger camp is on the eastern shore. In the afternoon, you'll walk into the forest and visit a reindeer breeding family to learn how they live. The next day is completely free for you to explore.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit reindeer breeding family
- Walk in forest
Optional Activities
- Explore Lake Khovsgol area during leisure day
Landmarks/POIs Lake Khovsgol - Day 16
Ulaanbaatar
This morning you'll head to the airport for your flight back to Ulaanbaatar. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you'll have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ulaanbaatar during afternoon leisure time
- Day 16
Ulaanbaatar
This morning you'll head to the airport for your flight back to Ulaanbaatar. When you arrive, a transfer takes you to your hotel where you'll have the rest of the day free.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Ulaanbaatar during afternoon leisure time
- Day 17
Ulaanbaatar
You'll start the morning at the Mongol Nomadic Show and Khustai National Park to see how nomadic people live. After lunch, you'll head back to Ulaanbaatar for Naadam Eve, stopping at Central Square to see the Naadam Mongol costumes on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mongol Nomadic Show
- Visit Khustai National Park
- Visit Central Square for Naadam costumes display
Landmarks/POIs Khustai National Park Central Square, Ulaanbaatar - Day 17
Ulaanbaatar
You'll start the morning at the Mongol Nomadic Show and Khustai National Park to see how nomadic people live. After lunch, you'll head back to Ulaanbaatar for Naadam Eve, stopping at Central Square to see the Naadam Mongol costumes on display.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Mongol Nomadic Show
- Visit Khustai National Park
- Visit Central Square for Naadam costumes display
Landmarks/POIs Khustai National Park Central Square, Ulaanbaatar - Day 18
Ulaanbaatar
This is the main event. You'll be at the Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony where you'll interact with locals and nomads. You'll see wrestling, horseracing, and archery competitions, and watch the procession of athletes, officials, and monks as wrestling tournaments start.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
- Watch wrestling competition
- Watch horseracing
- Watch archery
Landmarks/POIs Naadam Festival Stadium, Ulaanbaatar - Day 18
Ulaanbaatar
This is the main event. You'll be at the Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony where you'll interact with locals and nomads. You'll see wrestling, horseracing, and archery competitions, and watch the procession of athletes, officials, and monks as wrestling tournaments start.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Attend Naadam Festival Opening Ceremony
- Watch wrestling competition
- Watch horseracing
- Watch archery
Landmarks/POIs Naadam Festival Stadium, Ulaanbaatar - Day 19
Ulaanbaatar
You'll head outside the city for the second day of Naadam. Today features cross-country horseracing, also called 'tumnii ekh' (leader of ten thousand). You'll cheer along with everyone else as the athletes compete in a festival-like setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch cross-country horseracing at Naadam Festival
Landmarks/POIs Naadam Festival Grounds, Ulaanbaatar - Day 19
Ulaanbaatar
You'll head outside the city for the second day of Naadam. Today features cross-country horseracing, also called 'tumnii ekh' (leader of ten thousand). You'll cheer along with everyone else as the athletes compete in a festival-like setting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Watch cross-country horseracing at Naadam Festival
Landmarks/POIs Naadam Festival Grounds, Ulaanbaatar - Day 20
Ulaanbaatar
You have the whole day free to explore Ulaanbaatar however you like. Shop for souvenirs, catch a cultural show, or just sit in a local cafe and watch the city go by.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Shop for souvenirs
- Enjoy a cultural show
- Relax in a local café
- Day 20
Departure
You'll fly back to the UK, arriving home the same day.
- Day 21
Departure
You'll fly back to the UK, arriving home the same day.
