Brief itinerary

Detail itinerary

Day1.
When you arrive in Ulaanbaatar airport train station, you will meet up your guide and driver, then you will be transported to your hostel.

Day2
We'll start with a full day trip to the Baga Gazriin Chuluu Ruins (1768 m from sea level).On the way we'll stop for lunch at Zorgol Khairkhan Mountain then stop again to see At this ruins there are mineral water springs and trees a top the many beautiful rocky hills. Camping overnight here.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day3.
We'll do full day trip driving to Yoliin Am in the middle of the Gobi desert National Park which is a strictly protected area, covering 70 sq.kms. On the way we'll stop for lunch at huge flat steppe. The mountains here are the highest in the Gobi Desert and the rocky scenery is quite interesting, especially until mid July while the ice gorge remains. We'll walk 3kms through a narrow valley, Then 3 kms back to the minivan. Overnight in ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day4.
We'll drive to the Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes after lunch time. The Khongoryn Els are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. We'll see beautiful views, huge sand dunes and a cold water spring with a river that leads to two small ponds. Overnight in ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day5.
Relaxation day. We'll climb and hike to the top of the biggest sand dunes. Also, if you wish, you may walk alongside the river for about 10 kms. We can arrange the camel riding trip on the serious sand dunes as well. Overnight in ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day6.
We'll drive to Bayan-Zag. Bayan-Zag which means "rich in Saxaul Shrubs" is more commonly known as the "Flamming Cliffs" of Bayan-Zag, famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils. Overnight in ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day7.
We'll drive to the beautiful Ongiin Hiid monastery. We'll spend the night in family ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day8.
Today we will drive to Uyanga village of Uvurkhangai province which is really close to the 8Lakes. And will drive little bit to the family we are staying with tonight. Get accommodate at the family where, we are going to stay overnight. Tomorrow we will start our 10 days of horseback riding trip.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day9.
This morning after breakfast, we will pack our luggage to horses and ox-carts then, will start the horseback riding. Then we will reach Shireet Lake which is one of the biggest lake of the 8 lakes. Stay overnight in tents.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day10.
Today we will ride around 8 lake area. This is very attractive and much fun to explore the nature beauty and wildlife and 8 lakes in the vast valley and mountainous area. Stay overnight in Mongolian family.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day11.
Ride another day to Shavart Mountain. We will have great chance to have photo shooting around this area. Overnight in Mongolian family.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day12.
Ride to Orkhon waterfall.The Orkhon river drops into a 20km volcanic crack thus forming the 24 meter high waterfall of Ulaan Tsutgalan, highlight of the area. Overnight in Mongolian family.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day13.
Today we will ride to Mogoit hot spring. It will take another full day. Stay overnight with Mongolian family.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day14.
Ride to Tuvkhun monastery. The creation work temple established by Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in 1654 dedicated to religious study and art works became the foundation of today's Tuvkhun Monastery. It is located on a rocky mountain hill surrounded by forests elevated in 2300 meters above sea level in the territory of Bat-Ulziit soum of Uvurkhangai aimag. Overnight in our tent.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day15
Today we will ride to Uurtiin tohoi valley where you will have a good opportunity to photographing! Stay overnight in Mongolian ger.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day16.
This morning we will drive to Kharkhorin. In 1220 Chinggis Khaan decided to built the capital city of his vast Mongolian Empire at Kharkhorin. We will stay overnight here.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day17.
This morning we will visit Erdenezuu Monastery which is the first Buddist Monastery in Mongolia. It was built at the initiative of the most influential Khalkha Lord Abtai Khan in 1586. The territory of the monastery occupied an area of 400 sq. meters and is surrounded by a stone wall with 108 stupas. After the monastery we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way back to UB we will stop by some sand dunes.
Breakfast, Lunch

Day18.
Departure. You will be transferred to airport or train station for departure.

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