Tour code: HB-DG14
Mongolia has one of the last remaining horse-based nomadic cultures in the world that has little changed over the centuries. Even now outside of the capital city the horse is still the main mode of transportation. Nomads are extremely proud of their horse-riding skills and horse racing tournaments and the most exciting shows to attend. This tour takes you to the most popular tour destinations, Terelj and Genghis Khan’s Statue Complex national parks central part of mountain range and small caves and rock cliff . You will visit nomadic families and you learn a lot from our unique culture and lifestyle . Our drivers and cooks equipped with outdoor equipment that is made for the type of adventure .
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour including a visit to the Gandan Monastery to view the impressive 20 ton statue of Migjid Janraiseg (Avalokiteshvara), adorned by gold and jewels, followed by a visit to the National History Museum, Chinggis Square and Parliament house . Traditional performance in the evening. (L.D.)
Day 2: Mankhan Els / Central Province
Drive to the Mankhan Els. Initial preparations and test riding at the “Ar Burd” ger camp. Overnight in a ger. (This day journey is 130 km.). (B.L.D.)
Day 3: Mount Baga Zorgol / Tuv province
This is sacred mountain and venerated and revered by the local people, there are 3 small caves and rock cliff in front of the mountain.
Ride horse toward the Mount Baga Zorgol. Overnight stay in tents. (20 km.). (B.L.D.)
Day 4: Mount Zorgol / Tuv province
Ride horse toward the Mount Zorgol . Reaching the foot of the 1,680 m. high granite rock Mount Zorgol. (25-30 km.). Stay overnight in tent . (B.L.D.)
Day 5: Mount Zorgol / Tuv province
Spend the day horse ridding and trekking in surrounding rocks and mountains. Stay overnight in tent . ( 20 km ). (B.L.D.)
Day 6: Baga Els / Tuv province
Horse trekking through the sand dunes of Baga Els. (20 km.). Stay overnight in tent . (B.L.D.)
Day 7: Oasis of Khutul / Tuv province
Explore a small Oasis of Khutul. (20 km.). Stay overnight in tent . (B.L.D.)
Day 8: Sarantolgoi/ Tuv province
Ride horse to Sarantolgoi. (20 km.). Stay overnight in tent . (B.L.D.)
Day 9: Kholboo / Tuv province
Ride horse to Kholboo. (20km ). Stay overnight in tent . (B.L.D.)
Day 10: Khustain Nuruu/ Tuv province
Drive to Khustain Nuruu National Park to observe reintroduced takhi (Przevalski’s horse) wild horses. The Park lies in the foothills of southern Khentii Mountain range and there are many types of mammals and birds , archaeological and cultural sites as slab burials , deer stones . Overnight in a ger camp. ( this day journey is 100km ). (B.L.D.)
Day 11: Ulaanbaatar
Return to the capital city. Free time . Overnight stay in hotel . ( this day journey is110km). (B.L.D.)
Day 12: Terelj / Tuv province
Explore the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park. The Terelj National Park is tourist zone has number of tourist camps . Opportunities for hiking and photo sessions in the environs of beautiful rocky mountains. Visit to Chingges Khaan Statue complex. Overnight in a ger camp. ( this day journey is 80km ). (B.L.D.)
Day 13: Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulanbator . Continue city exploration. Visit to Zaisan Visit to Zaisan Hill – War Memorial Statue ,you can view hole city ,next we visit Bogd Khan Palace Museum, Gobi cashmere factory shop, Department store . Free time
(B.L.D.)
Day 14: Departure
After breakfast depart to airport.
TRIP DETAILS:
-3 nights in hotels
-3 nights in ger camps
-7 nights in tents
-Authentic Mongolian and international cuisines
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, camel and horse riding opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
