Tour code: HB-OR10
Ride like a wind through the endless steppe, you will land on only for a riverside picnic or camping. Explore magnificent old monasteries in Kharakhorum which is the ancient capital city of Mongolia. This tour take you to beautiful waterfall in Orhon Valley . Father more observe the last remaining wild horses. Spend a night by a wooden heated stove in a traditional ger. Enjoy stone-roasted barbeque for dinner. 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: Bayangobi Elsen Tasarkhai / Bulgan province
Drive to Bayangobi sands by a motor coach. Trekking and horseback riding in sand dunes .Overnight in a ger camp. ( this day journey is 300 km). (B.L.D.)
Day 3: Kharakhorum/ Uvur Khangai province
Drive to Kharakorum. Explore magnificent Erdene Zuu monastery temples with grand examples of Buddhist iconography dating back to the 16th century. Visit archeological excavation sites of Kharakhorum ruins. Initial preparations and test riding. Overnight in a ger camp. ( this day journey is 70 km ). (B.L.D.)
Day 4: Uurtiin Tokhoi/ Uvur Khangai province
The first day of horse ridding adventures. Ride towards Uurtiin Tokhoi. Uutiin tokhoi is 10-25 meter cliff which Orkhon river runs along 60 km. Camp at the river bend of Orkhon rich with Taimen. (20 km). (B.L.D.)
Day 5: Waterfall of Ulaantsutgalan / Uvur Khangai province
Horse ride to the Ulaantsutgalan Waterfall . The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcano eruptions and earthquake. ( Horse Riding 20 km). Overnight stay in tents. (B.L.D.)
Day 6: Valley of Orkhon / Uvur Khangai province
Orkon valley is cultural is cultural landscape listed in UNESCO , world heritage as representing evolution of nomadic tradition spanning more then 2 millions years . Horseback adventures toward Kharakhorum. Overnight stay in tents. (B.L.D.)
Day 7: Kharakhorum / Uvur Khangai province
Drive to Kharakhorum, magnificent Erdene Zuu Monastery temples with grand examples of Buddhist iconography dating back to the 16th century. Visit archeological excavation sites of Kharakhorum ruins and Museum. Overnight stay in a ger camp. (This day journey is 70 km) (B.L.D.)
Day 8: Khustain Nuruu/Tuv province
Visit the 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. (B.L.D.)
Day 9: Ulaanbaatar
Return to the capital city. Visit the Zaisan war memorial, followed by a visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia , Gobi factory store.Stay overnight at hotel. (B.L.D.)
Day 10. Departure
After breakfast depart to airport .
TRIP DETAILS:
-2 nights in hotels
-4 nights in ger camps
-3 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
