Itinerary name: MONGOLIA MOST SOLD TOUR ITINERARY
Area: Karakorum and around Ulaanbaatar
Potential dates: all year around
Duration: 7 days
Difficulty: Easy - moderate (No experience necessary. The trip suitable for most ages and abilities)
Total distance: driving: 1000 km
Sights: National Park Khustai Nuruu, National Park Gorkhi-Terelj, Tsonjin Boldog resort, National Park Bogd Khaan Uul, Mandzushir monastery ruin and more...
Activities: horseback riding, hiking, visit to nomadic families etc.
Price: from 340 USD p.p

Day1. Elsen Tasarkhai (Piece of Sand) & Natural Reserve Khugnu Tarna
pick you up from your accommodation - drive to Elsen Tasarkhai /250 km/ - lunch time - hike around small sand dunes - dinner - ride camel /2 hours/ - free time - overnight around Elsen Tasarkhai

Elsen Tasarkhai (in Mongolian language: Элсэн Тасархай) is the northern edge of the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. As well as, we will see to historical mountain Khugnukhaan where an Oirat‘s western Mongolian senseless military ruler gelded some lamas (Buddhist monks) during Mongolian tribes’ internal war in the 17th century. This rocky mountain is home to hundreds of birds, deer, and gazelle. While it is an arid area of largely homogenous scrubby steppe, it is dotted with camel breeders and some fascinating natural wonders.

Day2. Karakorum
breakfast time - drive to Karakorum /90 km/ - see Great Imperial Map - lunch time - visit to Erdene Zuu monastery complex and its turtle rocks - dinner - free time - overnight in Kharkhorin

Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia where today there is a small local township. On arrival you will notice the first and most obvious landmark which is the massive wall of monastery Erdenezuu. The monastery was built in 1586 by a well-known Mongolian king called Abtai Sain Khaan, and is surrounded by a vast 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. In previous times the grounds held over 60 temples with 10,000 monks using them for their daily worship.

Day3. Kultegen and Bilge Khaan's Legendary Monuments & Lake Ugii
breakfast time - drive to Kultegen and Bilge Khaan's Legendary Monuments /40 km/ - visit to the site - drive to Lake Ugii /25 km/ - lunch time - boating on the Lake /a hour/ - dinner - boat fishing (optional) - overnight around Lake Ugii

Lake Ugii is nearest lake to Ulaanbaatar capital city. It is also called a paradise for fishers and located in the territory of Arkhangai province, the central part Mongolia.  Tough this small lake covers area of only 61 km.sq, it is the main destination for fishers and boating adventurers. If you want we can do some boating experience and fishing there!

Kultegen and Bilge Khaan's Legendary Monuments which is belong to Turkish culture of VIII century.

Day4. National Park Khustai Nuruu
breakfast time - drive to National Park Khustai /220 km/ - lunch time - horseback riding for searching wild horses Takhi /3 hours/ - dinner - free time - overnight in the National Park

National Park Khustai where re-introduction of the wild takhi horses (Przhevalsky's horses) has taken place since 1992. Takhi is last wild horse subspecies surviving in the 21st century. It was discovered in western Mongolia in the late 1870s by the Russian explorer N.M. Przhevalsky. Several expeditions since 1969 have failed to find this horse, which probably crossed with half-wild domesticated horses and lost its distinct features. Specimens have been kept and bred in zoos, and Mongolia in the late 20th century attempted to reintroduce them into the wild. The afternoon will be spent at leisure hiking in the surrounding mountains with an evening visit to the wild horses while they come to drink in the evening.

Mongols are historically a nomadic people, and thus many of their cultural symbols reflect nomadic life. The horse is probably the most central part of Mongolian culture. Mongols love horses, riding them for transportation in the villages, using them for farming, racing them for fun, and eating them for celebrations. Many Mongols own horses and keep pictures of them in their houses or offices. Our excellent horseback-riding program is tailored to your experience level from the beginner to the intermediate and advanced.

Day5. National Park Bogd Khaan Uul
breakfast time - drive to National Park Bogd Khaan /100 km/ - lunch time - explore ruins of Mandzushir monastery - dinner - free time - overnight in the National Park

Famous for wildlife viewing, Bogd Khaan Mountain National Park offers mountain hiking experiences. We are pleased to offer a popular Bogd Khaan Mountain Park Hiking trip just outside the Park entrance, and many people visiting Bogd Khaan National Park sample the backcountry. Try hiking, where you are dropped off after a 50 minute car drive in the Mongolian wilderness. There you and your guide will spend a few hours interpreting the flora and fauna of the area and possibly view wildlife in its natural habitat. Or try Mongolia hiking unguided were you can explore mountains, swift rivers, wildflowers, and wildlife. There are literally several of cross-mountain hiking possibilities in the park’s backcountry. A few shorter trails exist in the front country near the park entrance. 

Day6. National Park Gorkhi-Terelj, Tsonjin Boldog Resort
breakfast time -drive to Tsonjin Boldog Resort /150 km/ - see Chinggis Khaan's Grand Statue - drive to National Park Gorkhi-Terelj /40 km/ - lunch time - visit to nomadic family - dinner time - free time - overnight in the National Park

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park was created in 1993 and it offers great opportunities for hiking, horse-riding, rafting and rock climbing. Terelj is a spectacular valley with high rock formations, pine – covered mountains and grasslands carpeted with wildflowers and edelweiss.  Like an emergent butterfly, the delicate beauty of the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park promises to be breath-taking! Be dazzled by the riot of colors and thousands of tiny fluttering wings flutter as you stroll through the natural environment of these fragile specimens. It is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wildflowers, and the mountain pine forests and broad streams make this one of the most beautiful areas in Mongolia.

Tsonjin Boldog which is attracted by Chinggis Khaan’s Grand statue. We will be on the back of horse of the statue by elevator and see picturesque open valley with River Tuul.

En route, we will visit to nomadic family have lunch at the nomads’ ger. Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn the clever nomads' way of life by taking every chance of taking part in the nomadic life activities like a nomad. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. Watch how they produce tasty and nutritious dairy products. 

Day7. Drive to Ulaanbaatar
breakfast time - drive to Ulaanbaatar /60 km/ - transfer you your booked accommodation - end

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Gallery of the itinerary: 

 Wall of Erdene Zuu Monastery Complex

Our guide Jagaa in National Park Khustai


Wild takhi horses (Przhevalsky's horses)


Mike with Takhis


Our cook and horse guide found a snake in National Park Gorkhi-Terelj


On the horse's back of Chinggis Khaan's Grand Statue


Relaxing in National Park Bogd Khaan Uul