…A Yurt home stay is a great way to experience the lifestyles of the semi nomadic and nomadic peoples whose land we will travel through. For those unsure of what a yurt is, it is a traditional Central Asian circular tent built on a semi permanent wooden frame. As we travel across the region it's name will change from yurt, yurta, gert and finally to the Mongolian Ger, but what's in a name. For us the joy is meeting the people and our style of adventure tour must have this community involvement. Enjoy the home stay among regular nomadic families in Central Mongolia…

On arrival in Ulaanbaatar, we transfer to the Bayangol Hotel and have a leisurely lunch. In the afternoon we take a leisurely stroll into the city centre, which is close to our hotel. First stop is Sukhbaatar Square, the central square named after the revolutionary hero of 1921, Damdiny Sukhbaatar, who declared independence from China. Next we visit Gandan Monastery, the largest and most famous functioning monastery in Mongolia. Here, we may be able to see monks in worship and we will also see the impressive Golden Buddha Statue of Migjid Janraisig. Another likely stop for the group is at the National History Museum. Welcome dinner in BD’s Mongolian barbeque.

At a pre-arranged time you will be met by your driver and guide and driven 35 km south-west of the capital to the “Turgenii Gol”, which is located at the foot the Bogd Khaan National Park. It is one of the oldest National Parks in the World and it has enjoyed state protection since 1778. On arrival you will 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. You will wear del. The del is Mongols’ traditional garment worn on both workdays and red letter days. It is long, loose gown cut in one piece with the sleeves, it has a high collar and widely overlaps at the front. The del is girdled with sash. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. Watch how they produce tasty and nutritious dairy products.

In the early morning, participate in the nomads’ daily chores - prepare wood from a nearby mountain for the family’s household use and transport it to the family with yak ox drawn cart. This holiday will be an adventure you’ll never forget and never experience anywhere else! After back come you will make your dinner by yourself. Also you will taste mongols’ traditional foods. For example buuz, arkhi, khuushuur, milk tea, boiled mutton with potatoes flat floor onions, white foods etc. In the evening, we will gaming Mongolian traditional uncle bow games. For example: horseracing, 4 difficult, bulzug nyaslah, hoo hayah etc. We will teach for you.

Today you will join horseback tour. Go to Mandzushir monastery. Nomadic horseman will accompany you to places of interest. This horse riding challenge will take you into the world’s oldest national park “Bogdkhaan”, where you will move through party forested, partly mountainous landscapes, interrupted by streams and rivers. Peaks are mostly covered with Siberian Larch. It will take 4 hours to get to the monastery. After having a good lunch there, we will ride back to our ger. Dinner and overnight at the ger.

In the morning you will have time to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. There are a lot of mountain flowers and you can spend the morning hiking or riding alone through forested hillsides amongst beautiful streams with crystal flowing waters. We hope this will increase your appetite for the wonderful farewell dinner to follow Khorkhog is prepared by cutting up the meat of the animal and placing it in a closed container together with hot stones.

Twin share ger accommodation (separate nomadic family), transportation from and to UB, everyday 3 times food services of local, special feast foods, soft equipment of horseback tour, guide assistances, mineral water