Be prepared to explore an adventurous off-road trip through southern and central part of Mongolia represents two different sceneries, highlighting the ruins of the ancient capital city of the Mongol Empire in the center, the first ever dinosaur discoveries and remarkable giant sand dunes in the south. The excitement and the sound of nature will follow you all the time while you are discovering the nomadic soul and culture. 

This trip is the best way to get experienced of Mongolia with the different aspects that make you feel Mongolian traditional lifestyle and magnificent landscape. We start the trip in the Ancient Capital Karakorum and then flying to Gobi Desert of Mongolia which is treasure of Mongolia.

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar (B/L/D)
Day 2. Baga gazriin chuluu 240km (B/L/D)
Day 3. Tsagaan Suvarga 280km (B/L/D)
Day 4. Yol valley. 280 km (B/L/D)
Day 5. Khongor Sand Dunes. 200km (B/L/D)
Day 6. Khongor Sand Dunes. (B/L/D)
Day 7. Bayanzag - Flaming Cliffs. 180km (B/L/D)
Day 8. Ongi Monastery 180km (B/L/D)
Day 9. The Ancient Capital, Kharkhorin. 300km (B/L/D)
Day 10. Tsenkher Hot spring 120km (B/L/D)
Day 11. Lake Ugii 140km (B/L/D)
Day 12. Khustai National Park. 270km (B/L/D)
Day 13. Ulaanbaatar 120km (B/L/D)
Day 14. Departure (B)

Itinerary

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. After lunch, city tour including a visit to the National History Museum, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present, and displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture. Afterwards an excursion to the Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city. Overnight at selected hotel (B/L/D)

Day 2. Baga Gazriin Chuluu. 240 km
After breakfast in the hotel, we drive to Baga Gazriin Chuluu. The Baga Gazriin Chuluu is the rock formation which gives an opportunity to hiking along the hills. On the way stop by underground spring that is rumored to have healing properties for the eye. Overnight stay in a camp. (B/L/D)

Day 3. Tsagaan Suvraga. 280 km
After breakfast we drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, which may be translated as the White Stupa Mountain. It is naturally formed beautiful mountain, which is a copper ore deposit. The name was given to this limestone cliff because of the way it looks form far. Hiking and photo shooting opportunities will be present. Overnight stay in a camp. (B/L/D)

Day 4. Yol Valley. 280 km
In the morning, we drive to Dalanzadgad city, central city of South Gobi province and upon arrival drive to the tourist camp to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, we drive to the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park for hiking till the end of valley and an opportunity to take photograph of stunning landscape, the Gobi Glacier and intriguing wildlife. En route back to the tourist camp we visit local museum about the province itself. You will enjoy a peaceful evening in the beautiful surrounds of the Gobi Desert amongst rocky cliffs. Overnight in the tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 5. Khongor Sand Dunes. 200km
After breakfast we drive to Khongor Sand Dunes. Upon arrival at a tourist camp near the famous singing sand dunes, we visit nomad family with camels and cattle. Overnight in the tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 6. Khongor Sand Dunes
Today we will dedicate the day for the excursion to Seruun Bulag spring and sand dunes. The sand dunes cover 925 square kilometers and are situated at an altitude of 1040 – 1840 meters above sea level. The dunes are 150 km long, between 3 and 20 km wide and highest peak is 195 meters. Overnight in the same tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 7. Bayanzag - Flaming Cliffs. 150km
Breakfast and we drive to Bayanzag, known as Flaming Cliffs exploring the ‘Gobi Dinosaur Cemetery’ and the trail of Roy Chapman Andrews and his team spot. If the sky is clear without clouds, you can enjoy sunset in flat desert area, which is so romantic action. Overnight in a tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 8. Ongi Monastery. 150km
Breakfast and we drive to north heading Ongi Monastery ruins, where just a century ago over a thousand Lamas resided. It was one of the three largest monastic centres of Mongolia and fell victim to the Stalinist purges of 1937. After lunch, explore the ruined Ongi monastery that is undergoing a slow but steady rebuilding process. Overnight stay in a tourist camp. 

Day 9. Kharkhorin. 120km
After breakfast at the camp, we drive north again heading to town Kharkhorin located on the site of the capital of the 13th century Great Mongol Empire. In this town, we visit Erdene-Zuu Monastery, one of the biggest monastic centers in Mongolia, which was almost destroyed in the communist purges of the 1930s too. Tour of the monastery grounds and several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century. Then we visit Kharkhorin museum, which presents a display of a wide range of the Great Mongol Empire and even the Turkic state which ruled Mongolia in the 6th century CE. Overnight in a tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 10. Tsenkher Hot Spring 120km
In the morning after breakfast, we drive to the Tsenkher hot spring resort area located in Arkhangai province. The province had large amounts of volcanic activities in the past time which has left an exotic image in many of its areas. Spend the day enjoying a full access to a relaxing natural spa and trekking in the surrounding forest. Overnight stay in a tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 11. Lake Ugii. 140km
After breakfast we drive to Lake Ugii in Eastern part of Arkhangai province. We check in a camp located on the shore of Lake Ugii. A magnificent view of lake and water birds will be at your doorsteps. The lake is considered as Ramsar Site of international importance and is home to different types of migrating birds to settle down. Overnight stay in a tourist camp. (B/L/D)

Day 12. Khustai National Park. 270km
As usual we have breakfast and drive to Hustain Nuruu (Pike Hustai) National Reserve to see the Przewalski wild horses, recently reintroduced back into Mongolia. We visit the park museum to learn about the history of the last pure wild horses in the world and the history of the area. Overnight in the tourist camp (B/L/D)

Day 13. Ulaanbaatar. 100km
Breakfast at the tourist camp. We drive to Ulaanbaatar and have a lunch in a restaurant then we visit to Bogd Khan Summer and Winter Palace museum of the last Mongolian King VIII, who ruled the country until 1924. It is an exact representation of a functioning monastery. In the afternoon, leisure time for individual plans and shopping.We assist you traditional concert at 6 pm. We have a farewell dinner in real barbeque restaurant and check in the hotel. (B/L/D)

Day 14. Departure
Transfer to the airport for international departure

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