Day 1: Ulaanbaatar - Khuvsgul Province – Lake Khuvsgul
Arrive Ulaanbaatar and catch your flight to Moron, either in morning or afternoon depending on the domestic flight schedule. The flight from Ulaanbaatar to the capital of the Khuvsgul Province will take one and a half hours and your guide will accompany you.
On arrival at Moron, you are met by a local driver, who will drive you north towards Lake Khuvsgul after a light lunch. Our destination for today, the drive to Lake Khuvsgul is about 140 km and will take about 5-6 hours. The highest altitude here is 2300 mts.
On arrival at the lake, settle into your Ger camp for dinner and overnight.
Days 2 - 3: Lake Khuvsgul
Spend two idyllic days by the lake. Go hiking in the surrounding hills. Swim or go kayaking in the lake. Or just sit gazing out over the vast blue expanse of water. You can even pack lunches and go explore.
Dinners and overnight at Ger camp.
Day 4: Lake Khuvsgul – Ulaanbaatar
Today, get an early start in order to get back to Moron in time for your flight to Ulaanbaatar.
Arrive at Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Ulaanbaatar.
Day 5: Ulaanbaatar – Baga Khentii Mountains
After breakfast, go to the Fine Arts Museum and from there shopping.
Early afternoon, head east of the capital to the hills of Maikhan Tolgoi, situated at the border of the Terelj National Park. The drive is about 1 hour from the capital. You arrive just in time for lunch at the Ger camp. This camp is located in a beautiful spot, close to a nomadic family. The afternoon is at your leisure for riding and hiking in the mountains.
Dinner and overnight at Maikhan Tolgoi.
Day 6: Maikhan Tolgoi - Ulaanbaatar
In the morning, go on an organized trek on horseback for three or four hours with a nomadic horseman accompanying you. Take this time to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. There are a lot of mountain flowers, especially edelweiss. Go hiking alone through the forested hillsides, among beautiful streams with crystal flowing waters, observing and visiting the nomadic families in the vicinity.
Afternoon transfer back to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Dinner and overnight at Ulaanbaatar.
Day 7: Ulaanbaatar - Yolyn Am ice gorge
Today you are transferred to the airport for the flight to the South Gobi Province, either in the morning or the afternoon depending on the domestic flight schedule. The flight takes one and a half hours, and on arrival at the airstrip in the Gobi, you will be met and transferred to Yolyn Am, or ‘Eagle Valley’. This is about 40 km from your ger camp and will take about one hour’s drive.
The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. It is possible to walk through the valley and out the other side. You may be lucky enough to spot wild sheep and goats grazing high on the cliff walls. The valley is also full of soaring eagles hunting for prey.
At the opening of the valley is a Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals in the area. Dinner and overnight at Ger Camp in Yolyn Am valley.
Day 8: Yolyn Am - Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes
Today make an early start to the Khongoriin Els sand-dunes. They are about 220 km from the provincial center, and the drive will take 7-8 hours. These are Mongolia’s largest sand-dunes. Enjoy a packed lunch on the way. After a long day of driving, retire for the night amidst the dunes.
Dinner and overnight in tented camps.
Day 9: Khongoriin Els - Camel ride through sand dunes
Today go riding on camels to explore these massive sand-dunes, which rise to a height of 800 meters in some places. The two-humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be well supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. Our camel man will lead the way through the sand dunes. We will take lunch with us and ride back to the camp in the evening.
Overnight in tented camps.
Day 10: Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes - Bayanzag
Today drive back to the Gobi ger camp, near Dalanzadgad. Make an early start and on the way back visit the “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag. Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which were formed by the erosion of the sand and rock over many thousands of years. It is also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. The drive to Bayanzag from the ger camp will take about one hour and you get to see some wide, open desert scenery on the way. Enjoy packed lunch on the way.
Dinner and overnight at Gobi Ger Camp near Dalanzadgad.
Day 11: Bayanzag - Ulaanbaatar
After a relaxed, late breakfast, you will be driven to the desert airstrip with your guide for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. At the airport in Ulaanbaatar you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
In the afternoon, go on a guided sightseeing tour of Ulaanbaatar. Points of interest include the Bogd Khaan Palace, which is a series of beautiful traditional buildings in which the last religious King of Mongolia resided.
The tour is followed by dinner after which you return to your hotel. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar.
Day 12: Ulaanbaatar- Naadam Festival - Departure
Spend a full day at the Naadam Festival in Ulaanbaatar. See the opening ceremony, the wrestling and archery competitions in the national stadium. The evening program will be a performance of Mongolian folk song and dance. Your tour ends in the late afternoon.
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