Mongolia Unveiled

Upon arrival at the airport, our team will greet you and escort you to your comfortable hotel, conveniently located in the city center. Ulaanbaatar, a rapidly growing modern metropolis with a population of over 1.5 million, is the capital of Mongolia. Depending on your arrival time, we will arrange a city tour for you. The tour includes a visit to the newly constructed Genghis Khan Museum, the largest museum in Mongolia, housing over 8,300 artifacts related to the Great Khans of the Mongol Empire and the country’s history from the Xiongnu period to the 20th century. The museum is spread across nine exhibition halls.
Next, we’ll visit Bogd Khan’s Winter and Summer Palace, a stunning complex where the eighth Living Buddha and the last king once resided. It now serves as a museum with intriguing artifacts, costumes related to the last king, and his collection of stuffed animals.
We will also visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the largest and most significant monastery in Mongolia. Here, we’ll explore various shrines and admire the magnificent 82-foot statue of Migjid Janraisig, draped in gold and silk cloth.
To conclude the city tour, we will ascend Zaisan Hill for a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. The tour will last approximately 5 to 6 hours.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: J Hotel 
Meals Included: Dinner

We will depart from Ulaanbaatar early in the morning and head towards Terelj National Park, located 70 km from the capital. Our journey will take us through a valley surrounded by lush, forested hills and breathtaking granite cliffs, where we’ll find herds of peacefully grazing yaks, horses, goats, and sheep. This picturesque park, with its granite rocks, pine trees, and flowing river, is perfect for hiking, horseback riding, swimming, or simply unwinding and soaking in the scenery.
We’ll start with the Genghis Khan Monument, an impressive aluminum statue of Genghis Khan on horseback. Visitors can climb to the top for stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. A small museum nearby provides a comprehensive overview of the Great Mongol Empire’s history, including the lineage of the Khans and their conquests.
We will also visit Turtle Rock and Aryaval Monastery, a serene meditation spot at the mountain’s base, offering excellent opportunities for hiking, climbing, and horseback riding.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: Ger Camp with private facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast – Dinner

Today, we will travel to Khustain Nuruu National Park. On the way, we will stop at the Mongol Nomadic Tourist Camp to immerse ourselves in local culture and traditions.
The Przewalski’s Horse, or Takhi horse, is a rare and endangered wild horse subspecies native to Central Asia. Once extinct in the wild, it has been reintroduced to its natural habitat in Mongolia. Khustain Nuruu National Park was established as a reserve in 1993 and became a national park in 1998. It now houses approximately 350 Takhi horses, as well as 459 vascular plant species and 217 bird species.
Upon arrival at the park camp, we will meet the staff and learn about their ongoing conservation projects. In the afternoon, we will explore the park’s stunning natural beauty.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: Ger Camp with private facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Today, we explore Karakorum, the capital of Genghis Khan’s Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Founded in 1220 on the ruins of Turug and Uigur cities in the Orkhon Valley, Karakorum was completed 15 years later under Ugedei Khan and was known for its multiculturalism. The silver tree from Möngke Khan’s palace became a symbol of the city, which thrived as a political, trade, and cultural hub until 1260.
Kublai Khan moved the capital to Beijing, causing Karakorum to lose its prominence. After the collapse of the Mongol Yuan Dynasty in 1368, the government returned to Mongolia, but Karakorum was destroyed by Ming troops in 1388.
In 1580, Abtai Sain Khan and Lord Tumenkhen sought the guidance of the 3rd Dalai Lama to rebuild a temple, leading to the restoration of the Main Zuu Temple in the Erdene Zuu Monastery in 1588.
Though once a large complex, Erdene Zuu now has three remaining temples: Dalai Lama, Zuu of Buddha, and Lavrin Temple, all enclosed within 400 x 400-meter walls. Visitors can explore the monastery grounds.
We’ll also visit the Karakorum Archaeological Museum, which features hundreds of artifacts from the 13th and 14th centuries, along with prehistoric tools, pottery, bronzes, coins, and stone inscriptions. The museum also displays a scale model of ancient Karakorum inspired by William of Rubruck’s descriptions.
You can visit Turtle Rock and Phallic Rock, as well as a small market showcasing local artists’ works.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: Ger Camp with private facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

Today, we head to Khogno Khan National Park and embark on a trek through the Khogno Khan Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the hills, sand dunes, and grasslands. We’ll also explore the beautiful Ovgon Monastery.
The Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune, often called “Little Gobi,” stretches over 100 kilometers.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: Ger Camp with private facilities
Meals Included: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner

We’ll head back to Ulaanbaatar. You will have free time in the afternoon to relax or explore. In the evening, enjoy a beautiful cultural performance featuring talented contortionists and the rhythmic dances of Mongolia.

Hotel Options
• Tourist Class: J Hotel 
Meals Included: Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner

Transfer to the airport for your departure.

Meals Included: Breakfast