Introduction

The trip will take you into the Peaceful green countryside of central Mongolia starting from Hustain nuruu National Park where you will have wonderful opportunity to watch the Przewalski’s horses in the wild. The next point would be a protected area of Orhon River waterfall, historical sites Kharkhorin, Mongolia’s ancient capital and Erdenezuu Monastery are also will be visited on the way. After you will drive to Arkhangai, a province of green forests and swift streams, where you will enjoy the therapeutic benefits of the famous Hot springs. You will stop by Ugii Lake, the unique lake on the northern limits of Great Steppe having ample time to swim, kayaking and fishing. Tour accommodation is combination of overnights in ger camp and tent camps apart from 2 nights in hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Breakfast and dinner will be provided at overnight camps and lunch will be taken en route. A good experienced cook will accompany you through out of your field journey. On the way we will have horse riding tours as well as hiking ones. Also visits to local nomad households to experience a nomadic way of life. The journey will be on 4x4 auto allowing the traveller to experience brilliant green countryside of Mongolia.

         Tour Program

Day 1 - Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Arrival and accommodation. A visit to the Gandantegchilen Monastery with its 26m high gold-plated Buddha statue and other tourist’s attractions of the capital city. The evening program includes a Folk group performance followed by a dinner in one of the best restaurants of Ulaanbaatar.

Accommodation: hotel.

Day 2 - The National Park of Hustai

Morning visit the National History Museum. There you will see artefacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present, and displays of the development of Mongolian arts and culture. Drive to the National Park of Hustai. Hiking and horse riding tour to explore the unique landscape of the park which features mountain steppe, sand dunes and river wetlands.

Accommodation: Comfortable traditional ger dwellings at the Ger camp.

Day 3 - Przewalski horses, Kharkhorin

Early in the morning walking tour to watch the Przewalski’s horses, the only species of wild horse which was discovered at the end of the 19th century. Drive to Kharkhorin, explore the ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongolian Empire and the Erdene Zuu Monastery, the biggest monastery of 16th century surrounded by 400mX400m walls build from the ruins of ancient Capital City Kharakhorin.

Accommodation: Camping

Day 4 - Orkhon Waterfall

Drive westward along the Orhon river valley. Lunch en route in the area of beautiful network of small mountain rivers that offer excellent pastureland for the herds of horses and yaks. The next stop will be on the Orkhon river waterfall.

Accommodation: Camping

Day 5 - Hiking tour and Tsenher hot springs

Morning hiking tour around the waterfall, along the gorges and up to the surrounding montains. After a camp lunch drive (180km) to the northwest for the hot springs. On the site relaxation in a hot spa and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of these famous springs.

Accommodation: Ger camp.

Day 6 - Ugiin lake

Horse riding tour in the early morning and head to the Ugii Lake which is famous for its resident and migrant birds. . Here you will have ample of time for walking, swimming in lake and fishing.

Accommodation: Camping

Day 7 - Ulaanbaatar

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Have a free afternoon to stroll around the city and do some shopping.

Accommodation: hotel.

Day 8 - Departure

After your breakfast in the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport.

         Tour package info

The price includes the following:

• transportation by 4x4
• all accommodations in Mongolia
• all excursions, entrance fees as described in the itinerary
• 3 meals a day, bottled water (2 L per person a day)
• Camel and horse riding fees as described in the itinerary
• Kitchen utilities

The price excludes:

• international transportation
• travel and medical insurance
• visa fee
• departure tax
• rent of fishing equipments, boat and kayak
• excess luggage charges
• all alcoholic beverages
• sleeping bags, inflatable mattress
• laundry
• telephone calls
• items of personal nature
• other items not specifically mentioned as included
• other activities not specified in the itinerary

Important note:

It is the responsibility of the client to have sufficient coverage of medical and travel insurance while travelling with us. We cannot take the responsibility of the any changes of domestic flights and other circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions itinerary changes because of the weather etc…