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We are proud of our natural and cultural heritage and look forward to sharing them with you as you visit this ancient land of nomads. Like our ancestors, we express our culture through our artwork and stories - a tradition that for centuries has been passed down from one generation to the next.
The steppes and the immense scale of boundless landscapes, varying from flat plains to rolling plateaus and extensive grasslands, make up the heart of Mongolia, Here is the meeting place of Siberia's taiga forest, the Central Asian steppe, the high Altai mountains and the Gobi desert. Apart from the steppes, such outstanding landscapes as the Gobi desert, Lake Hovsgol, Hustain Nuruu Natural Reserve, and Karakorum, the site of the ancient capital city of Mongolia and of Erdene zuu monastery, are all focal points of visiting Mongolia.
On the edge of the 31st century, Mongolia remains one of the few countries that substantially retains its ancient culture and traditions. The nomadic lifestyle and the warmth of our people play an important role in creating precious memories about Mongolia for all who have visited here. As our guest, let us share with you a culture and traditions that have endured for thousands of years.
Day 1 Arrival
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel • Evening motorcoach tour of Ulaanbaatar, including the War Memorial at Zaisan if time permits.
Day 2 Ulaanbaatar/Karakorum
Drive to Karakorum • Visit local family to discover the lifestyle of nomads.
Day 3 Karakorum/Bayangobi
Visit Erdene Zuu, one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia • Tour the monastery grounds and several chapels with excellent examples of Buddhist iconography dating from the 16th century • Visit the ruins of Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire • Drive to the Bayangobi sand dunes for dinner and overnight in gers.
Day 4 Bayangobi/Hustain Nuruu/Ulaanbaatar
Drive to Hustain Nuruu National Reserved area to observe Przewalski's horse, recently re-introduced to the wild, then continue to Ulaanbaatar.
Day 5 Ulaanbaatar
Tour Ulaanbaatar city • Visit Gandan Monastery, the Buddhist center of Mongolia, and the Zanabazar Fine Arts Museum • Tour the National History Museum • Time for shopping for pure Mongolian cashmere products & souvenirs • Cultural performance in the evening.
Day 6 Ulaanbaatar/Gobi Desert
Travel to the famous Gobi Desert • Visit a camel breeder's camp for photo opportunities, camel riding, and exploring the nomadic lifestyle of southern Mongolia • Enjoy an evening of the Gobi Desert's peaceful, starry night.
Day 7 Gobi Desert
Day trip to visit Yol Valley (Lammergeyer Valley) National Park for a morning trek and opportunity to photograph the stunning landscape, "Gobi Glacier" and intriguing wildlife.
Day 8 Gobi Desert
Excursion to Bayan Zag, the Flaming Cliffs, to explore the Gobi's "Dinosaur Cemetery" and follow the trail of Roy Chapman Andrews • Visit to Moltsog Els sand dunes.
Day 9 Gobi Desert/Ulaanbaatar
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar • En route to the hotel • Tour the Bogd Gegen Palace, home of the last Mongolian Khan.
Day 10-12 Ulaanbaatar/Lake Hovsgol/Ulaanbaatar
Fly to Hovsgol Lake, the Dark Blue Pearl of Mongolia, one of the deepest fresh water lakes in world • Explore the shores of the lake and its surrounding mountain peaks, lush lakeside meadows, taiga, and forested steppe.
Day 13 Departure
Transfer to the airport or train station for departure.
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Explore the Gobi, one of world's most exotic deserts
