7 days tour

Essence Of Mongolia - 7 Days

$ 1,840 .00 USD

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Essence Of Mongolia - 7 Days

This tour includes:

Transport

On the dust of the desert and mud of the steppe, the Japanese/Korean off-road MPV such as Mitsubishi Delica/ Hyundai Straex provides comfort and safety for your trip. These 4x4 vehicles are specifically tuned for the rough off-roading thatโ€™s inevitable when travelling in the wilds of Mongolia. They provide ample space, and air conditioning and are well maintained while offering good luggage space, seat belts and speed.

Accommodation

During your journey, you will be staying at authentic guest gers alongside nomadic families and depending on the season in a guest house or in ger camps. Gers are equipped with beds, linen, a stove, a table, and chairs and have electric lighting. Bathrooms and showers are only available at ger camps, with homestay facilities being on a natural basis.

Guide

At Tour Mongolia, we believe that a good guide is essential to the enjoyment of any trip. Your guide will be English-speaking by default, but we can also provide German, and Korean-speaking guides - please email us your preference. Your guide will be handpicked by us to suit your itinerary and requirements. Each guide is personally briefed on all elements of the trip. You will be sent guide details in the confirmation document prior to your tour.

Others

Included: Surface transportation - Road taxes - Accommodation as specified - Local Guide - Sightseeing and activities as specified - Museum & park entrance fees - Meals as specified

Meals

Please let us know your dietary requirements at the time of booking. At ger homestays, meals will be traditional Mongolian home cooking such as Mongolian rice porridge for breakfast and Tsuivan (stir-fry with homemade noodles), or Buuz (steamed dumplings) for lunch and dinner. During your time at ger camps, meals will be a mix of western and Mongolian cuisine, breakfast is a continental buffet style along with cooked options. Dinner is often a three-course set menu of traditional dishes with a western twist. Generally, the water quality in Mongolia is good. But as a precaution, we advise our guests to drink bottled water that can be purchased in shops, food markets and kiosks in the capital and many of the provincial centres as well as in tourist Ger camps in the countryside. Mineral water is usually not included in our trips as we aim to produce as little plastic waste as possible. But we do provide plenty of warm drinks such as tea and coffee during our trips.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Others

Not included: International flights - Tips - Laundry - Bar bills - Items of a personal nature - Visas - Photography/filming charges at e.g. museums and monasteries

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Itinerary of your trip Essence Of Mongolia - 7 Days

  • Day 1 Gurvanbulag - Ger Homestay - Horse Ride
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Gurvanbulag - Ger Homestay - Horse Ride

      You will be picked up from a pre-arranged Ulaanbaatar location at a time to suit you โ€“ we suggest leaving around 9:00 am to make the most of the day. Jump in the vehicle with your guide and head west to the northern part of Gobi. On the way, you will stop briefly to visit Khar Bukhiin Balgas, interesting remains of an ancient fort used by nomadic tribes dating back to the 10th century. Then itโ€™s onto Gurvanbulag, where you will be staying at a guest ger alongside a nomadic family. Enter the ger and experience the hospitality and traditional nomadic way of life โ€“ you can help make and drink milk tea, plus try homemade produce such as yoghurt and milk mares. In the afternoon you will have a chance to do an hour or so of horse riding in the surrounding hills and the dunes nearby. Or you can walk if you prefer. In the evening enjoy a traditional Mongolian meal. Overnight stay in ger alongside nomadic family. 

      Travel details: 4hrs/280km to Gurvanbulag

      Accommodation: Guest ger alongside nomadic family

      Meals included: Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 2 Tsenkher - Hot Spring
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsenkher - Hot Spring

      Today you start your journey to Tsenkher town and drive is one of the tougher remote journeys. But the scenery is really fantastic. Will have a picnic lunch on the way to the hill to view Orkhon River Valley. Once you arrive at the camp enjoy the hot spring that is fed by the camp and there are thermal pools for guests to bathe in. 

      Travel details: 5-6hrs/200km to Tsenkher

      Accommodation: Ger camp

      Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 3 Orkhon Valley
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Orkhon Valley

      Today you will travel to Orkhon Valley and Enjoy the beautiful scenery over the valley, a UNESCO-listed listed heritage site and the ancestral nomadic heartland of Mongolians.  After lunch at yak herder family, where you will stay overnight near the river, you will go hiking to venture to Orkhon Waterfall.  Orkhon Waterfall is a scenic cascade on the Ulaan Tsutgalan River, 20m high and 10m wide. You can get involved in the activities of the nomad family โ€“ help with milking yaks and watch the nomads making curds and yoghurts. 

      Travel details:  3-4hrs/120 km to Orkhon valley; 

      Accommodation: Guest ger next to a yak herding nomadic family

      Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 4 Kharakhorum - Erdenezuu Monastery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kharakhorum - Erdenezuu Monastery

      In the morning drive to Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia where Chinggis Khaan established his headquarters in 1220. In 1235, his son and successor, Ogodei built a palace enclosed by walls. You will visit the interesting local museum which showcases Mongolian history and Erdenezuu Monastery, the first Mongolian Buddhist temple complex built on the remains of 16th-century Kharakhorum city. Then we will visit a local cooperative to attend a workshop for making felt items by hand or visit an art gallery. 

      Travel details: 3hrs/130km Kharakhorum

      Accommodation: Ger camp

      Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 5 Khogno Khan - Uvgun Temple - Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes - Camel Riding
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Khogno Khan - Uvgun Temple - Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes - Camel Riding

      Today you head to the nature reserve of Khogno Khan, where you can explore the lower temple complex of Uvgun Temple, see the reconstructed temples, and prayer wheel and look around the ruins. Then we recommend taking the 45-minute hike up to the older ruined temple complex in the hills - the scenery is fantastic, and depending on the time of year, wildflowers may be in abundance. Head back down to the valley floor, and onto the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, a 45-minute drive away. Tonight you will stay alongside a family of camel herders - settle into your gers and head off on a Bactrian ride across the dunes for an hour, then enjoy a home-cooked dinner.

      Travel details: 1.5hrs/90km Khogno Khan; 45min/30km to Elsen Tasarkhai

      Accommodation: Guest ger next to a camel herding nomadic family

      Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 6 Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking

      After a leisurely breakfast jump in the vehicles for the journey back east to Hustai. You should arrive at your ger camp in time for lunch. The camp is located at the entrance to the National Park, and you will have some time to rest before venturing inside.  At dusk, drive from your camp to see the Takhi - this is when you have a better chance of seeing them up close and in inaccessible areas. You may want to combine the trip with a long walk in the park, so you should leave a little earlier. Discuss your preference with your guide. Afterwards, head back to camp for dinner and your last night in a ger.

      Travel details: 3-4hrs/250km drive to Hustai National Park

      Accommodation: Ger Camp

      Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

  • Day 7 Chinggis Khaan Statue
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Chinggis Khaan Statue

      After breakfast set off for the remarkable Chinggis Khaan Statue complex, once you arrive, climb up inside until you reach the exterior staircase which runs up the mane of the horse to a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj & the hills of the Khan Khentii and visits the museum of horse culture in the complex. Then, will have lunch in the cosy restaurant of the nearest resort. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar where you will be dropped at a location to suit you (we can do multiple drop-offs if required).

      โ€ข Travel details: 2hrs/170km to Chinggis Khaan Statue complex; 1hr/60km to UB

      โ€ข Accommodation: -

      โ€ข Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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