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Adventure tour Mongolia

Tour description

Tour name: Adventure tour Mongolia
Start: UB-back to UB
Duration:  19 days, 18 nights
Destination:  Southern, Central & Northern parts of Mongolia
Goal: Explore the natural wonders of Mongolia and the nomadic lifestyle on the open steppe
Group size: Min 2, max 12
Available dates: June 15-June 30, July 15- July 30 /  Annually
Price: US $2842 per person


Why do we love this trip?

  • Learn unique Mongolian Culture
  • Discover Nomadic lifestyle
  • Spot Wild and Domestic animals
  • Visit and meet real Nomads
  • Feel real silence and wild nature
  • Enjoy fresh and clean air

 

Through this trip you will be amazed by the Mongolian highlights, for example, The great gobi desert with colossal sand dunes, and ice-filled canyons. and then the vast steppes of central Mongolia which is the heartland, loaded with both historical sites and natural beauty, with plenty of places to horse trek in forested mountains, camp by pretty lakes, or soak in hot springs. so then the most exciting site is Khovsgol which is the land of thick forest, rushing rivers, sparkling lakes, rugged mountains, endless taiga, and of course Hovsgol Lake itself.

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Detailed tour itinerary

Our driver will meet you at airport upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar city/capital of Mongolia/ and take you to the hotel you stay. The rest of day is for you to get rid of fatigue and enjoy a free day. Prepare yourself, on most days of trip, you'll spend several hours dailly driving through diverse landscape.

Overnight in hotel

 

In the early morning our experienced driver and guide will pick you up from the hotel you stay. Then we will head to Terelj National Park located 75 km on the side, on the way you will explore Ovoo-the pile of sacred stones, according to the local legend, espirit of nature dwells in the heaped Rocks which was set for god of nature and blue sky. Terelj National Park is Mongolian's best known national park for good reason, it was created in 1965, popular among the Mongolians for its magnificent granite rocky hills, rock formation especielly Turtle Rock and the green forests.On the way to park you will visit to Biggest Equestrian Statue in the world /Chingis Khaan/, and Meditation Monastery.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast you will start your wonderful trip in Mongolia, early in the morning we drive to South Gobi. First stop will be Baga Gazriin Chuluu-located in Delgertsogt soum, Dundgovi province.

Baga Gazriin Chuluu

There will be seen a granite stone-mountains whose tallest one is elevated at 1768m above sea level. And you will visit Bolor Cave; see eye treatment spa, ruins of ancient temple and other sightseeing. The landscape and rock formation are sacred to the locals. It's pretty spiritual place.  In the n19th-century two important monks lived here and they had left some script and drawing as mark of their passage. There has been an open theatre of national long song of Mongolia. There exists a rich family of plants many wild animals. On the way you will not be bored, a diver’s landscape will keep you awake and lovely lunch at Sacred Beautiful Mountain Zorgol will knock your sock off.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, we depart for the Tsagaan Suvarga /white Stupa / which is absolutely one of best sights in Mongolia.

Tsagaan Suvarga

Tsagaan Suvarga is located in Ulziit Soum, in the Dundgobi province. Tsagaan suvarga is the stunning and legendary cliffs formed by deposits of sediment from millions of years. This cliff indicates different times by its colored layers containing 10 million years history. The stunning scenery makes awesome photos and chance to explore the area through the gorges and canyons. It makes you feel like you are in the time of Giant dinosaur.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals:B,L,D

 

After the breakfast we've got another early start today leaving the Baga gazriin chuluu around at 7 am.

Yoliin am /Yol valley/

Yoliin Am is located 45km from province of Dalanzadgad. Altitude is 2800m from sea level. This is one of the best places to encounter wild animals and wander through the majestic canyons.  This is the deep and narrow canyon in the Gobi GurvanSaikhan /Gobi three beauty / mountains. In the narrowest valley is named after Lammergeyer, which is called Yol in Mongolian.  The Lammergeyer is old world Vulture. In there you can see 1-1.5m tick ice in the middle of gorges where it barely gets sunshine during summer time and the sky looks pretty narrow line between canyons.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

 

Today we are heading to stunning sand dune of Khongor in the Gurvan Saihkhan national park

Khongor sand dune

after having breakfast, we will be heading to the Khongor Sand Dunes-situated around 120 km from Yoliin Am.  Often called as the singing dunes and surrounded with mountains. This grand sand dune stretches for 180km going from north-west to south-east. The most width part is 27km on the north-west section. The site is amazing. Khongor Sand Dunes are some of the largest and most spectacular sand dunes in Mongolia. Reaching to the top of sand hill will be exhausting and around 40 minutes to one hour. But the views of the desert from the sandy summit are breathtaking. The sand dunes are a great place for riding camel so we take camel ride there. May stay overnight in the tent if weather is fine.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

 

Bayan zag

Bayanzag, which means ‘rich in saxaul shrubs’, is more commonly known as the ‘Flaming Cliffs’, a name penned by the paleontologist  Roy Chapman Andrews. First excavated in 1922, it is best-known worldwide for the number of dinosaur bones and eggs found in the area, which you can see in museums around the world. Even if you are not a ‘dienophile’, the beauty of the surrounding landscape is a good reason to visit. It’s a classic desert of rock, red sands, scrub, sun and awesome emptiness. Bayanzag is around 90km from Dalanzadgad. Stay overnight may in the tent if the weather is fine

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

 

After breakfast we drive to the next destination which is the Saikhanovoo and Ongi temple in middle Gobi

Ongi Monastery

This small mountainous area along the river /Ongiin gol/ which is the tenth longest river of Mongolia with an overall length of 435 km. This temple makes a pleasant place to break a trip after long drive from Baynzag. OngiinKhiid is a sight worthy monastery on Ongiriver about 18 km from SaikhanOvoo. Formerly one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia, it was founded in 1660 and consisted of two temples complexes on the North and South of the Ongi Gol River. The older southern complex consisted of various administrative buildings as well as 11 temples. The northern complex, built in the 18th century, consisted of 17 temples - among them one of the largest temples in all of Mongolia. The grounds housed also 4 Buddhist universities. It was completely destroyed in 1939 under Khorloogiin Choibalsan, the then president and leader of the Communist Party of Mongolia. Over 200 monks were killed, and many surviving monks were imprisoned or forced to join the Communist controlled army. A large number of ruins including a tall stupa can be seen on the river and on the surrounding hills. In the 1990s, it was decided to rebuild the monastery. At present (2011), 13 monks live in the monastery.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

 

Kharhoring In the mid-13th century, Karakorum was a happening place. ChinggisKhaan established a supply base here and his son Ögedei ordered the construction of a proper capital, a decree that attracted traders, dignitaries and skilled workers from across Asia and even Europe. The good times lasted around 40 years until Kublai moved the capital to Khanbalik (later called Bĕijīng), a decision that still incites resentment among some Mongolians. Following the move to Bĕijīng and the subsequent collapse of the Mongol empire, Karakorum was abandoned and then destroyed by vengeful Manchurian soldiers in 1388. Whatever was left of Karakorum was used to help build, in the 16th century, the enormous monastery, ErdeneZuu monastery, which itself was badly damaged during the Stalinist purges. The rather nondescript Soviet-built town of Kharkhorin was built a couple of kilometres away from ErdeneZuuKhiid, and there is little of interest in the town itself

Overnight in Ger camp

Meals: B,L,D

After breakfast, we carry on our tour following the road Kharhorin and Arhangai. We drive all way down to Hot Spring.
Tsenher Hot Spring 
This Hot Spring is situated between forested hills. It is getting really a popular among Mongolians and locals, and detour from the main road. There are ger camps running hot spring pools to which hot spring is pumped through the pipes from the spring source. The nature around the Spring is magnificent.

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

Today we are driving to white lake and extinct volcano.

Terkhiin tsagaan lake
This stunning lake is located in province of Arkhangai having 2060 metres altitude above the sea level. Historically lake was created by the volcanic eruption of Khorgo mountain. The lake surrounded by other extinct volcano stretchs 16 km long and 4 to10 km wide. And its average depht is 22m /65.9-feet/. We can find here birdlife and many species of fish. The landscape is beautiful. 
Khorgo extinct volcano
This amazing volcano is situated on eastern part of the Terkh lake. Its crater measures 200 metres in diameterand 70 to 80 metres in depth. The volcano covered with basalt makes pony hike from the bottom and it is reachable by foot from the lakes. 
Surrounding area is bit of small copses of trees and lava field which make the area awesome

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals:B,L,D

After breakfast, we will head to Murun city for the Hovsgol Lake. Today we have a long day of driving. Experience the best of the countryside on this over a 6-hour drive. 

Overnight in a Local hotel
Meals: B,L,D

After beakfast, we go on our interesting trip to the Blue Pearl Khovsgol Nuur /one of the highlight of this trip/ passing by province of Murun. On the way, we'll explore an optional sight Uushgiin Ovor which is a Bronze Age Sight containing 14 upright carved deer stones. located 20km west of Murun.

Khovsgol Nuur/Lake Khovsgol/.
Khovsgol Nuur is located 101km from Murun province. The Hovsgol Nuur is amazing pure lake which streches 136km deep into the Siberian taiga. Khosgol Nuur is the deepest lake in Mongolia as well as the world's 14th largest source of fresh water. Altitude is 1645m above sea level . The lake has 2760 square km, 133.4km long, 262m deep. Historicaly the stunning lake was formed 7 million years ago. 

Overnight in Ger camp
Meals: B,L,D

Today we leave Khosgol lake heading to Uran Togoo.

Uran Togoo 
Uran Togoo Uul is located in Khutag-Undur soum of Bulgan province 80 km from Bulgan. Uran Togoo is the most beautiful extinct volcano for its outside appearance, containing lake on it and a complet crater. Altitude is 1686m , the rim of crater 500-600m and 50-60m deep. Now It is strictly protected area.

Overnight in Local Hotel in Bulgan province
Meals: B,L,D

Having stayed overnight in Bulgan city, we will drive back to UB. Driving time from Bulgan to UB will be the majority of the day. All you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy your journey.

Overnight in Hotel

Meals: B, L, D

We will take you to the airport. Check your items when you're leaving the hotel. Good luck for your next trip.

Meals: Breakfast

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