Description:
This trip includes most attractive places of central part of Mongolia such as Lake Ogii, Orkhon river valley, Karakorum, Ancient Capital of Genghis Khan, Waterfall and Khustai National Park as well as tour around the capital city, Ulaanbaatar.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Chinggis Khaan International Airport | ||||
| DEPARTURE TIME | Please arrive at least 2 hours before the flight. | ||||
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1
City Tour
Our guide and driver will pick you up from the airport/train station. Then head out to the hotel for refreshment and putting all the luggage staff in the hotel. Then continue our exploration of the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. First destination is Gandantegchilen monastery, one of the biggest monasteries in Mongolia, where you will see 26.5 meter high statue of a deity. This is the best place to experience Mongolian Buddhism. After the monastery we will drive directly to National History Museum, where you will have a great opportunity to have wide variety of knowledge about Mongolian history. In evening, we will have a real folk performance in the drama theatre. After enjoying unique performances including throat singing and contortion, you will have a fine dinner.
2
Travel to Lake Ogii.
Today we will drive out of the city. We will travel to lake Ogii, home to many birds and fish, and arrive in the late afternoon to explore the surroundings. This is also the nice and warm lake to swim. On the way to Ogii Lake, we will visit to Khar Bukh Balgas, ancient ruin dated back 7th century. Overnight in Ger camp, at the lake shore.
3
Driving through Orkhon River Valley-Kultegin Monument- Kharakorum, Ancient Capital of Mongolian Empire founded by Genghis Khan.
We will start our journey driving through the Orkhon valley national park. First stop of this day is Kultegin Monument that is dedicated to king Bilge and his younger brother, Kultegin who were leading Turkic state dominated during the 8th century in Mongolian territory. After visiting at the small museum, we will head to ancient capital of Mongolian Empire, Karakorum. In Khara Kharum, we will visit the legendary Buddhist monastery Erdene-Zuu and its local museum about the ancient Mongolian Empire. Stay overnight in ger camp.
4-5
Horse Riding Through Orkhon Valley National Park & Waterfall
We will meet our horseman and horses for riding through the Orkhon Valley national park. On the way you will see rich fauna and flora. On the way, we will have some chance to see beautiful deer stones related to bronze age. On the second day, late afternoon, we will reach the Orkhon waterfall. This fascinating waterfall drops from 24m-high cliffs. Drive back to Uurtiin Tokhoi beautiful canyon. Stay overnight in ger camp enjoying the spectacular nature of Mongolia.
6
Head to Khustai National Park
In the morning, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, we will stop at the Khustai national park to observe the Mongolian wild horses Takhi and wildlife. It is a rare opportunity to see those Takhi horses in nature.We will stay overnight in a ger camp.
7
Ulaanbaatar & Departure.
Goodbye to your Mongolian team and transfer back to Ulaanbaatar.
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