Horse Riding Across Orkhon River

Itinerary Details

• Day 1: Welcome to Ulaanbaatar

  Meet your travel crew and fellow travelers in Ulaanbaatar. Settle in your centrally located hotel and enjoy your free time following your air travel. Opt to indulge in the bittersweet history of Mongolia at the National Museum, which features exhibitions of dinosaur findings, history of Mongolia’s dynasties and empires, and socialism and modern era. If time permits, the option is yours to stroll through the city center. Gather for the reception dinner with your fellow travelers and guides. (3-star hotel, D)

• DAY 2: Ulaanbaatar

  Morning visit to Gandan Monastery, the religious center of Mongolia, which holds the 26.5-meter-high bodhisattva who embodies the compassion of all Buddhas. Then leave for Bogd Khan Palace Museum where the last emperor of Mongolia used to spend the winter and now it is a museum. Get the wide-angle views of the Ulaanbaatar city on top of the Zaisan Memorial Hill. (4-star hotel, B-L-D)

• DAY 3: Kharkhorin (or Karakorum)

  Unravel the mystery of the Karakorum which was once the capital of the Mongol Empire during 13th and 14th centuries. Take a guided walk in the 16th-century Erdene Zuu monastery admiring architecture of the temples which house a wealth of valued artifacts. Then visit the soul-stirring Kharkhorin museum. (Ger camp, B-L-D)

• Day 4: Tuvkhun Monastery

  Embark on another scenic drive to the retreat of Zanabazar, who ordered to build a temple for a meditation refuge on the Mount Shiveet-Ulaan in 1648. Take a walk along narrow path to the top get a birds’ eye view to the breathtaking backdrop. Enjoy meeting with the head lama at this aerie observing down below. (Ger camp, B-L-D)

• Day 5: Orkhon Waterfall

  Venture into the astonishing Orkhon Waterfall on horseback adventure, which was formed by the volcanic eruptions. Scrutinize the cascading waterfalls and manage to take as many as photos you wish of this important geological site. You will also encounter some deer stones, petroglyphs, and different types of ancient burial mounds. (Ger camp, B-L-D)

• Day 6: Khuisiin Naiman Nuur

  Saddle your horses and climb into the comfortable saddle atop strong Mongolian horse and trek across the spectacular splendor of varied landscapes – taiga, lush valleys, rugged mountains, and the awe-inspiring 8 crater lakes, listening to the various songs of the local birds. (Ger camp, B-L-D)

• Day 7: Khuisiin Naiman Nuur

  Stay in the wilderness.

• Day 8: Khuisiin Naiman Nuur

  Lasd day in the wilderness.

• Day 9: Arvaikheer

  Unwind and relax at comfortable hotel at the town Arvaikheer, capital of Uvurkhangai province. Optional visit to the Horse Complex nearby the town (Hotel; B-L-D)

• Day 10: Khugnu-Tarna National Park

  Explore the peculiar natural formations of the Khungu-Tarna National Park (official name). The contrasting scenery of boulder-strewn rocky mountain, sand dune, and verdant steppe attracts myriads of travelers to the area. Immersing yourself in the heavenly environment, visit the Uvgun Temple located in the mountains. Trekking to the mountaintop and bird watching at the Burd marshland are also feasible. Horse and camel riding through the sand dunes would be a memorable experience for you. (Ger camp; B-L-D)

• Day 11: Ulaanbaatar

  Take a panoramic drive to the Ulaanbaatar and check in your centrally located hotel upon arrival. Then set off to Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs. If you are in the mood for shopping, go for the world-class cashmere and souvenirs for back home. Enjoy the fascinating folklore performance by Tumen Ekh Ensemble. (3-star hotel, B-L-D)

• Day 12: Fly Home

  Transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule. (B)

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2020 

2021

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