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Highlights
Explore Ulaanbaatar's spiritual heart at Gandan Monastery and Bogd Khan Palace.
Hike golden sand dunes and sleep in a traditional ger camp at Khugnu Khan.
Trek through Terelj National Park past Turtle Rock and Aryaval Monastery.
Take in sweeping steppe views from the base of the iconic Genghis Khan Statue
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotels (3 nts), ger camps (4 nts).
Meals
7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, walking.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group, UlaanbaatarYour Foodie Moment: Nomadic Family Visit with Mongolian Dumpling Making, Elsen TasarkhaiGuided tour of Gandan MonasteryVisit to Zaisan HillVisit to Bogd Khan Winter & Summer PalaceExplore and hike the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunesTraditional Mongolian barbecue dinnerHike to Khugnu Khan MountainVisit to Uvgun MonasteryVisit to a nomadic familyMongolian dumpling-making experienceLunch shared with a nomadic familyDinners at ger campsVisit to Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkVisit to Turtle RockVisit to Aryaval Meditation MonasteryArchery sessionHiking in Gorkhi-Terelj National ParkVisit to Genghis Khan Equestrian Statue Complex
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8 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
12 - 100 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Moderate
Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.
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Itinerary
Mongolia doesn't do subtle. On this 8-day adventure, start in Ulaanbaatar before the steppe opens up and the landscape gets stranger and more spectacular with every kilometre. Golden dunes rise from rolling grasslands at Khugnu Khan, sculpted granite formations fill Terelj National Park, and the towering Genghis Khan Statue delivers a finale as vast as the country itself.
day 1Arrival in Mongolia
Welcome to Mongolia! Arrive in Ulaanbaatar at any time and make your own way to the hotel to check in and settle in after your journey. As one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, Mongolia is known for its vast open landscapes and rich nomadic heritage—an incredible setting for the adventure ahead. This evening, meet your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) and fellow travelers at a welcome briefing, where you’ll get an overview of the journey. Afterward, enjoy a relaxed evening with the option to join your group for dinner at a local spot, a perfect opportunity to connect and kick off your time together.
Included Activity
Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
day 2Explore Ulaanbaatar
day 3Journey from Ulaanbaatar to Mini Gobi
day 4Escape to Terelj National Park
day 5Elsen Tasarkhai/Gorkhi Terelj National Park
day 6Explore Terelj National Park
day 7Return to Ulaanbaatar
day 8Farewell to Mongolia
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