Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. We will meet you at the airport with your name sign. Visit the National Museum of Mongolian History, Gandan Monastery and Genghis Square (Sukhbaatar Square), the city’s central square in front of the Mongolian Parliament building. Here we will provide you with some basic information about Mongolia and our capital, Ulaanbaatar.

Stay: Hotel

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Karakorum (Kharkhorin) was the capital of Great Mongolian Empire of Chinggis Khaan in the 13-14th Centuries. Visit one of Mongolia’s two largest monasteries, “Erdenezuu”, Museum of Karakorum and surrounding sites of Karakorum: the Great Khan’s monument, the legendary Turtle of Karakorum and the Phallic Rock statue. Erdenezuu Monastery has a complex of 108 stupas and over 10 temples that contain rich displays of Mongolian Buddhism. The Erdenezuu Monastery and ruins of Karakorum were registered as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1996.

Stay: Ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we will drive to Tsenkher Hot Spring in Arkhangai Province. Thenkher Hot Spring water contains a blend of the most useful minerals for the human body. Mongolians say its water is a pleasant treatment for stress, nervous disorders and rheumatism. Then enjoy walking to the beginning of the mineral spring and having hot mineral water bath.

Stay: Ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will start our 4 day trip on horseback in the northeastern part of spectacular Khangain Nuruu Mountain Range. Khangain Nuruu is the second highest mountain range in Mongolia. The area is well-watered, covered with abundant forests, lovely meadows and plenty of fresh streams. Enjoy a full day of horseback riding. (Horseback riding)

Stay: Tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we will continue riding to Sant Hot Spring. Enjoy horseback riding and the surrounding natural beauty. Mongolia is called “Land of Blue Sky” because the sky clear most time during the year and is the sunniest country in the world. In the evening, the stars are quite bright and the view at night is spectacular even with the naked eye with the stars appearing so close you can reach up and touch them. (Horseback riding)

Stay: Tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we will ride to and visit beautiful Tuvkhun Monastery. Tuvkhun Monastery is located on the top of 2312 meter high Undur Shireet Mountain and was established by the first Mongolian Buddhist saint, Zanabazar, in 1654. Zanabazar lived, worked and meditated here for 30 years. There are 14 small temples, a hermit’s caves, several pilgrimage sites as well as Zanabazar’s boot imprint on a rock. Enjoy the spectacular view of the natural surroundings from the top of Undur Shireet Mountain. (Horseback riding)

Stay: Tents

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue riding to Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall. The waterfall is on Ulaan River which flows through basalt rocks formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes around 20000 years ago. Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall cascades from a height of 20 meters and is naturally most impressive after heavy rain but disappears in dry seasons. (Horseback riding)

Stay: Ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we will drive to beautiful Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes via Shankh Monastery. Shankh is one of the oldest monasteries in Mongolia and its monks still practice original Buddhist traditions. The monastery is famous for having saved Chinggis Khan’s black spirit banner until 1980s. It is an excellent example of a very old, simple monastery. Arrive at Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, transfer to a ger camp and have lunch. Elsen Tasarkhai is one of the most picturesque places of Mongolia and is part of the 80 km long Mongol Els Sand Dunes. This place is a wonderful combination of pretty sand dunes, majestic granite mountains, grassy green land, a clear fresh spring and a tiny lake. Indeed, here you can enjoy seeing the combination of Gobi and Khangai Natural Zones. Visit the Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes and enjoy walking and climbing on the sand dunes.

Stay: Ger camp

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return to Ulaanbaatar. Visit Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, the last Mongolian king’s winter palace, Buddha Park, featuring a 23 meter tall statue of Buddha and the Zaisan Hill War Memorial. The huge monument on the top of the hill was created as a memorial to soldiers who died in World War II. Zaisan Hill overlooks the city and offers the best panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar and its surrounding sacred mountains. Later we will go shopping at a cashmere factory outlet store, a souvenir shop or whatever else you want to do. Farewell dinner at a fine Mongolian restaurant.

Stay: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Meet at the hotel and transfer to the airport for departure.

Meals: Breakfast