9 Day Tour Of Incredible Mongolia

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive at the capital city of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, and proceed to the Zaisan Memorial in the southern parts of the city to pay your respects to the Soviet soldiers who were killed during World War II.

  Visit the Gandantegchilin Monastery, which is one of the largest functioning monasteries in the country.

  Proceed to the Mongolian Natural History Museum, which catalogues the flora and fauna found in the country with over 6,000 specimens.

  Sit in on a presentation by the university professors about Mongolian history and its rare archaeological findings.

  Overnight at Ulaanbaatar Hotel.

• Day 2 -

  In the morning you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Dalanzadgad, from where you head to the Valley of the Eagles.

  Explore this arid area and look for wild sheep and goats grazing high up in the cliffs.

  You may occasionally spot an eagle hunting for prey.

  Visit the Natural History Museum in the area that has displays of the animals found in the area as well as a collection of dinosaur eggs and bones.

  Overnight at Gobi Discovery Ger Camp.

• Day 3 -

  Take a road trip to Khongoryn Els, where you can find some of the largest sand dunes of the Gobi Desert.

  They are commonly called the Singing Dunes, because of the sounds they make as sand is moved by the wind. The dunes are known to reach heights up to 300 m.

  Overnight at Gobi Discovery Ger Camp.

• Day 4 -

  Spend a second and full day on the sand dunes of Khongoryn.

  Visit a camel breeder family and ride a Bactrian camel across the dunes. Experience firsthand, a slice of nomadic Mongolian life.

  Overnight at Gobi Discovery Ger Camp.

• Day 5 -

  After breakfast, head to the Flaming Cliffs of the Gobi Desert, Bayanzag.

  Visit one of the largest fossil excavation sites in the area. These parts are known to have been inhabited by dinosaurs millions of years ago and several important fossil finds have been made here.

  Overnight at Gobi Discovery Ger Camp.

• Day 6 -

  You will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Ulaanbaatar, from where you head to the Tuul Riverside Lodge at Gachuurt.

  Spend the rest of the day in a traditional Mongolian ger by the riverside in the middle of rolling hills.

  Overnight at Tuul Riverside Lodge.

• Day 7 -

  After breakfast, explore the Tuul riverside on horseback.

  Cross the river and ride over hills. Stop over at a local herder’s home and learn about the nomadic Mongolian lifestyle.

  Walk around the camp and explore its surroundings or simply kick back and relax for the latter part of the day. If you feel adventurous enough, you could try your hand at a traditional form of archery.

  Overnight at Tuul Riverside Lodge.

• Day 8 -

  Head to Tsonjin Boldog after breakfast to see the 131ft tall stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan.

  One can walk up to the horse's head after taking an elevator through the neck, and get sweeping views of the Mongolian steppe.

  Drive to Ulaanbaatar and visit the National Library of Mongolia. It is Mongolia's largest library and has a collection of rare books, sutras, and manuscripts from the Chinese, Mongolian, Tibetan, and Manchurian histories.

  In the afternoon, head to the markets to shop for local art and cashmere, after which you proceed to a folklore show followed by dinner at a local restaurant.

  Overnight at Ulaanbaatar Hotel.

• Day 9 -

  After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your flight back home.