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10-Day Trip To Mongolia - Genghis Khan's Homeland From Ulaan Baatar

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Culture, Camping, Tribal Experience

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Learn about the history and culture of Mongolia by travelling across its museums and monasteries, including Erdene-Zuu- the oldest monastery. Visit the gold plated Budha, the giant statue Genghis Khaan and the birthplace of Jamukha. Spend some time in Mongolia's National parks to see birds and horses, ride a boat in Ugii Lake, go camel riding at Elsen Tasarkhaiand see the Bogd Khan Palace.

Highlights
  • Visit Erdene-Zuu Monastery and the ruins of Bereeven Monastery
  • Explore the Khan Khentii Mountain National Park and Hustai National Park
  • See the Genghis Khaan statue and the birthplace of Jamukha, a major clan leader
  • Enjoy boating and bird watching at Lake Khokh and Ugii Lake
  • Take a drive to Elsen Tasarkhai to witness forest and sand dunes
  • Experience a camel ride through the desert
  • Go to Kharkhorin Museum to see the remains of the Great Mongol State period
  • Enjoy a series of beautiful traditional buildings at Bogd Khan Palace
  • Day 1- Ulaan Baatar (L+D) expand_more
    • Meet your English-speaking Mongolian tour guide at the airport and head to your hotel. 
    • After having your lunch, take a city sightseeing tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery, famous for its huge gold plated Buddha. It acts as a symbol of Mongolian national pride and a cultural revival. See the monks chanting, spin some prayer wheels and view the intricately embroidered 'Thanks'.
    • Drive to the National Museum of Mongolian History, where you will see Mongolia and Central Asia artefacts from the Stone Age.

    Stay overnight in the hotel.

  • Day 2- Homeland of Genghis Khaan (B+L+D) expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive northeast from Ulaan Baatar to reach Khan Khentii Mountain National Park.
    • On the way, see the giant Genghis Khaan statue. The statue is 40m high and depicts Genghis Khaan holding a golden whip by his right hand.
    • Pass through attractive landscapes of mountains, forests, grassland and rivers.
    • Go for small hikes and capture the charming landscapes.

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp.

  • Day 3- Khan Khentii Mountain National Park (B+L+D) expand_more

    • After breakfast, tour to the birthplace of Jamukha, who was not only the best friend of Genghis Khaan but also a major clan leader.

    • Have lunch at a tourist camp.

    • Drive to the ruins of Bereeven Monastery, which was built in the 17th century.

    Stay overnight in the tourist camp. 

  • Day 4- Terelj National Park and Khukh Nuur Lake (B+L+D) expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Terelj National Park.
    • Visit Khukh Nuur Lake, where Genghis Khaan was entitled as the Khan of Mongols in 1189, one of the most significant moments in the history of Mongolia. Examine the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones here; some of which look similar to turtles and horse riding.

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp.

  • Day 5- Hustai National Park (B+L+D) expand_more
    • Drive to Hustai National Park in the early morning and see Takhi, the Asian wild horse. During this journey, you might spot a wolf, argali sheep and deer as well.
    • Go on a small hike to capture images of the awe-inspiring landscapes.
    • Visit Takhi's Small Museum.

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp. 

  • Day 6- Ugii Lake (B+L+D) expand_more
    • After breakfast, drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area-25 sq. km) and take a boat tour to indulge in birdwatching.

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp.

  • Day 7- Elsen tasarkhai and camel ride (B+L+D) expand_more
    • Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai - a unique area comprising forest and sand dunes.
    • Hop on the hump and experience a camel ride through the desert.
    • Visit a local nomad family and experience their way of life, culture and traditions.
    • Have an authentic Mongolian barbecue, prepared in the traditional style using hot stones for dinner. 

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp.

  • Day 8- Erdenezuu and Kharkhorin (B+L+D) expand_more
    • After breakfast at the tourist camp, drive to Kharkhorin, the symbolic ruins of the 13th century capital of the Mongol Empire. Midway, you will see Khusuu Tsaidam, a Turkic inscribed monument of the Turkic State (6th - 8th Centuries A.D).
    • Visit Erdene-Zuu, the oldest monastery, with 108 stupas, built-in 1586.
    • See the remains of the Great Mongol State period at the Kharkhorin Museum and Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Ancient State period halls.

    Stay overnight in a tourist camp by the Orkhon River.

  • Day 9- Ulaan Baatar (B+L+D) expand_more
    • Drive back to Ulaan Baatar to visit Bogd Khan Palace, a series of beautiful traditional buildings where the last religious King of Mongolia resided.
    • Choose an optional city tour where you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore.

    Stay overnight at the hotel.

  • Day 10- Departure expand_more
    • Have a sumptuous breakfast and prepare for departure as you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. 
What's Included

  • Stay at twin room at 4* hotel

  • Shared accommodation at the camp

  • Private transfers

  • English-speaking Mongolia tour guide

  • All meals as listed

  • All entrance fees

  • Horse ride, camel ride, boat ride

  • Mongolian barbeque

  • Letter of Invitation

What's Excluded

  • Personal expenses

  • Optional activities

  • Camera fee for museum & monastery

  • Travel Insurance 

  • Single supplement           

What to bring
  • Warm thin layers of clothing are best for this climate. Bring a waterproof jacket, hat, and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds.
  • Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and a first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhoea, runny nose, bandages, any medication prescribed for you).
  • All your camera equipment.
Know before you go
  • The best time to make this trip is May to September, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival.
  • July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured; the climate is such that you will still have many sunny days.
  • The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
  • Comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other valuable services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside.
  • The tour provider's staff personally checks all accommodation offered to ensure high standards.
  • In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this.
  • However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food, and the experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement.
  • Please let the guides know in advance if you are a vegetarian.
  • Alcoholic drinks are not provided on the trip, but tourists can bring their own.
  • The tour provider uses the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for maximum comfort on your touring days.
  • A day's drive in the countryside will be approx. 200-250km.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 2120 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 1650 Per Person

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USD 2120 / person