Gobi Desert, Terelj National Park, and Ulaanbaatar Journey
DAY 01
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Our driver and tour guide will pick you up from Chinggis Khan International Airport and transfer you to your hotel.
DAY 02
Flight to Gobi Desert - Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs), Gobi
In the early morning, you will be transferred to the city airport for a morning flight to the Gobi Desert (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, your local Gobi tour guide will meet you, and you will depart for Bayanzag, famous for its exceptional dinosaur fossils in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Dinner and overnight at a tourist ger camp near Bayanzag.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.
DAY 03
Khongor Sand Dunes, the biggest sand dunes in the Gobi
Today, we will drive through the wilderness of the Gobi to extraordinary Khongor, one of the most scenic areas of the Gobi Desert. From the top of the sand dunes, the view of the desert is awesome and breathtaking. If you wish, we can also see the amazing sunrise panorama over the sand dunes from the top. Dinner and overnight at the tourist camp.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.
DAY 04
Yol Valley, "Three Beauties of Gobi" Mountain National Park
After breakfast, we will head to Yol Valley, also called Yolyn Am and Eagle Valley, in the "Three Beauties of Gobi" Mountain National Park.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.
DAY 05
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar - Terelj National Park trip
Early this morning, transfer to the local airport for a morning flight to Ulaanbaatar. Flight: depart at 08:40 am and arrive at the city airport at 10:00 am. Upon arrival at the city airport, depart for Terelj National Park. This is one of the most visited national parks in Mongolia, known for its natural beauty, forested alpine mountains, and interesting rock formations shaped by massive woolsack weathering conditions. In the afternoon, we will explore the national park and see Turtle Rock, an interesting rock formation shaped like a turtle. We will also visit the Ariyabal Meditation Temple, surrounded by scenic mountains with massive rock formations and sitting on top of the mountain. From the top, you can enjoy a breathtaking view overlooking Terelj National Park.
Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.
DAY 06
Genghis Khan Statue Complex - Ulaanbaatar city tour
After breakfast, we will return to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, visit the Genghis Khan Statue Complex, currently the biggest equestrian statue in the world at 40 metres high. A recreation area, restaurants, and souvenir shops occupy the base structure. From here, you can ascend to the head of the horse using an elevator, where you will have a good panoramic view over the complex area and the scenery beyond. You are now definitely in Genghis Khan's country! In the afternoon, continue exploring the city and visit the Zaisan Memorial. Located on a hill in the southern section of the city, the Zaisan Memorial honours friendly Mongolian and Soviet soldiers killed in World War II. The memorial offers stunning panoramic views over the Mongolian capital.
After dinner, transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: Hotel. Meals: B, L, D.
DAY 07
Departure. We will transfer you to the airport. Bye Mongolia. End of service.
