This tour takes you to the most significant historic and cultural places in central Mongolia. As well as National Parks, Nature Reserves and the Orkhon Valley. We stay with a nomadic family, enjoy their hospitality and learn more about their culture and customs.
This tour is popular with travelers interested in history, nature and the Mongolian culture.
Day 1. Khogno Khan Nature Reserve
We start the tour and drive to the Khogno Khan Natural Reserver. The reserve covers 46,990 hectares and here you´ll find taiga forrest, magnificent mountains, steppes, Gobi-type desert and rich mineral water sources. All in one location. The animal life is very rich. It is not uncommon to spot foxes, many different types of deer as well as wolves. The snow leopard is by nature very shy. But if you are very careful and lucky, you may catch a glimpse of them. We will also visit the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarhai. They are part of the great Mongolian sand dunes, and extends about 80 kilometer. The curious get the chance to try camel riding. We spend the night in a ger/yurt.
Day 2-3. Orkhon Valley and Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall
We continue the tour to the Orkhon waterfall on Orkhon river, is the longest river 1124 km in Mongolia. Also it is known as "Ulaan Tsutgalan". The waterfall was formed by a combination of volcanic eruption and earthquake 20.000 years ago.It most impressive after heavy rain and disappears in dry season. You will stay 2 nights with a nomadic family. Second day we try horseback riding, the Mongolian style. After the adventure we enjoy some good food sitting in nature (most likely accompanied by yaks). We spend the evening with the nomadic family and experience their warm hospitality.
Day 4. Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolia
After breakfast we say good bye to the family and drive towards Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire. Karakorum was established in the Valley of Orkhon River in 1220 and was one of the stops along the legendary Silk Road for over 140 years. In the Karakorum museum (built 2010) we get the chance to learn more about Genghis Khan and the history of Mongolia. We also visit the buddhist monastery Erdene Zuu. Founded by Avtai Sain Khaan, a descendant of Genghis Khan, on the ruins of Karakorum in 1585. We stay overnight in a ger/yurt guesthouse.
Day 5. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
In the evening we drop you off at your guesthouse/hotell.
Summary
Duration: 5 days 4 nights
Tour grade: Moderate
Available: May to October
Transportation: Russian van or minivan
Price
Tour with 2 people / 575 $ per person
Tour with 4 people / 475 $ per person
We are happy to arrange tours with more participants and bigger groups. Just contact us and we will give you a price adjusted to the size of your group.
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