16-Day Mongolia Adventure: Gobi, Central & Khuvsgul Lake

Explore Mongolia in 16days from Ulaanbaatar's vibrant culture to the Gobi Desert, Khongor Sand Dunes, Yol Valley, Ancient Kharkhorin, and Khuvsgul Lake. Enjoy camel rides, hiking, and local delicacies
Day 1: ULAANBAATAR ARRIVAL
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, complete immigration, and transfer to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy free time exploring downtown. Return to the hotel for the night.
Day 2: TERELJ NATIONAL PARK
Visit Sukhbaatar Square, the National Museum, and the Chinggis Khaan Statue. Continue to Terelj National Park for a horseback ride and a visit to the Ariyabal Meditation Temple.
Day 3: WHITE STUPA
Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), a cliff formed by erosion over millions of years. The colorful layers resemble the ruins of an ancient city. Explore the site before continuing your journey
Day 4: YOL VALLEY
Travel to Yol Valley (Yolyn Am), known for its ice-filled brook and rugged scenery. Spot mountain sheep and goats while exploring the valley’s stunning cliffs.
Day 5: KHONGOR SAND DUNES
Drive to Khongor Sand Dunes, the largest sand mass in Gobi Gurvan Saïkhan National Park. The dunes are 100-300 meters high and "sing" in the wind. Explore the dunes and enjoy the vast desert landscape.
Day 6: FLAMING CLIFFS
Visit Bayanzag, where Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first dinosaur eggs. Explore the Flaming Cliffs and visit Ongi Monastery, once home to two monasteries connected by a bridge.
Day 7: ANCIENT CAPITAL
Drive to Kharkhorin, passing Arvaikheer. Continue to Karakorum, the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire. Explore Erdene-Zuu Monastery, and visit the Karakorum museum.
Day 8: HOT SPRINGS
Drive to Orkhon Waterfall, formed 20,000 years ago. Visit Tuvkhun Monastery, built for meditation and art, located atop Shireet Ulaan Mountain. Relax in hot spring.
Day 9: TERKHI NATIONAL PARK
Drive to Terkhi National Park, home to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and Khorgo Volcano. The lake formed after lava flows blocked the Terkh Rivers. Pass Taikhar Rock and the Chuluut River’s basaltic canyon.
Day 10: NATURE
Hike around Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake for 3 hours, spotting wildlife. After lunch, drive to Shine-ider Soum, known for yak herding. Ger camp at Olziit Khishig Camp.
Day 11: BLUE BEAR LAKE
Drive to Khuvsgul Lake, passing scenic landscapes. Arrive and check into your Ger camp. In the afternoon, visit a reindeer-breeding family and learn about their way of life.
Day 12: REST
Explore Khuvsgul Lake, with activities like horseback riding, speedboating, or nature walks. Your guide will assist with planning your day based on your preferences.
Day 13: MINING CITY
Drive to Uran Togoo, an extinct volcano in Bulgan province. Continue to Erdenet City, passing Bulgan. Arrive in Erdenet for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 14: CAPITAL CITY
Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of Mongolia’s largest Buddhist centers. Explore the monastery before returning to Ulaanbaatar for the night.
Day 15: CITY TOUR
Spend the day in Ulaanbaatar shopping for souvenirs and cashmere. In the evening, attend a traditional Mongolian music show.
Day 16: DEPARTURE
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your Mongolian adventure.

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This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.