Description
Discover the heart of Mongolian within a week to define its charm and magic. The Heartland of Mongolia bestows a wide variety of landscapes with vast valleys, green meadows, thick pine forests, lava fields, and rich flora and fauna. Despite all, it also carries splendid historical and cultural sites. By expressing thru Mongolian Heartland, you still be able to discover most of the Mongolian nomadic lifestyle, step into the former capital of the Great Mongolian Empire and pay a visit first yet oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdene-Zuu. We won’t let you get bored, you will continue towards Khangai Mountains when horse trekking will take you to the remote Eight Lakes through historic Orkhon Valley by offering you the most authentic horse experience like a Mongolian rider. get on the camel on the dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai, finally see the only surviving species of wild horses in the world, the Takhi, also named Przewalski horses, and Visit Great White Lake
What's included
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times.
- In the countryside all lodging will be in ger camps / nomadic family’s Ger / tents.
- All meals are provided as stated in the itinerary.
- Ground transportation: in the countryside by driven 4WD van, bus in the city area.
- Park entrance fees
- Horse and Camel ride
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- 1.5 liter of drinking water per day per person
What's not included
- Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar.
- Hotel extras, such as telephone calls, bar bills and laundry services.
- Travel insurance, medical insurance.
- Visa application fees.
- Alcoholic beverages
- Airfare or train ticket
- Changes of arrival/departure flights
- Gratuity to guides and drivers
- Additional services
- Any charges of major force beyond our control (e.g. imposition, quarantine restrictions, etc…)
Packing list
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.
- backpack or soft bag
- waterproof bag cover
- day pack
- head lamp/flashlight
- spare batteries/bulb
- personal medications
- waterproof hiking boots
- waterproof jacket with hood
- waterproof over pants
- fleece jacket or wool jumper
- cotton t-shirts
- long sleeve shirts
- lightweight trousers
- shorts
- socks
- underwear
- sun hat
- sandals
- sun glasses
- sun cream
- insect repellent
- resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags
- binoculars/camera
- watch/ alarm clock
- money belt/ pouch
- insurance confirmation copy
- emergency contact number
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KHARKHORIN ANCIENT CAPITAL CITY
Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km
- A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monasteries named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of the capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum.
- Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from the early Stone Age to the Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from variexcavationstion and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum, we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle Rocks.
- Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / ger guesthouse. (L+D)
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ORKHON VALLEY
Kharhorin- Orkhon valley 200km
- Today we will see Orkhon waterfall which is on the confluence of Ulaan and Orkhon rivers. Therefore occasionally locals would refer to the Waterfall as Ulaan Tsutgalan, meaning Red Fall. The Orkhon waterfall is counted as the biggest waterfall in Mongolia due to its height and width. In the years of bountiful rainfalls, the waterfall becomes majestic creating rainbows over its currents.
- You will have the opportunity to ride a horse in the valley
- Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger (B+L+D)
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TUVKHUN MONASTERY AND TSENKHER HOT SPRING
Orkhon Valley – Tuvkhun Monastery 70km
- Driving to Tuvkhun monastery and we trekking through mountains and forests until Tuvkhun Monastery, where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, created the Soyombo alphabet. The monastery is located 2312 metres (1,44 mile) above the sea level and from that place, we'll have a wonderful view of the whole Khangai range. We'll picnic in exceptional surroundings, facing Orkhon Valley.
Tuvkhun Monastery –Tsenkher hot spring 90km
- Tsenkher is one of the biggest natural hot springs found in the area with temperature of 86´C degrees. It’s popular for its healing properties and high flow rate, high alkalinity and huge content of fluoride and sulphur. The hot spring is mostly used for relaxing and restoring your health. Here we will have a hot tub outside and enjoy cold beer and beautiful scenery. Optional hiking and a great place for wild flower observers
- You will be given a plentiful time to soak yourself in the hot pool.
- Overnight at the tourist ger camp “Altan Nutag” (B+L+D)
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THE GREAT WHITE LAKE OF MONGOLIA
Hot spring – Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park 190km
- Road to Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park which is located in Arkhangai province and created by a volcanic eruption. The Lake is called White Lake by locals as a symbol respect to the nature and water. There are few kinds of fish were found in the lake.
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- Hiking along the shore of the Lake. Visit an extinct volcano Khorgo which is at a height of 2240ms. From the top of the Volcano, you will enjoy the amazing lava flows covered with forest and a splendid view of the lake. Some thousands of years old lava flow formed an original scene that has never been seen elsewhere in Mongolia.
- Overnight optional: Tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger (B+L+D)
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KHUGNU KHAAN NATURE RESERVE
Great white lake – Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 290km
- We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forests, steppe, desert, a small lake, and mineral water spring all in the same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, and climbing.
- Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals.
- Camel riding on the dunes
- Overnight optional: tourist ger camp / nomadic family ger. (B+L+D)
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KHUSTAI NATIONAL PARK AND ULAANBAATAR
Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve – Ulaanbaatar 280km
- On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses.
- The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded.
- Back to Ulaanbaatar (B+L)
We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.
- 1Standard Arrangement
(Staying through the tourist ger camps)
What is standard arrangement?
1 pax | €2100 |
2 pax | €1470 p.p |
3 pax | €1260 p.p |
4 pax | €1120 p.p |
5 pax | €1015 p.p |
6-12 pax | €945 p.p |
Single supplement: | €100 |
- 2Budget Arrangement
(Staying in the local ger guesthouses)
What is budget arrangement?
What is a local ger guesthouse?
1 pax | €1400 |
2 pax | €910 p.p |
3 pax | €770 p.p |
4 pax | €665 p.p |
5 pax | €560 p.p |
6-12 pax | €455 p.p |
Single supplement: | €40 |