Classic Tour
Gobi to Khangai & Khuvsgul
Group Size: Small Group / Private Departure (Standard 4x4)
Travel Style: Tour Type Cultural, Historical, Nature, Adventure
Destination: South Gobi, Middle Gobi, Orkhon Valley, Khangai Mountains, Northern Taiga (Khuvsgul), Selenge Province
Transport: 4WD Vehicle (Private Land Cruiser or Minivan)
Activity:
• Airport transfer; Gandantegchilen Monastery; National Museum of Mongolia; Zaisan Memorial; Traditional folklore show & Welcome dinner
Activity:
• Drive to Middle Gobi; Explore granite rock formations; Visit Jargalant Cave, ancient rock petroglyphs, and Ger Rock; Enjoy open steppe views
Activity:
• Drive to South Gobi; Hike in the "Yol Valley" (Gobi Gurvan Saikhan NP); Spot wildlife (Ibex, Argali); Visit the Ice Field (seasonal)
Activity:
• Drive to Khongoryn Els (Singing Sands); Camel riding on the dunes; Visit a nomadic camel herding family; Sunset viewing over the golden dunes
Activity:
• Drive to Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs); Explore the site famous for dinosaur egg discoveries; Photography in the red cliffs at sunset
Activity:
• Drive north to Dundgovi; Visit the ruins of Ongi Monastery (once one of the largest temples in Mongolia); Explore the Ongi River bank; Visit local ger ruins
Activity:
• Drive to ancient capital; Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (oldest in Mongolia) and Kharkhorum Museum; Explore the turtle statues and ancient walls
Activity:
• Drive to Arkhangai; Visit Khorgo Volcano crater; Trek around Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake); Visit a local nomadic family
Activity:
• Drive through the high Khangai mountain passes; Enter the Taiga region; Scenic drive towards northern Mongolia; Overnight in tourist camp
Activity:
• Arrival at "The Blue Pearl" (Khuvsgul Lake); Relax by the shore; Optional boat ride or hiking along the lake's trails
Activity:
• Visit a Reindeer herder family; Learn about their unique shamanistic culture; Hike to the "Wishing Rock"; Bonfire evening
Activity:
• Drive south to Bulgan Province; Explore Uran Togoo Nature Reserve; Hike to the crater of the extinct volcano (Uran Togoo) and surrounding forest
Activity:
• Drive to Selenge Province; Tour Amarbayasgalant Monastery, considered one of the most beautiful and well-preserved monasteries in Mongolia; Cultural exploration
Activity:
• Scenic drive back to Ulaanbaatar; Shopping for cashmere and souvenirs; Farewell dinner in the city
Activity:
• Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure
06.02 → 06.13
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06.15 → 06.26
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07.15 → 07.26
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07.28 → 08.08
08.10 → 08.21
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08.23 → 09.03
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• Pricing reflects the extensive logistics of a 15-day cross-country expedition covering 3,500 km, including remote access to the Reindeer herders (Tsaatan)
Transport:
• 4WD vehicle with experienced driver (for all 3,500 km)
Guide:
• Professional English-speaking guide accompanying the group for 15 days
Accommodation:
• 2 nights hotel in UB; 12 nights in Tourist Ger Camps or Nomad family stays
Meals:
• Full board (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as per itinerary
Activities:
• Horse and camel riding (as specified), trekking, entry fees for all National Parks, museums, monasteries, and cultural performances
Special Access:
• Fees for visiting the Reindeer herder family (Tsaatan) and local nomadic visits
International Flights:
• Airfare to/from Ulaanbaatar
Visa Fees:
• Video and photo taxes at some specific museums, video camera fees at border/protection areas
Travel Insurance:
• Medical and trip cancellation insurance (Mandatory)
Personal Expenses:
• Alcoholic drinks, snacks, laundry, telephone calls, tips
Optional Activities:
• Any extra horse riding or boat trips not listed in the standard itinerary
• Experience the full diversity of Mongolia, from the flaming cliffs of the Gobi Desert to the deep taiga forests of Khuvsgul
• A unique cultural expedition to visit the nomadic reindeer herders in the north, a rare and privilege experience
• Explore the massive Khongor Sand Dunes ("Singing Sands"), the Yol Valley (Ice Gorge), and the Flaming Cliffs of Bayanzag
• Visit the Erden Zuu Monastery, the ancient capital of Karakorum, and the magnificent Amarbayasgalant Monastery
• Trek to the crater of the Khorgo Volcano and the Uran Togoo crater
• Stay with a local nomadic family and experience traditional hospitality
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