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Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia 15 Days Tour via Ancient Capital

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Overview

Available languages

Russian
English

360 hours

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Discover the spirit of Mongolia on this 15-day cultural and natural adventure. Explore Ulaanbaatar’s historic sites and museums, journey through the Gobi Desert’s striking landscapes—including sand dunes and the Flaming Cliffs—and visit the ancient 13th-century capital city built by Genghis Khan, along with monasteries and national parks. Experience the nomadic lifestyle while staying in traditional Ger camps, enjoy camel rides in the desert, horse rides, a mini Naadam festival in the national park, and overnight stays in Ger camps. From sacred temples to desert sunsets, this tour offers a rich blend of heritage, nature, and unforgettable experiences.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

What‘s Included

Sightseeing as per itinerary

Airport transfers (arrival and departure)

Accommodation in the countryside is included, with all lodging in ger camps.

Purified bottles of water are provided

Private chauffeured 4x4 vehicle or minivan provided throughout the tour.

English-speaking guide at all times

All entrance fees are included, such as museum, national parks, etc,.

Hotel pickup/drop-off

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided as stated in the itinerary.

Alcoholic Beverages

Travel and Medical insurance

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar

19 Olympic Street, Sukhbaatar District-1 Ulaanbaatar Mongolia

What To Expect

Day 1

ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR CITY

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

1

Ulaanbaatar

Please arrange your arrival date in this day and our driver and English speaking guide will pick you up from airport/train station and transfer to your hotel for check-in. If your arrival time permits join the welcoming dinner with your tour guide and tour briefing will be introduced during this dinner.

Admission Not Applicable
Day 2

ULAANBAATAR CITY TOUR

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Chinggis Khaan National Museum

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Included
2

Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Included
3

Gandantegchenling Monastery

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
4

Sukhbaatar Square

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
5

Zaisan Hill Monument

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable
6

National History Museum

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

2 hours • Admission Included
7

Mongolian National Folk Song and Dance Ensemble

Begin your journey with a city tour, starting at Gandan Monastery, the largest Buddhist center in Mongolia. Next, explore the National History Museum or Genghis Khan Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a traditional Mongolian restaurant before visiting the Winter Palace of Mongolia’s last king. Then, head to Zaisan Memorial Hill for a stunning panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, experience an enchanting Mongolian traditional folklore concert, followed by dinner. Conclude the day with a relaxing return to your hotel.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Included
Day 3

Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Baga Gazriin Chuluu, located in the Middle Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

In the morning, set off on a journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Middle Gobi), a habitat rich in birdlife and wildlife. Spend the afternoon exploring the unique landscape. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a traditional Ger camp.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 4

TSAGAAN SUVARGA (White Stupa)

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Tsagaan Suvarga, located in the Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Tsagaan Suvarga

After breakfast, visit the remnants of an ancient Buddhist temple, once built at the heart of the oasis. Then, continue your journey to Tsagaan Suvarga, a breathtaking white limestone cliff resembling a Stupa. Enjoy dinner and spend the night in a traditional Ger camp.

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 5

YOL VALLEY

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Yol Valley, located in the Southern Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Continue your journey to the South Gobi and arrive at the Three Beauties Mountain Range in the heart of the Gobi Desert. Spend the day exploring Yol Valley, where you can hike and capture breathtaking photographs of the stunning landscape. Enjoy lunch and dinner before settling in for an overnight stay at a Ger camp.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 6

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Khongor Sand Dunes area, located in the Southern Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Khongor Sand Dunes

After an early breakfast, embark on a 4-5 hour drive by 4WD vehicle to Khongoryn Els, home to Mongolia’s largest sand dunes in Southern Gobi. Experience the breathtaking desert scenery and explore the towering dunes both by vehicle and on foot. The round-trip hike takes approximately two hours, with an option to climb to the summit for panoramic views. For those seeking an extra adventure, short camel rides are also available.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 7

KHONGOR SAND DUNE

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Khongor Sand Dunes, located in the Southern Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Khongor Sand Dunes

Enjoy a full day of relaxation by the sand dunes, with optional activities such as camel riding and sand dune sledding. In the evening, savor a delicious Mongolian traditional barbecue for dinner.

4 hours • Admission Included
Day 8

BAYANZAG THE FLAMING CLIFFS

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Bayanzag Cliff, located in the Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Bayanzag Cliff

Journey to the legendary Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), renowned for being the site of Mongolia’s first major paleontological discoveries. Explore this historic location, retracing the footsteps of Roy Chapman Andrews (1884–1960), the famed American explorer, adventurer, and naturalist.

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 9

ONGI RIVER

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Ongi River, located in the Gobi region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Ongi Monastery

Spend the day traveling towards the banks of the Ongii River, a 4-5 hour journey that includes traversing rugged trails across vast dry plains with no direct roads. Upon arrival, check into your Ger camp near the river and explore the ruins of two historic monasteries—Barlim Khiid in the north and Khutagt Khiid in the south. Together, they form the Ongiin Khiid Monastery complex, a site of great cultural and historical significance.

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 10

ORKHON WATERFALL

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Orkhon Waterfall, located in the Central Mongolia region.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Orkhon Waterfall

After a relaxing morning, embark on a journey to Orkhon Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Mongolia. Formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes over 20,000 years ago, the waterfall is at its most spectacular after heavy rainfall. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Ger camp near the waterfall.

8 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 11

KARAKORUM ANCIENT CAPITAL

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Karakorum, located in the Central Mongolia.

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Erdene Zuu Monastery

After breakfast, travel to Karakorum, the former capital of the 13th-century Great Mongol Empire. Explore Erdene-Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s first and largest monastery, built on the ruins of the ancient capital. Tour its historic temples, which house remarkable Buddhist Thangka paintings and statues from the 17th century. Visit the Karakorum Museum to gain deeper insight into the city’s rich history. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay in a Ger camp.

4 hours • Admission Included
2

Kharkhorin

Spend a few hours horseback riding through the untouched, breathtaking landscapes of Central Mongolia, surrounded by natural beauty and wildlife.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 12

HEADING BACK TO ULAANBAATAR CITY

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Ulaanbaatar

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, and upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a well-deserved rest. The remainder of the evening is free for leisure and personal activities. Meals: Breakfast/Lunch

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 13

TERELJ NATIONAL PARK

Accommodations

Overnight stay at a ger camp in Terelj National Park.

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

DINNER

Dinner

1

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

In the morning, drive to Terelj National Park and check in at the resort. In the afternoon, experience the mini naadam festival, showcasing Mongolia’s traditional sports and culture. Conclude the day with a farewell dinner party with the group, celebrating the end of an unforgettable journey. Meals: Lunch/Dinner

8 hours • Admission Included
Day 14

ULAANBAATAR CITY

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

1

Gorkhi-Terelj National Park

Spend the afternoon exploring Terelj National Park, taking in its scenic beauty. After lunch at the resort, transfer back to Ulaanbaatar for a relaxing evening and some shopping.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable
Day 15

DEPARTURE

1

Our driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby where you are staying and take you to the airport or the international train station, according to your preference. Safe travels and we hope to welcome you back to Mongolia soon!

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Gobi Desert 15 Days Tour

Ger Camp: The 10-day accommodation outside of Ulaanbaatar is included in the tour price, and you’ll be staying in traditional Ger camps
Horse Riding and Camel Riding: 1 hour horse riding and camel riding
Duration: 15 days
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included throughout the journey

Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia 15 Days Tour via Ancient Capital

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