Private Tour
Kharkhorum & Elsen Tasarkhai: Cultural and Sand Dunes Adventure
Overview
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2 days
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Your tour to Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes will show you the stunning combination of landscapes and sand dunes. You will also enjoy riding camels across the dunes. Afterwards, we will visit Kharkhorum town to explore the Old Capital City Museum and Erdene Zuu Monastery, one of the oldest monasteries in Mongolia
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes
Accommodations
Tourist ger camp ( Munkhsuuri )
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
Traditional Mongolian meals at a local restaurant on the way
DINNER
Dinner
Traditional Mongolian meals at a local ger camp
Elsen Tasarkhai
Mini Gobi,” these golden dunes stretch for about 80 km, contrasting beautifully with nearby mountains and grasslands. Our guide will explain the dunes and arrange camel rides with nomadic families right on the sands.
Khugnu Tarna Khiid – This 17th-century monastery lies at the foot of the Khugnu Khan Mountains, once a center of Buddhist learning and pilgrimage. Our guide will explain its history and legends as you explore the ruins and surrounding sacred sites, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s spiritual heritage
Kharkhorin
We stay overnight in Kharkhorin town
Kharkhorin to Ulaanbaatar
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Traditional Mongolian breakfast at a local restaurant
LUNCH
Lunch
Erdene Zuu Monastery
Erdene Zuu Monastery – Built in 1586, it is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, surrounded by 108 white stupas and rich with history. Our guide will explain its cultural and religious significance as you walk among ancient temples and learn about Mongolia’s Buddhist heritage.
Kharakhorum Museum
Kharkhorin Museum – This modern museum showcases artifacts from the ancient capital Karakorum and the Mongol Empire. Our guide will explain the exhibits, from stone carvings to treasures of everyday life, giving you a deeper understanding of Mongolia’s rich history and culture.
Ulaanbaatar
Return back to city
What‘s Included
Camelback riding
Entrance fee
Dinner
Breakfast
Fuel surcharge
Options
Kharkhorum & Elsen Tasarkhai: Cultural and Sand Dunes Adventure
Pickup included
Reviews
1 review
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Astonishing and Convenient Tour of Sand Dunes and More
192joev,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Augi is the best guide and this is an astonishing tour! We wanted the quickest way to get to sand dunes in the Gobi Desert from Ulaanbaatar due to our tight schedule and we were there within half a day’s drive. I handed Augi my camera and he got this incredible shot of us on the camels. We stayed with a kind family of nomads and even got to play the traditional game with the father of the family. The next day, Augi surprised us with a very detailed visit to the stunningly picturesque ruins of a monastery in the mountains. It was hauntingly beautiful, especially with his vivid storytelling and explanation. Then he took us on a thorough tour of Erdene Zuu monastery and a visit to the Kharkhorum Museum, which was fascinating. All along the way, he was prompt and clear in communications, highly responsive to our needs, very understanding and supportive of my desire to get the best photos, and skilled at knowing how much information to deliver to make each site come alive. I could not have dreamed for a better experience, and so I hired him right away for a second tour to visit a shaman in Ulaanbaatar at the end of our stay. All in all, I highly recommend this trip!
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