Discover Central Mongolian Tour
About this tour
The tour to take 6 days to cover one of the best travel destinations Center Mongolia in shorts possible time with experiencing local culture along with natural beauties. This tour takes to the most popular tourist destinations including UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Karakorum city, Orkhon valley), Karakorum ruins, and the museum of ancient Mongolian capital and oldest famous Erdene Zuu monastery. Unique beautiful Orkhon waterfalls, most interesting Manzushir, and Mongol sand dunes. Relaxing in the wild nature and explore Mongolian nomadic lifestyle... hiking, horseback, and camel riding, climbing to sand dunes, soft hiking, and feel free driving through the wilderness are the main activities. It is the best experience of Mongolia and a very educational tour.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Manzushir Monastery, Mongolia
In the morning, our guide and a driver will pick up from your hotel or guesthouse and start our tour. We leave the city before we pass some shops. After shops directly driving towards to Manzushir monastery for 50 km from Ulaanbaatar. Manzushir monastery located in the lush Bogd Khan Mountain Protected Area. The ruins of the Manzushir monastery (destroyed in 1938). Many Buddhas are painted on the rocks, and one of them is two meters (6.56 feet) high. The Manzushir monastery has protected from 1971 and the paintings of Buddha since 1. Built between 1733 and 1747 the monastery initially had only one temple. Lunch served, on the way. Visitors have the option to hike up to the top of the mountain to “Tsetsee Gun”, a beautiful view-point that offers stun views of the surrounding countryside and a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. After returning to the vehicle, head to tonight’s Ger guesthouse.
Day 2: Manzushir Monastery, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Mongolia
After breakfast, drive towards Elsen Tasarhai know as well Mongolian Sand Dune for 340 km. Lunch served, on the way. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes, and a small forest near a river. Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-type landscape in one location. These stays among locals will give you the opportunity to share the daily life of your hosts and taking part in their tasks. You will be led to help to make dairy products, to take part in milking the animals, or to help to round up the herd. We will ride camels along sand dunes and enjoy the incredible contrasting view. Overnight Ger guesthouse/nomad family/.
Day 3: Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Mongolia to Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will drive to off-road Orkhon waterfall for 200 km. Have lunch in a village of Khujirt and after you will arrive in Orkhon waterfall. The Orkhon waterfall formed by combination volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago, cascades down from an h 27 meters. Many bigger and smaller rivers flow into the Orkhon waterfall. The Orkhon river has many species of fish like the pike, Siberian gray, roach, Siberian dace, SilurianOrkhon, carp, and lake layer. After returning to the vehicle, head to tonight’s Ger guesthouse/nomad family/.
Day 4: Orkhon Waterfall, Mongolia to Kharakhorum Museum, Harhorin, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will drive towards Karakorum city & Erdenezuu monastery for 120 km. Lunch served, on the way. The most prominent historical site in Orkhon Valley is the Karakorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol empire. The Karakorum, founded in 1220 by Genghis khan, was not only the capital of the vast Mongolian Empire but the epic center of trade of Silk Road. However, the Karakorum of today is a small settlement of little focus on tourism. Upon arrival in the village, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn about the beautiful ancient Karakorum. Then we will visit the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery complex about Erdenezuu, built in the 16th century, with 108 stupas. After returning to the vehicle, head to tonight’s Ger guesthouse.
Day 5: Erdene Zuu Monastery, Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ugii Lake, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will drive towards to Ugii lake for 100 km from the Karakorum. Lunch served, on the way. Ugii lake is 30 km north-east of Ugii Nuur soum center and in the Orkhon River Valley belonging to Steppe Natural Zone. This fresh-water lake has herbaceous grasses and is surrounded by steppes. Around this lake, there are many swamps, ponds, flood plains, pastures, and sandy areas. This lake was registered for Ramsay’s convention for protecting swampy environments suitable to waterbirds because many species of rare birds including ducks, gooses, swans, spoonbills, and Dalmatian pelicans visit here. Overnight Ger guesthouse/nomad family/.
Day 6: Ugii Lake, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After breakfast, we will head to Ulaanbaatar. On the way, lunch served. In the evening we will attend an amazing performance of Mongolian traditional music and dance. Overnight hotel or guesthouse.
What's included
An English-speaking tour guide at all times (Korean, Chinese languages upon requests) Ger accommodation fees (shower) Meals as a list (breakfast, lunch, dinner) All transports + experienced drivers All sightseeing and entrance fees are mentioned as program Camel and horse riding Complimentary drinks water during the tour Visa invitation letter, if required
Visa fee to Mongolia International and domestic flights & Travels ticket and insurance Check-in and late check-out Ulaanbaatar Tipping and other personal services Camera or video fees Other services not mentioned in it
What to know
HOTEL OR GER CAMP BOOKING SERVICES FOOD AND COOKING SERVICE GUIDE AND DRIVE SERVICE AIRPORT AND TRAIN STATION PICK UP AND DROP OFF MONGOLIAN VISA SUPPORT LETTER CAMPING EQUIPMENT CAR RENTAL DOMESTIC FLIGHT BOOKING SERVICES
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Manzushir Monastery, Mongolia