Northern And Central Mongolia: 13 Days Tour
About this tour
Begin your adventure amidst the golden dunes and nomadic traditions of the beautiful central picturesque central Mongolia.
Then, venture into Taiga, a land of dense forests and pristine wilderness.
Where you can ride horse to the reindeer tribe.
Experience the thrill of exploration as you discover the unique ecosystems of both the desert and the forest.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia
On first day you will drive to get to visit one of the biggest monastery in Mongolia which locates in Selenge province. The Amarbayasgalant Monastery or the "Monastery of Tranquil Felicity", is one of the three largest Buddhist monastic centers. Mostly, monasteries located in such a beautiful area and very secluded decorated by mountains and rivers as far this example the Amarbayasgalant is no exception. You will overstay in a ger. Distance: 360 km /paved and off road/ Activities: Meet the Mongolian buddhist temples and monks and hiking around natural beauty
Day 2: Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia to Uran Togoo, Mongolia
This day let us take you to the Uran Togoo crater. Where the volcano exploded 25000 years ago. Now there is a lake and forests inside this volcanic crater. Located in the soum of Khutag-Öndör in the aimag of Bulgan, Uran Uul is an extinct volcano whose crater reaches 1686 metres (1,05 mile) above the ground, has 500 metres (0,31 mile) in diameter and 50 metres (164,04 feet) in depth. You will small hike to the crater and spend a night in a motel beside of paved road. Distance : 230 km (142 mi) /paved road/ Activities : hiking, crater
Day 3: Uran Togoo, Mongolia to Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia
You will drive to the one of the biggest lake in Mongolia. This day will quite long drive and exploring about the lake. There are 4 islands named the Modon khui, the Khadan khui,the Dalai khui and the Baga khui. We will head to the Khadan khui island by motor boat and make wish there. Also you can see different species of a fishes. This area has been protected since 1992 as a National Park. The lake is still being used for transportation. Overstay in ger camp which is located beside of a lake. Distance: 300 km (186 mi) /off road/ Activities: boat trip, hiking, exploration, cycling /optional/
Day 4: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia to Darkhad Valley, Mongolia
These 4 days for meet with real reindeer family in wild forest. On a first day, we will reach to nomadic family in a Darkhad depression. Next morning, we will prepare horse trek to reach the reindeer family who lives 40 km far from the nomadic family and then ride through spectacular mountains area and path will be bit tough even for a horses because its kept the wilderness. On a second day you will spend a whole day with minority of population who have unique lifestyle as living in yurts with the reindeers and you can try to taste of reindeer's milk, as well as, the exchange cultures. The reindeer itself is a very unique animal with no sweat gland, therefore it has to live in coldest part of the country. It is the reason that reindeer people live in far north, whilst enduring extremely changing temperatures from plus degree to minus 45 to 50 celsius in a day. After viewing this you will head back to base nomadic family as we started our horse trek. The days will be intriguing unique experience of your lifetime. Total distance: 420 km (260 mi) /paved and off road/ Activities: Bird watching, Exploring, Horse trek, Cultural exchange, meeting minority of the world
Day 5: Darkhad Valley, Mongolia
These 4 days for meet with real reindeer family in wild forest. On a first day, we will reach to nomadic family in a Darkhad depression. Next morning, we will prepare horse trek to reach the reindeer family who lives 40 km far from the nomadic family and then ride through spectacular mountains area and path will be bit tough even for a horses because its kept the wilderness. On a second day you will spend a whole day with minority of population who have unique lifestyle as living in yurts with the reindeers and you can try to taste of reindeer's milk, as well as, the exchange cultures. The reindeer itself is a very unique animal with no sweat gland, therefore it has to live in coldest part of the country. It is the reason that reindeer people live in far north, whilst enduring extremely changing temperatures from plus degree to minus 45 to 50 celsius in a day. After viewing this you will head back to base nomadic family as we started our horse trek. The days will be intriguing unique experience of your lifetime. Total distance: 420 km (260 mi) /paved and off road/ Activities: Bird watching, Exploring, Horse trek, Cultural exchange, meeting minority of the world
Day 6: Darkhad Valley, Mongolia
These 4 days for meet with real reindeer family in wild forest. On a first day, we will reach to nomadic family in a Darkhad depression. Next morning, we will prepare horse trek to reach the reindeer family who lives 40 km far from the nomadic family and then ride through spectacular mountains area and path will be bit tough even for a horses because its kept the wilderness. On a second day you will spend a whole day with minority of population who have unique lifestyle as living in yurts with the reindeers and you can try to taste of reindeer's milk, as well as, the exchange cultures. The reindeer itself is a very unique animal with no sweat gland, therefore it has to live in coldest part of the country. It is the reason that reindeer people live in far north, whilst enduring extremely changing temperatures from plus degree to minus 45 to 50 celsius in a day. After viewing this you will head back to base nomadic family as we started our horse trek. The days will be intriguing unique experience of your lifetime. Total distance: 420 km (260 mi) /paved and off road/ Activities: Bird watching, Exploring, Horse trek, Cultural exchange, meeting minority of the world
Day 7: Darkhad Valley, Mongolia
These 4 days for meet with real reindeer family in wild forest. On a first day, we will reach to nomadic family in a Darkhad depression. Next morning, we will prepare horse trek to reach the reindeer family who lives 40 km far from the nomadic family and then ride through spectacular mountains area and path will be bit tough even for a horses because its kept the wilderness. On a second day you will spend a whole day with minority of population who have unique lifestyle as living in yurts with the reindeers and you can try to taste of reindeer's milk, as well as, the exchange cultures. The reindeer itself is a very unique animal with no sweat gland, therefore it has to live in coldest part of the country. It is the reason that reindeer people live in far north, whilst enduring extremely changing temperatures from plus degree to minus 45 to 50 celsius in a day. After viewing this you will head back to base nomadic family as we started our horse trek. The days will be intriguing unique experience of your lifetime. Total distance: 420 km (260 mi) /paved and off road/ Activities: Bird watching, Exploring, Horse trek, Cultural exchange, meeting minority of the world
Day 8: Darkhad Valley, Mongolia to Murun, Mongolia
Khangai mountain range is located in central Mongolia. The most beautiful natural and cultural wonders are in this 888,455-hectare mountain range. The greenest area in Mongolia offers exquisite sites such as waterfalls, hot springs, lakes, river valleys, wild animals, and ancient monasteries. Horse riding through these mountains offers a variety of exotic lands and its wonders, in-depth nomadic culture experiences, and the true freedom one can ask for from our planet Earth. There you will stay in a nomadic family to prepare for the horse riding. Distance: 180 km /paved road/ Activities: Nature scenery gradually changes from the gobi to grassland, photography, stay with nomadic family
Day 9: Murun, Mongolia to Erdenet, Mongolia
Day to ride to the Shine-ider which is the newly built village. It has a small portion of the population and here you will visit a school, a kindergarten, and a hospital where you will explore just typical and calm Mongolian village life. Meet the people and get to know about how they live and what their culture etc. You will spend a night in a motel. Distance: 330 km (205 mi) /off-road/ Activities: Cultural exchange, Photographing, exploring
Day 10: Erdenet, Mongolia to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia
On tenth day of our tour, you will head to the Great white lake and Khorgo volcanic crater. There you will do some hiking around crater to see amazing creation of motherland as a cave called yellow dog hell and ice tunnel. After viewing the crater area, you will see one of the biggest lake in central Mongolia called the Great white lake where it has lovely beach and possible to swim, as well as, our ger camp will be just beside of lake to have view of beautiful lake. Distance: 260 km /off road/ Activities: hiking, lake, exploring areas
Day 11: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia to Tsenkher hot springs, Tavanbulag, Mongolia
On this day, you will head to the Tsenkher hot spring, on a way to get there you will experience change a landscapes of beautiful valleys with lots of nomads and wilderness. Hot spring will help you to reduce your exhaustion and stress level, furthermore, it is scientifically proven that hot spring will increase your blood circulation and heal your skin. Also, it is great chance to rest in the evening gaze upon the milky way while sitting in a hot spring pool. You will spend a night in well organized tourist camp with ger. Distance : 130 km (80 mi) /off road/ Activities: hot spring, star gazing, relaxation, massage /optional/
Day 12: Tsenkher hot springs, Tavanbulag, Mongolia to Kharkhorin, Mongolia
This day, we will set our journey to the ancient capital the Kharakhorum which is the most important place of Mongolian history and there is the biggest and one of the oldest monastery called Erdene zuu in Mongolia. This old historical. Then, you will spend a night ger camp in a city. In the evening as a parting gift we will cook you the Legendary Mongolian barbecue. Distance : 450 km /paved road/ Activities : Mongolian barbecue,
Day 13: Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
On a last day of our trip, we will head to the UB city and we will see a small pieces of sand on a way to a city. Our tour will end at the Ulaanbaatar city. Activities: Hiking, camel riding Distance: 350 km /paved road/
What's included
Also including: Horse riding Camel Riding Reindeer Riding / for photography/ Water bottle a day
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia