Roadtrip To Central And Northern Mongolia
About this tour
ROUTE: Ulaanbaatar-Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune-Kharkhorin-Tsenkher hot spring-Tsetserleg-Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park-Murun city-Khatgal village-Jankhai (Lake Khuvsgul)-Khatgal-Murun-Uran Togoo-Erdenet city- Amarbayasgalant Monastery-Aglag Temple-Ulaanbaatar.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter, Улаанбаатар, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia
Meet and greet at the meeting point in Ulaanbaatar. Start driving to Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune. Camel riding on Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune (mini Gobi). Stay overnight at a local nomadic family. Dinner at local nomadic family.
Day 2: Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia to Tsenkher Hot Spring Resort, Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia
Breakfast at local nomadic family. Start driving to Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. Visit Erdenezuu monastery in Kharkhorin. It is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia built in 1585. Lunch in Kharkhorin city. Continue driving to Tsenkher hot spring. Check in to local resort camp. Dinner at the camp. Sleep in ger.
Day 3: Tsenkher Hot Spring Resort, Altan-Ovoo, Mongolia to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia
Breakfast at the camp. Start driving to Tsetserleg city. Visit local museum, and Buddha statue on Bulgan mountain. Continue driving to Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National park. Watch Chuluut River canyon, yak riding at the Taikhar Rock, climb up to crater of extinct Khorgo volcano. Stay overnight in a tourist ger camp on the lake. Dinner at tourist ger camp.
Day 4: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia to Hatgal, Mongolia
Breakfast at the ger camp. Start driving early morning to Khatgal village via Murun city. Lunch in Jargalant village. Reach Murun city late evening. Continue driving to lake. Reach Khatgal village by late evening. Check in to local ger camp on the lake. Dinner at ger camp. Stay overnight in ger.
Day 5: Hatgal, Mongolia to Jankhain Zam, Mongolia
Breakfast at the ger camp. Enjoy beautiful view of the lake. Visit local nomadic family. Lunch at the nomadic family. Start half-day horse riding to Jankhai where reindeer herders live. Visit to reindeer herder family. Visit teepee of reindeer herder, drink reindeer milk tea, taking pictures with reindeer. Dinner at the ger camp. Sleep in ger.
Day 6: Jankhain Zam, Mongolia to Hatgal, Mongolia
Drive to Khatgal village. Check in to local ger camp on the lake. Visit local souvenir market. Take boat trip. Return to ger camp. Dinner at the ger camp. Sleep in ger.
Day 7: Hatgal, Mongolia to Erdenet, Mongolia
Start driving to Murun city. Stop by 50° 100°, a crossing of 50th Parallel North and 100th Meridian East. Continue driving to Erdenet city via Bulgan city. Lunch in Bulgan city. Check in to a hotel in Erdenet. Dinner at a local restaurant in Erdenet. Stay overnight in hotel.
Day 8: Erdenet, Mongolia to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia
Start driving to Amarbayasgalant Monastery. Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery, built in 1736, located in beautiful valley of Iven River. Check in to local ger guesthouse nearby. Dinner at the guesthouse. Stay overnight in ger. Hiking in nearby hills is available.
Day 9: Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia to Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter, Улаанбаатар, Mongolia
Start driving to Ulaanbaatar via Aglag Meditation Temple on the mountain. Visit to Aglag temple on the mountain. Lunch is takeaway lunch at the temple. Reach Ulaanbaatar by late afternoon.
What's included
Travel insurance, personal cost, extra cost for hotel charges
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ramada by Wyndham Ulaanbaatar Citycenter, Улаанбаатар, Mongolia to Elsen Tasarkhai (Sand Dune Mini Gobi), Högönö-Taranaiin-Hüree, Mongolia