This tour offers a brilliant introduction to this extraordinarily beautiful country, covering the nation’s capital Ulaanbaatar, famous Gobi Desert and spectacular Terelj National Park and visits to Mongolian nomadic families for authentic cultural experience and interactions.
Vulture valley
Khongor sand dunes
Bayanzag
Terelj National Park
Chinggis Khaan Monument
horse and camel riding
nomadic family visit
Mongolian barbecue - Khorkhog
We will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer to airport to take an early flight to Dalanzadgad, the provincial center of South Gobi province. The flight takes hour and a half, and the Wild&Vast tour’s team will be waiting for you at Dalanzadgad airport. Take a short city tour and drive to Bayanzag-Flaming cliffs, where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found cemetery of dinosaurs and the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered in the world. We will have some hiking through the cliffs and see the Gobi tree grove named “Bayanzag”. Dinner will be Mongolian barbecue Khorkhog. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
The tour will continue to Khongor, the largest sand dunes in Mongolia. After reaching the sand dunes, go hiking along the green river shore, climb sand dunes and have an hour camel riding. The two humped Bactrian camels are very comfortable to ride as they walk slowly and gently, and you will be supported by the humps, sitting comfortably between them. In the evening, especially during the sunset, sand dunes change the color and it’s extremely beautiful to watch. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
Today we will drive to Vulture Valley-Yolyn am. The valley begins from Zuun Saikhan Mountain, a branch of the Gurvan Saikhan mountain system, and stretches over 10 km. It is completely shaded from the sun in some parts by high cliff walls. You will walk through the valley which is famous for the fact that there is ice present there even during the hot summer months. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar, have a lunch at fine Mongolian restaurant, and continue our way to Terelj National Park. Terelj is a spectacular valley with high rock formations, pine – covered mountains and grasslands carpeted with wildflowers and edelweiss. It is a landscape of transition from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wildflowers, and the mountain pine forests and broad streams make this, one of the most beautiful areas in Mongolia. Horse riding trip to Ariyabal meditation temple. Stay overnight in Ger camp.
After breakfast, we will visit to local nomadic family. Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn the clever nomads' way of life by taking every chance of taking part in the nomadic life activities like a nomad. Experience the milking cows, goats and sheep. After lunch, drive to Chinggis Khaan Monument. The statue in total is 40m high from surface, erected at about 10 m high foundation and surrounded by columns. Far sighted Chinggis Khaan holds a golden whip in his right hand. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of tour.
4 Nights in Tourist Ger camps
Domestic flights
4 WD Vehicle in the countryside
Airport transfers
Meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)
Sightseeing and Entrance fees according to the itinerary
English speaking guide
Daily water supply
1 hour Camel and 1 hour Horse riding with
Support of local guide
Visa support invitation letter where applicable
Accommodations in Ulaanbaatar
International airfare / train tickets+ tax
Travel insurance / Visa fees
Items for personal use
Alcoholic drinks
Gratuities & Tips for staffs
Single supplements
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