Cultural tour: Buddhist culture and ancient temples collection

Day l: Ulaanbaatar
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Visit Sukhbatar Square (there is a Great Chinggis Khaan's Memorial complex now constructing) for city orientation. Dinner at a restaurant. Overnight in the ***hotel. (D)

Day 2: Drive to Amarbayasgalant monastery
Drive to Amarbayasgalant tourist camp, 360 kms. Lunch on the way. Relax in national Ger in the beautiful nature. Amarbayasgalant monastery The “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity”, once one of the three largest Buddhist centers in Mongolia , is located near the Selenge River . It is one of the most impressive and beautiful monasterial sites. Built in 1727-1736 by Zana-Bazar, the First Bogdo Khaan of Mongolia and prominent religious and cultural leader, it attracts both local and foreign visitors, many of them coming to marvel at its beauty. Unlike the monastery of Erdene Zuu, which is composed of an ensemble of temple halls of different styles, Amarbayasgalant shows great stylistic unity. Visit to Amarbayasgalant monastery and attend chanting ceremony and meet monks. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B,L,D)

Day 3: Drive to Ugii lake
After breakfast drive to Ugii lake about 310kms. This is a long drive. Free time in Ugii lake. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 4-5: National Park “Khorgo”
Arrival at Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park 296kms. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast riding or hike to Volcana and visit more attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and one overnight will be at the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 6: Chuluut River and Tsenkher hot spa
After breakfast drive to the Tamir (about 196km). We will be driving through beautiful green valleys with nomadic gers and herds. We will see the Chuluut River and the Canyon about 50 meter, on the way. Dinner and overnight will be in Tsenkher hot spa ger tourist camp 45km. (B,L,D)

Field trip to the steppe range

Day 7: Kharakhorum, Erdenzuu
After breakfast drive to Kharakhorum (219km). After lunch will be visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia´s ancient capital Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the ORKHON Valley , at the crossroads of “The Silk Road”. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing . Meals will be at the Ger camp. Overnight at a Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 8: Tovkhon Monastery
After breakfast, drive to Ulaan Tsutgalan about 90km the tributary of Red river which comes from ridge of Gyatruu, falls down into Orkhon river when it's flowing trough the canyon. It is 20m of height, 10m of width and there is a tributary noise from 3-5km away of it. Visit to Tovkhon monastery. In this monastery, Holy Saint Zanabazar were creating his masterwork such as the Green Tara and Soymbo script etc. This monastery built on peak of Shivee mountain. Dinner at tourist camp and overnight there. (B,L,D)

Day 9: Middle Gobi and camel riding trip
Today we drive to Middle Gobi (254km). Next Stop is the Ongi Cloister ruin. Our camel riding trips are led by experienced guides. Overnight at the tourist camp. (B,L,D)

Travel to the Great GOBI range

Day 10: Flaming cliffs “Bayanzag” – Dinosaur's native land
After breakfast drive to South Gobi (about 250km). On the way visit the Flaming cliffs (dinosaur excavation site). Bayanzag is an area of red cliffs, which formed from the erosion of sand and rock over many thousands of years. It also the site of several successful dinosaur excavations. Overnight in tourist camp. (B,L,D)

Day 11: National Park Gobi Gurvan Saikhan
After breakfast visit the beautiful Eagle Valley , Gurvan Saikhan Uul (about 40 km). The valley is about 10 km long and is completely shaded from the sun in some parts due to the high cliff walls. There you can walk and photograph spectacular local landscapes ( Gobi Mountains ). At the opening of the valley is a Local Natural History Museum displaying interesting information about the animals of the area. You will return to the Ger camp in the evening for dinner and overnight at a Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 12: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast fly to Ulaanbaatar . Shopping at State Department Store. Dinner at a local russian restaurant. In the evening we'll have exciting performance in Tumen Ekh Chuulga to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance. Overnight in ***Hotel. (B,L,D)

Day 13: Terelj National Park
After breakfast at 8.40 visit Gandan – the largest monastery and temple complex in use in Mongolia , built in 1810. In one of the temples there is the biggest standing Buddha (26.5meter) in Central and East Asia , Janraisig “all seeing Lord. 10.00 am drive to Terelj National Park 98km. On the way you will be introduce with the small town people's living standard, herder families, pasturing livestock, Monk cave and Turtle rock.
Arrive in the tourist camp. Introduce with camp and its surrounding environment. Lunch in the Ger restaurant. Afternoon see the river and hike the mountain near by the camp and rest in the ger. Dinner and overnight in the comfortable Ger camp. (B,L,D)

Day 14: Visit in the nomadic Family.
Free time. After breakfast, go hiking with the local guide in the nearby forest and enjoy the scenery and views from top of the mountains. Now visit nomadic family. Learn their everyday life, horse riding, cow milking and dairy product producing. Lunch and overnight in the tent near by nomadic family . (B,L,D)

Day 15: Khan Khentii protected area, Princess temple .
Trekking with ox-card and horse around Khan Khentii Mountain . Breakfast. Preparations for the journey. Starting journey. Ride an Ox-cart like a nomadic Mongol to Princess Temple . We ride and walk 8 km through spectacular valleys and across small rivers surrounded by highly–eroded rock formations of the Khan Khentii Mountains . Cafe breaks on picnic at a site chosen for its spectacular setting. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple , was built in 1740. Return to the camp. Free time. Sauna and shower time. Evening programs of interest and bonfire. Dinner and overnight at the camp. (B,L,D)

Day 16: Ulaanbaatar
After Breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar 98km. Visit Choichin lama museum. Shopping at State Department Store. Free time. Overnight in ***Hotel. (B,L)

Day 17: Departure After breakfast, drive to Chinggis Khaan airport for departure.

Duration: 17 Days (16 nights)
Price in USD pro Person : 2100 USD

Tour Prices Include:
3 Ulaanbaatar overnights in a 3 star Hotel,
13 Overnights at a ger camp.
Ger facilities: During your trip in the countryside, you'll overnight in ger camps. Make yourself comfortable in a ger (2-4 beds). Each camp has a ger restaurant. Most camps are equipped with toilets and showers with morning and evening hot water.
Horse riding journey
Domestic flight Gobi-Ulaanbaatar 553 km
Camel and horse riding
City tour and shopping
Museums, national Park TAX
Entry fees and English speaking guide
Transport in countryside and terminal transfer: Minibus, Delica Japanese car
Meals, Meal codes = (B, L, and D): breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Prices do not include: International transportation, travel insurance, visas, departure tax, drinks, gratuities and items of a personal nature.