We believe that Mongolia road trip itinerary is one of the top itinerary of Mongolian tourism. This Mongolia road trip itinerary covers most beautiful places of Gobi Desert & Central Mongolia. This itinerary has a full day camel trek & a 2 days horse trek. It has historical sights Karakorum & Ongi Monastery Ruins. It has very good 2 nights camping experiences. If you wish to have fewer days trip itinerary than Mongolia road trip, it is also possible.
- Explore most famous sights of Gobi Desert
- A day camel trek included
- 2 days magnificent horse trek included
- 2 nights famous Mongolian tent camping
- Discover Erdene Zuu, built from the rubble of Genghis Khan’s capital
- Meet wild horse in their natural habitat – hike through the Khustai National Park
- Visit to authentic nomadic family & overnight in a traditional ger dwelling
Length: 10 days
Potential dates and weather condition: from May to September each year
Tour type: Private Package Tours
Area: Gobi Desert & Central Mongolia
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices of Mongolia Road Trip
Our company offers 2 different prices for this trip.
Tourist ger camp option
| 3140 USD for 1pax 2010 USD p.p for 2pax 1650 USD p.p for 3pax | 1490 USD p.p for 4pax 1400 USD p.p for 5pax 1350 USD p.p for 6pax |
| Included: 8 nights in tourist ger camp, 1 night in the nomadic family, food service, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, mineral water | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance Single supplement: 360 USD |
Local ger guesthouse option
| 2610 USD for 1pax 1600 USD p.p for 2pax 1280 USD p.p for 3pax | 1120 USD p.p for 4pax 1040 USD p.p for 5pax 990 USD p.p for 6pax |
| Included: 8 nights in local ger guesthouse, 1 night in the nomadic family, land transportation, English speaking guide service, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag, food service | Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses (extra some drinks, souvenir buying, locals concerts etc), travel insurance |
Mongolia Road Trip Itinerary
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff
Day2. Yol Gorge
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune
Day4. Bayanzag
Day5. Ongi Monastery Ruin
Day6. Orkhon Waterfall
Day7. Tsenkher Hot Spring
Day8. Karakorum
Day9. Khustai National Park
Day10. Back to Ulaanbaatar
Day1. Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff- colorful earth wall and rock drawings
In the morning, we will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:00 o’clock and drive to Tsagaan Suvarga Cliff (470 km – 6 hours on the paved road). It is sheer slope and was an old seabed with sedimentary structure created by millions years and the different colors of the ground represent different times. The formation is over 50 m in its highest point and continues 400 m and looks like a ancient ghost city form a distance. There is no clear date of geography research work and it is good spot take rest and overnight place driving to South Gobi desert from Middle Gobi desert. We will do some hiking around the site. Overnight there.
Day2. Yol Gorge
After breakfast time, we will drive to Yol Gorge (200 km – 3 hours on the paved road). Yol means vulture in Mongolian and the gorge is located in Gurvan Saikhan Mountain range & stretches over 10 km. The narrowest part, only 3 or 4 person can pass in same time, of the valley is completely shaded from the direct sun shine by high cliff walls. Also, the valley is famous for the fact that there is ice created in winter by small stream of the valley present there even during the hot summer months until mid of Jul. We will do an hour hiking there & then also visit to the small natural museum. Overnight there.
Day3. Khongor Sand Dune – camel ride
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khongor Sand Dune (190 km – 5 hours on the dirt road). Khongor is biggest sand dune in the Gobi Desert that extend from 5 to 10 km in width, nearly 100 km long, with crests rising 80 to 300m above the surrounding landscape. The booming sound produced by the masses of moving sand can be heard from afar when occurs windy day. Hence locals called it as Singing Sands. Near Khongor River at the northern edge of the dunes, there is an oasis. We will ride camels today to explore these massive sand-dunes and explore the area where climbing one of the dunes affords the energetic traveler with an unforgettable experience of endless vistas across a sea of daffodil-colored sand. Overnight there.
Day4. Bayanzag – dinosaur site
After breakfast time, we will drive to Bayanzag (150 km – 4 hours on the dirt road). American zoologist Roy Chapman Andrews discovered this place and named as Flaming Cliffs. A lot of dinosaurs’ findings such as Protoceratops & dinosaur’ eggs have been found there in first time. The red colored cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun. We will walk around the site. Overnight there.
Day5. Ongi Monastery Ruin- hiking
After breakfast time, we will drive to Ongi Monastery Ruin (155 km – 4 hours on dirt the road). It is the ruins of a Buddhist monastery founded in 1760 and destroyed in 1937 by communist purges. Located on the shore of the Ongi River, the monastery was formerly one of the largest monasteries in Gobi Desert. Raw violence of the destruction at the site was still visible, still palpable, even though it happened over years ago. We will hike to the ruins for visiting to local ger museum displayed survived objects of destroyed monastery and a small lovely and active Buddhist temple. Overnight there.
Day6. Orkhon Waterfall
After breakfast time, we will drive to Orkhon Waterfall (340 km – 8 hours on the dirt road). Over 25 m high and 10 m wide Orkhon Waterfall is the biggest waterfall in the country and one of the most attractive destination in Orkhon River valley, UNISCO World heritage site. The surrounding areas of the waterfall was formed by volcanic activities dated back approximately 20,000 years and covered by over 10 m thick lava layer. After dinner time, we will take a refreshing walk to the waterfall. You’ll hear it before you see it – the sound of tumbling water fills the valley. Overnight there.
Day7. Tsenkher Hot Spring
After breakfast time, we will drive to Tsenkher Hot Spring (95 km – 2 hours on the dirt road). It is the most famous pool in the country & one of the most popular Central Mongolian attractions. The water has a perfect temperature of about 36 – 40°C and contains a lot of minerals. In fact, the Tsenkher Spring has now become so popular that in order to it may crowded. In the evening, we will stay in the open pool of the tourist ger camp. Overnight in the tourist ger camp.
Day8. Karakorum
After breakfast time, we will drive to Karakorum (125 km – 3 hours mostly on the paved road). Karakorum, the capital of Great Mongolian State where today there is a small local township. After 200 years its sacked by Chinese, Erdene Zuu, built in 1586, is the first Buddhist monastery to have been built in Mongolia and by various construction materials were taken from the ruins of Karakorum. We will respectively visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery, Karakorum Museum & other interesting historical sights there. Overnight there.
Day9. Khustai National Park- wild horses and nomadic family
After breakfast time, we will drive to Khustai National Park (300 km – 5 hours on the paved road). National Park Khustai where re-introduction of the wild takhi horses (Przhevalsky’s horses) has taken place since 1992. Takhi is last wild horse subspecies surviving in the 21st century. It was discovered in western Mongolia in the late 1870s by the Russian explorer N.M. Przhevalsky. Several expeditions since 1969 have failed to find this horse, which probably crossed with half-wild domesticated horses and lost its distinct features. Specimens have been kept and bred in zoos, and Mongolia in the late 20th century attempted to reintroduce them into the wild. We will reach to the research center and drive further for looking wild horses and shoot their pictures. On arrival you will have lunch at the nomads’ ger. 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. Overnight in the nomadic family.
Day10. Drive back to UB
After breakfast time, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar city (75 km – 2 hours mostly on paved road). After arrive in the city, you will be transferred to your accommodation and end the trip.
End time: around 12:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 2230 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- Domestic flight companies accept only 10kg-15kg lugguge incuding your carry on bags too for free transfer.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles or aircraft.
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