South & Central Impressions Of Mongolia Grand Tour
tour overview
Taking this grand tour in both the South and Central part of Mongolia gives you two very different landscapes in which to enjoy the very special wilderness and nomadic culture of Mongolia. This trip is perfect for anyone wanting an adventure trip.
You will have a private driver/guide throughout your trip, and all your accommodation is all very comfortable. We believe this tour will enthuse and open your eyes to the beautiful wilderness of an amazing country spread with kind nomads. And where you get travel deeper so the tradition, culture and lifestyle of nomadic people with its wilderness become more extraordinary; giving you more exceptional and authentic encounters.
This holiday is full of enough activity, excitement and unforgettable experiences to last a lifetime
tour itinerary
DAY 1. ULAANBAATAR
This tour begins with your arrival in the capital. You will be met by your guide at the international airport of UB and transferred to UB Hotel which is located in the middle of the Ulaanbaatar and very close to the Parliament House and Chingis Khaan Square. In the afternoon, after a lunch, you will enjoy a leisurely time of sightseeing around UB and visit to the Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum where presents our history and culture from prehistoric to the present day. Early evening after sightseeing program, we invite you a welcome dinner at a restaurant.
Accommadtion: Hotel
Meals:
D
DAY 2. KHARKHORUM VIA HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK
We head out of the city early this morning to Kharkhorum via Hustai NP which serves as a breeding centre for Takhi re-introduction programmes throughout Mongolia and the Central Asian Steppe. Takhi is the world's last truly wild horse and is critically endangered. Early afternoon we will arrive in Kharakhorum and visit Erdenezuu Monastery. After it we will visit Karakhorum Museum. Overnight stay at Ger camp.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 3. ONGI RIVER
Breakfast at the Ger camp is followed by the drive to Ongi river and Ongi temple. Ongi area is a prime example of the dry desert that used to cover much of this part of South Gobi. The Ongi Temple lies on the banks of the Ongiin River and this route is main road to reach the ancient capital city Karakorum. The temple was destroyed by the communist purges of the 1930s and is being restored by a number of monks and after 1990's it is renovated.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 4. BAYANZAG (Flaming Cliffs)
Today after a breakfast our drive will take you to the Bayanzag province which is named as a birthplace of dinosaurs. It takes over 4 hours driving. Bayanzag is known as a Flaming Cliffs where the first nest of dinosaur eggs found in 1922 by an American expedition of Roy Chapman Andrews. The place is named as Flaming Cliffs red coloured cliffs themselves are very imposing from a distance, and are particularly fiery in the light of the setting sun. Today you have great chance to explore through one of the world’s most famous paleontological sites. We return to the site just in time for dinner, and our third overnight in the South Gobi.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 5. KHONGOR SAND DUNES
After a breakfast, we'll drive to Khongor sand dunes. The sand dunes are vast desert landscape where rise to a staggering 200 metres above the valley floor with razor sharp edges and extend over an area between 2-20 km in width and 180 km in length. Before sun sets, we'll climb up to the highest dunes and see surrounding desert landscape. Back at a ger camp, we'll have a dinner and enjoy listening sound of singing dunes which is generated by Gobi wind before you're sleeping.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 6. KHONGOR SAND DUNES
We spend another day around Khongor sand dunes, enjoying a full day exploring and relaxing in surrounding nature near the dunes. Today we will visit to herder family and experience the way of nomadic lifestyle. You'll have an opportunity to ride camel. Mongolian camel is considered as Bactrian camel has two humps and very comfortable to ride. In the evening, enjoy your dinner to end another rewarding day.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 7. EAGLE'S VALLEY
Today we will drive to Eagle's Valley which is deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan National Park. Although this area is considered as hot and dry desert, the Eagle's Valley is notable for a deep ice field remaining frozen for most all around year. By hiking through the valley, you can encounter wild sheep and goat grazing on the cliff walls.
Accommadtion: Ger Camp
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 8. ULAANBAATAR
Morning check out from the Ger camp and airplane transfer to UB. After a lunch, you should also have time to visit the “Gobi” cashmere factory store and antique shop (optional). Before a farewell dinner, in the early evening, you'll attend traditional folk art performance.
Accommadtion: Hotel
Meals:
B
L
D
DAY 9. DEPARTURE
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight and our service ends.
holiday information
What's included
Full services of guide and driver
- Full services of both guide and driver
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
- Drinking water throughout tour
- All transport (domestic flight, minibus or 4WD)
- National park/reserves entrance fees
- All nights' accommodation including hotel in UB
- All others indicated in program
What's not included
- Visa
- Hotel refreshments
- Travel insurance
- Airplane ticket and taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Daily personal expenses
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tour details
- Duration: 9 days
- Price from: $1480
- Accommodation: 2 nights 5 Star hotel, 6 nights Ger Camp
- Meal plan: All our tours include full board, but other meals are often not included especially in UB. This allows you to try the cuisine in local restaurants and also to choose what and where to eat and how much to spend. Please ask us before booking if you have any specific requirements.