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Central Mongolian Discovery

6-Day Discovery Package ★★★★★ 5 Star Hotels, Mongolian Ger Camps, Lexus/Toyota SUVs, Experienced Trip Crew

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At a Glance.

An inclusive itinerary for the Central Mongolian region offers you both cultural and natural insights into the country. Visit Mongolian ancient capital site- Karakorum and explore 15th Century Erdene Zuu Monastery.

You will also have a Mongolian two-humped camel riding over Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes followed by a visit to Mongolian nomadic families at their summer pasture in Khugnu Khan National Park.

*This itinerary is just a starting point, which means it can be tailored just for you!

The Highlights

Steppe Land.

  • Explore Mongolian central regions home to rich cultural heritage and beautiful steppe land

  • Explore Khustai National Park

  • Visit nomadic families in Khugnu Khan National Park

  • Horse and camel riding excursions over sand dunes and steppe

Erdene Zuu Monastery.

  • Mongolian culture icon and masterpiece painting of Erdene Zuu Monastery and site of Karakorum, the 13th Century capital of Mongol Empire

  • Explore around the mighty Erdene Zuu Monastery and hiking nearby

Ulaanbaatar city.

  • Folklore music and dance concerts

  • Visit Mongolian cultural and historical sites in Ulaanbaatar

The Itinerary

 

Day 1 | Ulaanbaatar City

Welcome to Mongolia-the Country of Eternal Blue Sky and land of Nomads. Upon your arrival at Chinggis Khaan Airport, Laguna Stella's team will be waiting for you. We will take you to your hotel centrally located in downtown Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy some walking chill-out (depending on your arrival timing) to Sukhbaatar Square and Monument of Chinggis Khaan.

Day 2 | Khugnu Khan National Park

Feel the silence of nature and take the smell of herbals out there. After breakfast, we drive out of the city and head to the west. The driving would take some 3-4 hours with a spectacular view of Mongolian grassland. The Khugnu Khan National Park is very famous among travelers and locals for its natural formations and sand dune. There you can really feel the undoubted silence of nature land take a wider breath. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in your Mongolian yurt, the "Ger Camp".

Day 3 | Erdene Zuu Monastery & Kharakorum

Excursion to Erdene Zuu Monastery and the ruins of Karakorum, capital of Mongol Empire, the largest contiguous empire in history. Enclosed by a quadrilateral of imposing walls surmounted by 108 white Tibetan chortens,it was one of the greatest centers of Lamaist Buddhist thought outside of Tibet. Erected in 16th century, the most ancient of the Mongolian monasteries housed inside the city walls one hundred temples that were largely destroyed in the 1930s. Few buildings are survivors of this destruction, however within them some of the highest ones are preserved masterpieces of the Lamaist art. You can attend the Buddhist ceremony of Lamaist monks in the main Erdene Zuu monastery. Continuation and visit of the ruins of Karakorum.

Day 4 | Khustai National Park

Home to Wild horses. The driving would take some 3-4 hours with spectacular view of Mongolian grasslands in Khangai-Steppe region of Bulgan Province. On the way to Bayangobi camp and Elsentasarkhai sand dunes, we also visit Khustai National Park where you can see Przewalski's horses and visit local museum of the National Park. By late afternoon, we reach our touring camp nearby sand dunes. Enjoy your dinner and stay overnight in Mongolian ger.

Day 5 | Ulaanbaatar city

Today, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar city. Once we are at our hotel, we will join others for lunch and visit National History Museum or Gandan Monastery. In the evening we will attend to Tumen Ekh Folklore Concert which famous for its wide variety of dance and singing performances as blessings to your journey. We will have a farewell dinner at one of Mongolia's prestigious restaurant.

Day 6 | Departure

Your driver and Trip Leader/Guide will take you to the Airport for your departure.

Our Services:

​Accommodation

  • 5 Star ★★★★★ Hotels (see more)

    (Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel Deluxe Rooms)

  • Tour camps/Mongolian Ger Camps (see more)

Tour Crew 24/7

  • Lead Drivers with years of experience in tours and expeditions

  • English speaking Trip Leader with great passion for travel and years of experience

    (German, French, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Japanese, Chinese languages are offered upon availability)

Ground Transportation

  • Lexus 470/Toyota Land Cruiser SUV (see more)

  • Domestic Flights (as specified in itinerary)

  • Vans/Buses during Ulaanbaatar days

Dining and Facility

  • Full Board during tour days (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, soft drinks, etc)

  • Snacks and additional facilities

  • 1x Host Dinner in Ulaanbaatar

Tickets/Fees/Activities

  • All Tickets and Fees to Museums and Concert(s)

  • All Entrance Fees to National Parks and Specially protected areas

  • Horse riding and camel riding

Other included services

  • 24/7 Phone Line Support from Ulaanbaatar office

  • Airport transfers

  • Breakfasts included in Ulaanbaatar hotels

  • Visa application supports

Services not included: International airfare, taxations, travel insurance, alcoholic beverages, meals/dining in Ulaanbaatar days (except breakfasts)

Private Groups: 01 July-05 October 2022

Group Travels: 01 July-05 October 2022

Covid-19 Situational Information: Our team will keep you posted about minor changes in our itineraries caused by local Covid-19 related restrictions.

€ 1,689

5-9 Pax (per person)

€ 1,489

10-14 Pax (per person)