Orkhon Valley Region.

• Picturesque sceneries of mountains of Mongolia

• Trekking across beautiful lakeshores and grasslands

• Out-door camping experience

• Great photo-shooting spots and environment

Cultural Insights.

• Visit Mongolian nomadic famileis and experience their way of living

• Stay in Mongolian traditional gers and tents in wild nature

• Visit Mongolian historical and cultural sites en route

• Mongolian horse and camel trekking excursions in fresh air

Ulaanbaatar city.

• Attend 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

We drive out of the city via the vast open steppe land of Orkhon Valley. Around mid-afternoon, we arrive at a place known as the “little Gobi”. Here we can go for an optional dune walk or a short camel ride while lunch is prepared. Enjoy the silent beautiful landscape of Khugnu Khan National Park before starting our trekking across sand dunes on the next day. Stay overnight in a Mongolian yurt and have your dinner at the restaurant.

Day 3 | Sand dunes and Khangai region

Our trekking over Elsentasarkhai sand dunes will shortly start after our breakfast. Your belongings will be loaded on horse carts. The sand dune is famous for natural chill-out and active hiking around as well as short excursions of Mongolian two-humped camel riding. Overnight at our local camp located near Tuvkhun Monastery.

Day 4 | Trekking to Tuvkhun Monastery

Our day starts with a 2-3 hours trekking up to the Tuvkhun Monastery which located on the mountain cliff. We will have picturesque scenery through forests and have our picnic in nature. After climbing up, we will have our touring in the monastery. The Monastery is situated on a flat rocky area on the top part of the Shiveet-Ulaan Mountain and is surrounded by wild forest and rock cliffs. Visitors hike 5 km up to the monastery from the skirt of the mountain. The Tuvkhun monastery was first established in 1648 by the 14-year-old Zanabazar first Jebtsundamba khutuktu Bogd. He first noticed this beautiful place in 1651 and then he built a small wooden cabin for meditation. That was the beginning of the Tuvkhun monastery. The Monastery was built by Mongolian carpenters and all the buildings have perfect mortises.​

Day 5 | Lake Khuis Trekking day

Today our trekking journey will continue to a beautiful Lake Huis in the area of Naiman Nuurs which simply means The Eight Lakes. This route is one of picturesque scenery alongside the lake shore and forests. You will pack and load your belongings on Mongolian yak cart and be escorted with you guide and local guide for during your trekking. Relax on the way and have meal in nature. Your cook will prepare tasteful dinner in the evening. Overnight, stay in the tent under starry sky of Mongolia!​

Day 6 | Lake Shireet

Another day of joyful trekking in this beautiful nature is coming just after your outdoor breakfast. You are served with coffee and tea collection during your trekking. Today we will visit a local nomad family so that you know more about their way living in harmony with nature in 4 different seasons from summer to Mongolian harsh winters. Mongolian nomads, these hardy folks, are undoubtedly the ones living and preserving their life style for many generations.

Day 7-8 | Khorgo Khurem area

Our trekking days are coming closer to the other direction of The Eight Lakes area. For those 2 days, our trekking will continue in smoother way so that you can enjoy spontaneous view and photographic opportunities.

Day 9 | Erdene Zuu Monastery

Your path to the historical site -Karakorum (Site of 13th Century Capital of Mongol Empire) 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. You can attend the Buddhist ceremony of Lamaist monks in the main Erdene Zuu monastery. Continuation and visit of the ruins of Karakorum..

Day 10 | Ulaanbaatar city

In the morning drive to Ulaanbaatar and settle back at your hotel followed by a late afternoon chill out. Explore the city of your choice and welcome to the new sight of Ulaanbaatar where you can observe how the city is flourishing in midst of nomadic culture and metropolitan lifestyle.

Day 11 | Ulaanbaatar discovery

Today we will visit Gandan Monastery and National History Museum. After that, we also visit Mongolian State Department store and Gobi/Goyo Cashmere. Mongolian is well known for its fine and quality cashmere products. 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 12 | Departure

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

​Accommodation

• 5 Star ★★★★★ Hotels in Ulaanbaatar (see more)

  (Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel Deluxe Rooms)

• 6/7 Days of Tent camping/Mongolian ger

• 2 Days of Tour camps (see more)

Tour Crew 24/7

• Lead Drivers with years of experience in tours and expeditions across Mongolia

• English speaking Trip Leader specialized in trekking/adventure tours

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

Transportation

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

• Domestic Flights (as specified in the itinerary)

• Vans/Buses during Ulaanbaatar days

Dining and Facility

• On-site Cooking service during tour days (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, soft drinks, etc)

• Snacks and additional facilities

• 1x Host Dinner in Ulaanbaatar

• Tents for camping near lakeshores and steppe