Day 1. July 10, Hustai N/P
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and travel to Hustai Nature Reserve for 100 km to see th
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and travel to Hustai Nature Reserve for 100 km to see th
Day 2. July 11, Ulaanbaatar and The ceremony of Naadam festival
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 100 km, 3 hours.
Drive to Ulaanbaatar to participate in the Naadam Festival ceremony. Experience the great celebrations at the Central Stadium starting with the mounted escort of Chinggis Khan's nine white horsetail banners from the Parliament House. Enjoy the parades and musical entertainments. See wrestling and archery. In the afternoon, we will visit Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 3. July 12, Second day of Naadam
Early morning we will drive to Khuu Doloon Khudag, the horse racing field to see Soyolon (four year old) horse racing. Afterwards, tour the tent camp of the horse trainers and watch as they prepare the young riders for races. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing).
Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 4. July 13, Gun Galuutain Nature Reserve
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 140 km, 2-2.5 hours.
After breakfast, a short two-hour drive will take us to the Gun Galuutain Nature Reserve, nestled in the Khentii Mountains. Optional horse riding or hiking to Mt.Baits to view the Argali wild mountain sheep, White Naped Cranes and other wildlife. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. July 14, Terelj National Park
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 1-2 hours.
After breakfast, we drive to Terelj National Park, one of the most visited sites near Ulaanbaatar. Terelj is set in the picturesque valley of the granite mountains and the beautiful Terelj river. Transfer to tourist ger camp. We will then visit the Turtle Rock and the Temple of Meditation. Hiking around. Overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6. July 15, Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 1-2 hours.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch at the restaurant in UB. After lunch visit the Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city and Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 7. July 16, Departure
Transfer to airport for return flight. (B)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 140 km, 2-2.5 hours.
After breakfast, a short two-hour drive will take us to the Gun Galuutain Nature Reserve, nestled in the Khentii Mountains. Optional horse riding or hiking to Mt.Baits to view the Argali wild mountain sheep, White Naped Cranes and other wildlife. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. July 14, Terelj National Park
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 1-2 hours.
After breakfast, we drive to Terelj National Park, one of the most visited sites near Ulaanbaatar. Terelj is set in the picturesque valley of the granite mountains and the beautiful Terelj river. Transfer to tourist ger camp. We will then visit the Turtle Rock and the Temple of Meditation. Hiking around. Overnight in ger at tourist camp. (B, L, D)
Day 6. July 15, Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 1-2 hours.
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch at the restaurant in UB. After lunch visit the Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city and Bogd Khan Palace Museum. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 7. July 16, Departure
Transfer to airport for return flight. (B)
