Tour code: VMT-ST-2 Ruins of 12th Century Capital City Karakorum

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar 
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and transfer to the 4*hotel, conveniently located downtown Ulaanbaatar. After freshening up from

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your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from 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. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Overnight in hotel. (L,D).

Day 2. Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dune 
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 280 km, 5-6 hours.
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai sand dune, a unique area combining forest, Gobi sand dunes and rocky mountains. Excursion to Hugnu Khaan Mountain and sand dune on the steppe. Free time for hiking and walking in the near. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D).

Day 3. Ruins of 12th Century Capital City Karakorum
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 80 km, 1-2 hours.
Travel to Karakorum, the former capital city of world's greatest land empire, established by Chinggis Khan. Here we will tour the oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdenezuu, religious complex spanning over 400 sq. meters surrounded by 108 stupas. It was first built on the ruins of Karakorum in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan. The site has some of the best works of religious art and architecture in Mongolia. Visit Karakorum museum. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D).

Day 4. Hustai Nature Reserve
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 300 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Hustai Nature Reserve to see the Przewalski wild horses, re-introduced back into the wild in their native homeland. Visit the local information center for learn about the history of the last pure wild horses and the history of the area. In the evening you have chance to go horse riding. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D).

Day 5. Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 100 km, 2-3 hours.
Drive to Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon, we will visit some interesting museums including Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan. The remainder of the day is free for shopping or independent touring. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B,L,D).

Day 6. Departure
After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)