Active Adventure in an Authentic Wilderness Tour

Transfer to the hotel and relax. City tour including the Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century, and Buddhism, Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan Monastery, you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and temples' own figure. (L/D)

Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia at the time of the Mongol Empire. There’s almost nothing left from this great capital of the world, but in 1586, under the rule of King Avtai Sain, the Erdene-Zuu Monastery was built at the site of the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin. The Erdene-Zuu – means Hundred of Treasures was again destroyed during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, but there are still various Buddhist statues, works of art, religious instruments, and even Tsam religious dance masks at the monastery. There are an amazing 108 stupas surrounding the monastery. (B/L/D) 

Drive to the Tuvkhun monastery, which is situated on the top of the Shiveet mountain. This is the place where Zanabazar, the head and founder of Mongolian Buddhism, was creating his famous artworks, such as the national script “soyombo” in the 16th century. Now, the temple has been accepted as “the world's precious heritage” by UNESCO. We can see the symbolic rock formations named “Mother womb”, stone script, and caves in the surroundings. Renting a horse to the mountain top is available. The view of the surrounding mountains is amazing from the Tuvkhun Monastery site. Outdoor prepared hot meal. Stay overnight at the ger camp during the summer time.. (B/L/D)

We will reach the Orkhon waterfall, or known as Ulaantsutgalan waterfall. Formed by volcanic eruptions about 20.000 years ago, the waterfall cascades from a height of 20m. It is a scenic, tranquil spot, and the surrounding nature is undisturbed; as such, there are opportunities for good walking and riding in the area. Stay overnight in a tourist ger camp. (B/L/D)

In the morning, we drive to our host family, who provides us with horses and yaks to load our baggage. Start riding towards the Naiman Nuur (or Eight Lakes) area with our local horse team. We will ride for about 4 hours of riding and reach the first lake. Set up the tent camp and enjoy relaxing in the wilderness. (B.L/D)

We will continue our tour. The area is completely wild and just recently got available to adventure travelers to come on horseback or on foot. We climb up to the Bodongiin Hamar Pass (3000 m above sea level), the passageway through a green valley, and we walk down to the place of our tented camp. Outdoor hot meals.

Next day:  we are trekking within the legendary Orkhon valley, where the most important historical events of the Mongol Empire took place. Our point is magnificent, ‘Khuisiin Naiman Nuur ‘Lake, which means “The eight lakes of the Navel”. Connected with each other 8 lakes’ area is surrounded by extinct volcanoes. The altitude is 2500m. On the way, we meet herders of yak, horse, and sheep, and we will stop at nomad settlements to have breaks. Outdoor hot meals. 

Khuisiin Naiman Nuur is a beautiful lake that was created by volcanic eruptions centuries ago, covering 11,500 hectares around the lake located in Uvurkhangai Province to the southwest of the Khangai Mountain Range. Naiman Nuur, with its exceptional configuration, is surrounded by the beautiful nature of the middle part of the Khangai Mountain. These lakes with fresh water and interconnected by groundwater channels such as Shireet, Khaliut, Bugat, Khaya, Khuis, Onon, Doroo, Bayan-Uul are called Khuisyn Naiman Nuur. These lakes are located at 500m to 3km from each other. It was placed under state protection in 1992. 

We arrive back at the host family. Have a good relaxation after our adventure. (B/L/D)

Today we head back and arrive at Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes where we will experience camel riding and visit camel breeder family. Stay in tourist ger camp. (B/L/D)

Drive to ulaanbaatar. Option to do shopping or having a free time. Stay In the hotel. (B/L/D)

Transfer to Chingis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)