Day 1: Kharakhorum - Erdene Zuu Monastery
Meet your guide at 8:30 am at a location of your choice, then board the vehicle and head west to the Orkhon Valley. The journey is mostly on a paved road and takes approximately 4 hours. Enjoy lunch at a local eatery along the way. Upon arrival, visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery to hear the monks’ chanting, which begins at 2 pm. Explore the main temples and stroll around the grounds. Afterwards, take a guided tour of the fascinating local museum, and visit the local felt workshop or Art Gallery. In the late afternoon, visit the monument of the 3 Kings overlooking the Orkhon River, and the fertility stone on the town’s edge.

Travel details: 5-6 hours/370 km to Kharakhorum;
Accommodation: Hostel/Ger camp

Day 2: Khogno Khan - Uvgun Temple - Elsen Tasarkhai Dunes - Camel Riding
After a leisurely breakfast, drive to Khogno Khan nature reserve, the site of the Uvgun temple complex. Khogno Khan is where taiga meets rolling steppes and the northern Gobi dunes. Hike a short distance to the Uvgun temples, built in the 17th century by Zanabazar and destroyed in the 1930s during communist purges. After returning to the vehicle, drive 25 km to the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, where you will stay with a family of camel herders. Settle into your ger, and once the camels are ready, enjoy a 1-hour Bactrian camel ride into the dunes, taking time for photographs from camelback. In the evening, return to your settlement and savor a traditional home-cooked dinner with the host family.

Travel details: 1.5 hours/90 km to Khogno Khan; 45 minutes/25 km to Elsen Tasarkhai
Accommodation: Guest ger with a camel herder nomadic family

Day 3: Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking
After a leisurely breakfast, board the vehicle for the journey back east to Hustai. The drive takes 3 hours, and upon arrival, visit the park’s information center to learn about the diverse wildlife in the National Park. Have lunch in the ger camp at the park’s entrance, then venture into the park to see the wild Takhi horses. Your guide will coordinate with park rangers to locate the animals, giving you a high chance of seeing them up close. You can also explore deeper into the park on foot, perhaps tracking wild deer or foxes, as Hustai offers excellent wilderness hiking opportunities. Afterwards, take a short drive to the Nomadic settlement and enjoy a hearty home-cooked dinner.

Travel details: 3 hours/240 km drive to Hustai National Park; 1 hour/40 km drive to Nomad family
Accommodation: Guest ger with a Nomad family

Day 4: Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex - Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, set off for the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. Upon arrival, climb inside to reach the exterior staircase that runs up the horse’s mane to a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj, and the hills of Khan Khentii. Visit the museum of horse culture within the complex. Then, take a short drive to the complex restaurant for lunch. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar, where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice (multiple drop-offs can be arranged if needed).

Travel details: 2-3 hours/170 km to the Equestrian statue; 1 hour/60 km to UB.
Accommodation: -

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Steppe Heritage offers an exciting tour through central Mongolia, filled with activities. Explore the Orkhon Valley, a World Cultural Heritage site, the Khogno Khan Reserve, and the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes. Then, head to Hustai National Park to observe the wild Takhi horses and a variety of other wildlife. This compact four-day journey allows travelers to experience the essence of Mongolia in a short period. Enjoy overnight stays in traditional guest gers with local nomadic families and spend one night in a comfortable ger camp. Engage with your hosts, learn about their culture and traditions, socialize, ride horses and Bactrian camels, hike, and visit hilltop temples. This comprehensive trip includes many of Mongolia’s highlights, making it ideal for those with limited time in the country.

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