Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar - Arrive at Ulaanbaatar.

Ulaanbaatar-South Gobi-Yoliin am

South Gobi-Bayanzag-Khongor sand dunes

Khongor sand dunes-South gobi

South Gobi-Ulaanbaatar

The Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs - Morning flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
City tour including Natural history museum, which displays whole skeletons of dinosaurs of different species excavated in Gobi desert.

The State Department Store - Shopping at State department store for souvenirs etc.

Ulaanbaatar-Khognokhan

Khognokhan-Kharkhorin-Elsen Tasarkhai

Erdene Zuu Monastery - Drive west to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital city of Mongolia founded in 1220 by the order of Chingis khan. After moving the capital city of Mongolian empire to Yuan Dynasty in 1270, role of Kharkhorin as a capital city had been abandoned. In 1586, in commemoration of adopting Tibetan Buddhism as an official religion of Mongolia, present Erdene Zuu monastery was founded on the place of ruined Kharkhorin city.

• Visit Erdene Zuu monastery circled by 400m X 400m fortress kind fence dotted with 108 stupas.
  Drive back to Khognokhan mountain.
  Stop at nomadic-horse breeding family to explore another life style of Mongolian nomads in Khangai region.

Elsen tasarkhai-Khustai National Park

Khustain Nuruu National Park - Drive backward Ulaanbaatar to Hustai National Park – the main attraction here is the one and only species
of wild horse, the Takhi (Przewalski’s Horse), which was discovered at the end of XIX century and is being reintroduced to Mongolia in Hustai NP. MACNE (Mongolian Association for the Conservation of Nature and Environment) along with FRPH (Foundation Reserves of Przewalski’s Horses) brought a total number of 84 takhi to Mongolia during last 10 years. The number of takhi has reached more than 120 Khustai national park locates from Ulaanbaatar 125 km. There you will be able to see Prjevalskii horses (wild horses).

Khustai national park-Terelj star resort

Gorkhi Terelj National Park - Continue driving backward Ulaanbaatar and arrive at Terelj Star tourist resort for another 180kms on
paved road /2 hrs driving/. Terelj star tourist resort, only tourist resort in north from Ulaanbaatar, is located in a picturesque mountain valley of Khan Khentii mountain range.
Stop at “Ovoo” worshipped by Mongolians erected on the road usually on the mountain passes.
After arrival, free at leisure at the resort.

Terelj Star Resort-Ulaanbaatar

National History Museum - Drive back to Ulaanbaatar for 110kms. After arrival transfer to the hotel, visit to National history museum,
which shows history and geographic of Mongolia. After visiting the museum go shopping.

Ulaanbaatar-13th century complex-Ulaanbaatar

National Park Mongolia 13th Century - The 1st part of the Complex is the Chinghis khan statue, located in 60 km from Ulaanbaatar. The Complex covers and area of 80 sq. km. The statue is 42 m high, including its round shaped base construction. King’s museum, display hall, restaurant, pub, cafe, conference and meeting facilities, and souvenir shops are in the base construction. This is the stop, where you enjoy farseeing and pleasant view of natural scenery.

Drive further 30kms to the main stop at the 13th century complex. It is recognized as the period of Mongolian empire. Here, the project “13th century National Park aims to provide you these opportunities by welcoming you at its micro Kingdom. You will be amazed with watching and practicing XIII century’s Mongolians everyday life, such as state affairs, breeding the livestock, garments visiting 4 tribal camps called Craftsmen camp, Educational camp, The Herders’ camp, Shaman camp and the King’s Palace.
Have lunch at the King’s Palace during exploring the complex.

Departure

Ulaanbaatar - Drive to airport.

• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning