Embark on a thrilling Terelj National Park tour in Mongolia’s heartland. Explore diverse landscapes, experience nomadic lifestyle, visit ancient capital city, and encounter the rare Przewalski horses.
Embark on a thrilling Terelj National Park tour in Mongolia’s heartland. Explore diverse landscapes, experience nomadic lifestyle, visit ancient capital city, and encounter the rare Przewalski horses.
Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km
● A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist…
Kharkhorin ancient capital city
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar –Kharhorin 365km
● A morning drive will take us to Kharhorin, the former capital of Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Although considered as an ancient capital, there are very few remains left from this historic place. We will visit the one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monastery named “Erdene Zuu” which was built upon the ruins and foundations of capital Kharhorin in 1586. Luckily it has survived communist purges in 1937 and was re-opened as a museum.
● Excursion to the local museum of Kharhorin city where you will explore traces of Mongolian history dating from early Stone Age to Great Mongolian Empire. The museum offers great collections of items that were found from various excavation and expeditions around Kharhorin and Orkhon Valley. Following the museum we will stopover by other sites such as phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
● Horse riding around 1h
Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve
Bulgan Province - Kharkhorin town– Khugnu Khaan Natural Reserve 100km
● We will carry onto Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve today which is a combination of all kinds of natural settings such as mountains, forest, steppe, desert, small lake and mineral water spring all in same location forming unique scenery and representation different natural zones. The area is perfect for hiking, climbing.
● Experience Mongolian hospitality with locals.
● Camel riding on the dunes
Khustai National Park and Chinggis Khan Statue
Töv - KhugnuKhaan Natural Reserve – Khustai National Park 160km
● On the way to Ulaanbaatar, we will stopover at Khustai National Park which is known as being a home of Przewalski wild horses. Named as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last and only breed of wild horses in the world. Since its re-introduction, today in the Park, there are some 300 wild horses.
● The equality of the various ecosystems within the park assures abundant wildlife. 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species have been recorded.
● Visit to Giant Statue of Chinggis Khaan towering with 40ms height on the bank of Tuul River facing symbolically its birthplace, the direction of East. As the legend says, great king found a golden whip, which for nomads meant symbol of immense fortune and victory.
● Stopover by a Kazakh family. Fine dining with local host family.
Terelj National park
Töv - Nomadic Kazak family – Terelj National Park 75km
• An optional day of experiencing horse trekking along the Tuul River thru the vast steppes with abundant contrast of landscapes.
• Continue with the journey to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, a place of granite formations created by natural erosions, slopes covered with pine and larch, fields shattered with colorful wild flowers, pristine rivers and lake.
• Lunch with a local family
• Short stop at one of the highlights of the park, Turtle shaped rock and hiking to the Aryapalo Meditation Center.
• Return back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your accommodation.
- Rural lodging in ger camps or with nomadic families
- Inclusive of all meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Horse and camel riding experiences
- Park entrance fees covered
- Transfers for arrival and departure included
- Rural lodging in ger camps or with nomadic families
- Inclusive of all meals: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Horse and camel riding experiences
- Park entrance fees covered
- Transfers for arrival and departure included
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
The Mongolian Heartland presents an array of myriad landscapes including expansive valleys, green pasturelands, dense pine forests, lava fields, and an abundance of wildlife. Through exploring the Mongolian Heartland, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique Mongolian nomadic way of life, visit the erstwhile capital of the Great…
The Mongolian Heartland presents an array of myriad landscapes including expansive valleys, green pasturelands, dense pine forests, lava fields, and an abundance of wildlife. Through exploring the Mongolian Heartland, you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the unique Mongolian nomadic way of life, visit the erstwhile capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, and inspect the oldest Buddhist Monastery, Erdene-Zuu. We will ensure your trip remains engaging by showcasing the only surviving wild horse species, the Takhi, also known as the Przewalski horses.
The region of Terelj, located near Ulaanbaatar, offers awe-inspiring vistas with its forests of larches and pines, granite rock formations shaped like creatures, rugged rivers, and nomadic herders coexisting harmoniously with nature in the lush territories of the country. Take a tour of the Giant Chinggis Khaan statue and spend the night with a Kazakh ethnic family.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
