Grand Tour Mongolia Route (14 days)

Day 1. Grand Tour Mongolia Route-Baga Gazryn Chuluu

We will drive to the beautiful Baga Gazariin Chuluu, and it is a local protected area. This is a picturesque granite mountain with an elevation of 1751 meters above sea level in the Granite zone of Mongolia territory. There are some interesting sites to visit: a Buddhist temple ruin used by the monks, a stone hole with spring water for the eyes and a small cave.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a historical place, photo shooting and discover nomadic life

Day 2. Tsagaan suvraga (ancient sea shore)

After breakfast, we will drive to our next point. With its fantastic colour combinations, Tsagaan Suvarga or “White Stupas” is one of Mongolia’s most magnificent natural wonder. It is interesting to see the scared cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga, facing east from a distance it looks like the ruin of an ancient town or a complex of white stupas. Over a hundred thousands of years, the wind has carved this fantastic natural wonder. The cliff is 62 meters high and 400 meters wide. Tsagaan Suvarga was a sea bottom, and its eroded cliffs are rich in fossil seashells.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a historical place and discover camel herding nomadic life

Day 3. ”Three beauty mountains” National Park (Bearded Eagle Canyon)

After breakfast, we will drive to the well know a place “Yoliin Am,” it is the narrow ice canyon of a river that flows through 2815 meters high of sea level Zuun Saikhan Mountains. The gorge sheered rocky walls with a height of about 200 meters high in the central part. This area has been protected since 1965 and has an area of 70 square kilometres. However, today “Yoliin Am” is one of the Strictly Protected Areas of Mongolia. 

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder and see some wild animals

Day 4. “Khongoryn Els” dunes

After breakfast, we will discover the beautiful Khongor Els Sand Dunes with an extraordinary length of 180 kilometres and 15-20 meters full lie on the northern part of the mountains of Sevree and Zuulen. The vast dunes are part of the desert zone that makes up around 3% of Mongolian territory.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to dunes and camel riding

Day 5. Bayan Zag – “Flaming Cliffs”

After breakfast, we will drive to next point Bayanzag; it is located near the centre of Bulgan Soum, is internationally famous for the paleontological discovery of dinosaurs remains from the Paleolithic Era that includes complete skeletons, eggs, and hatchlings of the Cretaceous Period. Dinosaurs skeletons discovered here including Protoceratops, Oviraptor and the heavily armoured Pinacosaurus that were living 70-80 million years ago. Flaming Cliffs were found in 1922 by the explorer Roy Chapman Andrews, who visited in Mongolia.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to cliffs, photo shooting and discover dinosaur eggs

Day 6. Ongyn Khiid monastery

We will drive to Ongyn temple; it was established in the 1760s by Bari Yonzon Khamba in a small mountainous bank area along the Ongi River. During that time, the monastery had over 1000 monks and a complex of around 30 temples. The Ongi temple is still active, but now only a few monks perform its functions.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, climb up to cliffs and photo shooting

Day 7. Kharkhorum ancient capital and Erdenezuu monastery

The Kharakhorum was established in 1220 and was the capital city of the Great Mongolian Empire. Chinggis Khaan and his descendant Khaan Ugudei, Guyug, and Munkh lived here ruling the empire. Soldiers of the Chinese Ming Dynasty destroyed the town in the 14th Century. The ruins of Karakorum have been protected since 1961 and was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. Once we reach there, we will visit the “Erdenezuu” monastery to discover tombs, a temple, and a real Buddhist temple. After that, we will visit the Wall of the Mongolian Empire to learn information. 

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·        Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and discover surroundings

Day 8. Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park

Khorgo Volcano is surrounding lava field; this is over 200 meters tall extinct volcano dominates the area to the east of the Terkhiin White lake. From its west bottom side, stairs are leading up to the rim of the crater, a short 15-minute trek that leads to fabulous views on top. Its desolate surrounds are littered with black volcanic rocks – making it look like it's erupted more recently than the estimated over 10,000 years ago.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and discover surroundings

Day 9. Shine Ider small Town

On the way to Khuvsgul lake (Blue pearl lake), we will stopover near Zuun Lake. On the way, we will enjoy the beautiful Mongolian scenery of mountain meadow and pine tree forest. Once we reach the destination, you will discover the surrounding, flora, animals and nomadic lifestyle. There you can have some time to record videos, pictures and hiking as well.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·        Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and discover surroundings

Day 10. Khuvsgul Lake (Blue pearl Mongolia)

In 1992, a vast area of around 70,000 km2 was designated a National Park by the Mongolian Ministry of Nature and the Environment. At its heart, is Lake Khuvsgul. The habitats surrounding the lake are varied and home to an array of wildlife: for instance, the wet meadows and lagoons are essential for water birds. Mongolian the second largest and the deepest lake contains 1% of the world’s fresh water, laying at an altitude of 1654m surrounded by taiga forest and crags, created by volcanic activity. Currently, Khuvsgul lake is well known as the Blue Pearl of Mongolia because of its pure crystal water. In this area, you have a chance to ride a bike, boating and try other activities.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and discover surroundings 

Day 11. Khuvsgul Lake

 We will ride horse or hike along the shore of the beautiful pure lake. On our horse trekking, we discover the Tsaatan family, breed reindeers. Every summer, families bring their reindeer to the bank of the Khuvsgul Lake, and they participate to show culture and lifestyle to the tourists. For lunch, we can have traditional Mongolia traditional barbecue or some fish.

·         Accommodation:  Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting, discover surroundings and horse riding

Day 12. Uran Togoo volcano Mountain

It is Volcano Mountain in Bulgan province. We will discover the combination of an extinct volcano and beautiful nature. Uran Togoo volcano’s name came from its a bowl shape.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·         Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and discover surroundings

Day 13. Amarbayasgalant monastery

After breakfast, we start your journey to the Amarbayasgalant monastery. The Amarbayasgalant built in 1737 by the Great Mongolian Buddhist and sculptor Zanabazar under the command of Manchu emperor Yongyheng. Here visitors especially enjoy the magnificent art and architectural construction mixture of Manchu design reference. Despite extensive restoration by the UNESCO.

·         Accommodation: Tourist camp (B+L+D)

·        Activities: Hiking, visiting a natural wonder, photo shooting and  discover surroundings

Day 14. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, we drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Once we reach in Ulaanbaatar, you will be transferred to the hotel you booked.

End of the tour, we will bring you to your booked accommodation. (B+L)