On Day 1, we arrive in Ulaanbaatar, our guide and driver will meet us at the airport and check-in at the central hotel. jetlag day.
On Day 2, we take a tour of the city, including the Gandan Monastery, Museum of Mongolian National History and Genghis Monument on the Sukhbaatar Square. L

Ulaanbaatar – Elsen Tasarkhai - Karakorum. This morning we drive to the west toward Karakorum, break our journey in Hoyor Zagal camp in picturesque Elsen Tasarkhai. On Day 3 we make an early drive to the lost capital of Genghis Khan at Karakorum. We then visit the magnificent Erdene Zuu Monastery, where we will see a distinct mixing of the styles of Mongolian and Tibetan Buddhism. B+L+D

Karakorum – Ongi Monastery Ruins - Bayanzag. We drive to the south to Ongi monastery ruins through the Gobi steppes. Arrive and transfer to ger camp. Visit to Ongi monastery ruins, optional walking or horse riding. Great Gobi camp. On Day 5 a drive south takes us to Bayanzag, a world famous dinosaur remains site and its surrounding saxaul bush forests. B+L+D

Bayanzag – Khongor Sand Dunes. Today we drive through the beautiful Gobi desertscapes, to sand dunes of Khongor Els, where we stay overnight at Khongor Camp. We journey to the base of the dunes, where we have the chance to climb to the top for excellent views of the Gobi, or to walk through the green oasis at the base. We visit a local camel herder’s and try camel riding. B+L+D

Khongor Sand Dunes – Yoliin Am Gorge - Tsagaan Suvarga. We take a southern passage through the Gobi, driving along the dunes for more than a hundred kilometers, before branching into the Gov-Altai Mountains and the Dungenee Pass, which leads to the glacial gorge of Yolyn Am - here we journey on foot or horseback into the gorge itself. On Day 9 we start driving to the north and arrive in Tsagaan Suvarga – one of the wonders of desert steppes with ancient rock paintings. B+L+D

Tsagaan Suvarga – Ikh Gazariin Chuluu - Gun-Galuut. Continuing north, a 6 hour drive takes us to the Ikh Gazariin Chuluu Mountain, a picturesque granite mountain in the steppes. On Day 11 we will make our way through the steppes via Ulaanbaatar to amazing Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve. Gun-Galuut is located in the valley of the Kherlen River. We spend the night at lovely Steppe Nomads camp. B+L+D

Gun-Galuut. Gun-Galuut is a home for many endangered species. We drive or hike or ride horses to Mt.Baits to view the rare gorgeous Argali Wild mountain sheep. On the way we will see the endangered beautiful White Napped Crane, Whooper Swan and other birds. Visit a nomadic family and see their lifestyle. Optional fishing or kayaking on the river Kherlen. B+L+D

Gun-Galuut – Ulaanbaatar. After breakfast we drive back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. Then we visit the Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum – the residence of the last king of Mongolia and the Buddha Park. Lunch at restaurant. Enjoy a traditional folklore concert in the evening. Hotel overnight. B+L

Transfer to the airport after breakfast. B

The city of Karakorum: In 1220 the great Chinghis Khaan declared it as the capital city of his vast Empire. Today there are many interesting sites left to visit; the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas and the ruins of this once great city to name a few. Erdenezuu is the first Buddhist monastery in the Mongolian Empire, established in 1586. Today Erdenezuu monastery still shows its glory with collections of many priceless religious objects and incredibly beautiful Mongolian arts. It has a massive square wall, 420 meters in length each side, a total of 108 Stupas and 17 temples.

The Gobi Desert

The Gobi desert is the most mysterious place on earth The Gobi invites you to reveal its secrets. This region is famous for its unique natural formations, many places where you can dig and find real dinosaur fossils, flora and fauna not found anywhere else in the world. Ride the 2 humped Bactrian camels and discover the Gobi!

Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs) is internationally famous for its fossilized dinosaur remains. Dinosaur nests with eggs were found here as well as whole fossilized skeletons.


The Khongoriin Els sand dunes extend along the northern side of Sevrei and Zuulun mountain ranges. These dunes are 180 km long, 15-20 km wide and up to 200m high. There is a small oasis near Khongoriin gol stream, which flows along the northern edge of the dunes. The scenery here is simply spectacular.

Yoliin Am (Vulture's Gorge) is a narrow valley located in the Zuun Saikhan Mountain range, with thick pieces of ice almost all year around hidden in its depths. This area is home to rare animals such as the Argali (wild sheep) and Ibex as well as Vultures and other large birds.
Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve is truly the marvellous combination of high mountains, colourful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetland waters with full of waterbirds including some rare and endangered species like the Argali wild sheep, Siberian White Cranes, Hooded Cranes, White-Naped Cranes, Whooper Swans etc. Argali Wild Mountain Sheep is rare, endangered species in the world. You can photograph herds of Argali from the closest distance in Baits & Berkh mountain.