Sand dunes and Woodland
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar.
Welcome to Mongolia! You will arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital, where your guide and driver will meet at the airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel which is located in the center of the city.
Overnight in the hotel. (B. L. D)
Day 2. Ulaanbaatar day.
In the morning we will visit to one of the oldest Buddhist monastery and learn about Mongolian main religions’ rituals and history. After a walk through Buddhist temples we will visit Mongolian National History Museum. In the evening we will enjoy Mongolian traditional concert. Followed by welcome dinner.
Overnight in the hotel. (B. L. D)
Day 3. Arrive at Zavkhan province.
After a breakfast at your hotel, we will catch a flight to Uliastai town with Donoi airport (27 km away from town). We’ll meet our ground team and vehicle, and once our gear is loaded, it’s off to Mukhart oasis. It is about two hours drive from Airport.
Overnight in tent (B. L. D)
Day 4. Mukhart oasis.
Today, we can do following activities. Hiking around Mukhart oasis and sand dunes including Mongol Els. (“Mongolian Sands”), the longest, continuous pure sand dune. Many people think that Mongolia’s Gobi Desert is full of sand like the Sahara, but the truth is that only 3 percent of the whole Gobi is sand. Mukhart is part of Mongol Els and it is unique shaped oasis.
Overnight in tent (B. L. D)
Day 5: Khar Lake.
Our destination for today is Khar Lake, one of the fresh and most beautiful lakes in Mongolia. The lake is sandwiched between sand dunes and mountains. Once we reach our destination, we can enjoy to swim into lake and relax on sandy beach.
Overnight in Ger camp (B. L. D)
Day 6: Drive to Otgontenger National Park area.
This morning, we will drive to Uliastai town which is capital of Zavkhan province. Once we arrive at town, we will have lunch at local restaurant. After a short tour in the town, we continue to drive along the beautiful Bogd valley (wide long valley) and up along the crystal clear Bogd River. After pitching our tents and other facilities we will have bonfire next to River side.
Overnight in Tent (B. L. D)
Day 7 and 8: Fishing days at Bogd River.
These two days, we will explore and fishing at the Bogd River. We will have picnic lunch with us and our car will take us to good locations of fishing. This river is home of Grayling and Lenok. In this valley also summer place of nomadic families. On our short break during the fishing, we can visit to nomadic families and have a tea break with them. In the evenings, we will enjoy our dinner under sunset.
Overnight in Tent (B. L. D)
Day 9: Otgontenger Mt. (Hiking day)
Today, after a short drive upstream, we will begin trekking through the Otgontenger National Park area. The park has a high-altitude mountains, pristine fresh Rivers and Lakes. This is a spectacular walk through a national park.
Overnight in Tent (B. L. D)
Day 10: Back to Civilization.
After break camp, we will drive to Uliastai town. After a few breaks along the way to take in scenic vistas, we shall arrive in Ulaistai afternoon. After check in in the hotel we will have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in the local hotel (B. L. D)
Day 11. Flight back to UB.
After having a breakfast, you will be transferred to Donoi airport for your flight to UB. Once you are in UB, we have option to visit some museums.
Overnight in the hotel. (B. L. D)
Day 12: Free day in UB.
At the end of the your adventure, you have a free day in Ulaanbaatar. Today you can shopping for Mongolian cashmere products or any other souvenirs that you take back to your home. In the evening, we will enjoy our farewell dinner together.
Overnight in the hotel. (B. L. D)
Day 12: Departure.
After having a breakfast in the hotel we will be transferred to Chinggis Khaan international airport for departure (B)
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