Discover Mongolia- 21 Days / 20 Nights
A 21-day best-selling journey across Mongolia’s Gobi desert, Khangai mountains and northern lakes, from ancient monasteries to Khuvsgul Lake.
About this trip
The tour covers the highlight sceneries and fascinating historical sites of Gobi, Khangai Mountain Range and Northern Mongolia. It will take you through the most interesting places such as Khongor Sand Dune, Ice valley, Karakorum, the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire; hot spring, Chuluut River gorge and worshipped stunning crystal clear lakes White Lake and Khuvsgul Lake.
Highlights
- Baga Gazriin Chuluu
- Yol Ice Valley
- Khongor sand dune
- Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
- Ongi Monastery
- Erdenezuu Monastery
- Tsenkher hot spring
- Great White Lake
- Khorgo Volcano hiking
- Deer Stone
- Khuvsgul Lake
- Speed boating
- Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Day by day
- Day1
ARRIVAL & CITY TOUR
Arrival and check-in to the accommodation. Guided city sightseeing. Attend a folklore concert in the evening followed by dinner in one of the best restaurants in Ulaanbaatar.
- Day2
ROCKY MOUNTAINS (BAGA GAZARIIN CHULUU)
Drive to Baga Gazar today. The area is granite canyon erected in the heart of the steppe. You may hike around these rocky mountains and visit the site of the ruins of an old temple dating from the 17th century.
- Day3
Yol Ice Valley
Drive to the Gurvan Saikhan National Park, the most beautiful Park in the Gobi with a stunning canyon landscape, the Gobi Glacier and the local wildlife. At local town, stop by to visit Gobi museum and the local black market for shopping.
- Day4
Yol Ice Valley
After relaxed morning we go for hiking excursion in the ICE Valley to explore the beautiful surrounding of the Gobi Valleys.
- Day5
Khongor sand dune
Today we drive through a truly desolate desert landscape toward the largest sand dunes of Mongolia. The dune is called “singing dune” because of the strange sound that makes because of wind, reaching its highest point of 800m and length of 190 km. Hike to the top of the sand dune at sunset you will see the best view of your life.
- Day6
Camel Trekking
Wake up by the sound of the singing dune. Enjoy camel riding in the morning and leave for the next destination after lunch. It is an area of red cliffs that were formed by the erosion of sand and rock over thousands of years.
- Day7
Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs
This area is famous for its first discovery of DINOSAUR EGG by paleontologist Roy Chapman Andrews in 1923. From this exploration the world found out that dinosaurs laid eggs. Here you will have a hiking tour to explore the world-famous Flaming Cliffs.
- Day8
Ongiin River
This morning we will do some climbing up to the Khavtsgait mountain to see its famous petroglyphs from ancient times. Apart from the petroglyphs, you’ll have great surrounding valley from the top of the mountain. Then well head to the Tourist camp. This bare steppe area along the Ongi River makes a good resting place to break a trip between the Gobi Desert and the Central Mongolian steppe.
- Day9
Kharkhorin
Today hit the road to Kharkhorin Townn and visit Erdene Zuu Musuem which is the first Buddhist Monastery in Mongolia, and was established on the ruins of the Great Mongolian Empire of 13th century.
- Day10
Tsenkher Hot Spring
Today we depart for Tsertserleg city. The capital city of Arkhangai province is a small town surrounded by stony hills. Visit the local market to do a little bit of shopping. After lunch, take a short time to arrive at the scenic Tsenkher hot spring.
- Day11
Tsenkher Hot Spring
In the morning you may go horse riding to explore the surrounding. Enjoy your free time today hiking around and getting into the outdoor hot bath at night while watching the stars.
- Day12
Great White Lake
Today we will hike around the breathtaking Chuluut River Canyon and eat our packed lunch by the worshipped tree of the locals. In the late afternoon, we will reach to eye-catching Тerkh white lake. There, we will stay at a tourist camp near the lake shore.
- Day13
Khorgo Volcano hiking
In the morning hiking to the Khorgo extinct volcano which was active 8000 years ago. In the evening horse riding to explore the lake shore.
- Day14
Local village
After breakfast, we will drive toward the Northern part of Mongolia. Today you may visit a local nomadic family to immerse yourself in the complexities of the nomadic way of life.
- Day15
Bronze Age Deer Stone
On the way to Khuvsgul Lake we will stop by “The Uushgiin Uvur Deer Stone Complex”. This is a UNESCO-listed funeral site from Bronze Age.
- Day16
Khuvsgul Lake
Mongolia is the best destination for horseback riding trips and Khuvsgul province is the best-recommended place for this experience. You may go on horse riding to explore the surroundings. One of the must-see at this lake is to visit the reindeer herding local family whose livelihood is much different than other nomads.
- Day17
Khuvsgul Lake
Enjoy boating in the world’s second-biggest reservoir of pristine water. The lake is not only famous for its water purity but also for the stunning beauty of surrounding nature. This protected area is also the best place to go on mountain trekking.
- Day18
Bulgan Province
Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the Central Mongolia’s verdant landscapes through an invigorating scenic hike.
- Day19
Amarbayasgalant Monastery
On our final night in the countryside, we will be staying at Amarbayasgalant Monastery site. Explore the historically rich Amarbayasgalant Monastery during your visit.
- Day20
Return to Ulaanbaatar City
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar city and enjoy free time to stroll around city to do souvenir or cashmere shopping.
- Day21
Departure
Transportation to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport. (B) Thank you for travelling with us!


