Mongolia Grand Journey – 14 Days / 13 Nights

About this trip

Day by day

1. Day1

   Arrival • Terelj

   Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, meet your guide and travel to your resort. After check-in, take some time to rest and refresh. Later, explore the famous Turtle Rock before taking a short hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Terelj National Park at sunset. Accommodation: 5-Star Resort (LD). Driving: Approx. 180 km.

2. Day2

   Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex • Baga Gazriin Chuluu

   In the morning, visit the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex at Tsonjin Boldog before travelling south to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a spectacular granite mountain formation rising from the vast steppe. Explore its rocky landscapes, hidden valleys and ancient ruins before settling into your ger camp. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 350 km.

3. Day3

   White Stupa

   Continue through the Middle Gobi to the spectacular White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga). Explore the colorful limestone cliffs shaped by millions of years of erosion, resembling the ruins of an ancient city. Accommodation: 5-Star Gobi Caravanserai Lodge (BLD). Driving: Approx. 280 km.

4. Day4

   Yol Valley

   Journey deeper into the South Gobi toward Yol Valley, a dramatic gorge surrounded by the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains. Arrive at your ger camp and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful Gobi landscape. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 220 km.

5. Day5

   Yol Valley • Dungenee Valley • Hiking

   Enjoy a slower morning without changing camps and explore Yol Valley on foot. Take an easy walk through the beautiful gorge, or for those who enjoy hiking, continue farther into the neighboring Dungenee Valley. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD).

6. Day6

   Khongor Sand Dunes • Camel Riding • Sunset

   Travel across the Gobi to the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes. Visit a local camel-herding family and enjoy a 1-hour camel ride through the desert landscape. Those feeling adventurous can climb to the top of the dunes and experience an unforgettable Gobi sunset, with panoramic views across the golden dunes and surrounding steppe. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 200 km.

7. Day7

   Khavtsgait Petroglyphs • Flaming Cliffs

   Visit Khavtsgait Mountain to explore its fascinating ancient petroglyphs, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s prehistoric past. Continue to the legendary Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils and eggs. Explore the striking red sandstone cliffs and enjoy the spectacular colors of the Gobi landscape. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 220 km.

8. Day8

   Ongi River

   Leave the South Gobi and travel north toward the Ongi River Valley. Visit the atmospheric ruins of Ongi Monastery, once one of Mongolia’s largest Buddhist monastic complexes. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 300 km.

9. Day9

   Orkhon Valley • Wellness Resort

   Journey into Central Mongolia and the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. Travel through rolling steppe, river valleys and traditional nomadic countryside before arriving at your wellness resort for a relaxing evening. Accommodation: Khan Khujirt Wellness Resort (BLD). Driving: Approx. 280 km.

10. Day10

    Tumt Hot Spring • Stargazing

    Travel to Tumt Hot Spring and relax in its natural mineral-rich thermal waters surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. In the evening, soak in the warm outdoor pools and enjoy stargazing beneath Mongolia’s expansive night sky. Accommodation: Hot Spring Resort (BLD). Driving: Approx. 180 km.

11. Day11

    Kharkhorin • Erdene Zuu Monastery • Mini Gobi

    Travel to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s first Buddhist monastery, built near the ruins of ancient Karakorum, and discover the fascinating history of the Mongol Empire. Continue toward the Mini Gobi, where rolling sand dunes meet the grasslands of Central Mongolia. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 280 km.

12. Day12

    Nomadic Cultural Show • Khustai National Park

    Travel to Mongol Nomadic and enjoy an authentic 2-hour Nomadic Cultural Show, experiencing traditional customs, horsemanship and Mongolia’s nomadic way of life. Continue to Khustai National Park, home to the famous Takhi (Przewalski’s horses), and look for these rare wild horses roaming freely across the open steppe. Accommodation: Deluxe Ger Camp (BLD). Driving: Approx. 280 km.

13. Day13

    Ulaanbaatar • City Tour • Shopping • Folk Concert

    After breakfast, return to Ulaanbaatar. Explore the city and enjoy free time for shopping at the State Department Store and Gobi Cashmere. In the evening, experience a colorful Mongolian folk concert featuring traditional music, dance and throat singing. Accommodation: 5-Star Hotel (BL). Driving: Approx. 100 km.

14. Day14

    International Departure

    After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your Mongolia Grand Journey to an end. Meals: Breakfast. Driving: Approx. 65 km.