Arrive Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city situated on the banks of the Tuul River, surrounded by majestic mountains. The combination of these pine-clad mountains, wide boulevards, vast public squares and parks emits a spacious feeling. Meeting, assistance and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Tonight, attend a Welcome Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Ulaanbaatar/Sergelen Sun - Folklore Chinggis Khan Cavalry Show

After breakfast drive through the countryside to Hondii Valley. Attend a Folklore and a Chinngis Khan Cavalry Shows. Dinner and overnight at the camp.

Mongol Els Sand Dunes

After breakfast, drive to the Mongol Els Sand Dunes. En route, enjoy a picnic lunch as you drink in the spectacular scenery. Visit a local family breeding horses-Ger. Experience first hand the nomadic lifestyle and witness the family’s daily activities. You may also tast the various dairy products made the traditional way including the national drink, fermented mare’s milk. Dinner and overnight at GER CAMP.

Khara Khorum

Travel to Mongolia''s ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan'’s fabled city, founded in 1220 in the Orkhon Valley, at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was from here that the Mongol Empire governed until Khubilai Khaan relocated to Beijing. Visit the symbolic ruins of Kharakhorum, Monumental Walls and the 108 stupas that surround the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586. In 1792, housing 62 temples and 10,000 lamas, Turtles carved from the stone marked the boundaries of the complex. Explore the Ancient Graves in the Orkhon River basin. Tonight, enjoy a Mongolian BBQ Dinner before retiring to your Ger camp.

Khara Khorum/Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, full day drive to Ulaanbaatar including a picnic lunch. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Ulaanbaatar City Tour

After breakfast, embark on a city tour, includes the Gandantegchilen Monastery, present day Buddhist center housing the larggest standing Statue of the God of compassion. Next, visit the Natural History Museum housing the petrified Dinosaur skeletons, rare animals, wild camel, wild sheep, wild goat etc. After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the Friendship Monument on Zaisan Hill, where the panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar and its surrounding area is spectacular. Rest of the day is free for last minute shopping. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Naadam Festival

The Nadaam Festival or Eriyn Gurvan Nadaam, is the larggest festival, celebrated for three days. It highlights the greatest athletes in horse racing, archery and wrestling: Mongolia's popular sports. Women participate in the events except wrestling. Nadaam means game or competition. Contests take place on the first two days and merry-making at the end. This fiesta has been held for centuries as a form of a memorial celebration, annual sacrificial ritual, honoring various mountain Gods or celebrating a community endeavor. The festivities commence with a colorful parade of athletes, monks, soldiers marching in perfect uniformity, musicians and Mongolians dressed in Chinggis style warrior uniforms. Enjoy Mongolian and Chinggis Khaan Operas in the evenings. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Depart Mongolia

After breakfast and a relaxing morning, transfer to the airport to board your flight departing for the States.