Central Mongolia and Gobi Desert Tour

Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Drive to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park for a 1–2 hour horse ride through granite formations, and visit the famous Turtle Rock.

After breakfast, take a short hike to the Aryabal Meditation Temple. After lunch, explore the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex before returning to the capital for the evening.

Head south into the Gobi region to see the dramatic granite formations of Baga Gazryn Chuluu, and spend the afternoon exploring ancient ruins and natural caves on easy hikes.

Continue the scenic drive deep into the Gobi to Yolyn Am (Vulture Valley), and enjoy a gentle hike into this narrow gorge, known for its sheer cliffs and surprisingly cool microclimate.

Travel to the massive Khongoryn Els sand dunes for a traditional camel ride across the dunes, and hike to a viewpoint for sunset photography.

Drive to Bayanzag, the world-famous fossil site known as the Flaming Cliffs. Walk among the red sandstone formations and visit the local museum to learn about the area’s paleontological history.

Head north toward the Ongi River valley. Explore the historic ruins of Ongi Monastery and take a short walk along the riverbanks and surrounding hills.

A scenic drive across the vast Central Mongolian steppe to Kharkhorin, the legendary ancient capital of the Mongol Empire.

Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, then continue into the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO-protected cultural landscape.

A day immersed in nomadic life: visit a herder family to try milking animals and archery, then take a short walk to the Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall.

A full day of horse riding at a relaxed pace through river valleys and open steppe, mixing riding with short walks and time to relax in nature.

Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai, also known as the Mini Gobi, and explore this unique meeting of sand dunes and steppe.

Drive to Khustai National Park for wildlife viewing, especially Przewalski’s wild horses. After a short hike, continue back to Ulaanbaatar, where the tour ends.