The 9-day edition of our 3-day Central Mongolia tour. As well as Hustai, Terelj and the Chinggis Khan Statue, it takes in Karakorum and Erdene Zuu Monastery, the Orkhon Valley and camel riding on the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, with nights in deluxe ensuite ger camps.
See the full 9-day itineraryDiscover the ancient capital of Karakorum, the UNESCO Orkhon Valley and the wild horses of Hustai National Park: a family-friendly adventure with stays in deluxe ensuite ger camps.
Why this trip
Wild horses and the Orkhon Valley
Karakorum to Chinggis Khan
Nomads, music and deluxe gers
Welcome to Mongolia. We pick you up from the airport and drive you to the Kempinski Hotel. After checking in, enjoy a traditional Mongolian concert by the Tumen Ekh ensemble.
Short on time? The 3-day Central Mongolia tour starts from your Ulaanbaatar hotel and keeps close to the capital: the Chinggis Khan Statue, Terelj National Park with a horse ride, and Hustai National Park.
See the 3-day tourDrive west across the open steppe for about 2.5 hours to Hustai National Park, famous for Przewalski’s wild horses (takhi). Enjoy short nature walks and wildlife spotting before watching the sunset over the rolling hills.
Take a 5-hour scenic drive to Karakorum, the ancient capital. Visit the Karakorum Museum and explore the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery, where children can feed the friendly local animals around the monastery.
Enter the Orkhon River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and visit a nomadic yak-herding family to learn about traditional dairy products and felt making. Optional gentle horse riding is available for children and adults.
A day immersed in the nature of the valley. Take an easy hike or drive to the Orkhon Waterfall for a picnic near the river and cliffs, then join family cultural activities at the camp or take free time to relax.
Drive 3 hours and watch the landscape change from steppe to sand dunes. Ride camels on the dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai and walk among the sand hills and the nearby river oasis.
A 5–6 hour drive brings you to the granite rock formations and pine forests of Terelj National Park. Visit the famous Turtle Rock and the Aryabal Meditation Temple, with easy scenic hikes suitable for families.
Visit the Chinggis Khan Giant Statue Complex. After a stop for souvenir shopping, return to Ulaanbaatar and check back into your hotel.
After breakfast, we drive you from the hotel to the airport for your flight home.
Route map
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Private Tours
No group tours are scheduled for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
One price, no surprises
Questions
Yes. We choose horses to suit your experience and no prior riding is needed. If you've never ridden, our wrangler will lead your horse. Many guests ride for the first time with us and love the open steppe.
No. There are no extra costs: everything in the itinerary is covered, including meals, transport and entertainment fees.
There are no fixed group departures for this tour. Contact us with your travel dates and we will plan your private tour.
Yes. Private tours run for solo travellers too. The price shown is per person, assuming 2 people travel together, so contact us for your solo price. Contact us too for group discounts.
Yes. All our tours are 100% customisable, and we can combine tours across Mongolia.
We pick you up from Ulaanbaatar Airport on Day 1 and drive you to your hotel. We can also meet you at your hotel.
Your trip ends at Ulaanbaatar Airport. After breakfast on the last day we drive you from the hotel to the airport.
Yes. We provide vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals. Tell us your dietary needs and we will plan for them.
Sleeping bags and blankets are provided by Bek Travel.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
Pro tip: dress in layers. Quick-dry clothing beats cotton.
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Send us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We also combine tours across Mongolia.
