Get to the heart of the Silk Road on this 3-day tour of Central Mongolia. Visit Kharkharin (Karakorum), the Erdene Zuu Monastery, Elsen Tasarkhai, and Hustai National Park. Stay at an authentic Nomadic family home and experience their lifestyle.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 days
- Starting time 9:00 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, Mongolian
- Pickup included
- Your accommodation in Ulaanbaatar.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit all the must-see locations of Central Mongolia
- Stay overnight with a nomadic family in their encampment and marvel at the starry sky
- Ride a 2-humped (Bactrian) camel over the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes
- Observe wild horses in their natural habitat
- Enjoy a hassle-free journey with pre-booked transfers and accommodation
Full description
Day 1:
Start your day with pick up at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and drive to Karakorum (360 km away), the past capital of Great Mongolian State. Enjoy a half-day Karakorum tour to visit the signature Erdene Zuu Monastery, and Karakorum Museum to learn about its regional history. After a local dinner, spend a night at the traditional ger guesthouse. Marvel at the clear sky filled with stars and spot milky way.
Day 2:
After breakfast, drive to Elsen tasarkhai (70 km away), known as semi-gobi for its similar natural features to the famous Gobi desert. Ride 2-humped camels for the ultimate desert experience over endless sand dunes. Have a local-style lunch and drive to Khustai National Park (270 km away) to visit a nomadic family, experience their daily life, and taste organic dairy products. Spend the night in the nomadic family home after dinner.
Day 3:
Explore Khustai National Park to have lunch and observe wild horses, known as takhi horses, in their natural habitat. Try horseback riding, the core traditional activity of Mongolians. Drive to Ulaanbaatar (76 km way) and transfer to your accommodation directly. Your arrival at Ulaanbaatar city would be at around 5-7 PM.
Includes
- Transportation for all places
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off for accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
- Local tour guide
- Driver
- Entrance fees to all places
- 2 nights accommodation (Ger traditional house)
- Meals (lunch and dinner on Day 1; 3 meals on Day 2; breakfast and lunch on Day 3)
- Camel Ride
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities (optional)
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
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What to bring
- Warm clothing
- Toiletries
Know before you go
- Your exact pick-up time and location will be confirmed by e-mail; please check your spam folder or reach out to the local partner if the e-mail is not received
- Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- All participants will be asked to sign a waiver before the tour; it is recommended that you purchase your own travel insurance
