Taste of Mongolia Tour (8 days)
What to expect
Taste of Mongolia
Experience everything that Mongolia has to offer when you take this tour. You will go home with memories that will last a lifetime.
Chinggis Khaan Statue
Visit the statue which is dedicated to the most famous man in Mongolian history and wonder at its beauty and elegance.
Terelj National Park
Take in the beauty and wonder of the beautiful Terelj National Park. The Khentii Mountain Range is great for photography.
Karakorum Exploration
Full of history and wonder, Karakorum is one of the highlights of our tour and a favorite of many of our clients.
- More cultural and more historical
- Orkhon Valley - UNESCO World Natural Heritage
- Explore nomadic lifestyle, culture, and tradition
- Visits to 2 Beautiful National Parks
- See Takhi, Asian wild horses
- Camel riding in semi-desert terrain
- A chance to see how the real Mongolian authentic Barbecue is made in traditional way!
- Std twin room at 4* hotel
- Shared accommodation at Ger camp
- Private transfers
- English speaking guide
- All meals as listed
- All entrance fee
- Horse, camel ride, boat cruise
- Mongolian barbecue
- Letter of Invitation
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities
- Camera fee for museum & monastery
- Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com
- Single supplement
Overview
Time is precious, spend it wisely. This is a short trip but a taste of Mongolia!
You will experience beautiful sceneries, fascinating historical sites on the way. But most importantly you will have fun. Do you like horseback riding or camel riding? If you can not choose one, try them both! Try horseback riding in the mountains and at the same time try camelback riding over the sand dunes. We will then take you to the symbolic ruins of Ghinggis Khan's capital city Kharkhorin and visit the ancient Erdene Zuu monastery. Enjoy Mongolian traditional lifestyle and live like a Mongolian Nomad for a day! Try authentic barbecue, prepared in the traditional way - the meat is grilled with hot stones resulting in a great unique taste.
This is a wonderful trip that offers you to experience Mongolia and collect amazing memories in a short time.
The price per person will depend on the size of the group as shown below.
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I had a trip in Mongolia with a group of friends, organized by Discover Mongolia Travel. Everything was well organized and we were able to get a real taste of Mongolian nature and way of life. Our guide Oyuna was really excellent - sharing a lot of facts about Mongolia and the places we have visited and always very patient and flexible as our group at times didn't stick very closely to the schedule.
The drivers were always smiling and very good at what they were supposed to do - get us safe in all destinations from the trip. Which is not an easy task on the gravel roads.
Thanks again to our guide Oyuna and our drivers.
I definitely recommend doing your Mongolia trip with these guys!
My interest in Mongolia dates back to 2005, when a tour guide in China mentioned that, of the tours he led, Mongolia was by far his favorite. My husband and I signed up for the 8-day Taste of Mongolia tour, and it was AMAZING. The scenery, the wide-open spaces, the wildlife, the history, the culture, the people, our guide & driver...all WOW! Bonus points: unlike so many tours these days, Discover Mongolia tours really are all-inclusive. They don't nickel & dime you at every turn with "optional" extras. Do be aware (you'd think this doesn't need to be said): ger camps in Mongolia are surprisingly comfortable, and a very cool experience, but 4-star hotels they are not. Pack a proper sense of adventure and you will be rewarded many times over.
This tour was great, I learned about the history and life in Mongolia. enjoyed a visit to a Nomad family and a Mongolian Barbecue.
The scenery are beautiful, and the many animals you encounter is something I'll never forget. we rode camels and horses. Slept in Yurts (Gear) many times. I laughed a lot learning Mongolian words.
Our Guide Goomara Bat-Ulzii was professional, she knew well the history of Mongolia and was able to answer all my questions. Her English is excellent. She is a great GUIDE
Our driver Nandin Erdene made me feel safe all the time, and he was able to get us to the most remote places with no hesitation. He was friendly too.
I recommend this company to everyone!!!
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, you'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to 4* hotel.
Take a city tour to Gandan Monastery where you will see a huge gold plated Buddha, the symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival. And there are other highlights - Sukhbaatar Square and National Museum of Mongolia where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to present time.
Excursion to Zaisan Hill Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city.
Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)
Take a tour of the Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world - 40 meters tall stainless steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog.
Drive to Terelj national park to visit the Temple of Ariyapala and enjoy a stunning view. Explore the famous Turtle Rock and the extraordinary frock formations on horseback riding.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 100 km, 2-3 hours drive on dirt/paved road)
Drive to the west side of UB. Hustai national park is rich with wildlife and historical monuments. Ungut monuments - famous for its large number of man-like figures, sepultures and rectangular tombs which dates back to the 6-8 th century AD.
But the most important highlight of the day is Takhi, The Przewalski horses. Takhi is the only true wild horse that once nearly went extinct in the wild. If you have a chance, you can see other wildlife such as wolves, marmots and deers. Enjoy short hiking over the mountains and photograph the charming landscape and wildlife.
Visit Hustai NP’s information center and souvenir shop.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 200 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)
After breakfast, drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area—25 sq. km). When you visit the lake, you will have an opportunity to take a boat tour and do some bird watching.
On the way, you will see the Khusuu Tsaidam museum full of artifacts collected from nearby city ruins of the Turkic State (6th – 8th Centuries A.D).
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 230 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)
Drive to the south, to the Orkhon valley, a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Kharkhorin was the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, dates back to the 13th century. Now, the ruin lies low confronting against time and hiding Chinggis khan’s secrets beneath its name – “black soil”. Visit Kharkhorin museum and see the artifacts collected from the ruins.
Next place Magnificent Erdene Zuu - the oldest monastery in Mongolia and the artwork of the Mongol architects – is located near the ruins.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 50 km, 2 hours drive on dirt/paved road)
After breakfast, drive to Tarna Mountain and Petite Gobi.
Visit a local nomad family and ride 2 humped camels. Get involved in their daily life, take a class on milking livestocks and play ankle bone games. In the evening, cook a traditional Mongolian barbecue under the instruction of the hostess.
This is a real experience and will be an unforgettable highlight of this tour.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 70 km, 2 hours drive on dirt/paved road)
Today is your chance to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. Later in the evening, you will attend a live Mongolian traditional music and dance performance. A perfect ending for a perfect journey.
Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)
(Distance approx 300 km, 5 hour drive on paved road)
After breakfast, you will be transferred from your hotel to the airport. (B)
B - Breakfast L - Lunch D - Dinner
Good to know
- The best time to make this trip
May to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time. The best time to visit the Gobi is June or September.
- Accommodation:
We believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be staying in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Discover Mongolia is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.
- Meals:
In Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice, and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.
- Transport:
Discover Mongolia use the highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day's drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.
- Personal things to bring with you:
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a waterproof jacket, and a hat and headscarf to protect you from the sun and winds. Don't forget insect repellent, sun cream, lip-gloss, water purifying tablets and first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you ). All your camera equipment.
