The Bayangobi, located 270 km west of Ulan Bator, is a unique combination of forested mountains and desert type landscape in the same location.
Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongols is one of the most popular travel destinations along with Erdenezuu Monastery, the second largest Buddhist monastery in the country. Karakorum city was established in 1220 and served as the capital of Mongols for 140 years.
The authentic Mongolian nomadic culture blends with Buddhist cultural and spiritual heritage. The beauty of tranquility of wide and open steppes of central Mongolia and diversity of varied landscape including sand dunes and Rocky Mountains.
Day 1
In the morning drive to Karakorum situated 385 km to the west from Ulan Bator. Have picnic lunch on the way. After arriving in Karakorum late afternoon, visit Karakorum museum. Dinner and overnight stay in gers, Mongolian traditional dwellings.
Day 2
After breakfast check out from tourist camp and have a morning visit to Erdenezuu, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. Transfer to Bayangobi area, which is 2 hours drive from Karakorum to the direction of Ulaanbaatar, where you settle in another ger camp. After having lunch in the ger camp explores the local area including excursions to Bayangobi sand dunes, Khugnukhaan mountain and Uvgun temple. Visit the nomadic family and experience nomadic culture and hospitality. Short horse riding. Overnight in gers.
Day 3
After breakfast return to Ulan Bator city. Tour ends.
Mongolia is one of the must see stops on any Trans-Siberian trip. It is a totally unique destination: the open steppe, searing deserts, huge clear blue sky, starlit nights, hospitable people and genuinely nomadic culture.
Mongolia is located between the Russian Federation and China. Lying in the center of the Asian continent Mongolia covers an area of 1, 566.5 sq km. A vast country, nearly 3 times the size of France and more than 4 times that of United Kingdom, Mongolia is the 6th largest country in Asia and the 18th largest in the world.
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Services Included:
- accommodation in gers
- excursions according to the program with local English speaking guide and entrance tickets
- transfers & transportation according to the program
- meals according to the program
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