Tour itinerary
Day 1,ULAAN BAATAR
Arrive in Ulaan Baatar. Later this evening you will have the chance to meet your tour leader and the other members of the tour.
Day 2,ULAAN BAATAR
A full free day to explore the capital city of Mongolia. Perhaps visit the Gandan monastery and the Winter Palace.
Day 3,GOBI DESERT - MANDALGOVI
Drive south through the Gobi to Mandalgovi. Approx. 8 hours driving
Day 4,YOLYN AM VALLEY
Continue south to Yolyn Am or ‘Vulture’s Mouth’, located in the 'Three Beauties' National Park. Approx. 11 hours driving
Day 5,GOBI DESERT
Hike through the valley to reach the ice that remains there year-round. We then drive to the west.
Day 6,GOBI DESERT
We continue to Khongoryn Els and have the rest of the day free to explore these amazing sand dunes. Perhaps take a camel ride in the afternoon and climb the dunes for a memorable sunset.
Day 7,ONGI RIVER
Drive north towards the Ongi River, a clear stream that runs through a barren rocky landscape. Our route allows a quick stop at Bayanzag. Approx. 7 hours driving
Day 8,KHOGNO KHAN MOUNTAINS
Drive to the beautiful Khogno Khan Mountains, a massive series of rocky hills that rise up out of an otherwise flat landscape. Approx. 7 hours driving
Day 9,KHOGNO KHAN MOUNTAINS
A full day to explore the nearby monastery and the mountains.
Day 10,KARAKORUM - ORKON RIVER
A short drive takes us to Karakorum, the ancient capital built by Genghis Khan in the 13th century. We visit the magnificent Erdene Zuu monastery. Approx. 5 hours driving
Day 11,KHORG
We drive to the White Lake, ringed by stark, volcanic mountains. We make several stops at interesting features. Approx. 7 hours driving
Day 12,KHORG
A full day to relax at the lake. Wander along the shore line or hike up into the mountains for awesome views of this inhospitable terrain.
Day 13,EN ROUTE TO KHOVSGOL
Drive north through alpine scenery, crossing 3 mountains, on our way towards Lake Khovsgol. We pass herds of Mongolian horses and spend the night near the Moron River. Approx. 10 hours driving
Day 14,KHOVSGOL
We make a short stop at the town of Moron before continuing to Lake Khovsgol, a magnificent clear blue lake on the Siberian border. We stay near the banks of the lake. Approx. 6 hours driving
Day 15 to Day 16,KHOVSGOL
Two full free days to hike around the lake or just relax and enjoy the views.
Day 17,SELENGE RIVER
We drive south to the Selenge River, one of the most lush and beautiful parts of Mongolia. Approx. 8 hours driving
Day 18,ORKON RIVER
We continue south and east, stopping at the Orkon River again, only further downstream. Approx. 9 hours driving
Day 19,TUUL RIVER
We drive to the Khustai National Park. Approx. 7 hours driving
Day 20,ULAAN BAATAR
Drive back through the grasslands to Ulaan Baatar. Approx. 2 hours driving.
Day 21,ULAAN BAATAR
Tour ends.