Your international flight/train to Mongolia is on your own arrangement. After custom formalities and baggage claim, you will be met by a Premium Travel driver and taken to the centrally located hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

Accommodation: Novotel Hotel 4*; Meals: No meals planned on this day

Meet with your tour guide and the rest of the group at 9 a.m in the morning and start the Ulaanbaatar city tour. Today, we will visit the principal sites of Ulaanbaatar including the Gandan monastery – home to the 26m gilded statue of Megjid Janraisag, and the National Museum of Mongolia. Welcome lunch. Free afternoon.

Accommodation: Novotel Hotel 4*; Meals: B, L

We will meet at 8.00 am to pack the vehicles and kick-start the tour. Our journey begins as we drive for approximately 3 hours to reach the stunning Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes. Upon arrival, we will transfer to the tourist camp for a delightful lunch.

In the afternoon, we'll explore the Erdene Khamba monastery ruins nestled in the picturesque Khugnu Khaan Mountain, with the opportunity for some invigorating hiking. Our adventure then takes us to Karakorum, the ancient capital of Mongolian Empires. Here, we will check into a Ger camp and dedicate 1 to 2 hours to visit the Karakorum archaeological museum and get some knowledge about the UNESCO world heritage Orkhon River Valley and the ancient capital Karakorum. We'll return to the Ger camp to savor a delicious dinner before resting and spending the night.

Our accommodation for the night will be at the Ger camp (standard Ger), where we'll rest and recharge for the adventures to come. Meals: B, L, D

In the morning, we will commence our day with a visit to the Erdene Zuu Monastery, a significant site as it is the oldest Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, established in 1586. We'll have the unique opportunity to participate in the morning chants, immersing ourselves in the spiritual atmosphere.

Our journey continues as we visit a nomadic family, allowing us to gain insights into their daily culture, traditions, and the activities that shape their lives. You'll even have the chance to try your hand at making some traditional dairy products and sample them. Cooking class, have it for lunch. Return to the Ger camp, dinner and rest.

Ger camp (standard Ger). Meals: B, L, D

Today, our journey takes us southwards, leading us toward the mesmerizing Gobi Desert. As we venture forth, the landscape gradually transforms into a semi-desert terrain, treating us to some scenic views along the way. By the afternoon, we will arrive at the Ongi Monastery Ruins, where we'll pause for a lunch en route. And we'll embark on a walking excursion to explore the monastery ruins, delving into the rich history they hold. Our adventure continues as we drive further into Southern Mongolia, reaching the renowned Gobi Desert. Upon arrival, we'll check into the Dream Gobi Lodge, where you can look forward to a special dinner(with 1 can of local beer or 1 glass of wine) at the camp.
Then drive to the Bayanzag Flaming – it’s the place where American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews found dinosaur eggs for the 1st time. We will visit the Bayanzag by foot or car. Enjoy the wilderness and unique natural formations. Explore around for dinosaur remains and walking in the saxaul forest. Watch the inspiring Gobi sunset over the Flaming Cliffs in the evening. Transfer to Ger camp and rest.

Ger camp (standard Ger). Meals: B, L, D

Enjoy watching the Gobi sunrise and after having breakfast at the Ger camp, we drive to the glacial Yoliin Am Gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains, the eastern end of the majestic Altai Mountains. Visit the national park museum that informs guests about the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National park, its’ flora, and fauna as well as dinosaur remains.

Then take walking to the beautiful narrow Yoliin Am Gorge with occasional views of rare wildlife. Visit the Khavtsgait petroglyph in the afternoon. Drive back to Ger camp, have dinner, and rest.

Ger camp (standard Ger). Meals: B, L, D

Today, we will take a day excursion to Khongor sand dunes – Mongolia’s largest and most beautiful sand dunes that stretch over 180km in the arid Gobi Desert. The drive to the dunes at Khongoriin takes about 3 hours one way, passing through vast desert badlands that span out into the furthest distances, where remote mountains line the horizon. Arrive at the Ger camp by the sand dunes and have lunch.

Afterward, visit the Khongor sand dunes and visit camel breeder nomadic family and try camel yogurt and camel riding. You also may want to climb the beautiful sand dunes, some are as high as 300m. Lone Gers and nomads on camelback hang suspended in the mirages, whilst the desert floor is strewn with a range of colorful rocks and unusual minerals. This is the Gobi at its stark best – there are many opportunities to take photographs of the landscapes and people. In the evening drive back to the camp.

Ger camp (standard Ger). Meals: B, L, D

Travel back to the capital on a morning flight (60min). On arrival, have a city tour, which will include the Bogd Khaan Palace, which is a series of beautiful traditional buildings in which the last religious king of Mongolia resided.

*If the flight is scheduled for the evening, we’ll enjoy a relaxing morning at the ger camp before traveling to Dalanzadgad town. There, we’ll visit the newly built dinosaur museum, take a stroll around the town center, and then transfer to the airport in the evening to catch our flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar, we’ll transfer to the hotel and rest. *

Accommodation: Novotel Hotel 4*; Meals: B, L

A day excursion, we drive onward to witness the awe-inspiring Giant Genghis Monument. Standing tall at an impressive 46 meters, this monumental equestrian statue of Genghis Khan on horseback stands as the largest of its kind in the world, a testament to the indomitable spirit of Mongolia's history.

Our exploration continues as we set out for the renowned Terelj National Park. Our journey unfolds with a visit to the iconic Turtle Rock, a natural wonder that evokes the imagination. To truly immerse ourselves in the park's beauty, we'll visit the Temple of Meditation. Optional horseback riding. Return to Ulaanbaatar in the evening, see a Mongolian folklore concert at 6pm followed by farewell dinner.

Accommodation: Novotel Hotel 4*; Meals: B, L, D

Extend your tour with another tour or transfer to the airport for flight home.

Meals: B.