Day 1 Beijing - Ulan Bator (by train)
Day 2 Ulan Bator
Day 3 Ulan Bator to Bayangobi (by automobile)
After breakfast, take a car ride to Bayangobi. It is a unique place with many different forms of natural landscape including sand dunes, forests and mountains. Enjoy a hike in the sand dunes or take an optional tour of camel/horse riding (camel/horse riding is on your own expense).
Then, head to the Erdene Khambyn Khuree. The monastery is located in the majestic Khugnu Khaan Mountain. Enlightened BogdGegeenZanabazar, a religious leader, philosopher, artist and sculptor was founded these Uvgun and Zaluu temples for his religious teacher.
Overnight in a yurt camp.
(Two travelers in one yurt, with public shower and toilet facilities)
Day 4 Bayangobi to Kharkhorin (by automobile)
After breakfast, take a car ride to Kharkhorin, an ancient capital of Great Mongolian Empire and a treasure of Mongolian Buddhism. Kharkhorin was established in the Valley of Orkhon River in 1220. You will witness the 800-year old worshipping Turtle Rock near the temple. The Erdenezuu Monastery – the first Buddhist monastery was founded by AvtaiSainKhaan, descendant of ChinggisKhaan, on the ruins of Kharkhorin in 1586. The monastery is surrounded by beautiful white walls with 108 stupas.
Overnight in a yurt camp.
(Two travelers in one yurt, with public shower and toilet facilities)
Day 5 Kharkhorin to Ulan Bator (by automobile)
Today, take a visit to the Hustai National Park. On the way, you will explore forest steppe and steppe landscape with many wild birds and flowers. The park lies in the foothills of southern Khentii Mountain Range and it is the place where you can see wild horse called Takhi known as Przewalski horse to the world. The wild horses survive in nature by themselves because they have been reintroduced successfully to their homeland after 40 years of extinction. Currently, the number of Takhi has already reached more than 170.
Later, drive back to Ulan Bator and transfer to the hotel.
-- Train ticket from Beijing to Ulan Bator (hard sleeper)
-- Private English speaking tour guide
-- Private air-conditioned car
-- Land transfers between railway station and hotel
-- Entrance tickets as listed
-- Lunch and dinner as listed
-- Hotels with breakfast (2 nights’ 4 star accommodation in Ulan Bator; 2 nights in tourist camp)
-- Service charge & government taxes
-- International flights with taxes
-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, phone bills, optional activities
-- Tips for guides and drivers
-- Visa
-- Travel insurance