Central Mongolia Tour

Central Mongolia Tour

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Duration

7 Days / 6 Nights

Group Size

Private or Group

Dates

Flexible Departure

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$1,090/ person

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About This Tour

7 Days / 6 NightsJune – SeptemberJune – SeptemberJune – September

Discover the cultural and natural heart of Mongolia on this 7-day journey through the central highlands. Explore the sand-meets-steppe landscape of Khogno Khan with horseback riding and ancient monastery ruins, soak in the mineral-rich Tsenher Hot Springs surrounded by green mountain valleys, and walk through the ruins of the 13th-century Mongol Empire capital at Karakorum with its magnificent Erdene Zuu Monastery. Ride horses through the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley, witness the Orkhon Waterfall, and experience authentic nomadic life with local families. This tour offers the perfect balance of adventure, relaxation, history, and cultural immersion.

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Tour Highlights

  • 1Khogno Khan β€” where sand dunes meet green steppe, with ancient monastery ruins
  • 2Elsen Tasarkhai (Mini Gobi) β€” camel riding on central Mongolia's surprise sand dunes
  • 3Tsenher Hot Spring β€” natural 86.5Β°C mineral water soaking under the stars
  • 4Erdene Zuu Monastery β€” Mongolia's first Buddhist monastery (1586) with 108 stupas
  • 5Karakorum β€” ruins of the 13th-century Mongol Empire capital
  • 6Orkhon Valley β€” UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape
  • 7Orkhon Waterfall β€” stunning 20-meter cascade in a green valley
  • 8Khorkhog feast β€” traditional Mongolian hot-stone barbecue with nomadic families
  • 9Authentic nomadic life experiences: milking yaks, making dairy products, herding

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Depart Ulaanbaatar early morning for the 280km drive west. Arrive at Khogno Khan Nature Reserve by midday. After lunch, hike up to Ovgon Monastery β€” atmospheric 17th-century Buddhist monastery ruins perched on the mountainside with dramatic rock formations and panoramic steppe views. Then visit Elsen Tasarkhai (Mini Gobi) β€” a surprising patch of sand dunes in the middle of green central Mongolia. Enjoy a camel ride here. Visit a nomadic family to taste traditional dairy products: aaruul (dried curd), tarag (yoghurt), and airag (fermented mare's milk). Watch the sunset where sand meets green steppe β€” a unique contrast found nowhere else.

Lunch, Dinner
Khogno Khan tourist camp (traditional ger)

Day Highlights

  • Ovgon Monastery ruins β€” 17th-century hilltop monastery hike
  • Elsen Tasarkhai (Mini Gobi) β€” camel riding on surprise sand dunes
  • Nomadic family visit with traditional dairy tasting
  • Sunset where sand dunes meet green steppe

What's Included

Package Includes

  • All ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle
  • English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • Professional driver
  • 6 nights accommodation in tourist ger camps
  • All meals as per itinerary (6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 6 dinners)
  • Hot spring access at Tsenher
  • Museum entrance fees
  • Nomadic family visits
  • Camel ride at Elsen Tasarkhai
  • Drinking water throughout the trip

Package Excludes

  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Optional additional horseback riding
  • Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
  • Visa fees (if applicable)

Available Dates

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Tour Pricing

Group SizePrice per Person
2-3 pax(Private tour)
$1,690
4-6 pax(Small group)
$1,490
7-10 pax(Medium group)
$1,290
11-15 pax(Large group)
$1,090

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