Upon arrival, meet your tour guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Visit the National Museum of Mongolia for an insightful introduction to the country’s history, culture, and religion.
Explore Sukhbaatar Square, Ulaanbaatar’s central landmark and official zero point for all measured distances.

If time allows, you may discuss with your guide the option to add 1–2 nearby landmarks or cultural sites to the day’s plan.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
 

Accommodation:  Hotel ***
Meals: Welcome dinner 

Drive to Tsagaan Suvarga, a dramatic limestone escarpment that was once the floor of an ancient seabed. Evidence of this prehistoric past remains in fossilized shells and marine sediments scattered across the area. Wind and erosion have sculpted the cliffs into surreal formations with layered colors resembling ancient ruins. Check in at the nearby ger camp. Later, visit Del Mountain to explore petroglyphs dating back 4,000–5,000 years—timeless carvings that reveal glimpses of Mongolia’s early inhabitants.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Dalanzadgad, the capital town of the Gobi Desert. Visit the Gobi Museum of Nature and History for a fascinating overview of the region’s geology, wildlife, and nomadic heritage and dinosaurs remains. Continue toward the Three Beauties National Park and arrive at Yol Gorge, the eastern beauty of the park, also known as Eagle Valley. Visit the local natural museum, then hike into the gorge to its narrowest point, where winter ice often lingers until mid-July—a rare and captivating sight in the desert. 

Accommodation: The Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Drive to Khongor Sand Dune, the tallest of 33 dunes in the Gobi—300 meters high, sitting at 2,200 meters above sea level.
Discover a rare oasis stream, where cold fresh  water sometimes bubbles in response to high-pitched sounds.
At the dune’s peak, shifting sands produce a deep, jet-like hum—earning it the name “Singing Sand.”
Check in at the Ger camp, then explore the dune and enjoy a Bactrian camel ride, with camels hired from local herders.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

After breakfast, drive to Bayanzag, known as the Flaming Cliffs, where the world’s first dinosaur fossilized eggs were discovered by an American explorer.
En route, stop near a local water well, where nomads sell hand-collected precious stones crafted into jewelry and souvenirs.
Arrive at the ger camp near the cliffs and check in.
Later, visit the Bayanzag museum, then explore the Flaming Cliffs and the saxaul forest named for the area's abundance of this hardy desert tree.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

After breakfast, drive to Ongiin Khiid, located along the Ongi River, the only river flowing from the lush green regions into the Gobi Desert. This rare surface-water source once supported large monastery complexes, later named Ongi Temple by local worshippers. Though mostly in ruins, parts have been restored through local donations and now serve as an open-air museum.
En route, cross Ongiin Tal, a completely flat, 100 km-wide rocky desert steppe that showcases a strikingly different face of the Gobi’s vast and varied landscape.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Drive to Orkhon Waterfall, formed 60,000 years ago by volcanic and tectonic activity.
It lies within Orkhon National Park, the third largest of Mongolia’s 22 national parks.
The riding terrain now transitions into the green northern region of Mongolia, beyond the Gobi Desert.
Some sections pass over hardened lava and rocky ground.
After checking in at the ger camp and resting, ride to the waterfall. From the parking area, a short walk is required to reach the viewing point.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

Drive to Tuvkhun Monastery, perched at 2,600 meters atop Mount Shireet Ulaan Uul mountain on the border of 2 provinces land. Founded in 1648 by Zanabazar, Mongolia’s first buddhist saint, this forested retreat is surrounded by dramatic cliffs and pristine nature. Continue hiking to the mountain temple. Drive continue in forested mountain passes and winding roads in the scenic Khangai region, crossing small rivers and streams along the way. Arrive at Tsenkher Hot Spa, nestled at the foot of wooded hills and mountains.
This volcanic, mineral-rich spring reaches 78°C on the surface, with local Ger camps channeling the water into outdoor spa pools. Settle in and enjoy a relaxing soak upon arrival.

Accommodation: Ger camp in the area
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner 

After breakfast, drive to Karakorum, the first capital of the Mongol Empire, founded by Chinggis Khaan in the 13th century. Visit the Karakorum Museum to explore its rich history, then walk through the ruins of the ancient city, still echoing with the spirit of Mongolia’s imperial past.
Continue to Erdene Zuu Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, built on the site of Karakorum after the 25th generation of Chinggis Khaan adopted the Yellow Hat sect of Tibetan Buddhism, nearly 300 years later.
Continue toward Ulaanbaatar, arriving at Mongol Nomadic Camp for an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ger camp 
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Drive to the world’s largest equestrian statue, a seamless stainless steel monument of Chinggis Khaan. He sits astride his horse, facing southeast toward his birthplace, holding a golden whip linked to a local legend revealed on site. Return to Ulaanbaatar and stop at the State Department Store, built in the 1920s and now a city landmark perfect for souvenir shopping. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner to celebrate the journey and shared memories.

Accommodation:  Hotel ***
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner  

Transfer to the airport.

Meals: Breakfast