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Destination
Ulaanbaatar around city, Central Mongolia, Southern MongoliaGroup size
Min 4 - Max 8Activities
A breathtaking journey through the heart of Mongolia, where ancient history meets dramatic landscapes and nomadic traditions thrive. This tour combines the legendary capital of the Mongol Empire—Karakorum—with the awe-inspiring expanse of the Gobi Desert, offering travelers a rich tapestry of cultural heritage and natural wonder.
Duration
8 daysTour Price
4 pax - $ 1,600.0 8 pax - $ 1,450.0Tour Discount
Karakorum and Gobi desert tour - 10 %
At the arrival meet guide and transfer to the hotel *** to check in. Visit Gandan monastery compound, one of three Mongolian Buddhist institution and tallest indoor buddha statue blessing all direction. National Museum of Mongolia for an excellent overview of country’s history and culture and religion and explore Sukhbaatar square where the city zero point engraved.
Accommodation: Puma or similar hotel ***
Meals: Welcome dinner
You will visit the Mongol Nomadic Cultural Center. Enjoy an immersive Nomadic lifestyle show, where you can witness traditional customs, try horse riding, and participate in traditional games.
Accommodation: Mongol nomadic or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begins to Karakorum to 13th century Mongol empire capital city ruins that today still existing as modern village town in historical and legendary Orkhon valley recognized entirely itself Orkhon national park that registered in UNESCO as a world heritage site. - Visit Karakorum Museum that preserving and exhibiting genuine displays and findings and remaining from the city ruins. - We also explore Mongolian first and oldest Buddhist monastery Erdene zuu.
Accommodation: Munkhtenger or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Travel to the serene banks of the Ongi River to explore the Ongi Temple ruins, once one of the largest monastic complexes in Mongolia. On the way visit to Shankh oldest monastery. Visit the small on-site museum to learn about its history and destruction during the communist purges, then enjoy a hike among the ruins, soaking in the tranquil atmosphere and scenic surroundings.
Accommodation: Secret of Ongi or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to the site where dinosaur eggs were discovered in 1922 for the first time human study. In this huge paleontological site, you will have a chance to hike on the ground where dinosaurs roamed 60 million years ago. On the way stop by Khavtsgait petroglyphs, ancient people’s drawing on the rocky mountain and small hiking saxaul forest of the desert. Visit local dinosaurs museum. In the evening plenty of chance to gaze at the billions of stars.
Accommodation: Gobi Tour or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to the biggest sand dune Gobi desert, reaching a height of 300 m summit. Exploring sand dune by riding two humped Bactrian camels and climbing to occupy the summit. Sand board sliding can be organized. Visit camel breeding nomad family homestead for the cultural awareness.
Accommodation: Gobi Erdene or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Eagle valley. It is a landscape where history and nature intertwine. Framed by dramatic cliffs and verdant terrain, the valley has long been home to Mongolia’s legendary eagle hunters—keepers of a tradition passed down through generations. As you hike its winding paths, you’ll encounter deep canyons, abundant wildlife, and echoes of ancient practices that continue to shape the region’s identity.
Accommodation: Khanbogd or similar tourist Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and take a souvenir and cashmere shop. End of tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
| Starting | Ending | Status | Prices from | |||
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| 2025-09-10 | 2025-09-17 | Available | $ 1,305.0 | |||
| 2025-09-21 | 2025-09-28 | Available | $ 1,305.0 | |||
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