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Essence of Mongolia 4 Days

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Essence of Mongolia 4 Days

About this activity

The Essence of Mongolia is an activity-packed tour into central Mongolia. Visit the Khogno Khan Reserve, the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai before venturing to the Hustai National park to see the wild Takhi horses and plenty of other wildlife. This condensed trip lets you experience as much of Mongolia as possible in a short time of four days. Overnight, stay at authentic guest gers next to local nomadic families and in a comfortable ger camp one night. Learn about your hosts’ culture and traditions, socialize with them, ride horses and Bactrian camels, hike and visit hilltop temples. This all-encompassing trip contains most of what Mongolia offers, including must do’s and must-see and is perfect for those with limited time in the country.

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At a glance

Duration
4 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–6
Guide
German, English
Operated by
Tour Mongolia

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–8 years) · Youth (9–12 years) · Adults (18–90 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Mineral water 1.5L per person for daily use
  • Included: Helmet and shin protectors will be provided for horse riding activity.
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: All Fees and Taxes
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Breakfast

Not included

  • Not included: Laundry - Bar bills - Items of a personal nature - Visas - Photography/filming charges at museums

Itinerary

Day 1 · GURVANBULAG - GER STAY - HORSE RIDE

  1. Stop 1

    15 hours

    After meeting your guide at 08:30 am at your hotel or another Ulaanbaatar location of your choice, board the vehicle and head west to the northern part of the Gobi, to Gurvanbulag, where you will stay in a guest ger alongside a nomadic family. On arrival, enter the family ger and experience nomadic hospitality – sample milk tea, homemade yoghurts, and curds, learning about the nomadic way of life and your hosts’ traditions. In the afternoon, if you are up for it, ride a horse to the nearby dunes – or you can walk if you prefer. In the evening, enjoy a traditional nomadic meal of Buuz (steamed dumplings) or Khuushuur (fried dumplings) – you can also help with cooking if you want.

We will have a home-cooked lunch in the nomadic family. · Traditional steamed or fried dumplings with Nomads.

You will be staying in a guest ger alongside a nomad family.

Day 2 · ERDENEKHAMBA TEMPLE - ELSENTASARKHAI DUNES - CAMEL RIDING

  1. Elsen Tasarkhai

    16 hours Admission included

    Today, you head to the nature reserve of Khogno Khan, where you can explore the lower temple complex of Uvgun Khiid, see the reconstructed temples and a prayer wheel, and look around the ruins. Then we recommend taking the 45-minute hike up to the old ruined temple complex in the hills - the scenery is fantastic, and depending on the time of year, wildflowers may be in abundance. Head back down to the valley floor and onto the dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai, a 30-minute drive away. Tonight you will stay alongside a family of camel herders - settle into your gers and head off on a Bactrian ride across the dunes for an hour, then enjoy a home-cooked dinner.

A traditional Mongolian breakfast. · We will have a home-cooked lunch with the nomads. · We will have a home-cooked dinner with nomads.

You will be staying in a guest ger alongside a camel herder nomadic family.

Day 3 · Hustai National Park - Wild Takhi Horses - Hiking

  1. Hustai National Park

    16 hours

    After a leisurely breakfast, board the vehicle for the journey back east to Hustai. The drive will take 3 hours (270km), and on arrival, visit the park’s information centre first, where you will learn about the plethora of wildlife roaming the National Park. Have lunch in the ger camp where you will be staying tonight, located right at the park’s entrance, then venture into the park to see the wild Takhi horses. Your guide will be in contact with the park rangers, who will relay the animals’ locations, and you have a high chance of seeing them up close. You can also venture deeper into the park on foot if you wish, perhaps to track wild deer or foxes – Hustai offers wonderful wilderness hiking opportunities. In the late afternoon, return by vehicle to the camp, take a hot shower and enjoy a hearty dinner.

Have a traditional breakfast with nomads. · We will be having lunch at the camp's restaurant. · We will be having a dinner at the camp's restaurant.

You will be staying at the Hustai Ger camp.

Day 4 · CHINGGIS KHAAN STATUE COMPLEX - ULAANBAATAR

  1. Chinggis Khaan International Festival

    2 hours Admission included

    After breakfast, set off for the remarkable Chinggis Khaan Statue complex. Once you arrive, climb up inside until you reach the exterior staircase, which runs up the mane of the horse to a viewpoint overlooking the Tuul River, Terelj & the hills of the Khan Khentii and visit the museum of horse culture in the complex. Then will have lunch at the resort's cosy restaurant. After lunch, return to Ulaanbaatar, where you will be dropped off at a location of your choice (we can make multiple drop-offs if required).

Breakfast at the camp's restaurant. · You will be having lunch at a cosy restaurant near the statue.

You will be dropped off at the location of your choice.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

  • Happiness Hotel
  • Flower Hotel
  • Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar
  • The Corporate Hotel
  • Holiday Inn Ulaanbaatar By IHG
  • Millennium Plaza Hotel
  • May Seven Hotel and Suites
  • Nem Guest House
  • Ulaanbaatar Hotel
  • Amure hotel
  • New World Hotel
  • Amure Hotel

and 73 more pickup points

We can pick you from a prearranged location in Ulaanbaatar.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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  • The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available

  • Service animals allowed

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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