Upon arrival at Chinggis Khan International Airport, you will be welcomed by your guide and driver. Transfer to the Ulaanbaatar city center and check in at your hotel.

Visit the national museum of history, the largest museum in Mongolia, and discover the country's rich history.

Walk around the city center of Ulaanbaatar and visit Chinggis Khan Square.

The fabulous traditional Mongolian show of Tumen ekh will introduce you to Mongolian instruments, traditional dances, religious dances, traditional songs, overtone songs, and contortions in the evening.

Check-in at Holiday Inn Hotel Ulaanbaatar.

Note: Our hotel is right in the city center, so we’ll enjoy walking around. With Ulaanbaatar’s busy traffic, walking is often the best way to explore.

Before leaving Ulaanbaatar, we visit Gandan Monastery, a major religious site in the city. Known for its peaceful atmosphere and a 25-meter-tall Buddha statue, it offers a glimpse into Mongolian Buddhist life.

We head to Khogno Khan National Park, also known as Mini-Gobi. This park offers a diverse range of landscapes, including a lake, trees, mountains and 80km long sand dunes. Once we arrive and settle into our ger camp, we will get the chance to explore the 18th-century Erdene Khamba Monastery and take a leisurely stroll through the sand dunes.

Camel ride on the sand dunes of Khogno Khan National Park, also called the Mini-Gobi, takes about 30 minutes.

Check-in at Bayan Gobi Camp, located in the heart of the sand dunes.

We will go to the Tsenkher hot springs, a popular natural retreat in central Mongolia. These hot springs are known for their therapeutic mineral waters, which flow at a temperature of around 86°C from underground. Surrounded by forested hills and green valleys, the area offers a relaxing atmosphere where visitors can soak in open-air pools and enjoy the peaceful nature.

Check-in at Duut Resort.

Visit Tovkhon Monastery, founded by Öndör Gegeen Zanabazar in 1648. Located at 2,312 meters, the site includes temples, a meditation cave, and a sacred footprint. Further up is Ekhiin Khevlii, or “Mother’s Womb,” where pilgrims crawl inside for symbolic rebirth. At the top, an ovoo and a flat rock mark the place where Zanabazar created famous works. The round-trip hike takes about 1.5 hours through quiet forest paths.

We head into the heart of the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its rich nomadic traditions. Each summer, herders settle here with their animals, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s timeless way of life. Surrounded by rivers, mountains, and wide green steppes, we will spend the next two days in this beautiful valley.

Arrival at a nomadic family. During our stay, we can help with daily activities such as milking cows, making traditional dairy products, and gathering firewood. This hands-on experience offers a unique insight into the nomadic way of life and helps us appreciate the simplicity and beauty of living close to nature.

Today is a quiet day with time to rest and enjoy the peaceful life in the valley. We can relax or join the family in some activities like milking animals cooking or collecting firewood. A calm day close to nature.

Horseback ride to the famous Orkhon Waterfall, a 24-meter drop surrounded by nature. Peaceful riding across the open steppe, with wide grasslands and beautiful views along the way.

Arrival at a nomadic family. During our stay, we can help with daily activities such as milking cows, making traditional dairy products, and gathering firewood. This hands-on experience offers a unique insight into the nomadic way of life and helps us appreciate the simplicity and beauty of living close to nature.

In the evening, our generous host will prepare a traditional Mongolian dish called Khorkhog , also known as “Mongolian barbecue made with hot stones.” This unique culinary experience involves cooking meat and vegetables on heated stones inside a sealed container, resulting in a rich, smoky, and flavorful meal.

It is time to say goodbye to our nomadic family. After two meaningful days together, we leave with warm memories and deep appreciation for their way of life.

Arrival at Kharkhorin city , the ancient capital of Mongolia. Once the heart of the Mongol Empire, now a place of historical landmarks, wide steppe views, and cultural heritage.

Visit to the Kharkhorin museum, the ancient capital of Mongolia. In 1235, Ögedei Khan, son of Chinggis Khan, built the city in the Orkhon Valley to honor his father’s vision.

Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586 by Abtai Khan, a descendant of Chinggis Khan. Following the advice of the 3rd Dalai Lama, he chose the site of the ancient Mongol capital for its construction.

Arrival and check-in at Secret of Torgonii Zam Camp.

We head to Khustai Nuruu National Park, where Mongolia’s iconic wild horse, the Takhi (Przewalski’s horse), was reintroduced in the early 1990s with just 84 horses brought from European zoos. Today the population has grown to over 380, freely roaming the park. We start with a short film at the information center about this remarkable conservation story, then continue into the park where we will see the Takhi, and also have the possibility to spot red deer, foxes, marmots, and raptors.

Overnight at Khustai ger camp.

Journey to Gorkhi Terelj National Park, a green and peaceful area just outside the city. The park features impressive rock formations shaped by erosion, forested mountains with pine trees, open plains dotted with wildflowers and edelweiss, as well as calm rivers and small lakes.

Visit to Turtle Rock, a remarkable rock formation that closely resembles a turtle. Continue to Ariyaval Meditation Monastery, a peaceful spiritual site surrounded by nature and rich in history.

Visit to the 40-meter-high equestrian Statue of Chinggis Khan, the tallest statue in the world of a man on horseback, including access to the museum located inside the statue.

We leave behind the beautiful countryside of Mongolia as we return to the city. Open landscapes, wild animals in their natural habitat, and the quiet presence of nomadic families have created a memorable experience. The connection with nature and the peaceful rhythm of nomadic life remain with us.

We will arrive in Ulaanbaatar in the afternoon. Upon arrival, we head to the city center for some final souvenir shopping. We can look for cashmere, traditional crafts, and small Mongolian gifts, with help from our guide to find the right shops.

Check-in at Holiday Inn Hotel Ulaanbaatar.

After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport or train station will be arranged according to each traveler’s departure schedule.