Day 1 - London Heathrow to Ulaanbaatar
Depart London Heathrow with international flight to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Day 2 - Ulaanbaatar arrival
Today you will arrive in the capital of Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar. On arrival you will be transferred to the Hotel to check-in and freshen up. Dinner and overnight will be at the Hotel. (D)
Day 3 - Ulaanbaatar to Khustai National Park
This morning after breakfast you will visit Gandan Monastery - the centre of Buddhist Religion in Mongolia. Then you drive to the west of Ulaanbaatar and across the landscape for which Mongolia is most famous-the endless green steppe, with grazing herds of sheep accompanied by lone horsemen, and white, nomadic gers dotted over the countryside. Our destination is about 2 hours to the west to a place known as Khustai National Park. This is where they have the on-going project "Reintroducing wild horses back to their homeland". In the evening you will see the wild horses grazing in the mountain. Meals and overnight at the ger camp. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Khustai National Park to Karakorum
After breakfast you set out in the vehicles and drive to the township of Karakorum. This was once a thriving metropolis in the days of Genghis Khan and his sons, when they controlled the biggest empire the world has ever known. Today little remains of the days of former glory. The township of Karakorum, which is there today, is Soviet built with tall apartment blocks and wide central squares. The drive today is through the open steppe land. You will pass by rivers and streams, small hills and sand dunes, enjoying a packed lunch on the way. On arrival you visit the majestic Erdene Zuu Monastery. This monastery suffered much under the communist purges of the last century, but miraculously was spared from complete destruction. In its former days the walls of the monastery housed hundreds of temples and thousands of monks. Dinner at ger camp by edge of the river. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Kharakorum to Khangai Mountain Range
This morning you drive to the west and make your way into the Khangai Mountain Range. By the noon you will reach the beautiful spot deep in the mountain known as Tsenkheriin Hot springs. These hot springs sprout directly from the mountains and reach high temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius. We will have overnight at a ger camp near the springs. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Khangai Mountain Range to Ulaanbaatar
Today you will take the road back to Ulaanbaatar. Today's destination is Ogii lake, a fresh water lake in the steppe covering 25sq. km. Afternoon at leisure. You will stay overnight near the lake in a ger camp. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Ulaanbaatar
Today you will drive into Ulaanbaatar. On the way you will visit a local nomadic family to explore their life style. You will also have the opportunity to ride a Mongolian horse if you wish. On arrival in Ulaanbaatar transfer to hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Ulaanbaatar
Today enjoy a full day guided sightseeing tour including the National History Museum and Winter Palace museum of Bogd Khan. The museums house impressive displays of Mongolian historical and religious artefacts. There will also be time provided for last minute shopping. Our final evening is spent enjoying a folklore concert featuring Mongolian traditional song and dance. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Ulaanbaatar departure
After breakfast this morning transfer to airport for departure. (B)
Package Price on Enquiry
Price includes:
- Return international economy flight from London;
- Accommodation as described;
- Tours where indicated;
- Meals as specified (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
- Airport taxes.
Price excludes:
- Travel insurance (can be arranged - please ask);
- Aerated and alcoholic drinks;
- Gratuities;
- Personal expenses;
- Visa fee.
