Golden Voyage Tour 11 days
Overview
Discover Mongolia’s vast landscapes, authentic nomadic culture, and fascinating history of Chinggis Khaan. Explore the Gobi Desert, the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, and Erdene Zuu Monastery. Meet local herders and watch Bactrian camels roam the magnificent Khongor dunes. Join our 11-day, 10-night adventure for an unforgettable journey through Mongolia’s natural beauty and rich traditions.
Excludes:
Items of personal use
International travel
Alcoholic drinks & beverages
Travel & medical insurance
Visa fee
Departure transfer
Tour price:
Pax 2 $2800
Pax 3 $2300
Pax 4 $ 2100
Group tour $1800 Single supplement $450
Includes:
Meals
English speaking guide
Daily bottled water
National park entry fee
Horse& Camel riding
2 nights in a hotel
8 nights in a ger camp
Welcome to Ulaanbaatar, the vibrant capital of Mongolia! Upon arrival, your driver will greet you at the airport or railway station, holding a sign with your name, and transfer you to your centrally located hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day relaxing after your journey or exploring the nearby area at your own pace.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Meals: None
After breakfast, meet your driver and guide for a journey to Terelj National Park. Along the way, visit a sacred ovoo, the impressive Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue, and a peaceful meditation monastery. Explore the park’s iconic Turtle Rock and stunning granite formations before spending the night at a traditional ger camp, where you’ll experience the warmth of Mongolian hospitality and nomadic culture.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Journey to Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Today, we travel south to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a striking landscape of towering granite formations rising from the open steppe. Explore its unusual rock shapes, discover local legends and historical inscriptions, and enjoy the peaceful scenery. The area is also home to diverse plants and wildlife, offering a wonderful introduction to Mongolia’s vast and varied landscapes.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Journey to Tsagaan Suvraga
Our journey continues to Tsagaan Suvarga, famously known as the White Stupa. These dramatic sedimentary cliffs have been shaped by wind and water over thousands of years, revealing layers of white, orange, and red rock. Walk around the area to admire the unusual formations and panoramic views of the surrounding Gobi landscape.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Journey to Yol Valley
Discover Yol Valley, a spectacular narrow gorge nestled in the Gobi Gurvan Saikhan Mountains. Known for its towering cliffs, cool conditions, and beautiful mountain scenery, the valley offers a striking contrast to the surrounding desert. Enjoy a scenic walk through the gorge and keep an eye out for wildlife as you explore this remarkable natural attraction.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Journey to Khongor Sand Dunes
Day 7: Journey to Bayanzag
Today, explore Bayanzag, the famous Flaming Cliffs, renowned for their red sandstone formations and remarkable dinosaur fossil discoveries. American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews gave the area its English name because the cliffs glow in vivid shades of red and orange under the sunlight. Walk among the dramatic formations and surrounding saxaul forests while discovering one of Mongolia’s most important paleontological sites.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Journey to Ongi Monastery
Travel to the Ongi River valley, where the ruins of Ongi Monastery lie among the rugged Gobi landscape. Once one of Mongolia’s largest monastic complexes, it was founded in the 17th century and later destroyed during the religious purges of the 1930s. Explore the remaining ruins and learn about the monastery’s history while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Journey to Kharkhorum& Erdenezuu Monastery
Day 2: Heading to Terelj National Park
Step back into Mongolia’s history with a visit to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Founded under Chinggis Khaan and developed during the reign of his son Ögedei, the city once served as an important center of trade and diplomacy. Continue to Erdene Zuu Monastery, one of Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist monasteries, built in the 16th century using stones from the ruins of ancient Karakorum.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Begin the journey back to Ulaanbaatar, stopping at Elsen Tasarkhai, a picturesque stretch of sand dunes surrounded by grassland and rocky hills. Continue through the scenic Khogno Khan Nature Reserve, known for its dramatic rock formations and beautiful natural surroundings. Enjoy lunch at a local café along the way before continuing to the capital.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Meals: B, L
At the end of your Mongolian adventure, your driver will transfer you from the hotel to the airport or railway station for your departure. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories of Mongolia’s breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and warm nomadic hospitality. Thank you for traveling with Horizon Mongol, and have a safe journey home!
Accommodation: None
Meals: B
Head deeper into the Gobi Desert to reach the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes, one of Mongolia’s most impressive natural wonders. Visit a local camel-herding family to learn about their nomadic lifestyle, and enjoy a camel ride across the desert landscape. Explore the green oasis near the Khongor River before climbing the famous Singing Dune for breathtaking views across the vast sea of sand.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 10: Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 11: Departure
Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Address:
Bayangol District, 1st Khoroo
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 16050
Contacts:
WhatsApp :+976 60192233
Email: info@horizonmongol.com
Blue Horizon Travel LLC
Company registration No: 8408505
Licensed Tour Operator
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
