What is the best time to visit Mongolia?

The best time is June to September when the weather is warm and landscapes are green. July is ideal for the Naadam Festival.

What is included in the tour price?

All meals, ger camp & nomad home stay, horse and camel riding, entrance fees, private transportation, and English-speaking guide are included.

What should I pack for the tour?

Comfortable walking shoes, warm layers for cool evenings, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera.

Is this tour suitable for beginners?

Yes! No prior experience is needed for horse or camel riding. Our guides assist you throughout the journey.

How do I book the tour?

Contact us via our website or email. A deposit is required to confirm your booking

What type of accommodation is provided?

You will stay in traditional Mongolian ger camps and with nomadic families for an authentic experience

Central Mongolia Highlights Tour - Exciting Mongolia Travel

Overview

Central Mongolian Highlights Tour – 7 Days

Discover the heart of Mongolia on this 7-day adventure through stunning landscapes, ancient history, and authentic nomadic culture. Furthermore, this tour takes you from the unique mini-Gobi desert to extinct volcanoes, sacred lakes, and ancient monasteries.

Why Choose This Central Mongolia Tour?

This all-inclusive tour covers the most iconic destinations of Central Mongolia. Moreover, you will explore Erdenezuu Monastery, the ancient capital Karakorum, Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park, and the bird-rich Ugii Lake. Additionally, our experienced English-speaking guide leads you through every step of the journey. Authentic Nomadic Experiences You will stay with real Mongolian nomadic families and experience traditional life first-hand. Furthermore, you will ride horses and two-humped Bactrian camels across the open steppes. Therefore, this tour gives you a genuine connection with Mongolian culture that few travelers ever experience.

What’s Included

The tour price covers all meals, ger camp stays, nomad home stays, horse and camel riding, entrance fees, and private transportation throughout the journey

Highlights

Ride horses & camels at Elsentasarkhai Mini Gobi
Visit Erdenezuu Monastery & ancient capital Karakorum
Stay with a real Mongolian nomadic family
Climb the extinct Khorgo volcano & hike crater edges
Explore Ice Cave & Yellow Dog’s Cave
Swim or fish at bird-rich Ugii Lake
See ancient Bronze Age deer stones
Visit Tsetserleg local market

Day 01 :

Elsentasarkhai Mini Gobi – Horse & Camel Riding

Leave Ulaanbaatar and drive to Elsentasarkhai — a unique place representing features of the Gobi desert, mountain steppes and grasslands in a single area. Arrive by lunchtime and visit a nomad family. After a traditional nomadic lunch, enjoy horseback trekking over the steppes with a local equestrian. Additionally, ride two-humped Bactrian camels. Spend the evening learning about nomadic life first-hand. Included: Nomad home stay, horse and camel riding Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 02 :

Erdenezuu Monastery & Ancient Karakorum

Erdenezuu Monastery & Ancient Karakorum Visit the ancient city of Kharkhorin, formerly known as Karakorum — once the capital of Genghis Khan’s Great Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Furthermore, explore the awe-inspiring Erdenezuu Monastery, one of Mongolia’s oldest and most sacred sites. Additionally, visit the Kharkhorum Museum, which displays fascinating artifacts from the ancient city. Included: Ger camp Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 03 :

Nomadic Family Experience

Nomadic Family Experience Spend two days living with a traditional Mongolian nomadic family. Moreover, this immersive experience gives you a deep understanding of nomadic culture, daily routines, and the unique relationship between Mongolians and their land. Meals: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 04 :

Nomadic Family Experience (continued)

Day 05 :

Khorgo Volcano & Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake

Khorgo Terkhiin Tsagaan National Park Drive to one of Mongolia’s most beautiful national parks. The Khorgo volcano, extinct for 6,000–8,000 years, is the last of Mongolia’s 300+ volcanoes to go silent. Furthermore, the stunning Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake was formed when ancient lava flows blocked two rivers. Climb the Khorgo volcano and hike along its crater edges. Additionally, explore fascinating caves including the “Yellow Dog’s Cave” and “Ice Cave.” On the way, visit a yak herding nomadic family. Included: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 06 :

Deer Stones, Tsetserleg & Ugii Lake

Deer Stones, Tsetserleg Market & Ugii Lake Continue to sacred Ugii Lake. On the way, stop at the deep lava canyon of the Culuut River and see ancient deer stones — among the first monuments of humanity, dating back to the Bronze Age (XIII–IX century BC). Moreover, 500 of Central Asia’s 600 known deer stones are found in Mongolia. Next, visit the local market of Tsetserleg. Finally, arrive at Ugii Lake, home to over 200 species of migratory birds — perfect for bird watching, hiking, or fishing. Included: Ger camp Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 07 :

Return to Ulaanbaatar

Return to Ulaanbaatar Today is the final day in Mongolia’s beautiful countryside. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar, check in to your hotel, and enjoy free time for shopping and exploring the city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Central Mongolia Highlights Tour

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Overview

Central Mongolian Highlights Tour – 7 Days

Why Choose This Central Mongolia Tour?

What’s Included

Highlights

Itinerary

Explore Central Mongolia over 7 days, visiting ancient monasteries, nomadic families, extinct volcanoes, and sacred lakes.

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