14-Day Central Mongolia Hiking and Trekking Tour with Gobi and Naiman Nuur

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About Yolyn Am

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Yolyn Am

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What's Included

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Accommodation
• Transportation, driver, and fuel
• Sightseeing entrance tickets
• Guide services, including horse and camel guiding
• Horse and camel riding fee
• Non-alcoholic drinks
• Chef service during overnight tent stays
• Airport pickup and drop-off

Not Included

• Visa fee
• Airfare
• Horse and camel riding fee
• Beer and vodka

Itinerary

1. 1
   Day 01

   Ulaanbaatar City Tour and Welcome Dinner

   Transfer to the hotel. After checking in, we will begin the city tour. Sightseeing includes the Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, National Museum, and Zaisan Memorial. During the tour, we will enjoy a barbecue lunch with wine at a restaurant. The welcome dinner will be held at another restaurant. Overnight stay at the hotel. The city tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

2. 2
   Day 02

   Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and Horseback Ride to Terelj

   In the morning, we will visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex, located 60 km from Ulaanbaatar on the bank of the Tuul River at a place called Tsonjin Boldog. Legend says this is where Genghis Khan found a golden whip. A 40-meter-high statue stands on a 10-meter-high base and is surrounded by 36 columns, commemorating 36 kings from Genghis to Ligden Khaan. The base houses a recreation area, restaurants, a souvenir shop, and a conference hall. Visitors can ascend to an exhibition hall using an elevator behind the horse. Later, we will start our horseback tour to Terelj National Park with a nomadic family from the area. Overnight in a ger of the nomadic family. Lunch and dinner.

3. 3
   Day 03

   White Stupa, Steppe Canyon, and Bayanzag

   We will head to a magnificent, colourful canyon known for its ancient rock paintings. By sunset, we'll reach Bayanzag, rich in saxual trees unique to the desert. Bayanzag's red vistas are famous for palaeontology due to the discovery of dinosaur eggs and bones by American palaeontologist Roy Chapman Andrews in 1922. We'll spend the night in a tent in the valley and the next night in a ger camp.

4. 4
   Day 04

   Hiking in Yolyn Am

   Yoliin Am is a deep and narrow gorge in the Gurvan Saikhan mountains, located 620 km south of Ulaanbaatar. Ice persists in the river here until July. The valley offers a perfect setting for hiking and photography. Overnight in a ger camp.

5. 5
   Day 05

   Journey to Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes

   After breakfast, we'll head to the magnificent Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes, some of the largest in Mongolia. Enjoy the Mongolian starry night. Overnight with a nomadic family.

6. 6
   Day 06

   Sandboarding and Sunset on the Dunes

   Today includes sandboarding and relaxation. Late in the evening, we'll climb the dunes for a memorable sunset, enjoying dinner and wine at the peak. Overnight with a nomadic family.

7. 7
   Day 07

   Hike at Arts Bogd Mountain

   Arts Bogd Mountain in Bogd soum of Uvurkhangai province has a backdrop of steep Gobi rocks. We will hike around this mountain. Overnight in tents.

8. 8
   Day 08

   Drive to Uyanga Sum and Prepare for Naiman Nuur

   Prepare for a three-day hike to 'Naiman Nuur,' the eight lakes. Overnight in tents.

9. 9
   Day 09

   Trek to the Largest of the Eight Lakes

   Camp by the lake and enjoy the wilderness. Overnight in tents.

10. 10
    Day 10

    Continue Trekking Through the Wilderness

    Enjoy the journey!

11. 11
    Day 11

    Orkhon Hurheree Waterfall and Valley Horse Trekking

    Post-rains, the seasonal 'Orkhon Hurheree' waterfall is a sight to behold. July and August are ideal months to view it. Enjoy horse trekking in the valley. Overnight in a ger camp.

12. 12
    Day 12

    Kharkhorum and Khogno Khan Natural Reserve

    After lunch, we visit Kharkhorum, the first capital of the Mongolian empire. Here lies the Erdenezuu Monastery and the modern Kharkhorum Museum showcasing the history of various Mongolian empires. Later, we head to Khogno Khan Mount, a junction of steppe and taiga ecosystems. Overnight in a ger camp.

13. 13
    Day 13

    Return to Ulaanbaatar and Farewell Dinner

    Return to Ulaanbaatar and stay overnight at a 4-star hotel. Enjoy a farewell dinner accompanied by a live concert.

14. 14
    Day 14

    Departure from Ulaanbaatar

    Until your departure, spend time shopping or attending to personal tasks in the capital city.

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