Last nomads! Mongolia vast steppes endless horizons, nomadic culture preserved centuries, gers traditional felt tents, horse culture Genghis Khan legacy. Ulaanbaatar capital Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, National Museum. Gobi Desert sand dunes Khongoryn Els singing sands, Flaming Cliffs dinosaur fossils, two-humped Bactrian camels, ger camps starry skies. Terelj National Park granite formations Turtle Rock, Aryabal Temple, horse trekking, nomadic family homestays. Naadam Festival July wrestling-archery-horse racing. Unique untouched wilderness, throat singing, dairy products.
Day 1:
Arrive Ulaanbaatar, Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, National Museum|
Day 2:
Drive Terelj NP (80km, 2hrs), Turtle Rock, Aryabal Temple, ger camp|
Day 3:
Horse trekking, nomadic family visit, milk tea, traditional lifestyle, overnight ger|
Day 4:
Return Ulaanbaatar, fly Gobi Desert, Yolyn Am Ice Canyon hike, ger camp|
Day 5:
Khongoryn Els sand dunes (300m high, 12km wide, singing sands), camel riding, sunset, stargazing|
Day 6:
Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag) dinosaur fossil site red rocks, saxaul forest, drive toward Karakorum|
Day 7:
Karakorum ancient Mongol capital, Erdene Zuu Monastery first Buddhist, museum|
Day 8:
Drive Ulaanbaatar (370km), evening cultural show throat singing|
Day 9:
Shopping cashmere State Department Store, departure