6 days
Key Information
Trip Length: 6 days/5 nights.
Trip Type: Moderate.
Tour Code: SMT-MCT-6D
Meeting/Departure Points: Pick up at hotel, hostel or guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar (UB), Mongolia (excluding flights, train, hotel, hostel, guesthouse, transfers).
Small Groups: 1-32 travelers-guaranteed!.
Valid Season: May-September.
Total Distance: about +850 kms/529 miles.
Airfare, Train Included: No.
Tour Customizable: Yes
Tour Highlights: Pick up at hotel, hostel, hostal or guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar, meet Samar Magic Tours team. 6-day of Central Mongolia Tour gets you to the Natural Wonders of Central Mongolia. This journey designed especially for small groups, families, private, and funny travel. Drive to the Genghis Khan's 13th century capital and Okhon river Valley, cradle of Mongolian civilization. Karakorum was the capital of the Mongol Empire in the XIII century and of the Northern Yuan in the XIV-XV centuries. Its ruins lie in the north-western corner of the Ovorkhangai Province of Mongolia, near today's town of Kharkhorin, and adjacent to the Erdene Zuu monastery. They are part of the upper part of the World Heritage Site Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape: the 121,967-ha Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape encompasses an extensive area of pastureland on both banks of the Orkhon River and includes numerous archaeological remains dating back to the VI century. The site also includes Kharkhorum, the XXIII and XIV century capital of Chingis (Genghis) Khan's vast Empire. Collectively the remains in the site reflect the symbiotic links between nomadic, pastoral societies and their administrative and religious centres, and the importance of the Orkhon valley in the history of central Asia. The grassland is still grazed by Mongolian nomadic pastoralists. Drive further to enjoy the Orkhon Waterfall-is situated in Ovorkhangai province, in the historically significant Orkhon Valley, whose river flows an incredible 1120kms/696 miles to the North before it joins the mighty Selenge river. Also called Ulaan Tsutgalan, the waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20,000 years ago. The fall is naturally most impressive after heavy rain. Continous drive further to visit Elsen Tasarkhai (also known as Bayangobi desert or Mini-Gobi)- is a part of the 80kms/50 miles long Mongol Els Sand Dunes and is located on about 280 kms/174 miles west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. The nature in this area is really spectacular and great for relaxing. During the trip, you will also have opportunities to ride two-humped Bactrian camel, walk on sand dunes, experience staying in a traditional Mongolian dwelling, the ger, and walk and relax in beautifully serene nature. Next, drive to explore and observe the Hustain Nuruu Wild Horses National Park (hustai is Mongolian for birch and nuruu means mountains) measures about 57,000 hectares, or including the buffer zone 120.000 ha., and is located on about 120 kms/75 miles west from the capital Ulaanbaatar. The flagship species for the Hustain Nuruu Nature Reserve is the reintroduced Przewalski horse. Ride horses on the steppes, meeting nomadic people, local life experiences, staying in a traditional tent, seeing grasslands and beautiful vistas. We would be pleased to have you join us!
The Best Time to Travel to Mongolia: The travel season begins in May. July and August are the peaks tourist season. September is autumn.
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Day 1
08.00AM-Pick up at hotel, hostel, hostal or guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar-Karakorum. (L)(D)
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Day 2
Imperial Monuments-Erdene zuu monastery-Karakorum museum-Orkhon Valley. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 3
Orkhon Valley-Turkish Memorials-Ugii Lake-Karakorum. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 4
Karakorum-Orkhon Waterfall. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 5
Bayangobi Desert (Mini-Gobi)-Camel riding. (B)(L)(D)
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Day 6
Hustai National Park-Ulaanbaatar. (B)(L)
| 20 May-20 September 2025 | |||
| 16 persons or more | $ US 1,735 / 1,599 € | ||
| 12-15 persons | $ US 1,791 / 1,649 € | ||
| 7-11 persons | $ US 1,851 / 1,699 € | ||
| 2-6 adults | Consult | Consult | Consult |
2025/2026 Land tour costs per person in $ US or in Euros (€), from (6 days, excluding flights, hotel accommodation, transfers airport-hotel-airport, transfers train station-hotel-train station, and all services in Ulaanbaatar)
Free: If you have a group of 16 persons (15 paying persons + 1 free, based on double Ger: 8), excluding the accommodation and all services in Ulaanbaatar city
What's Included?
5 nights of accommodation in traditional tourist gers camp, based on Standard Ger for 2 peope or more (according to the request!).
Meals as specified (5B, 6L, 5D), including one bottle of mineral water, per person a day.
English or Spanish speaking local guide (according to early request!).
All transportation on comfortable vehicle in private, including the all petrol.
Entrance fees to the all specified protected areas, national park, museums, and the monastery.
Meeting True Nomadic people.
Camel riding on the sand dunes.
Gentle hiking through wonderful landscapes.
Taxes and Services.
What's Not Included?
Hotel accommodation, transfers airport-hotel-airport, transfers train station-hotel-train station, and all services in Ulaanbaatar (on early request).
Flights and occasional flight delays or cancellation.
Visa.
Excess baggage.
The binoculars, telescopes and tripod (if necessary).
Any rescue costs or costs of early departure.
Changing of date of departure from Ulaanbaatar.
The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa, the necessary passport pictures, and the International airfares.
Travel insurance.
Items of personal nature such as gratuities to porters at hotels, telephone / telex / fax charges, laundry, beverages, meals, optional activities, and services not specified in the itinerary.
Any circumstances beyond of our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, weather conditions, etc.
