Tour Highlights
Explore Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital, where Buddhist monasteries, modern high-rises, museums, and traditional gers reflect the country’s striking blend of past and present.
Visit Gandan Monastery, the seat of Buddhism in Mongolia, and view the magnificent gilded statue of Migjid Janraisig.
Discover Mongolia’s long and powerful history at the Chinggis Khan Museum, home to thousands of cultural exhibits spanning empires, khans, nobles, and nomadic life.
Go behind the scenes at a paleontology laboratory with a specialist and examine dinosaur fossils recently excavated from the field.
Journey to Hustain Nuruu National Park to learn about conservation efforts and search for takhi, the rare Przewalski’s horse, in its natural steppe habitat.
Travel into the mysterious Gobi Desert and stay at the award-winning Three Camel Lodge, located near Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park.
Experience the towering Hongoryn Els Sand Dunes, known as the Singing Sands, with the option to explore on foot or ride Bactrian camels.
Visit the Flaming Cliffs, where Roy Chapman Andrews and his team discovered the first known nest of dinosaur eggs in 1923.
Attend a local Naadam Festival and witness Mongolia’s traditional competitions in wrestling, archery, and horse racing.
Explore Yol Valley National Park, a dramatic mountain gorge known for wildlife, birdlife, ice formations, and rewarding hikes.
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 1: Depart the U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 3: Explore Ulaanbaatar
Day 4: Hustain Nuruu National Park
Day 5: Ulaanbaatar and Fly to the Gobi
Day 6: Hongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Day 7: Hongoryn Els and Flaming Cliffs
Day 8: Local Naadam Festival and Havsgait Valley Petroglyphs
Day 9: Yol Valley National Park and Fly to Ulaanbaatar
Day 10: Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Day 11: Depart Ulaanbaatar
Operator
Eureka by CDT
