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Hidden Treasures of the Steppe

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Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia → Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Country: Mongolia
Start: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
End: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Date: Flexible
Duration: 12 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 10 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, bus/minibus, 4WD minivan, camel, hiking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore Ulaanbaatar and visit the Chinggis Khaan National Museum.
Meet Mongolian nomadic families and experience daily ger life.
Spot Takhi horses in Khustai National Park.
Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s first Buddhist monastery.
Hike through the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley.
Explore the ruins of Ongi Monastery.
Walk among dinosaur fossil sites at Bayanzag.
Climb the Khongor Sand Dunes and ride Bactrian camels.
Hike through Yol Valley in the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains.
Discover the limestone cliffs of Tsagaan Suvarga.
Trek across the granite formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
Stay in traditional Mongolian ger camps across the steppe and Gobi Desert.
Attend Mongolian cultural performances featuring throat singing and morin khuur music.

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Inclusions

Airport transfers in Mongolia
Accommodation in hotels and traditional ger camps on a twin-share basis
English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
All activities and sightseeing listed in the itinerary
Entrance fees to national parks, museums, monasteries, and protected areas
Transportation by city bus/minibus in Ulaanbaatar
Transportation by 4WD Russian minivan in the countryside and Gobi region
Camel riding experience at Khongor Sand Dunes
Daily bottled mineral water (1.5 L per person)
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Cultural performance in Ulaanbaatar
Government taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flights and airport taxes
Mongolian visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips for guides and drivers
Personal expenses including laundry, snacks, alcoholic beverages, and phone/internet charges
Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
Additional expenses caused by weather delays, road conditions, or unforeseen circumstances
Anything not specifically listed in the inclusions or itinerary

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to explore Mongolia beyond Ulaanbaatar.
Comfortable with long overland journeys in remote regions.
Enjoy cultural immersion and meeting nomadic communities.
Interested in landscapes, wildlife, geology, and history.
Can manage short hikes on rocky, sandy, or uneven terrain.
Want to experience ger camp accommodation in rural Mongolia.
Appreciate remote travel with limited modern infrastructure.
Require luxury accommodation throughout the journey.
Dislike extended driving days on rough roads.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain.
Prefer fast-paced sightseeing with shorter transit times.
Need consistent high-speed internet and urban amenities.
Are uncomfortable with basic bathroom facilities in remote camps.

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Hidden Treasures of the Steppe

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar – Khustai National Park

Day 3: Khustai National Park – Kharakhorum

Day 4: Kharakhorum – Orkhon Valley

Day 5: Orkhon Valley – Ongi

Day 6: Ongi – Bayanzag

Day 7: Bayanzag – Khongor Sand Dunes

Day 8: Khongor – Yol Valley

Day 9: Yol Valley – Tsagaan Suvarga

Day 10: Tsagaan Suvarga – Baga Gazriin Chuluu

Day 11: Baga Gazriin Chuluu – Ulaanbaatar

Day 12: Departure

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Exclusions

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