14-DAY Three Gems Mongolia
A 14-day journey across Mongolia’s “Three Gems,” exploring the Gobi Desert, ancient Kharkhorin, Terelj National Park, and Lake Khuvsgul while experiencing nomadic culture, yak and camel herding, Tsaatan reindeer herders, petroglyphs, and diverse landscapes from desert to northern wilderness.
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Overview
Explore Mongolia’s “Three Gems” journey, combining the Gobi Desert, ancient capitals, and the pristine north.Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Bayangobi, Kharkhorin, and Ongi Monastery, discovering nomadic culture and Mongolia’s imperial heritage. Continue into the Gobi Desert to explore Flaming Cliffs, Yol Valley, Khongor Sand Dunes, and Khavtsgait Petroglyphs.Fly back to Ulaanbaatar and visit the iconic Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex before heading to Terelj National Park for cultural experiences with nomad families.Conclude your journey in northern Mongolia, exploring Lake Khuvsgul region with Tsaatan reindeer herders, yak breeders, shaman experiences, and pristine nature.End with cultural experiences in Ulaanbaatar and a farewell dinner. A perfect blend of desert, heritage, and northern wilderness.
The package includes:
- Meals as noted in itinerary (Breakfast-B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D)
- English speaking guide
- Accommodations as noted in the itinerary
- Bottled or filtered water 2servings per day
- All ground transportation, including airport transfers
- All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary
- All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes
- Visit to shaman and nomad families
- Domestic flights
The package excludes:
- Travel Insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Round trip airfare and en-route expenses to/from your trip in Mongolia
- Passport and visa fees
- Increase in VAT or other tourism taxes, which may occur at any time
- Excess baggage charges, departure fees, and airport taxes
- Personal expenses and incidentals, such as phone calls, internet, and laundry
- Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage loss insurance
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control
- Gratuities for trip leaders, local guides, drivers, porters, and other staff
Itinerary
Arrival
Day 1
Lunch (Asiana/London pub/BD’s Mongolian bbq) Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace Museum Zaisan Hill monument
Bayangobi
Day 2
Drive to 2 Zagal Lodge 290km Erdenekhamba Monastery Visit Nomad Family Camel riding on sand dunes (L, D)
Summer Palace & Yonghegong Lama Temple
Day 4
City tour continues with a visit to the elegant Summer Palace, a former imperial retreat renowned for its harmonious blend of lakes, gardens, pavilions, and palaces centered around the scenic Kunming Lake. We then proceed to Yonghegong Lama Temple, the most important Tibetan Buddhist temple in the city, famous for its richly decorated halls, prayer wheels, and the impressive giant sandalwood Buddha statue. The tour also includes a visit to the tranquil Confucius Temple, dedicated to the great philosopher Confucius, where peaceful courtyards, ancient stone tablets, and traditional architecture reflect the enduring influence of Confucian philosophy on Chinese culture and education.
Yol valley
Day 5
Visit Yol Valley Visit Yоl valley Museum Visit Natural History museum Overnight in Gobi Sun Camp (B, L, D)
Terelj National Park, Chingis Khaans Statue Complex
Day 8
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar Lunch with Kazakh family Drive to Tsonjin Boldog (77km) Visit Guinness record holding Chingis Khaan’s Statue Complex Drive to Terelj National park
Flight to Murun
Day 10
Flight to Murun (1h 30m) Drive to Khatgal (110km) Boat trip to visit Tsaatan family
Visit Yak breeding family, Horse riding, Shaman visit
Day 12
Visit Yak breeding family Lunch Shaman visit Bonfire in the evening
Ulaanbaatar
Day 13
Visit cashmere factory Free afternoon Traditional music and dance show Farewell Dinner
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