Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, the Juulchin World Tours team warmly welcomes you to Mongolia. After checking into the hotel and taking some time to rest, you will visit the Zaisan Memorial, a viewpoint overlooking Ulaanbaatar and a memorial dedicated to the Second World War. The day offers a gentle introduction to the capital before settling in for the evening.

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

Distance covered: 110 km

Meals: Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit Gandan Tegchinlen Monastery, the largest central Buddhist monastery in Ulaanbaatar. You will then continue to the National Museum of Mongolia, where you can learn about the country’s history, from ancient nomadic tribes through to the modern democratic era. After lunch, you will take a private tour of the paleontology laboratory of the Academy of Science of Mongolia. Here, you will have the opportunity to meet scientists and see dinosaur discoveries that are not yet available to the public.

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

Distance covered: 40 km

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast and checking out of your hotel, you will have a private transfer to the airport for the approximately 90-minute flight to Dalanzadgad in the Gobi Desert. The Gobi is one of the world’s most remarkable landscapes, featuring vast steppe, forests, mountains, and diverse wildlife. Upon arrival in Dalanzadgad, your guide will meet you and you will drive toward the Khongor Sand Dunes, one of the most spectacular areas of Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park. The dunes rise dramatically from the surrounding landscape and are known locally as the “Singing Sands” because of the sounds created by wind moving across the sand. You will have time for hiking and exploring the dunes before continuing to your Ger Camp for dinner and an overnight stay, offering an opportunity to experience traditional Mongolian accommodation and surroundings.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Distance covered: 269 km by road, 50 km off-road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, you will meet your guide and travel to nearby Lake Adag. From there, you will continue to an excavation site in this fossil-rich region, where dinosaur and mammal fossils have been discovered. Mongolia is internationally renowned for its paleontological discoveries, including dinosaur eggs, remains of mammals, and other prehistoric species. The Lake Adag area is highly dependent on rainfall, and the lake may dry up during some years. Therefore, depending on local conditions, the recommended alternative is a visit to the petroglyphs at Mount Sevrey, approximately 60 km from the sand dunes. After the day’s exploration, you will return to the Ger Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Distance covered: 50 km off-road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today, you will take a private excursion to Bayan Zag and the famous Flaming Cliffs, one of Mongolia’s most important paleontological sites. The area is associated with the discoveries of American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews and is renowned for its red cliffs and remarkable dinosaur fossils. You will have time to explore the landscape and walk among the striking red rock formations. The region has revealed numerous fossils, including dinosaur remains, dinosaur eggs, and petrified forests. After lunch, you will continue exploring Bayanzag, whose name refers to the saxual trees growing among the red cliffs. Shaped by millions of years of wind and water erosion, the landscape offers an impressive combination of geological and paleontological features. After the excursion, you will return to the Ger Lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Distance covered: 180 km off-road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today, you will visit the famous Yol Valley, named after the lammergeier vulture that inhabits the region. The valley forms a narrow canyon surrounded by dramatic rock walls, with a stream flowing through the landscape. You will have the opportunity to hike through the canyon and explore its distinctive natural surroundings. During colder periods, ice can remain within the valley even during the summer months, creating a unique contrast with the surrounding Gobi Desert.

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Distance covered: 40 km by road, 81 km off-road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

In the morning, you will take your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. After arrival, the afternoon is at your leisure, allowing you to relax or explore the city independently. In the evening, enjoy a folklore performance by the Tumen Ekh Song & Dance Ensemble at the State Youth Theater. The performance offers an opportunity to experience traditional Mongolian music and dance, including throat singing, traditional instruments, contortion, and colorful costumes.

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

Distance covered: 75 km by road, 45 km off-road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Today, you will travel to Tsonjin Boldog to visit the famous Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue Complex. The monumental statue depicts Chinggis Khaan on horseback holding a golden whip and looking toward the west. At the complex, you can explore aspects of traditional Mongolian life and learn about state affairs, livestock breeding, and religion. You will also visit the XIII Century Theme Park, where the Kings Palace is one of the main attractions. The 24 tribal flags represent the history of Chinggis Khaan’s unification of the tribes and the establishment of the Great Mongolian Empire. After the excursion, you will return to Ulaanbaatar for a memorable farewell dinner.

Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel

Distance covered: 128 km by road

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

After breakfast, you will be transferred according to your departure schedule, marking the end of your journey through Ulaanbaatar and the Gobi Desert.

Meals: Breakfast