Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, where you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel. After a short rest, take a gentle walk around the city center to get acquainted with Ulaanbaatar’s atmosphere. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant featuring Mongolian dishes.

Included meals: lunch, dinner

After breakfast, drive west towards Bayangobi, a semi-desert area surrounded by mountains. Visit Erdenekhamba Monastery, a small but historically significant temple nestled near the Khugnu Khan Mountains. In the afternoon, visit a local nomadic family, learn about their daily life, and take part in traditional activities such as preparing milk tea or herding animals. Later, enjoy a camel ride across the nearby dunes before dinner at a ger camp.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Depart for Kharkhorin, the site of ancient Karakorum, the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdenezuu Monastery, one of the earliest Buddhist centers in Mongolia, known for its unique architecture and historical artifacts. Continue to the Kharkhorin Museum to learn about the area’s archaeological discoveries and the region’s importance in Mongolian history. In the afternoon, take part in a traditional calligraphy lesson guided by a local artist before spending the night in a ger camp nearby.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drive through the scenic valleys and rolling hills of Arkhangai Province to reach Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, a volcanic lake surrounded by basalt formations. After lunch, hike to the Khorgo Volcano Crater, a dormant volcano offering wide views of the surrounding landscape. Return to your ger camp for an evening by the lake, where you can relax or take a short walk along the shore.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, continue to Jargalant, an area known for its natural hot springs. Spend the day at Jargal Jiguur Resort, where you can bathe in the warm mineral waters and rest in the peaceful surroundings. Optional short walks in the nearby hills or visits to local households can be arranged. Dinner and overnight at the resort.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Today, drive north towards Murun, the capital of Khuvsgul Province. Continue to Khatgal, a small lakeside town on the southern shore of Lake Khuvsgul, often called the “Blue Pearl” of Mongolia. Take a short boat trip on the lake to enjoy the views of the clear water and surrounding mountains. Later, visit a Tsaatan (reindeer herding) family to learn about their unique way of life and connection to the taiga forest. Return to your camp for dinner.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, head into the Khoridal Saridag Mountains, a protected area home to varied wildlife and alpine landscapes. Spend the morning hiking along marked trails with views of the forest and rocky ridges. In the afternoon, visit a local shaman to learn about traditional beliefs and rituals still practiced among northern Mongolian communities. Return to the camp for the evening.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Drive to a nearby valley to meet a yak breeding family and learn about their work with these hardy mountain animals. Participate in milking or making dairy products, followed by a traditional lunch . In the afternoon, go horse riding in the surrounding meadows before returning to the camp for dinner and overnight.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Return to Murun for your domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and have some free time for shopping or exploring the city independently. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner

After breakfast, transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your international flight.

Included meals: breakfast