About This Tour
Mongolia's Colden Circuit' highlights the most -visited regions of the country Like Khuvsgul, the Orkhon Valley and the South Gobi. You may have time to visit one or two of the areas mentioned-all three, if you stay three weeks. Lake Kuvsgul is the famous blue in northern Mongolia bordering Siberia, near many great fishing rivers. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and we will offers good accommodation and many activities like riding, hiking and climbing. Also travel to Orkhon Valley, with its forested mountain landscape, waterfalls, spas and temple sites, to visit the site of Kharkhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol empire and the monastery of Erdene Zuu.
Including all of the Gobi desert, Central area and Northern- you will meet different cultures and nomad people. Amazing scenery, history, wildlife and adventure wait on this fabulous trip - we promise you won't forget it!
COLDEN CIRCUIT tour is our best seller and most recommended tour.
Trip Highlights
- Southern Mongolia (6 days)A chance for you to try riding the 2 humped Bactrian camel amongst the huge sand dunes of Southern Mongolia.
- Central Mongolia (4 days) Visits to huge Buddhist Erdenezuu monastery, the symbolic ruins of the ancient capital Karakorum, and great extinct volcano area with White Lake.
- Northern Mongolia (5 days) Huvsgul Lake is the second biggest freshwater lake in Asia Plus here you will meet Tsaatan reindeer nomads and explore their lifestyle.
- Ulaanbaatar (2 days) The capital of Mongolia one of the safe city in world.
Included
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water on each day
- Horse or camel riding (as applicable)
- All entrance fees to parks, monasteries etc
- Qualified driver and tour guide
- Accommodation
- Sleeping bags as required
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and drinking water on each day
- Traditional barbecue
Exclude
- International airfare or train tickets: We offer cheap international airfares and tickets for our customers request.
- Luggage charges: Free luggage allowance is 15 kg for domestic flights depending on the air company.
- Personal expenses: Such as laundry, beverages, alcoholic drinks, telephone calls, optional activities which are not included in the tour itinerary
- Travel insurance: Our clients are recommended to get travel insurance coverage from their local insurance companies before traveling
Tour Plan
Drive to Rock formation, Baga Gazariin Chuluu which is beautiful Gobi desert an interesting granite rock formation in the Middle Gobi, overnight in nomad family guest Ger.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Tsagaan suvarga (White stuppa). This is an eroded landscape that was once beneath the sea. Reach in marine fossils and clam shells, some of the chalk mounds are up to 30m in heightь traditional BBQ for dinner.
Overnight in Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Yoliin am (Yol ice valley ) which located in Govi Gurvan Salkhan or known as Three Beauty of Gobi. It's end of the Altai mountains ranges and chance to see wild animals such as wild sheep, ibex, condor, golden eagle and of course vultures. Overnight in guest Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We continue our journey to the Khongor sand dune or known as Singing Dune that is one of the biggest sand dunes of Mongolian. It has an extraordinary length of approximate 100 kms and 12 kilometers wide. There is an oasis near a river Khongor at the northern edge of the sand dunes. Dune journey, camel riding short time and sand sledding. Overnight in guest Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Bayanzag or known as Flaming Cliffs. Bayanzag is very famous for Dinosaur remains complete dinosaur skeletons and eggs. Visit to Dinosaur fossils found area. Afternoon short hiking Gobi tree-saxual forest.
Overnight in guest Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Ongi monastery, which is located Ongi river near the settlement of Saikhan Ovoo village, this site comprises the remains of two monasteries Barliim Khiid and Khutagt Khiid. Altthough there is little left, it is interesting to go there to explore the ruins. The Ongi is a fascinating historical monument located in the Southern region of Mongolia. Built in the 17th century, it was one of the largest monasteries in the country and served as one of the first universities in Mongolia. At its peak, 2000 monks lived in the monastery, making it an important religious and educational center. Today, visitors can explore the ruins of the monastery and gain insight into the history and culture of Mongolia. Overnight in guest Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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. Drive to Kharakhorum ancient city of Mongolian Great Empire which was formerly a great capital city built by Ogoodei Khan(Chinggis Khan's successor and third son) in 1235. Visit to oldest Buddhist monastery Erdenezuu and Modern style historical museum, traditional BBQ for dinner. Overnight in Ger guesthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Orkhon Waterfall, which was formed by volcanic eruptions about 20.000 years ago, the waterfall cascades from a height of 25 m. It is a scenic, tranquil spot and the surrounding nature is undisturbed, horse riding short time and hiking. Overnight nomad families guest Ger. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to Tsenkher hot springs via Tovkhon monastery. The waters are supposed to have curative properties for joints and other ailments. Outdoor pools are attended by staff who can or heat the water via a water-gate system; there are also indoor pools. Men and women bathe separately. It is an excellent place to relax. B+L+D
Drive to Great White Lake known as Terkhiin tsagaan lake via Chuluut River Cannyon. It contains spectacular mountain scenery and rock formations formed by volcanic eruptions. Overnight in guest Ger beside the Lake. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12. Horse trip to explore Khorgo dead volcano, it takes around 5 hours. There are a good spots for bird watching and photographing, horse trip back to Ger.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Overnight near the Shine-Ider village B+L+D
After breakfast we drive to Murun town, capital city of Northern Mongolia, little bit long drive on off road. Visit local markets, explore town lifestyle. Overnight local Ger hostel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15. Drive to Great Khuvsgul lake which is the deepest and purest lake of Mongolia. Also its named Khovsgol Mother Lake, surrounded by mountains and forest with amazing nature. Take a boating short time. Overnight in Ger camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16. Horse trip to visit reindeer family. Enjoying and relaxing a shore of the lake, traditional BBQ for dinner. Overnight in Ger camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive to near Uran Togoo mountain which is extinct volcano around 600m wide and 50m deep, and at the bottom of it is a small lake 20m in diameter. In the center of the lake on some high ground are some green trees. Overnight in country side hostel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we continue driving to Amarbayasgalant monastery. Amarbayasgalant is one of the four great monasteries of Mongolia and the most important northern monastery. It is one the largest monasteries, too, and it also considered architecturally the most beautiful.
Unfortunately, some buildings were damaged during the religious purges of the 1930s and 10 of the 37 temples were destroyed. Restoration work was completed recently with the help of UNESCO. B+L+D
Drive back to UB. If you would like to do some shopping souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. And enjoying an evening performance of national Folklore. B+L