Tour of Gobi, Khuvsgul, and Kharkhorin
This varied 14-day tour of Mongolia takes you to the picturesque Gobi Desert, learn about life around Lake Khuvsgul and explore the historical heritage of Kharkhorin, the 13th-century capital of the Mongolian empire. Discover the highlights of capital Ulaanbaatar, marvel at the impressive, vast sand dunes of Khongor and hike to the Aryapala meditation temple at Turtle Rock.
Monasteries, rock formations and everyday life
Visit impressive monasteries and ruins, hike past the mysterious granite rock formations of Baga Gazriin Chuluu or admire thousands of years old drawings on the Three Beauties of the Gobi Mountains. Meet a local family of camel breeders, a family of eagle hunters, reindeer herders, camel breeders and a shaman and immerse yourself in their daily lives. In short; experience an unforgettable tour through the soul of hospitable Mongolia. Where the world can't find you...
Tips & Tops The three pearls of Mongolia:
- Visit the flaming cliffs where the first dinosaur eggs were discovered
- Take a ride on a Bactrian camel while visiting a local nomadic family
- Over a simple lunch with a Kazakh family, learn more about the history of this people traditionally made up of eagle hunters
- Hike through the famous Yol Valley; in most years until late June, a glacier can be seen in the middle of the Gobi Desert
- Visit the household of a shaman in Uriankhai and talk together about shamanism, a thousand-year-old belief of nomadic Mongolians
- Get lessons in traditional Mongolian calligraphy
- Make a beautiful weave out of sheep's wool: your homemade authentic souvenir
- Stay overnight with a nomadic family
- At several locations you will stay in an authentic gerkamp; a unique experience!
