Cross Mongolia on a 22-day journey from the Gobi’s granite landscapes and wind-carved cliffs to the Orkhon Valley, Khovsgol Lake and the northern reindeer country. Visit Ongi Monastery, ride horseback in Orkhon Valley, explore Khorgo Volcano and Great White Lake, and spend time with a reindeer herding family in the Darkhad region. The route continues through Murun, Uran Togoo and Amarbayasgalant Monastery before returning to Ulaanbaatar.
Day 1: Explore the granite rock formation, cave and historic rock drawings. Day 2: Walk among the wind-eroded formations at Tsagaan Suvarga. Day 3: Hike in Yol Valley. Day 4: Climb the Khongor Sand Dunes, with camel riding near the oasis. Day 5: Explore Bayanzag’s Flaming Cliffs.
Day 6: Visit the Ongi Monastery ruins. Day 7: Hike in the Orkhon Valley and visit its waterfall. Day 8: Ride on horseback in the Orkhon Valley and visit a nomadic family. Day 9: Rest at Tsenkher Hot Springs. Day 10: Explore Khorgo Volcano and Great White Lake.
Day 11: Visit Shine-Ider village and learn about local life. Days 12–13: Explore Khovsgol Lake, including a motorboat trip to Khadan Khui Island.
Travel into the Darkhad region to meet a reindeer herding family. The itinerary includes a horse trek between the nomadic family and the reindeer family, time with the reindeer herders, and a return trek.
Day 19: Return to Murun. Day 20: Hike to the Uran Togoo crater. Day 21: Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery. Day 22: Drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
