Watch Mongolia’s open steppe meet rolling dunes and mountain scenery at Elsen Tasarkhai, a beautiful transition zone between landscapes. Enjoy an easy walk among the dunes, opt for an approximately one-hour camel or horse ride, and spend the evening with a nomadic family over a traditional Mongolian barbecue. On the return journey, stop to explore the historic remains of a small monastery before heading back to Ulaanbaatar.
Travel from Ulaanbaatar to Elsen Tasarkhai, where Mongolia’s steppe, dunes, mountains, and river scenery come together. Enjoy time to walk among the sand dunes and take in the changing landscapes. An optional one-hour camel or horse ride can be arranged locally. Meet a nomadic family, enjoy a traditional Mongolian barbecue for dinner, and spend the night in a ger. Approx. 350 km on paved roads.
After breakfast, begin the return journey to Ulaanbaatar. Break up the drive with a visit to a small historic monastery and walk among its surviving ruins before continuing to the city. Approx. 280 km on paved roads.
