Nomadic Trails of Central Mongolia

Experience the nomadic way of life and the landscapes of central Mongolia. Terelj National Park offers rock formations, forests and meadows close to Ulaanbaatar; Bayangobi combines desert, greenery and ancient rocks, with nomad families grazing their herds; and Khustai National Park is home to the reintroduced takhi, the Przewalski's horse.

• Chinggis Khan Statue
• Terelj National Park & a nomad family
• Bayangobi (Elsen Tasarkhai) dunes
• Przewalski's horses in Khustai
• Mongol Nomadic show

1. 01

   Day 1

   Arrival in Ulaanbaatar

   Upon arrival at the airport you are welcomed by your guide and transferred to the hotel. Visit the Chinggis Khan National Museum — the nation's largest, with over 10,000 objects relating to the Great Khans of the Mongol Empire and the history of Mongolia from the Xiongnu to the end of the 20th century. After lunch visit the palace museum of the 8th Bogd Gegeen, the last emperor of Mongolia. Built between 1893 and 1903 and named "The temple of developing wisdom", it displays religious art, ethnographic objects and the Bogd Khan's royal collection.

   Overnight:

   Hotel

2. 02

   Day 2

   Chinggis Khan Statue — Terelj

   Visit the Statue of Chinggis Khan, the largest equestrian statue in the world (30 m high without its 10 m pedestal), with an observation deck on the horse's head. Legend says that young Temujin found a golden whip here in 1177 — a sign of success before he united the Mongols. The 36 columns at the base symbolise the 36 Khans who ruled after Chinggis Khan. Drive on to Terelj National Park. Arrive at the "Heaven Envoy" camp in Terelj National Park for lunch — a peaceful spot with a shamanic "world tree".

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

   Distance:

   95 km, 1.5 h (paved road)

3. 03

   Day 3

   Terelj National Park

   Walk to the Aryabal Meditation Temple, hidden in the mountains near Turtle Rock. Built in the shape of an elephant's head, it is reached by 108 steps — an auspicious number in Buddhism — symbolising the elephant's trunk. The valleys around are full of granite formations and wild flowers, including edelweiss. After lunch at the camp, visit a nomad family. Optional horseback riding or exploring the area.

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

4. 04

   Day 4

   Bayangobi

   Return via Ulaanbaatar for a Mongolian lunch and drive to Bayangobi. Bayangobi (Elsen Tasarkhai) combines Gobi sand dunes stretching 80 km with forests and rocky mountains. Hike in the small dunes and ride a camel.

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

   Distance:

   340 km, 6 h (paved road)

5. 05

   Day 5

   Khustai National Park

   Drive back east to Khustai National Park. Khustai National Park, about 105 km south-west of Ulaanbaatar, is famous for its takhi — the Przewalski's wild horse once thought extinct. The park is also home to red deer, gazelles, wolves, lynx, marmots and 223 bird species. Wildlife watching is best at dusk and dawn.

   Overnight:

   Ger camp

   Distance:

   210 km, 4–5 h (paved/dirt)

6. 06

   Day 6

   Mongol Nomadic show — Ulaanbaatar

   Visit the Mongol Nomadic show, which demonstrates the traditional nomadic way of life: milking sheep and goats, making felt, preparing milk tea and dairy products, distilling milk vodka, traditional games and folk music. After lunch drive to Ulaanbaatar and rest.

   Overnight:

   Hotel

   Distance:

   120 km, 1.5 h (paved/dirt)

7. 07

   Day 7

   Departure

   After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight.

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