Come join us in March for a time of festivals! This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in the festivities of local communities in Mongolia. Not organized for ‘tourists’, these local events are put on by communities for their own amusement, but visitors are always welcome.
Ulaanbaatar, Sukhbaatar Square
3 Hours Before Flight Time
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Throughout the tour, you will encounter the warmth and hospitality of traditional Mongolian culture. Spending time with a nomadic family, you’ll get a firsthand experience of their way of life, learning about their customs, traditions, and daily routines. This interaction will not only broaden your children’s horizons but also create lasting connections and a deeper understanding of the world around them.
Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your family has a wonderful adventure and an unforgettable holiday in Mongolia. We will take care of all the logistics, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore Mongolia’s natural beauty and immerse yourselves in its nomadic lifestyle. It’s a chance for your family to bond, create lifelong memories, and appreciate the wonders of a different culture. Join us on this extraordinary journey and let the magic of Mongolia unfold before your eyes.
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel and relax. City tour including the Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century, and Buddhism, Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan Monastery, you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and temples’ own figure. (L/D)
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Drive to Terelj National Park, one of the most beautiful destinations close to Ulaanbaatar. Travelers can take a horseback riding trip and visiting local nomads, view fascinating rock formations against a backdrop of pine-covered mountains and wander along the wooded banks of a mountain stream. Possibility to take hiking to Ariyabal temple on a beautiful rocky mountain and capturing Turtle Rock from that mountain is another angle. (B/L/D)
Head to Ugii Lake. The road is smoothly paved, and for the last 90 km, we drive on a dirt road, which leads to the lake. Ugii Lake is a wonderful place to have to relax after long driving. The lake has an abundant birdlife of more than 150 bird species. Bird watching, fishing is parts of the available entertainment. We will visit a local family, exploring their nomadic lifestyle and livestock farming. Overnight in ger camp. (B/L/D)
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Walk by side of the lake and ride horses (Mongolian horses are small and docile; children begin to ride when they are very young). On the way, we will visit a nomadic family and meet their real nomad life and we have a chance to taste home-made milk products. (B/L/D)
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Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia at the time of the Mongol Empire. There’s almost nothing left from this great capital of the world, but in 1586, under the rule of King Avtai Sain, the Erdene-Zuu Monastery was built at the site of the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin. The Erdene-Zuu – means Hundred of Treasures was again destroyed during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, but there are still various Buddhist statues, works of art, religious instruments, and even Tsam religious dance masks at the monastery. There are an amazing 108 stupas surrounding the monastery. (B/L/D)
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We continue our trip by car to the Ulaan Tsutgalan Waterfall (also known as Orkhon Waterfall) which is one of the biggest waterfalls in Mongolia. (B/L/D)
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Drive to the Tuvkhun monastery, which is settled on the Shiveet mountain top. This is the place where Zanabazar, the head and founder of Mongolian Buddhism, was creating his famous artworks such as the national script “soyombo” in the XVI century. Now, the temple has been accepted as “the world’s precious heritage” by UNESCO. We can see the symbolic rock formations named “Mother womb”, stone script, and caves in the surroundings. (B/L/D)
Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes in the Khugnu Khan National Park, just like a gateway of the Gobi Desert. It is a magnificent place to create portraits of wildlife landscape Photography. Due to Sand dunes picturesque combination of Gobi Desert, green land, and rocky mountain filled with wildlife. On the camelback, we go for a ride in a landscape of sandy dunes. (B/L/D)
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Head back to Ulaanbaatar and lunch at a roadside restaurant on the way. When we arrive in the city, have a farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)
Transfer to Chingis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)
