Day 1

Baganuur – Khentii Mountain range – Kherlen River

You will be met at your hotel at a pre-arranged time and set off into the countryside in our vehicles. The drive is approximately 200km and will take about 8 hours. We will head northeast out of Ulaanbaatar and pass through the large town of Baganuur. Continuing into the Khentii Mountain Range, we will reach the soum of Mongonmort in the late afternoon. Situated in the town are the headquarters of Khan Khentii National Park. We will meet the park rangers who will give us a brief introduction to the National Park. Our campsite will be about an hour’s drive from the town, on the banks of the Kherlen River.

Day 2

Burkhan Khaldun Mountain

Today we will continue driving for about 60km to the foothills of Burkhan Khaldun. We will camp near the foot of the mountain and visit an ‘ovoo,’ the site of worship, which is nearby. Ovoos generally consist of piles of rocks and other offerings to the gods such as blue silk, money, and food. To worship you place your offering on the ovoo and walk clockwise around it three times.

Day 3

Relaxation – optional hiking – visit nomad families

A day of rest at the camp at the foothill of the mountain. You can choose to hike in the mountain, and there will also be the opportunity to visit local nomadic families. Meals and overnight stay at the previous night’s camp.

Day 4

Lake Khokh 

Today we will get back in the vehicles and drive to Lake Khokh. This is a small lake surrounded by forested mountains. It is famous as the site of the historical event in the 13th century when Temuujin was granted the title of Chinggis Khaan. We will camp by the lake.

Day 5

Baldanbereeven Monastery – visit possible burial site of Chinggis Khaan

Today we continue driving until we reach a place recently discovered and named as a possible burial place of Chinggis Khaan. In the summer of 2001 and 2002 a joint American-Mongolian expedition conducted research in the hope of discovering the burial site of the Mongolian royal family of the XIIIth century. We will visit Baldanbereeven Monastery en route. We will stay overnight at the ger camp.

Day 6

Explore the burial site – Oglogchiin Wall

We will have a day of rest at the burial site, exploring the area. Today we will also visit Oglogchiin Wall, which is about 10km from our camp. We will have meals and spend the night at the previous night’s camp.

Day 7

Drive towards Terelj – camp on Kherlen River bank – 130km

Today we will drive towards Terelj. On the way we will camp on the shores of the Kherlen River.

Days 8-9

Riding in Terelj National Park – traditional Mongolian dinner – 180km

Today we will reach the ger camp at Terelj National Park. There will be horses available each day, and every afternoon there will be organized horseback trips with guides. The ger camp is near the home of the guides, so you can observe their everyday activities. In the morning you can hike in the surrounding areas or ride a short distance. All meals will be at the ger camp. Tonight there will be a farewell dinner with our drivers and horsemen. We will have the traditional meal ‘khorkhog,’ which is mutton cooked slowly in a huge, metal urn with vegetables, water, and hot rocks from a flaming fire. The meat becomes soft and tasty and the water turns into a thick meaty broth.

Day 10

Return to Ulaanbaatar – shopping & sightseeing

Today we head back to Ulaanbaatar. It is about a 2½ hour drive and on arrival you will be taken to your hotel.

Departure code and date:
NCA-013, 24 Jul-5 Aug, 2013

Price per person for a group more than 9 people:
USD1.961

Single supplement: USD200

Prices include the following:

Transportation within Mongolia, twin accommodation in a 3 star hotel. Single accommodation can be arranged at an additional cost. Tented accommodation while on trek, three meals a day, English-speaking guide, all sightseeing costs, transfers, camel or horse hire where specified, support staff including drivers, horse/camel men and camp assistants.

Prices do not include:

International transportation, travel insurance, visas, departure tax, alcoholic drinks, gratuities, items of a personal nature.

It is the responsibility of the client to be fully covered with travel and medical insurance while traveling in Mongolia.

Please note:

Upon request, single supplement in the countryside can be provided at the additional cost. In case single accommodation in ger camps was not provided the amount would be calculated based on the missing nights and reimbursed.

Nomads cannot be held responsible for over bookings, as long as the company can prove with sufficient documentation that overbooking has been the error of the third party.

Should circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions, any changes of domestic flight or train schedules, require a change of itinerary, we will inform your agent and propose an equivalent itinerary. Again, Nomads cannot take over the responsibility for the Airlines or the National Train Company. The traveler is responsible for having proper travel documents, such as a valid passport, proper visa and the necessary passport pictures.