
This 3-day tour takes you from Ulaanbaatar to the stunning desert landscapes and historic sites of central Mongolia. Explore the rolling sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai, enjoy camel ride, and take in the vast, peaceful scenery. Then travel to Kharakhorum, the ancient capital, to visit historic ruins, the Erdene Zuu Monastery, and experience Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage. Ideal for travelers seeking a mix of desert adventure and history in just a few days.



Day 1.Travel to Elsen Tasarkhai /Semi Gobi/
Today we will travel to the Elsen Tasarkhai. Elsen Tasarkhai is small sand dunes, 80 km long, continuously lies in the lowland of legendary KhugnuKhaan and Bat Khaan mountains. Sand dunes represents landscape, climate & ecology of Gobi desert, in this region. You will have an opportunity for a camel ride trial next to the sand dunes. Stay overnight in a Ger of nomad family /Lunch, Dinner/
Day 2. Travel to Kharakhorum
Visit Erdene Zuu monastery museum and Kharakhorum museum which was established in 2011. Kharakhorum is one of the most important attractions of Mongolia. The town is located about 370 km in the west of Ulaanbaatar, at the river Orkhon. The Kharakhorum was founded in 1220 by Genghis Khan and had been the capital of the Mongolian empire for 32 years. Erdene Zuu monastery is the most ancient Buddhist monastery inthe Mongolia. It is located in the Uvurkhangai Province. It is part of the World Heritage Site entitled Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. The monastery was built in 1585 by Abtai Sain Khan, upon the introduction of Buddhism into Mongolia as the state religion. Stones and ruins of the Kharakhorum had been used to the construction. It is surrounded by a wall featuring 108 stupas, 108 being a sacred number in Buddhism, and the number of beads in a Buddhist rosary. The monastery was damaged by warfare in the 1680s, but it was rebuilt in the 18th century. Stay overnight in a Ger of nomadic family/Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Day 3. Ulaanbaatar Drive back to Ulaanbaatar /Breakfast, Lunch/
Tour included
●Experienced guide service /English speaking/
●Experienced driver service
●Entrance fee for protected natural area
●Stay in a Ger of nomad family /2nights/
●Sightseeing costs
●Transportation
●Fee for camel riding
●Petrol
●Drinking water
●Food /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
Tour excluded:
●Alchohol drinks
●Personal toiletries
●Tips for the driver & guide
●Travel insurance