Mongolia I
Monday 2 Sep 2024 – Monday 9 Sep 2024
8 days · 7 nights
Wander Expeditions
6+ years group traveling
Itinerary
Day 0: Arrival - Ulaanbaatar
- Welcome to Mongolia! The Expedition starts on September 1st from Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. Our first day is usually full, beginning early in the morning. Therefore, plan to arrive in Ulaanbaatar on September 1st. Take this day to rest and acclimate to the unique surroundings, absorbing the vibrant culture and local charm.
Day 1: Bayan Gobi – Elsen Tasarkhai Semi Gobi
- Today we will explore the beginning of the Gobi Desert in Elsen Tasarkhai. On our way, we will visit a nomad family and enjoy camel riding for sunset through the dunes.
- Overnight: Elsen Tasarkhai
Day 2: Khustai National Park - Ulaanbaatar city
- Early breakfast, and we will head to Khustai National Park, the land of the wild's horses, where we will have a short hike around the national park and try to observe the unique wild horses of Mongolia.
- Overnight: Hotel at Ulaanbaatar city
Day 3: Olgii and Altai Mountains
- We will take a domestic flight in the morning to the city of Olgii in the heart of western Mongolia. From there, we will have a long drive to the Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
- Overnight: Balikty Kol in Tents
Day 4: Altai Mountains and Potanin Glacier River
- Today, we will experience Western Mongolia by horse riding toward Potanin Glacier (2 hours by horse). We will also use camels for transportation of our luggage, tents, and supplies. During this day we will ride through the Altai Tavan Bogd that has some of the most stunning scenery in all of Mongolia with snowy mountains, beautiful glaciers, green valleys, and crystal lakes.
- Overnight: Altai Mountains
Day 5: Eagle hunter family and drive back to Olgii city
- On this day, we will have the opportunity to spend time with the famous Eagle hunter family of Western Mongolia, where we will see his already trained Golden Eagle and hold it on your arm. Then, we will drive to Ulgii City where we will rest in the Hotel after last 2 days exploring the Altai Mountains.
- Overnight: Olgii City.
Day 6: Olgii City and Ulaanbaatar
- If we have time in the morning, we will explore Ulgii City, and then we will take the flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Depending on the arrival time, we will go directly to Terelj NP.
- Overnight: Ger guesthouse at Terelj NP
Day 7: Terelj NP and Genghis Khan Statue
- We will start early in the morning visiting the Terelj National Park and the Genghis Khan Statue, the biggest stainless steel statue of Genghis Khan sitting atop his horse. At the end of the day we will come back to Ulaanbaatar.
- Overnight: Ulaanbaatar
Day 8: Fly Out
- It’s the saddest moment on any Expedition: we say goodbye until the next time we see each other!
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