Nomadic Escape: UB, Terelj National park , Mini Gobi & Nomadic Life
Central Mongolia - 6 days 5 nights
Nomadic Escape: UB, Terelj National park ,
Mini Gobi & Nomadic Life
6 days 5 nights from $750
Ride, trek, and soak your way through Central Mongolia on this 6-day adventure! Go boating on Ugii Lake, bathe in hot springs under the stars, explore the ancient capital Karakorum, ride camels in the desert, and finish with breathtaking landscapes in Terelj National Park.
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Airport Meeting & Departure (or from Ulaanbaatar) - upon arrival, your driver or guide will greet you with a sign
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Drive to Nomadic Camp (88 km / about 2 hours)
Day 1: Arrival
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Lunch – camp food / Dinner – camp food
Activities: Nomadic Show
Highlights:
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A spectacular show with camels, horses, yaks, and more
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Wear traditional costumes & photo session
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Sheep shearing experience
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Optional camel, horse, yak riding (extra fee: $30 each)
Day 2: Ugii Lake
Free time by the lake
Drive 289 km (about 4 hours)
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp food / Lunch – camp food / Dinner – camp food
Activities: Boating, swimming, free time
Ugii Lake
A beautiful freshwater lake where you can enjoy multiple activities.
Highlights:
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1-hour boat ride
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Swimming, free time by the lake
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Overnight at Ugii Dalai Camp, the largest camp on the lake
Day 3: Tsenkher Hot Springs
Outdoor hot springs
Drive 126 km (about 3 hours)
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp food / Lunch – camp food / Dinner – camp food
Activities: Free time in outdoor hot spring
Tsenkher Hot Springs
Enjoy bathing in outdoor hot springs surrounded by nature, under the stars, while drinking cold beer. The springs are rich in minerals and good for the skin.
Mini Gobi & Camel trekking Sand sledding
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Drive 119 km to Karakorum (about 3 hours)
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Then 106 km to Mini Gobi (about 1.5 hours)
Day 4: Nomadic Family Visit
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp food / Lunch – camp food / Dinner – camp food
Activities: History & nature tour, camel trekking, sand sledding
Karakorum
The ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Elsentasarkhai (Mini Gobi)
Closest desert to Ulaanbaatar, about 80 km long but impressive.
Day 5: Terelj National Park
Horseback riding trek & Eagle experience
Drive 341 km (about 5 hours)
Accommodation: Modern Ger (electricity, toilet, shower inside)
Meals: Breakfast – camp food / Lunch – local cuisine / Dinner – Khorkhog (Mongolian BBQ)
Activities: Horseback riding, Turtle Rock, Eagle show
Terelj National Park
UNESCO-listed reserve famous for granite rocks, rivers, wildlife, and nomadic culture.
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Drive 55 km to Ulaanbaatar (1.5 hrs) or 80 km to airport (2 hrs)
Day 6: Ulaanbaatar & Genghis Khan Statue
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Meals: Breakfast – camp food / Lunch – not included / Dinner – not included
Activities: Visit Genghis Khan Statue, city tour, shopping
Terelj → Ulaanbaatar
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Visit Genghis Khan Statue Complex
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Photo stops along the way
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Transfer to airport depending on flight schedule
Optional Free City Tour (depending on flight time):
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Visit State Department Store (built 1921)
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Visit Cashmere shop
