For awe-inspiring scenic beauty Mongolia has few rivals, and this journey is one of our most popular introductions to its extraordinary biodiversity. Experience the hospitality of Mongolia's nomads while exploring a wide variety of landscapes, from the clear waters of Lake Hovsgol in the far north to the magnificent Gobi Desert in the south.
Mongolian Vistas begins in the forests of Gorkhi-Terelj National Park, which includes the southern Khentii Mountain Range and the confluence of the Terelj and Tuul Rivers, and is home to endangered musk deer and moose. The journey continues to Lake Hovsgol, believed by scientists to be the cleanest freshwater lake on the planet, before traveling overland to the former site of Kharakhorum, the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire. Mongolia's largest monastery, Erdene Zuu, was built nearby during the 16th century, reputedly from the remnants of this once-thriving city. The adventure concludes in the Gobi Desert, where towering sand dunes can be explored from the back of a Bactrian camel.
Trip Highlights:
Experience three major ecosystems of Mongolia
Enjoy hiking, horseback riding, and camel trekking
Hike through Yol Valley natioanl park, home to ibex, yaks, and mountain sheep
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 -
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2 -
Hike through Gorkhi Terelj National Park
Day 3 -
Fly north to Muron and continue overland to Lake Hovsgol
Day 4 -
Explore Lake Hovshol and surrounding area
Day 5 -
Explore Lake Hovshol and surrounding area
Day 6 -
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 7 -
Drive to Hogno Han Mountains
Day 8 -
Visit Kharakhorum
Day 9 -
Visit local families on the drive back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 10 -
Fly south to the Gobi Desert
Day 11 -
Explore Yol Valley
Day 12 -
Explore Hongoryn Els
Day 13 -
Return to Three Camel Lodge
Day 14 -
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 15 -
Departure
Optional Extensions:
Extension to stunning Lake Baikal in Siberia
Extension to Western Mongolia
For more information, please contact:
Nomadic Expeditions, Inc.
1095 Cranbury-South River Road
Suite 20 A
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
