Explore the wonders of Mongolia’s scenic and cultural treasures on foot and horseback, atop a Bactrian camel or in four-wheel-drive vehicles. Adventure Mongolia! is an active trip designed for enthusiastic explorers who want to travel off the beaten track, from the meadows and pine-forested mountains of the Central Mongolian countryside to the dramatic landscapes of the legendary Gobi Desert.
This adventurous journey begins in the Orkhon Valley, the cradle of Mongolian civilization, and continues to Erdene Zuu Monastery, erected from the ruins of Kharakhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Travel to the hot springs and summer ger camps of nomadic Mongolian herders before heading south to the Gobi’s towering sand dunes and red sandstone cliffs.
Those participating in our July departure will have the opportunity to experience the celebration of the famed Naadam Festival, and observe the incredible feats of strength and skill on display in traditional wrestling, archery, and horse racing competitions.
Trip Highlights:
Visit Kharakhorum, site of the 13th-century capital of the Mongol Empire, and explore Erdene Zuu, Mongolia's largest monastery
Traverse the mystical landscape of the Gobi Desert by camel
Travel to the Flaming Cliffs, where legendary explorer Roy Chapman Andrews discovered the first nest of dinosaur eggs
Witness the celebrations and traditions surrounding the thrilling athletic events of the Naadam Festival (for July departures only)
Spend two nights at Three Camel Lodge, our award-winning eco-lodge in the Gobi
Itinerary at a Glance:
Day 1 -
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar
Day 2 -
Explore Kharakhorum
Day 3 -
Drive west to Tsenheriin Hot Springs
Day 4 -
Horse trek to Tsetserleg
Day 5 -
July Departure: Attend the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival; August Departure: Visit Buyandelgeruulekh Monastery
Day 6 -
July Departure: Continue enjoying Naadam games August Departure: Drive to Taikhar Rock
Day 7 -
Begin driving south to the Gobi Desert
Day 8 -
Continue driving south through vast steppe to Ongiin Hiid
Day 9 -
Explore the legendary Flaming Cliffs
Day 10 -
Hike through Yol Valley National Park
Day 11 -
Camel trek towards Hongoryn Els
Day 12 -
Hike to Hongoryn Els
Day 13 -
Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Day 14 -
Departure
Optional Extensions:
Extension to pristine Lake Hovsgol in the north
Extension to the magnificent Altai Mountains in Western Mongolia
For more information, please contact:
Nomadic Expeditions, Inc.
1095 Cranbury-South River Road
Suite 20 A
Monroe Twp., NJ 08831
