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Days 1-4: UlaanBaatar, Lake Hovsgol Begin in UlaanBaatar, where the centuries-old Buddhist heritage is still vital. Tour some of UlaanBaatar's treasures before flying north to alpine Lake Hovsgol, sacred to Mongolians. Sleep in traditional gers, and explore the summer pastureland of reindeer and yak on foot and horseback. Days 5-6: UlaanBaatar, Hustaiin Nuruu, Kara Korum Set off overland to Kara Korum, the site of Genghis Khan's all-but-vanished capital city. The splendid Erdene Zhu monastery, built with stones salvaged from the ruins of Kara Korum, is experiencing a rebirth of faith after the fall of communism. On the drive out to the former capital, stop at Hustai Nuruu National Park, home to the Przewalski Horse, the last remaining species of truly wild horse in the world. Days 7-10: Gobi Desert Continue on an adventurous overland route through the Mongolian outback to the Gobi, stopping en route at lost monasteries and remote ger camps. During the epic journey, discover the Flaming Cliffs and the Yol Am Canyon, encountering nomads who call this formidable environment home. Days 11-14: UlaanBaatar Fly back to UlaanBaatar. Experience the pageantry of the fascinating Naadam Festival, a celebration of Mongolia's ageless traditions, and finish with a performance of Mongolian throat-singing.
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| List of Highlights |
| UlaanBaatar | Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khaan Winter Palace, Natural History Museum, Zanazabar Fine Arts Museum, Chojin Lama Museum |
| Mandshir Monastery | Buddhist monastery and museum set in the Bogd Khaan Mountain Reserve - protected since 13th century |
| Lake Hovsgol | Mongolia's largest and deepest lake |
| Hustaii Nuruu National Park | Home of the Przewalski horse |
| Kara Korum | Capital of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, Erdene Zhu Monastery, Turtle Rock |
| South Gobi | Flaming Cliffs, Moltsog Els, Togrogiin Shiree, Three Camel Ger Camp |
| Yol Valley | Gurvansaikhan Mountains, rich natural enviroment |
Extend your stay with a train ride over the border into Siberia to explore Lake Baikal. Contact us for details.
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