Overview
Discover Central Mongolia on a 4-day winter tour. Explore Kharkhorin, relax in Tsenkher Hot Springs, ride camels in the sand dunes, and ride a horse.
Highlights
- Explore the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Kharkhorin
- Visit Ogii Lake and Khar Balgas
- Ride a camel across the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes
- Relax in the natural hot springs of Tsenkher surrounded by trees
- Ride a horse in the Khugnu Tarna mountain
- See the largest horse statue in the world
- Terelj National Park's natural wonder: Turtle Rock, Aryaval monay
Itinerary
Depart from Ulaanbaatar in the morning 08.00a.m and drive toward Ogii Lake, a beautiful frozen lake in Arkhangai Province. On the way, stop to visit the ruins of Khairkhan Bukh Fortress and enjoy the peaceful winter scenery.
If available, tourists can try ice fishing. If you want to go ice fishing, tell us before the tour; it can also be skipped. In summer, a boat and fishing rod can be arranged if available. Afterward, transfer to Kharkhorin for an overnight stay in a guesthouse apartment with a shower, electricity, and dinner.
In the morning, explore Kharkhorin (Karakorum) – the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire – and visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, one of Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist sites. After lunch, drive to the Tsenkher Hot Springs in Arkhangai Province. Enjoy bathing (outdoor) in the natural hot springs surrounded by snow-covered hills. Overnight stay at a local guesthouse near the springs.
After breakfast, return toward Kharkhorin for lunch, then continue to the Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes, a unique area where desert, steppe, and mountain landscapes meet. Enjoy a camel riding experience and visit a nomadic herder family, where you will stay overnight in a traditional ger (yurt). There is no electricity or shower.
The drive from UB city to the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex takes around 1 hour.
Visit the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex:
Towering over the Mongolian steppe, the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex is a striking sight. The 40-meter-tall statue of the legendary warrior stands atop a three-story platform, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Ascend the platform via a serpentine walkway, passing through a museum chronicling Genghis Khan’s life and legacy.
Before entering the national park, have a Mongolian lunch in the ger/yurt around 12:30 p.m.
Visit Terelj National Park:
Terelj National Park is a sanctuary of towering mountains, verdant forests, and crystal-clear rivers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit for nature lovers and adventurers alike.
Visit Aryabal Temple:
A Buddhist sanctuary. Located on a picturesque hillside in Terelj National Park, the Aryabal Temple offers tranquility amidst the natural beauty. This small monastery houses a statue of the Buddha, believed to bring good fortune and peace.
Afterward, we will return to UB city around 15:00.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off service
- Visit to Khar Bukh Fortress
- Visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Visit Kharkhorin Museum
- Bathing in Tsenkher Hot Springs (outdoor)
- Camel riding experience
- Horse riding experience
- Visit to nomadic herder family
- Ticket (Genghis Khan statue complex)
- Ticket (Terelj National Park)
- Ticket (Aryabal meditation temple)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Cost Excludes
- Travel insurance
- Airport pick-up and drop off


































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