Travel north to one of Mongolia’s largest and best-preserved monasteries, built between 1727–1736 in honor of Zanabazar, the first spiritual head of Mongolian Buddhism.

• Explore the temple complex of 30 structures

• Short hike in the surrounding hills

• Overnight: Yurt camp

Attend the monks’ morning chanting ceremony before driving to Murun.

• Scenic stops along the way

• Continue onward toward Murun

• Overnight: Hotel

Drive through the dramatic Darkhad Valley, dotted with rivers, lakes, and forested mountains.

• Visit the remote village of Ulaan-Uul

• Ancient deer stone burial site

• Overnight: Nomadic Host family stay

• Horse back or hike through lush forests and wetlands — a landscape alive with wild beauty.

• Learn about reindeer herding, traditional crafts, and daily life

• Witness shamanic rituals and listen to local legends around the fire

• Overnight: Tent

For those uncomfortable with horse riding, we have the option of hiking on foot instead, although this will take longer. A guide will walk with you. Please request this ahead of time. Horse riding itself will involve many breaks and walking alongside the horse as needed.

Drive to the stunning Khuvsgul Lake National Park, known as Mongolia’s “Mother Sea.”

• Explore the lakeshore and surrounding forested mountains

• Short trekking along the shore and optional horse rides

• Short drive to Murun hotel on second evening

• Overnight: Yurt camp and Hotel

Short drive through mountain passes and green meadows

• Afternoon hike

• Overnight: Tent or nomadic family ger

Travel to Khorgo–Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park, a volcanic landscape of surreal lava fields.

• Hike to the crater rim of Khorgo Volcano

• Enjoy panoramic views of the Great White Lake

• Overnight: Yurt camp

Journey south into the Khugnu Khaan Nature Reserve, a unique mosaic of forest, steppe, and desert.

• Visit the 17th-century Erdene Khamba Monastery ruins

• Optional Camel ride on the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes

• Overnight: Nomadic family ger

Drive back to the capital, souvenir shopping and closing circle

• Farewell dinner in Ulaanbaatar

• Overnight: Hotel

Transfer to the airport for your international flight.

• Meal: Breakfast

End of Tour – Bayartai! (Goodbye!)