Arrive in Ulaan Baatar

Upon arrival, meet with your guide and check in to your hotel.

Horse Racing

Drive to Khui Doloon Hudag field for the horse racing competition, one of Mongolia's most popular sports. You'll be  right at the finish line in order to see all the exciting action. Picnic lunch. In the evening, enjoy a traditional cultural performance (dinner on your own).

Naadam Festival

Head to  the Central Stadium for the colorful opening ceremonies of the Naadam festival. Watch the Mongolian wrestling competition as well as processions of monks, athletes, local dress, historical re-enactments, music, and dancing. Lunch at a local restaurant. On the way back to Ulaanbaatar, visit the giant Genghis Khan statue and the city's Central Square.

Baga Gazaryn Chuluu

Depart for Baga Gazaryn Chuluu, a legendary granite mountain located approximately 4-5 hours from Ulaanbataar. Lunch along the way. Check into a ger camp, then head out for a visit to Sudutiin Am, a 20-meter-long cave and the nearby rock formations which are shaped like a ger. Return to the camp for dinner.

The Gobi Desert

Drive to Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park (approximately 5-6 hours). Along the way, you'll make many stops for photos and a visit to Dalanzadgad, a charming Gobi town where you'll enjoy lunch. Drive to Yolyn Am Gorge in Zunn Saikhan Mountains. The gorge is home to several endangered species including bearded vultures, ibex, and Argali wild sheep. Explore the gorge on a 1 hour hike, taking in the stunning landscapes. Transfer to the ger camp for dinner and overnight.

Khongor Sand Dunes

Head to the Khongor sand dunes (4-5 hour drive), which stretch out over the arid Gobi to form some of the longest sand dunes in the country. Along the way, you'll see lone gers and nomad families still living as they have for hundreds of years. Picnic lunch. After visiting the sand dunes, visit a camel farm (camel ride optional, at your own risk). Dinner and overnight in a ger camp.

Bayanzag & the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs

Drive to visit the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs. Picnic lunch along the way. Take a soft trek through mountain to see these Bronze Age rock paintings. Then continue on to Bayanzag, also known as the Flaming Cliffs. The tour will start at the information center, then continue along the designated trail to see these magnificent, red-tinged natural rock formations. Dinner at the ger camp.

Tsagaan Suvarga

After breakfast, check out from the ger camp and drive 1.5 hours to the new Umnugobi Province Museum for a visit. Continue on to Tsagaan Suvarga, a beautiful sedimentary formation that holds an ancient seabed full of incredible fossils. Check into the local ger camp and enjoy a hike through the vibrant rock formations, ascending to the Tsagaan Suvarga Cliffs for a breathtaking panoramic view. Dinner at the ger camp.

Ulaanbaatar

Drive to Ulaanbaatar (6-7 hours) with lunch along the way. The afternoon is free to explore Ulaanbaatar. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with the group.

Return to Ulaanbaatar

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.