Mongolia Highlights Jeep Tour

Tour Description

12 day overland driving tour. The tour offers an exploration of what Mongolians call "Khangai", the land of forested mountains, clear lakes and streams. It is populated by nomadic herders whose way of life has changed little since many centuries. They tend large herds of yaks, horses, goats and sheep. Meet these hospitable people and learn of their culture and traditions. Visit Buddhist monasteries and the medieval capital of Genghis Khan, from where he launched his victorious cavalry. Hiking, horseback riding, are the main activities. Overnights are mainly in traditional felt covered tents locally known as gers.

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2 pax 3,075 USD per person
3 pax 2,555 USD per person
4-5 pax 2,295 USD per person
6-7 pax 2,210 USD per person
8-9 pax 2,125 USD per person
10-12 pax 2,000 USD per person
Single Supplement 630 USD

Dates

20 May - 31 Oct, 2026

Available

What’s Included

All accommodation (twin shared)
All transfers including arrival & departure
Indicated meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
Visits & national park fees
English speaking guide
Activity fees included in the itinerary
Expedition drivers including gasoline
Drinking water

What's Excluded

Travel insurance
Meals not indicated
Drinks (non-alcoholic & alcoholic)
Optional activities
Items of personal nature
Gratuities

Itinerary
Gallery
Reviews
Tour Map

Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, guided city tour

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), the capital of Mongolia and transfer to a centrally located 4 star hotel. Afternoon guided walking city tour will introduce you to the highlights of the city: The central city square with a grand statue of Ghinggis Khaan and Sukhbaatar statue placed at the center as well. Museum of National History is located right next to the square introducing Mongolia's history from early humans to modern era. Then choose to visit one or two museums from the following: 1. Choijin Lama or State Oracle Residence-museum displaying best samples of Buddhist artwork and religious masks or, 2. The Fine Arts Zanabazar Museum displays old arts including Buddhist arts, painting, folk arts and crafts, sculptures, carvings and embroideries. A show of traditional music, throat singing and contortion at 6PM will be followed by a welcome dinner. (Hotel/D)

Day 2: Travel to Amarbaysgalant monastery

After breakfast meet with your guide and drivers and drive (6-7hours) to Amarbayasgalant Monastery. The tarmac road runs across the southern approaches of Siberia: wooded hills and fertile soils. Arrival to the valley of Holy Burenkhan Mt which shelters the monastery. Nearby there is a visitor camp comprised of traditional felt covered tents, locally known as 'gers'. There is a separate building equipped with conventional showers and bathrooms. Throughout the journey you will stay in the kind of camps. Dinner and overnight. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 3: Visit to the monastery & travel to Uran Togoo volcano

Morning visit to the monastery. Built in between 1727-1736, it has miraculously escaped destruction during the anti-religious campaigns of 1930-ies and remains the most complete Buddhist complex outside of the capital. It today houses a cheerful folk of boy-monks and their teachers. Spend the morning in the peaceful premises of the monastery watching the daily service and taking pictures of the monastic life. Then travel (6 hours) to Uran Togoo NP, a spectacular area of extinct volcanoes covered in coniferous woods. Upon arrival climb the Uran Togoo volcano. Dinner and overnight in a local ger camp. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 4: Travel to Terkhiin Tsagaan lake

Longest travel day (8 hours) to the province of Arkhangai, a spectacular region of wooded dome shaped mountains, rugged terrain and lakes. Landscape is dotted with white gers of nomads. Thousands of yaks, sheep and horses graze alongside the road. Your destination is the Terkhiin Tsagaan lake, created by an earthquake millions of years ago and surrounded by faults, canyons and extinct volcanoes. Here we settle in a local ger camp for 2 nights. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 5: Rest day

The area is perfect for a number of outdoor activities: hiking, horseback riding, swimming and bird watching. Accompanied by local riding guides you may take a short ride to Khorgo crater. The last few hundred meters are to be climbed on foot. From the brim of the crater there opens a splendid view over the lake and the surrounding area. Alternatively, you may just laze by the shore or hike on your own. Boating and fishing options are also available. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 6: Travel to Tsenkher hot springs

Drive to Tsenkher valley with over a dozen of medicinal hot springs that emerge from the depth of the earth - each with its own mineral content. They proved to be an effective cure for a number of illnesses. The landscape here is typical to eastern Khangai mountain foothills: wooded domes with grassy valleys at their base. Nomadic encampments and hundreds of grazing yaks, sheep and goats watched by tough horsemen continuously pass by. Arrive at a ger camp and take a bath or shower in the hot spring water. You may as well take a relaxing body massage at a small additional fee. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 7: Travel to Orkhon waterfall via the Tuvkhun monastery

Travel to the Orkhon river valley. Along the way visit the Tuvkhun monastery. Built in 1653 and named as a Land of Happy Solitude the monastery served as a refuge of meditation to the first Mongolian Buddhist King Zanabazar. He was the one to introduce the religion with a hope to unite Mongols under banners of the Yellow Faith. The monastery is nestled near the summit of Shiveet Ulaan Mt. There are several temple halls restored in recent years with the revival of Buddhism in Mongolia. A little tunnel in the rock called mother belly is believed to purify your sins in the next rebirth if you crawl in and out of it. Continue to the 24 meter high Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall formed by a small tributary dropping in to a fault in which the main body of Orkhon river flows. We arrive to the 24 meter high Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall formed by a small tributary dropping in to a fault in which the main body of Orkhon river flows. Visit the waterfall and relax in a local ger camp. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 8: Travel to Karakorum, the medieval Mongol capital site

Presently there is a small town but the former capital still lies in ruins after being leveled by Chinese Min dynasty troops in 1380-ies. Today Karakorum is recognized by the massive walls of the Erdene Zuu monastery. It was built in the 16 century by a Mongol warlord with a purpose of spreading the "yellow" faith. The monastery has suffered a tremendous destruction during the anti-religion campaigns of 1930-ies with only a dozen temples surviving to these days. Visit the temples as well as few surviving artifacts of the old capital. On a hill outside the monastery sits a stone phallus. The phallus is said to retain the sexual impulses of the monks and ensure their good behavior. Dinner and overnight in a local ger camp. (Ger Camp/B.L.D)

Day 9: Visit Kultegin and Bilge obelisks, continue to Mongol Els Sand dunes

After breakfast take a short drive to Khultegin and Bilge obelisks - both leaders of the Turkik empire that ruled the Central Asia from 552 to 734 AD. 10 thousand Runic and Chinese inscriptions describe their history, namely the courses of their fall and conclusive recommendations to future generations. Continue to Mongol Els sand dunes - 70kms in length that originate in the Gobi and stretch from south to north across hilly steppes. Dinner and overnight in a local ger camp. (Ger Camp, B.L.D)

Day 10: Nomad Culture Day

Today we travel to experience authentic Mongolian nomadic life. Upon ariival, you will be welcomed in the traditional style and treated with a small concert of folk music and songs. You will learn how nomadic families raise their livestock and produce diary products with hands-on look at milking. Try your hand in ankle bone games, a beloved Mongolian past time and take memorable photos in our national costume, DEEL. Optional activities such as horse, camel and yak riding are available. Overnight at the camp. (Ger Camp/B,L,D)

Day 11: Return to Ulaanbaatar, free afternoon

This morning, drive back to Ulaanbaatar. In the afternoon, you are free to explore the city at your leisure. In the evening, gather for a farewell dinner and share memories about your Mongolian adventure. (Hotel / B,D)

Day 12: Departure transfer

Transfer to airport for your return flight home. (B)

SUZANNE and BEAT

Hi Batsuren,

As requested our short appreciation of our trip and your performance. Excellent service and support. Batsuren provided us with all the necessary information to prepare for our one month trip and included wisely our requirements regarding sights to be visited in the program. During the entire trip, the guide and our driver Balu were very informative, caring and discreet helpful.They were also very well prepared with the equipment, and the maintenance of the UAZ, over 4800km drive, was great. Great Customer Service by Mongolia Expeditions & Tours!!!

With our very best regards and thanks,

Beat and Suzanne

Mongolia Expeditions

Adventure Travel Expert

Since 2004

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