Wonders of Central Mongolia

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YOUME JOURNEYS · 05

Wonders of Central Mongolia

Hustai's wild horses, the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu.

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DURATION3 days · 2 nights
DESTINATIONMongolia · Nature, culture
ITINERARY3-day itinerary

01 / THE JOURNEY

What will
you experience?

Hustai's wild horses, the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu.

01

Wild horses of Hustai

02

Elsen Tasarkhai

03

Kharkhorin · Erdene Zuu

02 / THE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Tour itinerary

3 DAYS

Open a day card to see its destinations, times and activities.

01DAY 1

Ulaanbaatar → Hustai → Elsen Tasarkhai

Discover wild horses, natural landscapes and sand dunes in one day.
  1. Pick-up from your Ulaanbaatar hotel, followed by a drive of about 2 hours to Hustai.

  2. Visit the wildlife museum, then take an off-road tour of about 1.5 hours to observe wild horses and other animals.

  3. Return to Hustai camp and enjoy a buffet lunch.

  4. Continue on a paved road for about 208 km to Elsen Tasarkhai.

MEALSLunch and dinner
ACCOMMODATIONTourist camp
02DAY 2

Elsen Tasarkhai → Kharkhorin

A day of camel riding, the ancient capital, a museum and a monastery.
  1. Ride a two-humped camel across the dunes for about 2.5 hours.

  2. Return to the camp for lunch, then travel to Kharkhorin. Today's route covers 106 km.

  3. Discover Mongolia's history through the exhibits at the Kharakhorum Museum.

  4. Explore the temples, stupas and religious art of Erdene Zuu Monastery.

  5. Check into a tourist camp near Kharkhorin, have dinner and rest.

MEALSBreakfast, lunch and dinner
ACCOMMODATIONTourist camp near Kharkhorin
03DAY 3

Nomadic family → Ulaanbaatar

Experience nomadic life, enjoy Mongolian food and return to the city.
  1. After breakfast, visit a herding family and learn about their everyday life.

  2. Have traditional Mongolian lunch with a nomadic family.

  3. Return to Ulaanbaatar along about 365 km of paved road and transfer to your hotel.

MEALSBreakfast and lunch

03 / INCLUDED SERVICES

What's included?

✓

Included

  • Vehicle, experienced driver and English-speaking guide · Alphard (1–4 travelers), HIACE (5–8), bus (more than 8)
  • Admission to Hustai National Park and the Kharakhorum Museum
  • Camel riding and a nomadic family visit
  • One night each at tourist camps in Elsen Tasarkhai and Kharkhorin
  • Breakfast twice, lunch three times and dinner twice
  • Pick-up, drop-off and bottled water
−

Paid separately

  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar
  • Meals and services not specified in the itinerary
  • Horse riding and photos with an eagle
  • Personal expenses

04 / PRICES & TERMS

Plan with confidence

Starting price1,850,000₮3 days · 2 nights
Group prices in the PDF · USD
Number of travelersPublished price
1–2 travelers999 USD
3–4 travelers655 USD
5–6 travelers555 USD
7–8 travelers455 USD
9–10 travelers395 USD
20 travelers345 USD

Starting prices and PDF group prices are shown separately. Confirm available dates, final prices and payment terms with your advisor.

ORIGINAL ITINERARY · PDF

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Original route, services and price information.

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If you are planning to travel to wonders of Mongolia, you can enjoy 3 days of itinerary, visiting the Hustai national park, sand dunes, the legendary historical places and ancient capital, and the beauty of nature.
 
 
 
 
WONDERS OF CENTRAL MONGOLIA : If you are planning to travel  to wonders of 
Mongolia, you can enjoy 3 days of itinerary, visiting the Hustai national par k, sand 
dunes, the legendary historical places and ancient capital, and the beauty of nature. 
 
 
✓ TRAVEL ITINERARY: UB - HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK - ELSEN TASARKHAI - KHARKHORIN CITY - UB 
✓ 3DAYS, 2NIGHTS 
 
 
DAY 1: UB CITY- HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK- ELSEN TASARKHAI /SAND DUNES/ 343 KM 
 
• Pick up from your hotel/guest house in UB city. 
• Drive to HUSTAI NATIONAL PARK /Around 2 
hours/  
• Visit a Wild Animal MUSEUM in Hustai - It offers 
an insightful introduction to the park's rich 
natural and cultural heritage. 
• Journey to WILD HORSES and other animal - 
Explore the wild horses and other animals such 
as deer, fox, marmot and wolf. - Hustai National 
Park is a must-visit destination for any nature 
and wildlife lovers. This amazing park covers an 
area of 50,600 hectares. /by off-road, 1 hour 
half/  
• Back to Hustai camp 
• Having lunch /Buffet/ 
• Continue the tour to Elsen Tasarkhai, also known as the semi-gobi. /by paved road, 208 kms/ - It 
is a part of the Mongol Els sand dunes, extending across the Tuv, Uvurkhangai, and Bulgan 
provinces, spanning a total length of 80 km. Khugnu Tarna, a main road, divides the southern and 
northern parts of the sand dunes. 
 
• Accommodation: Tourist camp. 
 
• Meals: Lunch and dinner. 


 
DAY 2: ELSEN TASARKHAI – KHARKHORIN CITY 106KM 
• Enjoy breakfast. 
• CAMEL RIDING TOUR /a 2-humped 
Bactrian camel/ - It is a fun and unique way 
to explore desert and steppe landscapes. 
When you ride a camel, you sit on a special 
saddle on its back. At first, it feels a bit high 
and wobbly, but soon you get used to the 
gentle rocking movement. The camel walks 
slowly and smoothly, giving you time to 
enjoy the wide views of the land — sand 
dunes, blue sky, and open space all around. 
/2 hours half/  
• Back to tourist camp 
• Having lunch 
• Depart for Kharkhorin soum, Uvurkhangai 
province  
• EXPLORING THE KHARKHORIN MUSEUM 
- It is a great way to learn about Mongolia’s 
rich history. The museum is located in the 
ancient capital city of Karakorum. Inside the 
museum, you can see many interesting 
artifacts such as old tools, coins, pottery, 
and statues. These items show how people 
lived during the time of Chinggis Khan and 
the great Mongol Empire. 
• ERDENEZUU MONASTERY - is a peaceful 
and meaningful experience. It is one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia, built in the 
16th century. When you arrive, you’ll see its beautiful white walls with many stupas surrounding 
the main temple area. Inside, there are colorful Buddhist statues, paintings, and old religious texts. 
You can walk through the temple halls, listen to monks chanting, and feel the deep spiritual 
atmosphere.  
• Stay at the tourist camp near Kharkhorin city 
• Dinner 
• Relax  
•  
• Accommodation: Tourist camp near Kharkhorin city. 
 
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner. 
 
 


DAY 3: KHARKHORIN CITY - UB CITY 365KM 
 
• Enjoy breakfast 
 
• Visit a Nomad family - It is a 
special and eye-opening 
experience. When you visit, 
the family welcomes you 
warmly, offering tea or 
traditional food. You might 
see how they cook over a 
fire, make dairy products by 
hand, or care for their 
animals. Life is quiet and 
peaceful, surrounded by 
nature.  
 
• Lunch break at a Nomad 
family and having traditional 
Mongolian food.  
 
• Head back to Ulaanbaatar 
city by paved road. 
 
• Drop-Off at the hotel. 
 
 
• Meals: Breakfast, lunch. 
 


Group size, price in usd. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INCLUSIVE: 
• Transportation 
o Alphard MPV /1 - 4 pax/ 
o HIACE /5-8 pax/ 
o BUS /more than 8pax/ 
• Experienced tour driver 
• Professional English-speaking tour guide 
• Hustai national park entrance ticket 
• Camel riding 
• Kharkhorum Museum entrance ticket 
• Visiting a Nomad family 
• Accommodation 
Tourist camp in Elsen Tasarkhai /1 night/ 
Tourist camp in Kharkhorin /1 night/ 
• Meals 
     Breakfast /2 times/ 
     Lunch /3 times/ 
     Dinner /2 times/ 
• Pick-Up and Drop-Off services 
• Bottled water 
  
EXCLUSIVE: 
• Travel Insurance  
• Accommodation in UB city 
• Other meals that not mentioned in the program 
• Other services that not mentioned in the program 
• Horseback riding 
• Taking photos with an eagle 
• Personal belongings 
 
1-2 pax 999$ 
3-4 pax 655$ 
5-6 pax 555$ 
7-8 pax 455$ 
9-10 pax 395$ 
20 pax 345$ 
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