
JOURNEYS/MONGOLIA
YOUME JOURNEYS · 05Wonders of Central Mongolia
Hustai's wild horses, the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu.
Explore the itinerary01 / THE JOURNEY
What will
you experience?
Hustai's wild horses, the Elsen Tasarkhai dunes, Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu.
Wild horses of Hustai
Elsen Tasarkhai
Kharkhorin · Erdene Zuu
02 / THE DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Tour itinerary
Open a day card to see its destinations, times and activities.
01DAY 1Ulaanbaatar → Hustai → Elsen Tasarkhai
Pick-up from your Ulaanbaatar hotel, followed by a drive of about 2 hours to Hustai.
Visit the wildlife museum, then take an off-road tour of about 1.5 hours to observe wild horses and other animals.
Return to Hustai camp and enjoy a buffet lunch.
Continue on a paved road for about 208 km to Elsen Tasarkhai.
02DAY 2Elsen Tasarkhai → Kharkhorin
Ride a two-humped camel across the dunes for about 2.5 hours.
Return to the camp for lunch, then travel to Kharkhorin. Today's route covers 106 km.
Discover Mongolia's history through the exhibits at the Kharakhorum Museum.
Explore the temples, stupas and religious art of Erdene Zuu Monastery.
Check into a tourist camp near Kharkhorin, have dinner and rest.
03DAY 3Nomadic family → Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, visit a herding family and learn about their everyday life.
Have traditional Mongolian lunch with a nomadic family.
Return to Ulaanbaatar along about 365 km of paved road and transfer to your hotel.
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
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| Number of travelers | Published price |
|---|---|
| 1–2 travelers | 999 USD |
| 3–4 travelers | 655 USD |
| 5–6 travelers | 555 USD |
| 7–8 travelers | 455 USD |
| 9–10 travelers | 395 USD |
| 20 travelers | 345 USD |
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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$ 


