Upon arrival at Chinggis Khan International Airport, you are met by your tour guide and transferred to the hotel in the city center.
The first stop is Sukhbaatar Square. This central square is named after Damdiny Sukhbaatar, the revolutionary hero of 1921 who declared independence from China. Next is a visit to Gandan Monastery, the largest and most famous functioning monastery in Mongolia. Here you will see the impressive Golden Buddha Statue of Migjid Janraisig and may even have the opportunity to experience monks in worship. Time permitting, you will visit the Natural History Museum, which is famous for its collection of authentic dinosaur skeletons found throughout Mongolia, and then take in a fantastic view of the entire city from Zaisan memorial hill. End the evening with a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in 4* hotel
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

This morning we fly over vast steppe to the Gobi, Mongolia’s southernmost province of semi-arid desert. Meet your local guide and driver and then transfer by 4WD vehicle to the Yol Valley in Gurvansaikhan National Park, situated in the lap of Altai Mountains. On the way to our lodge, we stop to visit the local Natural History Museum for an insight to the flora and fauna of the area.
The next three days will be well spent exploring the vast Gobi-the habitat of the BactrianCamels, Argali mountain sheep, Golden Eagles, Jerboas that resembles the Kangaroo rats, Saker Falcons etc. We may also take a scenic hike through the valley to discover thehabitat of indigenous vulture-like lammergeyers, Altai snow cocks, ibex, yaks, and Argali mountain sheep.

Overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

After breakfast, take in the stunning scenery of the Gobi-Altai Mountain range as you transfer to the towering sand dunes of Khongoryn Els, home to the ‘Singing Sands’. These spectacular dunes got their name from the noise made by the shifting sand in the wind. Feel the breeze in your hair as you ride a camel across the dunes before returning to the ger camp. Isolated from the rest of the country, the Singing Sands are the best keptsecret for thousand years in the history of Mongolia.

Overnight in Ger Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Today we will have a full day exploring the sand dunes and rest after the long drive. The dunes seem to stretch on forever like a soft ribbon of sand draped over the desert. The shifting sand blown by the wind or someone makes sound so it is called Singing Sand Dunes. There is a beautiful green oasis known as Seruun bulag near the Khongor River. Return to the camp for lunch and enjoy feeling silence and a peaceful in the beautiful surroundings Gobi Deserts.

Overnight in Ger Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Following breakfast, we drive to Bayanzag. After lunch and some rest, we drive to Bayan Zag, popularly called as “The Flaming Cliffs” for its glowing orange rock. It was here, in 1922, that Dr. This area got international name as Roy Chapman Andrews and his exploration team from the American Museum of Natural History discovered the first nest of dinosaur eggs here. The area is haven for the natural history scientists as the area is rich in dinosaur fossils.

Overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

In the morning we drive to the site of the Khavtsgait Petroglyphs. The KhavtsgaitPetroglyphs from the Bronze Age (4000-3000 BC) are beautifully carved on many rockson the top of a sacred mountain. It is easy to find the rock paintings there because theyare spread on rocks all around. The area is very rocky and can be slippery to climb, butby carefully following a path up the mountain, you can reach the top to see thesebeautiful rock paintings.
The petroglyphs were carved and painted with motifs consisting of animals,hunting scenes and weapons. They depict various animals related to everyday life ofancient people including deer, bears, wolves and hunters, and wolves with livestock.Other paintings depict more domestic scenes of yaks pulling carts, the wheels and horsesflattened sideways like hieroglyphs, and herders on horseback. The engravings vary insize, ranging from two-centimeters to the real life size of horses.
After the rest, we will visit a herder family nearby. We will spend some time there getting to know the family members and their casual yet unique daily lifestyle. It is agood chance to see how the family members cooperate together to do their daily evenhourly chores such as milking mares, fencing and milking the goats. If you wish, you arewelcome to try some mare's fermented milk and other dairy products.

Overnight in Gobi Nomad Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Following breakfast, transfer back to the airport and fly to Ulaanbaatar. Rest of the day is open for you to pursue your own interest.

Overnight in 4* HOTEL
Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Ulgii (2.5 hours), capital of Bayan-Ulgii, Mongolia’s westernmost province. If the time permits, we will visit Ulgii town to explore local market. Ulgii (or Ölgii) is the capital of the Bayan-Ölgii Aimag (province) located in the extreme west of the country. It has an altitude of about 5,600 feet and population of about 29,000. It is the largest town in the area. It is the center of the predominately Kazakh region of Mongolia. The isolation of the Altai Mountains has preserved the language and traditions of the Kazakhs, who live amongst some of the most spectacular scenery in Mongolia. We will visit Kazakh families in their settlement. Their Gers are slightly larger than Mongolian Gers, and are decorated with brightly colored rugs. We will enjoy their hospitality and friendliness and learn more in deep about their culture. You will see their traditional technology to make colorful rug. A visit to the well regarded provincial museum should provide a good overview of the Muslim culture of Western Mongolia that differs so much from most of Mongolia.

Overnight in local hotel or ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

We will be visiting some of the nomads of the area and experiencing their unique lifestyle.
Kazakh craftswomen are renowned for their colorful embroidery and textiles, and their gers are beautifully decorated. Handcrafted felt carpets line the floor, and delicately embroidered tapestries adorn the walls of their homes, with each design unique to a particular family. After meeting a Kazakh, you will be impressed by the generous hospitality expressed through expansive meals with many dishes and countless cups of milk tea and sweets.
The herder will also demonstrate his horsemanship and training techniques which have been passed down from generation to generation.
The ger will be decorated with beautiful embroideries which are handmade by the skillful Kazakh women. The embroideries are truly works of art and display fine workmanship with beautiful colors and patterns.

Overnight in local hotel or ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

After breakfast at the base camp, fly back to Ulaanbaatar. En route to the hotel, we may visit the Bogdo Khaan Winter Palace Museum. The Bogdo Khaan Winter Palace is the home of the last Mongolian King, Javzun Damba Khutagt VII. The museum contains a number of Buddhist artworks and the private collection of Bogdo Khaan, composed of gifts from rulers and kings from all over the world. The artworks displayed here were made by the top Mongolian, Tibetan, and Chinese master-sculptors of the 18th and 19th centuries and represent the gods of the Buddhist pantheon. In the evening you can enjoy a farewell dinner and attend the local folklore dance shows.

Overnight in 4* HOTEL
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & dinner

Transfer to the airport for flight to next destination