Itinerary
DAY 1: Chinggis Khaan Airport - Ulaanbaatar (60 km)
This day, upon your arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport at Khushig Valley, our friendly helpful team will welcome you at the airport. We will escort you to the hotel in the outskirt of UB city.
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
DAY 2: Gorkhi Terelj (180 km)
In the morning, we will visit the Chinggis Khaan equestrian statue complex in Tsonjinboldog, east of UB city. It is considered the largest statue of a man riding a horse in the world. The 40 meters massive monument was created in honor of Chinggis Khaan. It is said that Chinggis Khaan found a whip on his journey at the site of the statue is located. Then, we go to Gorkhi-Terelj site and take lunch with a nomadic herder family. We take a horseback riding tour with the family’s trained horses. From there, we go to see the symbol of Terelj, Turtle Rock formation, and hike to Ariyabal Temple. This area’s geographical unique shape was formed by the influence of water and wind over millions of years. And everyone who comes to the Terelj region like to take scenic photos. The newly built Ariyabal temple is located on the slope of the mountain and it offers a great place for hiking.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Herder family
DAY 3: Tsagaan Sar’s Bituun day (New Moon Day)
On this day you will help with household chores. The morning will be spent clearing snow, collecting firewood, and bringing drinking water. In the afternoon, take part in the preparation of food and drink for the Tsagaan Sar. Knead the dough for making ul boov (donuts or buns) to decorate the plate, take part in making buuz (meat dumplings), and make the holiday plate with the family members. And you will wear new clothes and visit the neighboring families to celebrate the "new moon day" with the family members. The Bituun day is the last day of the year, and on this day the moon is closed. According to the custom of Mongolian nomads, on this day, they clean the dust from their homes, wash and clean everything dirty, and offer sacrifices to the gods of the house and earth.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Herder family
DAY 4: The first day of the Tsagaan Sar
The day begins with waking up early in the morning looking forward and offering new tea to the rising sun, making a fire at the stove, and wearing a new deel and clothes. As well as families make small religious rituals by burning incense and praying for a successful year. The Tsagaan Sar gathering begins when the oldest member of the family sits at the northern part of the home and the rest of the family greets the elder. The guests for the festival are treated with fresh food and given gifts. Then visit the homes of close relatives and greet them with "Happy Tsagaan sar greetings". Mongolians call this greeting "zolgokh". You will spend the day talking about all these customs with the herder family members.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Herder family
DAY 5: Dog sledding tour (dog sledding 15 km, driving 90 km)
This day you’ll take a dog sledding tour in beautiful Terelj area. We will take a 15-kilometer trip upstream of the Terelj River which is a natural charming spot in the Terelj area. Your sled will be pulled by up to 9 dogs in the frozen river and you will be given guidelines and safety instructions by an experienced musher and provided with special boots and gloves. Dog sledding tour has been developing in Mongolia since 2004 and is a very interesting adventure journey. After finishing the sled, we return to UB before dinner.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
DAY 6: UB - City tour
After taking good rest in the morning, you’ll take a city sightseeing tour afternoon. We visit the Mongolian Buddhism center Megjid Janraisag Temple in Gandantegchilen Monastery, and the central square, etc. Also, you’ll stop by shopping centers and souvenir boutiques.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel
DAY 7: Chinggis Khaan Airport (55 km)
This day, you’ll take a flight back to your country and our team transfers you to the airport according to your departure time from Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
Meal: Breakfast
