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Itineraries for travels in Mongolia with e-mongol.com

Your itinerary in Mongolia : our suggested programs and routes

 

We introduce you on this page our basic programs that we are used to practice, as basis for discussions or already designed travels.

They are presented by category of travels : jeep tours, comfort jeep tours, horseriding & nomadic stays, trekking, cultural tours. You can browse on this page or download pdf files.

We are pleased to propose you also some special programs, like for 2008 we have designed some specific programs to attend the Total solar eclipse in west Mongolia

Detailed offers can be sent upon request, and all these routes can be modified according your demands and wishes. 

You can design your trip as you wish, and you will find below some tips to design your own program.

 
 
 
 

Tips to design your trip in Mongolia

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Be realistic and do not anticipate a very intensive route that will challenge your stamina on the bumps of dirt roads and test your back and stomach unless you plan an absolutely sporting raid. Count on the following optimum: average car speed of 30 km/hour and 5–6 hours in car per day.

 

Do not exclude that you may have to shorten your route due to unforeseeable circumstances such as local weather conditions, medical quarantines, etc. or to modify it spontaneously in order to experience an exciting event on the road (a local naadam, traditional ceremony, wedding, etc). It is important to let your emotions thrill. 

 

No need to "make" all "tourist attractions" of the country to be enchanted by the scenery and the spirit of the nomadic people. 

The landscapes and skies are sumptuous everywhere and there is no need to move far away from the capital city to be in the middle of nowhere in the infinity of steppes and encounter magic meetings out of time. 

 

Note that the large strokes indicating the principal axes, when you look at the map, are only dirt roads that are practically everywhere in Mongolia. The few asphalt roads are often worse than the dirt trails. 

 

We advise to spend some time by a lake or a river and relax (hiking, horse riding , fishing, and swimming)

 

You will have to cross small towns in countryside on the road for food / drinfs and fuel supply

 

We will advise you, based on our huge experience in the countryside, to define the best suitable route according to your wishes and possibilities.  

 
  Some suggestions of routes and service examples
 
 

Jeep tours

 

Travelling by 4x4 vehicle is the most convenient way to discover the country and his huge distances. 

Below we present some basic routes that we offer as tours and the following can be the basis for our discussion on your trip design. 

 

Tours are classified by duration: 7 days, 14 days, 19 days, 21 days, 28 days..

 

All these routes can be modified according to your needs and wishes, especially the daily rhythm, which can be changed to fit your preference. A detailed offer will be sent  upon request. 

 

All these routes are based on an average of 6 hours on the road per travel day. We also organize some circuits, including several days of horse riding and/or trekking if you wish, please review our ideas for alternative programs.  

 

Browse the below routes descriptions, or Download Jeep tours routes pdf file.

 

Service description is detailled at the end of this section

 

Trip J1.  7-days program

Ulaanbaatar - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar 

 

Travel in the vast steppes of the central area and Arkhangai mountains. To the south-east of Ulaanbaatar, you will see the northern edge of the Gobi desert - an infinite steppe with rocky mountains in middle. You will also find small sand dunes. Discover the picturesque valley of the Orkhon river, waterfalls, Tovhon monastery situated on top of forest mountains, visit Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.  On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai, an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. 

Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth. 

Zorgol Khairkhan mountain
 

In brief: 

 

Total distance: around 1000 km

 

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar and 6 days of jeep touring with horse riding in Bayan Onjuul and in Orkhon valley.  

 

Accommodation: 2 nights in hotel, 4 nights in tents, 1 night in ger (yurt).

 

Bayan Onjuul area

Indicative map : 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

   

All inclusive price per person : USD 850 based on a constituted group of 4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 7 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J2.    14 days program - Option 1

Ulaanbaatar - Gobi - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar 

 

Explore the mythical Gobi Desert, steppes and mountains in the central part of the country. While going down to the south Gobi you will travel into endless steppes and see beautiful rock formations in the middle of the steppe, "Flaming Cliffs" in Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur eggs and other fossils, the ice canyon of Yoliin Am, where you can see wild goats, sheep and birds. 

Visit the dunes of Khongorin els – one of the biggest sand dunes in Mongolia. Enjoy camel riding and discover the flora and fauna of the Gobi desert. 

Saxauls in middle Gobi
 

Traveling north-west from the Gobi, you will visit scenic mountains of Ovorkhangai, 8 lakes (Naiman nuur),  

Discover the picturesque valley of the Orkhon river, waterfalls, Tovhon monastery situated on top of forest mountains, visit Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.  

On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai, an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. 

Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth.

Orkhon river valley
 

In brief: 

 

Total distance: around 2000 km  

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 11 days of jeep tour, 1 day of rest or trekking/camel riding in Khongorin els sand dunes, 1 day of rest or trekking at Naiman lake in Arkhangai.                                                                                                                           

Accomodation: 2 nights in hotel, 10 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt)

 

Indicative map : 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,125 based on a constituted group of 4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 14 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J3.   14 days program - Option 2

Ulaanbaatar - Khovsgol - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar 

 

Discover the northern and central parts of the county. This route covers mainly mountainous steppes, mountains, forests, lakes and rivers. Discover the most beautiful lakes of Mongolia: Hovsgol and Terhiin Tsagaan Nuur. The pristine water lake of Khovsgol and the surrounding Sayan mountains are an ideal place for camping, fishing, trekking and horse riding. 

In Arhkangai, you will see the magical lake Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, where you can make nice treks, observe the birds, fish (pikes especially). This route also crosses the Khorgo volcano national park and the beautiful canyon of the Chuluut river.  You will visit  Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and 

West bank of Khovsgol lake
 

Erdenezuu monastery.  On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai, an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth. 

 

In brief: 

 

Total distance: around 1900 km

 

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 11 days of jeep tour, 1 day of rest or trekking at Terkhiin tsagaan lake, 1 day of rest or horse riding at Khovsgol lake 

 

Accomodation: 2 nights in hotel, 10 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt)

Nomads moving in Khovsgol lake region

 

Indicative map : 

 
 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,125 based on a constituted group of 4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 14 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J4.   19 days program  

Ulaanbaatar - Olgii - Altai mountains - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar
 

Discover the majestic Altai Mountains and its snow-capped peaks, see the holy peaks of Altai Tavan bogd and its glaciers, and discover the pristine lakes and rivers in western Mongolia. The area has rich remains of old traces: petroglyphs, stone men, and burial mounds. We will explore the most isolated region of Mongolia. Visit nomadic Kazakh families who train and hunt with golden eagles and see how Kazakh women decorate their ger (yurt) with her handmade colorful embroideries. 

See Mongol Els (Mongol Sands) – the biggest singing sand dunes with the far panorama of the snowcapped Altai mountains. Mongol Els is the biggest sand dunes of Mongolia. See the fresh water lake Ereen in the middle of the sand dunes. 

Potanin Glacier in Altai Tavan bogd moutains
 

Cross the Hangai mountain range, see the holy peak of Otgontenger.

In Arkhangai, you will see the magical lake Tekhiin Tsagaan Nuur where you can make nice treks, observe the birds, fish (pikes especially). This route also crosses the Khorgo volcano national park and the beautiful canyon of Chuluut river.  

You will visit Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.  On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai - an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. 

Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth.                           

 

Kazakh hunter with his eagle
 

In brief: 

 

Total distance: around 3900 km (1700 km by plane, 2200 km by car)  

 

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 17 days of jeep tour, 2 days of rest or trekking in Hurgan and Ereen lakes 

 

Accomodation: 2 nights in hotel, 15 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt) 

 
 

Indicative map : 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,900 based on a constituted group of 4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 14 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J5 .   21 days program  - Option 1

Ulaanbaatar - Gobi - Arkhangai - Khovsgol - Ulaanbaatar 

Discover the highly diverse landscapes of Mongolia: Gobi desert in the south, steppes and mountains in the middle, and forest mountains and lake Khovsgol in the north.

 

Explore the mythical Gobi Desert, steppes and mountains in the central part of the country. While going down to the south Gobi you will travel into endless steppes and see beautiful rock formations in middle of steppe, you will see "Flaming Cliffs" in Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur eggs and other fossils, the ice canyon of Yoliin Am, where you can see wild goats, sheep and birds.

 

Visit the dunes of Khongorin els – one of biggest sand dunes in Mongolia. Enjoy camel riding and discover the flora and fauna of Gobi desert. 

Alguu ulaan tsav in Delgerkhangai
 

Traveling north-west from the Gobi, you will visit scenic mountains of Ovorhangai, 8 lakes (Naiman nuur), Discover the picturesque valley of the Orkhon river, waterfalls, Tovhon monastery situated on top of forest mountains, visit Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.

In Arkhangai, you will see tje magical lake Tekhiin Tsagaan where you can make nice treks, observe the birds, fish (pikes especially). This route also crosses the Khorgo volcano national park and the beautiful canyon of Chuluut river.

Discover the most beautiful lakes of Hovsgol, Mongolia. The pristine water lakes of Khovsgol and surrounding Sayan mountains are an ideal place for camping, fishing, trekking and horse riding.

 

On the way to Ulaanbaatar visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth. Another option is to visit Amarbayasgalant monastery in the north instead of visiting Hustai national park. 

Terkhiin tsagaan lake

 
 

 

In brief: 

 

Total distance: around 3000 km. 

 

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 17 days of jeep tour, 1 day of rest or trekking/camel riding in Khongorin els sand dunes, 1 day of rest or trekking at Naiman lake in Arkhangai, 1 day of rest or horseriding at Khovsgol lake. 

 

Accomodation: 2 nights in hotel, 17 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt) 

 

 

Indicative map : 

 

 

 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,600 based on a constituted group of  4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 21 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J6.   21 days program - Option 2

Ulaanbaatar - Gobi - Gobi Altaï - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar 

This route covers most of the Gobi desert and eastern parts of the Altai mountains, central steppe and forest mountain areas of Mongolia.

While going down to the south Gobi you will travel into endless steppes and see beautiful rock formations in the middle of steppe, you will see "Flaming Cliffs" in Bayanzag, famous for dinosaur eggs and other fossils, the ice canyon of Yoliin Am, where you can see wild goats, sheep and birds. Visit the dunes of Khongorin els –

one of the biggest sand dunes in Mongolia. Enjoy camel riding and discover the flora and fauna of Gobi the desert.

Bactrian camels in Khongoriin sand dunes
 

Going west from the south Gobi, you will travel in the eastern part of the Altai mountains, and a desert between the mountains.

 

See the eastern edge of Mongol Els (Mongol Sands) and lake Ereen in middle of sand dunes.

 

Going up to Dzavhan, you will see the holy mountain Otgontenger – the highest peak of Khangai mountains.   

Gazelle in Yoliin canyon
 

In Arkhangai, you will see magical lake Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur where you can make nice treks, observe the birds, fish (pikes especially). This route also crosses the Khorgo volcano national park and the beautiful canyon of Chuluut river.  You will visit  Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.  

On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai, an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth. 

Swan in Ereen lake
 

In brief : 

 

Total distance : around 3200 km

 

Program : 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 19 days of jeep tour, 1 day of rest or trekking at Terkhiin tsagaan lake

 

Accomodation : 2 nights in hotel, 17 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt)

 

 

Indicative map : 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia) 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,600 based on a constituted group of  4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 21 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Trip J7.  28 days program

Ulaanbaatar - Khovsgol - Altaï - Arkhangai - Ulaanbaatar 

 

Discover the most beautiful lake of Mongolia : Khovsgol lake, passing through central steppe, mountainous hills and rivers. 

The pristine water lakes of Khovsgol and surrounding Sayan mountains are an ideal place for camping, fishing, trekking and horse riding.

 

Moving to west, multiethnic Great lakes depression, Boorog deliin sand dunes, Uvs lake basin and the majestic Altai Mountains and its snow-capped peaks, see the holy peaks of Altai Tavan bogd and its glaciers, and discover the pristine lakes and rivers in western Mongolia.

 

Khadan Lhui island in Khovsgol lake
 

 The area has rich remains of old traces: petroglyphs, stone men, and burial mounds. 

We will explore the most isolated region of Mongolia. 

Visit nomadic Kazakh families who train and hunt with golden eagles and see how Kazakh women decorate their ger (yurt) with her handmade colorful embroideries.

 

See Mongol Els (Mongol Sands) – the biggest singing sand dunes with the far panorama of the snowcapped Altai mountains. Mongol Els is the biggest sand dunes of Mongolia. See the fresh water lake Ereen in the middle of the sand dunes. 

Trained eagle of kazakh hunter in Bayan Olgii
 

Cross the Hangai mountain range, see the holy peak of Otgontenger.

In Arkhangai, you will see the magical lake Tekhiin Tsagaan Nuur where you can make nice treks, observe the birds, fish (pikes especially). 

This route also crosses the Khorgo volcano national park and the beautiful canyon of Chuluut river.  You will visit Kharhorin - the ancient capital of Chinggis Khan’s Empire and Erdenezuu monastery.  

On the way to Ulaanbaatar, you cross Elsentasarhai - an area consisting of mixes of all landscapes: mountains, sands and rivers. Also visit Hustai national park and see wild horse Takhi – the only, truly wild horse remaining on Earth.  

Yurts in Arkhangai
 

In brief: 

Total distance: around 3600 km 

 

Program: 1 day in Ulaanbaatar, 21 days of jeep tour, 1 day rest at Khovsgol lake, 1 day of rest at Hyargas lake, 1 day of rest or climbing at Tsambagarav mountain, 1 day of rest or walk at Ereen lake and 1 day of rest or trekking at Terkhiin tsagaan lake

 

Accomodation: 2 nights in hotel, 24 nights in tents, 2 nights in ger (yurt)  

 

 

Indicative map : 

 

 

Example of price (Price does not include transfers to Mongolia)

 

All inclusive price per person : USD 1,900 based on a constituted group of  4 persons / 1 vehicle / 2 joining team members / 28 days (see detailed service description at the end of this section)

 
 

Interrested in this tour program ?  Please contact us and let your travel in Mongolia begins

 

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Service descriptions for Jeep tours programs

 

The above prices correspond to the following services based on a group of 4 persons, and they can be adapted according the size of the group, starting from 2 persons :

 

·    2 nights in hotel (double room basis) in Ulaanbaatar and other nights in tents or gers (yurts);

 

·    Exclusive use of one 4x4 vehicle for the duration of the stay (or more depending of the size of the group). Fuel and lubricants supply, vehicle maintenance and service; 

 

·    Support team of 2 guides: an interpreter/cook and a driver/mechanic; Including their food and accomodation;

 

·    All transfers in Ulaanbaatar;

 

·    Organization of visits, entertainment/shopping according to your wishes and preferences (museums, monasteries, open/black markets, tours of ger districts, etc.) in Ulaanbaatar;

 

·    Welcome and farewell dinners upon arrival in and prior to departure from Mongolia;

 

·    All food and drinks in the countryside with cook preparation

 

·    Camping/cooking/fishing/riding gear rental (tent, sleeping bag, mattress, pillow, blanket, table and chair, cookware, saddle, fishing rod and reel, line and 2 fishing hooks);

 

·    Organization of trekking, hiking, horse or camel riding activities during the route according to your requests and our preliminary discussions;  

 

·    Fees and taxes for entrance and stay at the national parks, specially protected areas and natural reserves

 

·    Domestic fligths tickets (when part of the program)

 

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Comfort jeep tours

 

 

For the people who require best comfort during the travel we offer the below trips. 

These trips provide best possible comfort existence in Mongolia: top end hotel and restaurant in Ulaanbaatar, nights in ger (yourt) camps in countryside, Toyota Landcruiser or similar vehicles with air conditioning.

 

Routes are classified by duration: 7 days and 14 days.

 

All these routes can be modified according to your needs and wishes, especially the daily rhythm can be changed to fit your preference. A detailed offer will be sent to you upon request. 

 

All these routes are based on an average of 6 hours on the road per travel day.

 

Browse the below routes descriptions, or Download Comfort Jeep tours routes pdf file.

 

Service description is detailled at the end of this section

 
 

Trip C1.  7 days program

Ulaanbaatar – Ovorkhangai- Ulaanbaatar 

 
Travel in vast the steppes of the central area and Arkhangai mountains. To the south-east of Ulaanbaatar, you will see the northern edge of the Gobi desert - an infinite steppe with rocky mountains in middle. You will also find small sand dunes.