West 5.00 (1)
Altai 5 Mountain
5 days
From $700 /person$70 to book
WH
Run by Wild Horse
- 2 days, 1 night
- 1–12 travellersPrivate for your group
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About this tour
ou will come across sand dunes lost in the middle of a mountainous area in the central part of Mongolia. Bayan Gobi is well known and called Elsen Tasarkhai,”the sand fracture”, and extend on 80 kilometres (49,71 miles) in the South of the Khögnö Khan National Park. The main road separates this sand dune into two parts, Mongol Els on the south and Khugnu Tarnyn Els on the north. There are many tourist camps around the sight. Elsen Tasarkhai is surrounded by Mount Khugnu Khan on the north and Mount Ikh Mongol on the south. The sand is sodden under its surface; that allows shrubberies such as willow, elm and dogwood, grow in the area. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and a small forest near a river.
Together this presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests and Gobi-type landscape in one location. During the trip, you will also have opportunities to visit a local nomadic family, to ride two-humped Bactrian camel, walk on sand dunes, experience staying in a traditional Mongolian dwelling, the ger, and walk and relax in beautifully serene nature. Sand dunes is perfect for people who do not have time to make a full trip to the Gobi desert but who do not want to miss out on the chance to see sand dunes.
Route, day by day
- 1Day 1
2 days trip
A trip to Hustai National Park and the Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes (often called the "Semi-Gobi") is one of the most popular routes because it combines forest, steppe, and desert landscapes within a relatively short distance from Ulaanbaatar. Day 1: Wild Horses and the National Park Day 2: The "Mini-Gobi" and Camel Riding
What’s included
- Included: Day 1: Wild Horses and the National Park Morning: Departure to Hustai Depart from Ulaanbaatar and drive west (approx. 2 hours) to Hustai National Park . This park is world-famous for the successful reintroduction of the Przewalski’s Horse (Takhi) , the only remaining wild horse species in the world.
- Included: Midday: Information Center & Lunch Visit the Hustai research center to learn about the Takhi and the local ecosystem. Enjoy lunch at the park’s Ger camp.
- Included: Afternoon: Wildlife Tracking Head into the park with a guide. The best time to see the wild horses is in the late afternoon when they descend from the ridges to drink at the water points. You may also spot red deer, marmots, and various birds of prey.
- Included: Evening: Overnight Stay Stay overnight in a Ger camp near the park or continue a bit further west to stay with a nomadic family.
- Included: Day 2: The "Mini-Gobi" and Camel Riding Morning: Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes Drive further west (approx. 2.5 hours) to reach Elsen Tasarkhai . This unique area features a 80km long strip of sand dunes surrounded by green shrubbery and rocky mountains. It provides a "Gobi" experience without the 10-hour drive.
- Included: Midday: Camel Riding & Sand Boarding The highlights of this area include:
- Included: Bactrian Camel Riding: Take a ride on a two-humped camel across the dunes.
- Included: Sand Boarding: Slide down the taller dunes for some adventure.
- Included: Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a nearby Ger camp or with a local camel-breeding family.
- Included: Afternoon: Erdene Khamba Monastery (Optional) If time permits, visit the ruins of the Ovgon Monastery in the nearby Khogno Khan Mountains. It offers a beautiful hiking path and a peaceful atmosphere.
- Included: Late Afternoon: Return to Ulaanbaatar Begin the drive back to the city (approx. 4.5 hours), arriving in the evening.
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