Kharkhorin and mini gobi 2 day budget tour

• 2 days, 1 night
• 1–1 travellers

  Private for your group
• Guide speaks

  English
• Season

  All season
• Request to book

  The provider confirms within 24 hours

About this tour

This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time. Enjoy a historical tour of the former ancient capital of the Mongolian Empire, ride camels, and visit a museum and monastery on this two-day tour. Begin the tour by being picked up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar at 8:30-9:00am and travel to Kharkhorum City. The old city is 370 km from Ulaanbaatar, a 5–6-hour drive away. Day 1: Kharkhorin is the site of the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the thirteenth century. It is located on the right bank of the Orkhon River, 360 km south-west of Ulaanbaatar city. Explore the Erdenezuu monastery a focal point in the history and culture of the Mongolian people and visit the Kharkhorum museum. After dinner in the evening, sleep in a shared traditional Mongolian ger/yurt with four to five beds. Day 2: Immerse yourself in desert life enjoying a camel ride through the arid landscapes of the Semi Gobi, admiring the dunes and mountains of Mongolia most excitingly. You'll be dropped back off at your hotel for around 4-5 pm. Please allow for possible delays caused by vehicle problems, traffic jams, or similar issues. Please note that in winter, bad weather may delay the return until 6–7 PM or later. Ok

Highlights

• Ride a two-humped camel in the dunes
• Explore the Erdenezuu Monastery, a remarkable relic of Mongolia's spiritual past
• Discover the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, Kharkhorin
• Sleep in a ger and see the stars on a clear night

Route, day by day

1. 1
   Day 1

   Kharkhorin is the site of the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the thirteenth century. It is located on the right bank of the Orkhon River, 360 km south-west of Ulaanbaatar city. Explore the Erdenezuu monastery a focal point in the history and culture of the Mongolian people and visit the Kharkhorum museum. After dinner in the evening, sleep in a shared traditional Mongolian ger/yurt with four to five beds.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Immerse yourself in desert life enjoying a camel ride through the arid landscapes of the Semi Gobi, admiring the dunes and mountains of Mongolia most excitingly. You'll be dropped back off at your hotel for around 4-5 pm. Please allow for possible delays caused by vehicle problems, traffic jams, or similar issues. Please note that in winter, bad weather may delay the return until 6–7 PM or later.

What’s included

Where they pick you up

Ulaanbaatar, Central. The exact spot and directions are shared once Central Mongolia Tour confirms your booking.

Changes and refunds

The same terms apply to every tour on Mongolia Guide.

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