The Orkhon Valley is located on both banks of the Orkhon River in central
Mongolia, about 360 km west of Ulaanbaatar city. The Orkhon Valley cultural
landscape has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site as an illustration
of the nomadic tradition that has been cultivated for over 2000 years.
For centuries, the Orkhon Valley has been regarded as the seat of the steppe
king. Its name appears in history in the "Orkhon Inscription"
erected in this valley by Bilge Khan in the 8th century. The mountains
that make up the canyon were sacred as the Axis of the world in Tengri
worship, but Otuken was especially special. The Orkhon Valley is home to
the Orkhon inscription, the ruins of Khar Balgas, the ruins of Kharkhorin,
the capital city of Genghis Khan, and the Erdene Zuu Monastery.
Burd is about 270 km southwest of Ulaanbaatar.You can
enjoy the typical scenery of Mongolia, which are grasslands, sand
dunes, small hills and streams, and in the summer, making it a scenic
spot.The nomads herding sheep, goats, horses,camels etc. May be just
like the image of a Mongolian steppe. There is Khugnu Khan mountain in
the northern part of Burd, now it is protected as a "reserve" and there
are rare flora and fauna.
In the vicinity of this area, only Burd has sand dunes.The fine sand dunes
have beautiful wind patterns drawn by the wind. Locally known as Elsen
Tasarhai (sand enclave), the beautiful contrast of grasslands and dunes
is also a popular travel destination.
Tsenkher natural hot spa, it has been selected as one of the 100 hot springs
in the world.
The source of the hot spring is 86 degrees Celsius, and it is a natural
grassland hot spring that has abundant hot water flowing directly from
it. If you like hot springs, this is one of the tourist destinations in
Central Mongolia that you should keep in mind.
It takes 8 hours by car from Ulaanbaatar.The
accommodation is a collection of tourist gers. It is a perfect place to
relax and enjoy the hot springs while gazing at the beautiful forest
mountains and prairie of Mongolia.
It is approximately 120 kilometers
from the Tsenkher Hot Springs to Lake Ugii. Located in Ugii Village,
Arkhangai Province. Lake Ugii is home to 170 species of birds and about
20 species of fish.
Typical lakes in Arkhangai, which have abundant water sources, include Ugii Lake and Terkhin tsagaan Lake. Both lakes, which are designated by the Ramsar Convention to protect important waterbird habitats, are home to many migratory birds, such as swans, red-crowned cranes, and red-crowned cranes each year.One of the largest lakes in Mongolia. There is a ger camp around the lake, which is convenient for lodging and meals. Bird watching, hiking and fishing are available.
The Lake Terkhine-Tsagaan (White Lake) is located in the Lake Terkhine-Tsagaan
National Park in Arkhangai Province, 590 km west of Ulaanbaatar.
Khorgiin Togo" (Hidden Pot) Death Volcano in central Mongolia, located on the north side of the Soman River, near the village of Tariyat in the Arkhangay province, where the lava of the volcano flowed into the lake thousands of years ago. The crater with a diameter of 200 meters and a depth of 100 meters is seen, and a lava field spreads around it. This extinct volcano was designated as a nature reserve in 1965. The area around the volcano is an area of interesting landscape that has been hardened by lava bubbles.
The name "Taikhar" comes from the Mongolian mythology.According
to mythology, this rock is not formed by itself.This rock stands 22 km
west of Tsetserleg, the capital of the prefecture, along the main road,
in the middle of an empty grassland.There is no similar thing around the
rock and it is immediately visible from the main road.The inscription that
dates back to the dating era is drawn on the Taikhar Rock.
Taikhar Rock.The height is about 26m.Since about 6000, symbols and animals
have been engraved.The letters are also engraved with Tibetan, Old Mongolian,
Qitan, Uyghur, Manchu, Kanji, and Runes, and even historically refer to
historical figures from the Gaol period.
Undur Shireet is a campsite located 200km southwest of Ulaanbaatar, halfway
between Karakorum and on the banks of the Tuul River, which runs through
the prairie.
The beauty is clear from the fact that it was selected as the filming location
for Makoto Shiina's movie "White Horse" and the Kubota commercial.This
campsite is a campsite with special permission from Undur Shireet Village,
so there is no other campsite around.Since there are no other facilities,
lights of the town, and electric wires, it is also ideal for seeing a sky
full of stars!
Hot Air Balloon Flight Enjoy the impressive 360-degree panorama as the
wind blows through the Mongolian steppe.Horseback riding experience is
also possible.
TRAVEL INFORMATION AND ITINERARY
Point of departure |
Airport |
Tour code |
MO-39 |
Travel days |
8 days |
Available period of travel |
From 01 Jun |
Reservation method |
Book online |
Local tour price |
1250USD |
Minimum number of participants |
From 1 person |
Local guide |
English speaking guide |
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Name of a city
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Main schedule
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First day
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Airport
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Enjoy your flight trip. After arriving at Ulaanbaatar ,Mongolia a local English speaking staff will meet you. We will guide you to the hotel in the city |
the 2nd day
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Ulaanbaatar
Undurshireet |
After breakfast, transfer to the tourist camp Undur Shireet in the prairie
outside Ulaanbaatar. Undurshireet is a place with a wonderful view of the
prairie, which has been selected as the filming location for the movie
"White Mane" directed by Makoto Shiina and the commercial for
Kubota. There is a camp on the banks of the Yatura River, which runs through
vast grasslands surrounded by beautiful mountains, and we will stay here
in Ger. In the afternoon, we will receive a lecture (explanation) from a nomad
(instructor) with his beloved horse who moves along the prairie. After
that, we will depart to the prairie with nomads for a horse trekking experience
based at the campsite. Accommodation: Ger camp |
Third day
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Undurshireet Karakorum
Tsenkher |
After breakfast, move from Undurshireet, which has a reputation for beauty,
to Tsenker's hot springs. Lunch will be in Karakorum on the way. Visit
the Erdenezuu Temple, surrounded by four gates and one hundred and eight
stupas, and the famous granite turtle stone. The Erdenezuu Temple suddenly
appears in the meadow. It was built about 450 years ago using building
materials from the Karakorum Empire. Four gates and 108 pagoda surround
the area, lined with stupas and temples. There are still monks and they
have a deep faith. Head to Tsenkher hot spa. Enjoy horseback riding, hot springs, forests,
etc. in the great outdoors. Accommodation: Ger camp |
Day 4
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Tsenkher Lake Terhiin Tsagaan |
After breakfast, we will move to Lake Terchinzagan. (Approximately 5 hours
/ 220km) After arriving, you can enjoy bird watching in this highly transparent
lake, which is 16km long, 6km wide and 20m deep, 2 to 3km west of Mt. Horgo.
Accommodation: Ger camp |
Day 5
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Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan Horgo volcano
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After breakfast, climbed the Horgo volcano about 8000 years ago. Climb
the volcano and you will see a magnificent view of the lake and the entire
range of the Horgo Volcano and Lake Terhiin tsagaan National Park Area,
influenced by the lava of the volcano, around the green of the crater.
You will visit the lake by boat. |
Day 6
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Lake Terhiin Tsagaan Ugi Lake
Burd
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After breakfast, we will move to Lake Ugii. After lunch around the tourist
camp, we moved to a place where we could see birds and took pictures. After arriving in Burd, experience riding a camel.
Accommodation: Ger camp |
Day 7
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Burd
Khustai NP Ulaanbaatar
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After breakfast, we will move to the Khustai National Park. After lunch
around the tourist camp, we move to a place where wild horses can be seen
and took pictures. Leave the Khustai NP in the evening. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, go
shopping at Nomin Department Store. We will guide you to the Mongolian folk dance concert. Accommodation: Hotel |
8th day
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Ulaanbaatar
home country |
After breakfast, drive to Airport by private car. |
The above process and time may change locally depending on the weather
and road congestion on the day. In that case, please be aware of this in
advance and follow the instructions of the local staff.
* Meals may change for box lunch or hotel / restaurant / ger.
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Application deadline |
When applying for a tour, please make a reservation at least 15 days before
departure (excluding holidays). If you apply for a tour after that, we
will reply to the customer once before making arrangements, and we will
start making arrangements after confirming that we can contact you reliably.
If the departure date is 7 days or later, we will do our best to accommodate
you, so please contact us. (Please note that the cancellation charge will
be charged 10 days in advance.) Please check the usage guide before applying. |
Price remarks |
This course is for 2 people or more, but it is possible for 1 person to
apply. In that case, an additional charge for one person and an additional
charge for a single room will be incurred. Please inquire about the price
for one person before applying. |
Method of payment |
After making a reservation by email and phone, we will send a travel confirmation and invoice to your email . After confirming the invoice, you will transfer 50% of the travel fee to our Mongolian bank account. After confirming payment, it will be an official reservation. The 50% balance will be transferred to our bank account before the start of your trip. |
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Transportation | All clients will be met at the airport on arrival and taken to the airport
for departure. We provide vehicles and a driver according to the size of
group ( tour bus,sedan, van or jeep). |
Guide |
All group tour arrangements ( groups of two or more) include the exclusive service of English (or Russian, Japanese, Spanish and German) speaking guide. Guides for other languages are available upon request. |