Buddhist complex Erdene-Zuu Monastery

TRIP SUMMARY

To explore the most iconic highlights of legendary Gobi Desert and Central Mongolia at a comfort pace by private mobile ger camp and luxury Terelj hotel. One of the most overwhelming cultural and historical sites in the country is the Erdene Zuu Monastery and Orkhon River valley which was listed under UNESCO’s world heritage site. This carefully crafted tour leads you through for 6 days at a sensible pace—complete with full vehicle support, charming private ger camp, and delicious local taste with best camping chefs of the country.

ITINERARY

Day 1. Arrival/ Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, Welcomed by your guide and transferred to luxury apartments in down town (30 minutes), welcome dinner in Mongolian style restaurant. (Luxury apartment; D,)

Day 2. Hustain Nuruu National Park /Wild horse

After breakfast, visit to Gandan Monastery. Then we drive to extraordinary site of wild horses for 1,5 hours. In the afternoon, drive to your private camp.   In the evening enjoy demo by Mongolian falconer, and sample horse riding or optional visit to nearby Nomad family.

(Private ger camp ; B, L, D)

Day 3. Erdene-Zuu Monastery

Transfer to Erdene-Zuu Monastery (2.5 hours), we explore the most famous of all the temples Zuu. Three temples of complex cover large area and is shelters the 16-17th century masterpiece is considered by art historians to be the prime example of classical Mongolian and Tibetan art. From here, continue to visit the active temple of Bat Erdene-Zuu, once home to nearly thousands of Buddhist monks. We will visit to newly made Kharkhorin museum and explore this site guided by historian, in the late afternoon take return to your private ger camp (2 hours).  (Private Ger Camp; B, L, D)

Day 4.  Terelj Hotel

After leisurely breakfast, drive to Ulaanbaatar

(3 hours), lunch at the restaurant in Ulaanbaatar, continue your journey to Terelj Hotel, stopping on the way at Chinggis Khan’s Equestrian Monument, in the evening arrive in hotel.

Day 5.  A Day Horse ride to Upper Tuul River /ATV-ride /optional

In the morning across a Terelj river and start your horse riding trip along Tuul river valley, pack lunch  during a trek,  afternoon loop along Tuul river and return to Terelj Hotel for dinner and overnight.

Approximate riding hour is 3-4 hours (could be extended upon request).

Day 6. Departure

Transfer to airport for your departure. (B; )

Price for Historical Wonder of Central Mongolia

1-2 participants            2810 $ per person   /  based on double occupancy

3-5 participants            2389 $ per person  / based on double occupancy

6-9 participants            1972 per person    /  based on double occupancy

10 more participants   1512  per person    /  based on double occupancy

(10% VAT + 1% City tax ) + 9% Service charge per person

Prices include:

Per person price includes your private tour guide,  support car, horse rental fee, entrance fees where applicable but not a photo fees, meals, snacks, ground transfers, road toll, 2 nights in private ger camp, 2 nights luxury Terelj Hotel, 1 night in luxury apartment in downtown of Ulaanbaatar.

 

 

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Friday, March 29, 2024

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