Kharkhorin And Elsen Tasarkhai Tour

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Karakorum, Mongolia
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Duration

6 days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English

About this tour

Mongolia is the ultimate place to go for a vacation when you want to see a variety of natural settings and feel different history and culture. From breathtaking and awesome sheer mountain ranges with ice glaciers to relaxing hot springs and endless sand dunes. Just imagine – you can experience all of these natural wonders in a small part of our beautiful country.
First, we are going on an adventure to gorgeous Terelj National Park, where you will encounter many natural wonders. From gorgeous granite mountains to open fields and pristine waters, nature abounds. You will visit the world’s biggest equestrian statue, which is dedicated to Mongolia’s legendary supreme leader  – Chinggis Khan.
Another natural wonder of our country is Takhi, the famous Przewalski wild horses, which you will encounter in the prosperous Hustai National Park.
The Kharkhorin city once served as the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire and was the heart of a political center and  commercial, cultural hub. Even though it may seem like it’s run down, there are still many surprises it has to offer.
Erdene Zuu, the oldest and one of our most significant cultural and religious centers which now operates as a museum.
After the Kharkhorin, we will travel to Ugii Lake, exploring historical artifacts on the way. Ugii Lake is home to many species of wildlife and a wonderful place to fish. We then travel to Elsen Tasarkhai, which is a marvelous oasis with gorgeous sand dunes, a breathtaking lake, birds, and verdant vegetation, all just an hour’s drive from the Kharkhorin.

Included/Excluded

  • Included
  • All local transportations
  • Accommodation
  • English speaking guide
  • Entrance fees
  • Meals
  • International airfare and train tickets
  • Insurance
  • Additional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Visa fee
  • City service
  • Gratuities
  • Photo & video fee in the museums
  • Any charges of major force & hardship clause beyond our control

Itinerary

Take a tour of the Chinggis Khaan Statue, the biggest equestrian statue in the world - 40 meters tall stainless steel statue symbolically pointed east towards his birthplace, on the bank of the Tuul River at Tsonjin Boldog.

Drive to Terelj national park to visit the Temple of Ariyapala and enjoy a stunning view. Explore the famous Turtle Rock and the extraordinary frock formations on horseback riding.

Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)

(Distance approx 100 km, 2-3 hours drive on dirt/pave

Drive to the west side of UB. Hustai national park is rich with wildlife and historical monuments. The Przewalski horses. Takhi is the only true wild horse that once nearly went extinct in the wild. If you have a chance, you can see other wildlife such as  wolves, marmots and deers. Enjoy short hiking over the mountains and photograph the charming landscape and wildlife. 
Visit Hustai NP’s information center and souvenir shop.
Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)  
(Distance approx 280 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

After breakfast, drive to Ugii Lake (altitude 1387 m; surface area—25 sq. km). When you visit the lake, you will have an opportunity to take a boat tour and do some bird watching.

On the way, you will see the Khusuu Tsaidam museum full of  artifacts collected from nearby city ruins of the Turkic State (6th – 8th Centuries A.D).

 

Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)  

(Distance approx 60 km, 3-4 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

  • Drive to the south, to the Orkhon valley, a World Cultural Heritage Site.
  • Kharkhorinwas the capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, dates back to the 13th century. Now, the ruin lies low confronting against time and hiding Chinggis khaan’s secrets beneath its name – “black soil”. Visit Kharkhorin museum and see the artifacts collected from the ruins.
  • Next place Magnificent Erdene Zuu- the oldest monastery in Mongolia and the artwork of the Mongol architects –  is located near the ruins. 
  • Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)
  • (Distance approx 280 km, 5 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

After breakfast, drive to Tarna Mountain and Petite Gobi.

Visit a local nomad family and ride 2 humped camels.  Get involved in their daily life, take a class on milking livestocks and play ankle bone games. In the evening, cook a traditional Mongolian barbecue under the instruction of the hostess. 

This is a real experience and will be an unforgettable highlight of this tour.

Overnight in tourist camp. (B+L+D)  

(Distance approx 80 km, 2 hours drive on dirt/paved road)

Today is your chance to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmere in Ulaanbaatar. (B) 

(Distance approx 300 km, 5 hour drive on paved road)

 B - Breakfast   L - Lunch   D - Dinner

Languages

English

Tour's Location

Karakorum, Mongolia

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Kharkhorin And Elsen Tasarkhai Tour
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05/26/2022

Good 'ole Exodus!

An interesting blend of Vietnam from north to south including an o/n sleeper train. The success and enjoyment of these trips is usually down to the blend of fellow travellers and team leader and this one was no different. The weather,early season, was mixed with a little more rain and cloud than hoped for but did not detract from the enjoyment but a little more sunshine would have enhanced the countryside. A read of the brochure and trip notes will give a very accurate picture of the breadth and variety of the trip. The daily riding distances are mainly governed by the fitness of the participants and their ability to cover the miles in a reasonable time and for the first time in my experience of 7 trips we were delayed by some participants who frankly were not cycling fit and I wonder if they had read and understood the pre - trip advice!
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Kharkhorin And Elsen Tasarkhai Tour
Customer
05/26/2022

Excellent, probably the best yet.

This was an amazing trip. Totally fell in love with Vietnam, We did so much in such in two weeks. The cycling, somehow. only felt like a small part of the experience as there were so many other things that we did. Each day was full on, exceptionally well organised, great food, etc Been on a few cycle trips, and I think this was the best one so far.
Kharkhorin And Elsen Tasarkhai Tour
Customer
05/26/2022
Fantastic Trip I am a little late in posting a review. We returned from this trip in early March, right when everything started to close down due to Covid-19. I can tell you that the memories of this trip have kept me going while sheltering in place. If you are thinking this might be the trip for you, please know that it is very fast paced with moving from place to place almost every night was quite challenging. The cycling itself was challenging based on ones fitness level. My husband completed every kilometer, while I did about three-quarters of the cycling. A lot of it depends on the heat, but for a female in my early 50s, I found it very doable. We had the most fabulous guide and crew. I cannot say enough of about our guide Son - he was absolutely amazing - taking care of all the details while we enjoyed ourselves. There are plenty of water/snack stops with fresh fruit and amazing snacks (ginger/nuts/cookies). They take very good care of you
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