Key Information
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5 star
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December - March
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15 Days
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Overland road trip from Ulaanbaatar through Central Mongolia to the Gobi Desert, Exploration of Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa) cliffs at sunset, Walking through Eagle Valley (Yolyn Am) canyon, Camel riding across the Singing Sand Dunes of Khongor, Visit to the Flaming Cliffs dinosaur fossil site, Exploration of the historic Ongi Monastery ruins, Four-day horseback riding expedition through Central Mongolia, Relaxation in the natural hot springs of Tsenkher, Hiking the Khorgo Volcano and swimming in White Lake, Guided city tour of Ulaanbaatar including museums and monasteries
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Journey through untouched Mongolian landscapes, Unique mix of desert, steppe, mountains, rivers and volcanoes, Authentic nomadic lifestyle experience, Small-group expedition with only 10–12 travelers, Beginner-friendly multi-day horseback riding adventure, Famous Singing Sand Dunes experience in the Gobi Desert, Historical sites linked to Genghis Khan and the Mongol Empire, Mineral-rich volcanic hot springs relaxation, Visit to Karakorum the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, True expedition-style tour beyond regular tourist routes
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Expedition
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Nature, Road trip
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High
Itinerary
We start with a tour of the coldest capital city in the world – Ulaanbaatar. We will visit the 40- meter-high steel statue of Genghis Khan, the Buddhist Gandan Monastery – still home to over 150 monks and featuring an extraordinarily large statue of Buddha – and take a stroll through modern Chinggis Khaan Square.
In the morning, we pick up our motorbikes and ride from Mongolia’s capital to Khugnu Khan National Park, where the steppe meets the taiga.
Today, we head to the scenic Orkhon Waterfalls, formed by the Earth’s tectonic activity around 20,000 years ago.
We continue deeper into the country until we reach Lake Shireet. In the area around this
beautiful lake, we will see all of Mongolia’s characteristic natural features – from the Gobi and semi-desert zones to forested and mountainous regions.
Our journey continues along the Orkhon River – Mongolia’s longest river, stretching over 1,200 km. All the empires that inhabited this land, including the Huns, Turks, Uighurs, and Khitans, concentrated here. The Orkhon Valley has served for centuries as a crossroads of civilizations connecting East and West across the vast Eurasian continent. It is rightly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Today, we head to the Tsenkher hot springs. Their high-altitude location creates the perfect
atmosphere for relaxation. Emerging from volcanic rocks at up to 85°C, the waters are cooled for bathing and are especially beneficial for rheumatic and neurological conditions. They are rich in sulfur and alkaline minerals
We ride through stunning Mongolian landscapes – rolling steppes, herds of yaks, and traditional yurts scattered at the foot of the mountains. In the afternoon, we arrive at a local nomad’s home, where he lives with his family in the traditional way. We will taste local specialties and experience the daily life of a Mongolian family.
We continue along the Tamir River, where we will hear the legend of the beautiful girl after whom the river is named. Falcons and eagles, which nest here, will accompany us on the way. In the afternoon, we arrive at Lake Ugii, where we can relax and refresh ourselves in its waters.
From Lake Ugii, we ride to the Tuul River, which rises in the Khentii Mountains – the birthplace of Genghis Khan and, according to legend, his burial site. Because the river carried this sacred origin downstream, it was revered throughout Central Asian history. From the Tuul River, we return to Ulaanbaatar, where our motorbike adventure concludes. With no rush, we can enjoy our final evening together, reminiscing about the best moments of our journey through Mongolia over good food and drinks.
Our trip comes to an end, and we successfully return home, landing at one of the available
airports: Frankfurt. We say farewell to our small group.
