5-Star Resort
Terelj National Park
Night 1 in Terelj National Park.
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Southern Mongolia
Mongolia Grand Journey – 14 Days 13 Nights
A grand 14-day loop from Terelj National Park across the Gobi Desert to the Orkhon Valley, Kharkhorin and Khustai National Park, staying in deluxe ger camps, lodges and 5-star hotels.
Duration14 Days 13 Nights
Group size1+
About this trip
Mongolia Grand Journey is a 14-day, 13-night private tour that takes you from the green valleys of Terelj National Park across the Gobi Desert and into the heart of Central Mongolia. Travel with your own guide and driver through granite mountains, limestone cliffs, sand dunes and river valleys, staying in deluxe ger camps, lodges, wellness and hot spring resorts and 5-star hotels.
Trip highlights
- Turtle Rock and Aryabal Meditation Temple in Terelj National Park
- Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and Baga Gazriin Chuluu
- White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga) and Yol Valley hiking
- Khongor Sand Dunes with camel riding and a Gobi sunset
- Khavtsgait petroglyphs and the Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)
- Ongi Monastery ruins and the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape
- Tumt Hot Spring and stargazing
- Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorin and the Mini Gobi
- Nomadic Cultural Show and Takhi wild horses in Khustai National Park
- Ulaanbaatar city tour, shopping and a Mongolian folk concert
Meals are shown in brackets each day: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. Daily driving distances are approximate.
Day by day
- Day1
Arrival • Terelj
Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, meet your guide and travel to your resort. After check-in, take some time to rest and refresh. Later, explore the famous Turtle Rock before taking a short hike to Aryabal Meditation Temple, where you can enjoy panoramic views over Terelj National Park at sunset. Driving: Approx. 180 km
- Day2
Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex • Baga Gazriin Chuluu
In the morning, visit the impressive Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex at Tsonjin Boldog before travelling south to Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a spectacular granite mountain formation rising from the vast steppe. Explore its rocky landscapes, hidden valleys and ancient ruins before settling into your ger camp. Driving: Approx. 350 km
- Day3
White Stupa
Continue through the Middle Gobi to the spectacular White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga). Explore the colorful limestone cliffs shaped by millions of years of erosion, resembling the ruins of an ancient city. Driving: Approx. 280 km
- Day4
Yol Valley
Journey deeper into the South Gobi toward Yol Valley, a dramatic gorge surrounded by the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains. Arrive at your ger camp and enjoy a relaxing evening surrounded by the peaceful Gobi landscape. Driving: Approx. 220 km
- Day5
Yol Valley • Dungenee Valley • Hiking
Enjoy a slower morning without changing camps and explore Yol Valley on foot. Take an easy walk through the beautiful gorge, or for those who enjoy hiking, continue farther into the neighboring Dungenee Valley.
- Day6
Khongor Sand Dunes • Camel Riding • Sunset
Travel across the Gobi to the magnificent Khongor Sand Dunes. Visit a local camel-herding family and enjoy a 1-hour camel ride through the desert landscape. Those feeling adventurous can climb to the top of the dunes and experience an unforgettable Gobi sunset, with panoramic views across the golden dunes and surrounding steppe. Driving: Approx. 200 km
- Day7
Khavtsgait Petroglyphs • Flaming Cliffs
Visit Khavtsgait Mountain to explore its fascinating ancient petroglyphs, offering a glimpse into Mongolia’s prehistoric past. Continue to the legendary Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag), famous for the discovery of dinosaur fossils and eggs. Explore the striking red sandstone cliffs and enjoy the spectacular colors of the Gobi landscape. Driving: Approx. 220 km
- Day8
Ongi River
Leave the South Gobi and travel north toward the Ongi River Valley. Visit the atmospheric ruins of Ongi Monastery, once one of Mongolia’s largest Buddhist monastic complexes. Driving: Approx. 300 km
- Day9
Orkhon Valley • Wellness Resort
Journey into Central Mongolia and the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape. Travel through rolling steppe, river valleys and traditional nomadic countryside before arriving at your wellness resort for a relaxing evening. Driving: Approx. 280 km
- Day10
Tumt Hot Spring • Stargazing
Travel to Tumt Hot Spring and relax in its natural mineral-rich thermal waters surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. In the evening, soak in the warm outdoor pools and enjoy stargazing beneath Mongolia’s expansive night sky. Driving: Approx. 180 km
- Day11
Kharkhorin • Erdene Zuu Monastery • Mini Gobi
Travel to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s first Buddhist monastery, built near the ruins of ancient Karakorum, and discover the fascinating history of the Mongol Empire. Continue toward the Mini Gobi, where rolling sand dunes meet the grasslands of Central Mongolia. Driving: Approx. 280 km
- Day12
Nomadic Cultural Show • Khustai National Park
Travel to Mongol Nomadic and enjoy an authentic 2-hour Nomadic Cultural Show, experiencing traditional customs, horsemanship and Mongolia’s nomadic way of life. Continue to Khustai National Park, home to the famous Takhi (Przewalski’s horses), and look for these rare wild horses roaming freely across the open steppe. Driving: Approx. 280 km
- Day13
Ulaanbaatar • City Tour • Shopping • Folk Concert
After breakfast, return to Ulaanbaatar. Explore the city and enjoy free time for shopping at the State Department Store and Gobi Cashmere. In the evening, experience a colorful Mongolian folk concert featuring traditional music, dance and throat singing. Driving: Approx. 100 km
- Day14
International Departure
After breakfast, enjoy some free time depending on your flight schedule. Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight, bringing your Mongolia Grand Journey to an end. Driving: Approx. 65 km
Where you'll stay
Deluxe Ger Camp
Baga Gazriin Chuluu
Night 2 in the granite landscapes of Baga Gazriin Chuluu.
5-Star Gobi Caravanserai Lodge
White Stupa (Tsagaan Suvarga)
Night 3 near the White Stupa.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Yol Valley
Nights 4 and 5 in Yol Valley, surrounded by the Gurvan Saikhan Mountains.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Khongor Sand Dunes
Night 6 at the Khongor Sand Dunes.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Flaming Cliffs (Bayanzag)
Night 7 near the Flaming Cliffs.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Ongi River Valley
Night 8 in the Ongi River Valley.
Khan Khujirt Wellness Resort
Orkhon Valley
Night 9 in the UNESCO-listed Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape.
Hot Spring Resort
Tumt Hot Spring
Night 10 at Tumt Hot Spring.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Mini Gobi
Night 11 where the dunes of the Mini Gobi meet the Central Mongolian grasslands.
Deluxe Ger Camp
Khustai National Park
Night 12 near Khustai National Park.
5-Star Hotel
Ulaanbaatar
Night 13 in Ulaanbaatar.
Prices & packages
| Package | Per adult | Child | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–3 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $4,750.00 | $60.00 | |
| 2–3 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $5,240.00 | $90.00 | |
| 4–5 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $3,450.00 | $60.00 | |
| 4–5 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 1 van. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $3,920.00 | $90.00 | |
| 6–8 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $3,340.00 | $60.00 | |
| 6–8 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $3,800.00 | $90.00 | |
| 9–10 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $3,015.00 | $60.00 | |
| 9–10 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 2 vans. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $3,500.00 | $90.00 | |
| 11–13 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $2,950.00 | $60.00 | |
| 11–13 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $3,420.00 | $90.00 | |
| 14–15 PAX — 4-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement 60 USD per night. | $2,870.00 | $60.00 | |
| 14–15 PAX — 5-star hotel and campTravel in 3 vans. Single occupancy supplement 90 USD per night. | $3,370.00 | $90.00 |
Prices are per adult.
Prices are per person in USD and vary by group size and by whether you choose the 4-star or 5-star hotel and camp option. The starting price shown is 3370 USD per person.
- 2–3 PAX: 4750 USD (4-star) / 5240 USD (5-star), travel in 1 van
- 4–5 PAX: 3450 USD (4-star) / 3920 USD (5-star), travel in 1 van
- 6–8 PAX: 3340 USD (4-star) / 3800 USD (5-star), travel in 2 vans
- 9–10 PAX: 3015 USD (4-star) / 3500 USD (5-star), travel in 2 vans
- 11–13 PAX: 2950 USD (4-star) / 3420 USD (5-star), travel in 3 vans
- 14–15 PAX: 2870 USD (4-star) / 3370 USD (5-star), travel in 3 vans
- Single occupancy supplement: 60 USD per night (4-star) / 90 USD per night (5-star)
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