Central Mongolia comfort tour
Tour Overview
Traveling in Central Mongolia, you can hope to experience everything from historical monasteries to varying natural landscapes. This tour is designed to let you experience the best of everything in Central Mongolia in an easygoing pace. You will enjoy the natural beauty and the hot spring
Tour available dates
2023-06-10 - 2023-08-20
2024-06-10 - 2024-08-20
Tour Highlights
Route
Tuvkhun Monastery – Karakorum – Tsenkher hot spring – Ulaanbaatar
Tour Itinerary
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar
Meet with the guide upon arrival and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 - Tuvkhun Monastery (Ursa Major)
After breakfast at the hotel, begin the tour by driving towards Tuvkhun Monastery in a 4WD jeep. The monastery is situated on a forested rocky mountain. It is one of the oldest monasteries of Mongolia which was built in 1648 when Enlightened Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar was 14 years old. Enjoy the tranquility and a stunning view from the monastery. Dinner and overnight in a ger camp.
Day 3 - Karakorum (Munkhtenger). 80km
After breakfast drive to Karakorum, the 13th century capital of the Great Mongol Empire. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, which was one of the largest monasteries in Mongolia. Tour the monastery grounds and visit several temples with excellent examples of Buddhist thangka painting dating back to the 16th century. Visit the Karakorum museum. Dinner and overnight stay in a comfortable ger camp.
Day 4 - Tsenher Hot Spring. 115km
Drive to Tsenkher hot spring. Spend the day relaxing in a natural hot spa and walking in the surrounding forest. Please do not forget to pack your swimsuit for this day. You may have a small hike to a mountain top and enjoy the view. Optional massage and beauty services are available. Enjoy the hot spa again after dinner. Lunch, dinner and overnight stay in a ger camp.
Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, begin a return drive to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival, shop at Gobi Cashmere Factory Store and the State Department Store. Overnight stay in a four or five star hotel.
Day 6 - Departure
After breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport or train station for your international departure.
Packing List
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information.
- backpack or soft bag
- waterproof bag cover
- day pack
- head lamp/flashlight
- spare batteries/bulb
- personal medications
- waterproof hiking boots
- waterproof jacket with hood
- waterproof over pants
- fleece jacket or wool jumper
- cotton t-shirts
- long sleeve shirts
- lightweight trousers
- shorts
- socks
- underwear
- sun hat
- sandals
- sun glasses
- sun cream
- insect repellent
- resealing (Ziploc) plastic bags
- binoculars/camera
- watch/ alarm clock
- money belt/ pouch
- insurance confirmation copy
- emergency contact number