ORKHON-6
Orkhon Valley & Ancient Karakorum — 6 Days
Waterfalls, monasteries and herding families in a World Heritage valley.
- 6 days / 5 nights
- Max. 14 travelers
- Guiding in English
Overview
A compact journey into central Mongolia: the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape; Erdene Zuu monastery in Kharkhorin; the Orkhon waterfall; and the hilltop hermitage of Tövkhön. Nights in ger camps and a visit to a nomad family.
Highlights
- Orkhon waterfall
- Tövkhön hermitage hike
- Erdene Zuu monastery
- Visit to a nomad family
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar → Khustai
Short drive to Khustai National Park and an evening wildlife drive.
Meals:- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2: Kharkhorin
Erdene Zuu monastery and the Kharkhorin museum.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3: Orkhon waterfall
Up the Orkhon Valley to the Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall, with a visit to a herding family nearby.
Meals:No mobile coverage- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4: Tövkhön hermitage
Hike through forest to Tövkhön, where the scholar and artist Zanabazar worked in the 17th century.
Meals:No mobile coverage- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5: Elsen Tasarkhai
Sand dunes and a camel ride on the way back east.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6: Return to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Ger camp accommodation
- All meals outside Ulaanbaatar
- English-speaking guide
- 4WD transport with driver
- Entrance fees
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Cancellation policy
Cancellation more than 60 days before departure: 10% of the tour price. 30–59 days: 30%. 14–29 days: 50%. Less than 14 days: 100%.