Camel Ride Adventure: Explore Central Mongolia

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Ride a two humped camel over the dunes
You will be test horse milk
stay with a nomadic family in their encampment and marvel at the starry sky
Visit all the must be see locations of Central Mongolia
riding horse in the Khugnu tarna national park

Duration: 3 days

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Discover Kharkhorin City and Erdenezuu Monastery

Kharkhorin - After being picked up from Ulaanbaatar between 08:30 and 09:00 am, travel to Kharkhorin City. Kharkhorin was the ancient capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. It is situated on the right bank of the Orkhon River, 80 km southwest of the Semi-Gobi. Explore the Erdenezuu Monastery, a key site in Mongolian history and culture, and visit the Kharkhorin Museum and the ruins of Kharkhorin City. Spend the night in a yurt at the camp, which offers showers and electricity. Enjoy engaging conversations with tourists from around the world.

Experience the Semi Gobi and Stay with Nomads

Elsen Tasarkhai - The Semi Gobi Desert. This part of the Mongolian countryside is exactly as described: a partially arid desert surrounded by a lush mountainous backdrop. As you drive through the Mongolian steppe, you’ll reach the desert and meet a local family who will share insights into their traditional nomadic lifestyle. Immerse yourself in desert life with a camel ride through the arid landscapes of the Semi Gobi, taking in the stunning dunes and mountains of Mongolia in an exhilarating way. In the evening, enjoy time with a nomad family in an informal setting. Note that there are no showers or electricity, offering a true experience of nature and nomadic living.

Explore Khugnu Tarna Monastery

Khugnu Gobi - Visit Khugnu Khan Mountain. Enjoy horseback riding in the Khugnu Tarna National Park. Visit the ruins of the Erdene Khamba Monastery, one of the oldest in Mongolia. More about the national park and monastery: The mountain is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes, featuring rugged peaks, lush valleys, and diverse flora. The area is particularly beautiful in the summer months when wildflowers are in full bloom. The region around Khugnu Tarna is rich in biodiversity, home to various wildlife species, including deer and numerous birds. It is part of the larger Khugnu Tarna National Park, which aims to preserve this natural heritage. Erdene Khamba Monastery is a significant Buddhist site in Mongolia. Established in 1586 near the ancient capital of Kharkhorin, it was one of the first monasteries built in Mongolia and played a vital role in the spread of Buddhism in the region. Over the years, it has undergone several restorations and remains an important cultural and religious site, attracting both pilgrims and tourists.

What's Included

All tickets
Lunch
All fees and taxes
Dinner
In-vehicle air conditioning
Breakfast
Riding camel and horse
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's Not Included

Bottled water
Travel insurance

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Jonathan_f

Dec 30, 2025

A breathtaking trip to Central Monglia! - I had a fantastic time on this 3-day tour from Ulaanbaatar to central Mongolia and back. My guide and driver, Ao, was excellent: friendly, polite, knowledgeable, and genuinely engaging to talk to. He played a huge role in making the experience so positive and memorable. On Day 1, I was picked up around 9am in Ulaanbaatar and we drove to Kharkhorin. Although it was a long journey, we made regular stops for snacks, drinks, and a relaxed lunch of local food. Despite the winter conditions, Ao always drove very safely, which was reassuring. In Kharkhorin, we visited the museum, where Ao shared insightful explanations and answered many questions about Mongolian history. That evening, we stayed in a ger at a campsite — as it was low season, we were the only guests, which made it feel like a private stay. On Day 2, we visited the stunning Erdene Zuu Monastery. Watching and listening to the monks’ prayers was a powerful experience; although photography and recording aren’t allowed, the monastery livestreams the prayers on Facebook. We then travelled to snow-covered sand dunes, which were absolutely breathtaking. Thanks to the low season, I had plenty of time to explore and climb the dunes completely on my own. Later, we stayed with a nomadic family in their ger. As a storm was forecast for the following day, we brought forward the camel riding. On horseback with the family’s father, we helped herd their camels back to camp before riding them at sunset. The day ended with making traditional Mongolian dumplings together before settling in for the night. The third day (when you normally would have done the camel riding), was us having breakfast at the family's camp before starting the drive back to Ulaanbaatar. We were able to miss the storm, so the drive was smooth. We got back in good time, but the traffic in Ulaanbaatar was pretty bad, so it still took some time to get to the hotel. I would recommend this tour and Ao to anyone visiting Mongolia! I loved every minute of it!

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Mrz_p

Sep 28, 2025

Great service and travel sight - Excellent travel sights. Most efficient, clean, polite and helpful Guide and Driver, thank you! Was fortunate a small group of kind travellers from all over the world. Sights were the most attractive and varied for the time given: ideal as we saw al, both nights super handy Walled Ger…. Extra clean and wilder Ger in a mat gorgeous remote area with most polite and kind family, thank you!!

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