Immerse yourself in Mongolian history and wildlife on this 2-day adventure to Kharkhorin and Khustai National Park. Explore the former capital of the Great Mongolian Empire and visit the oldest Buddhist Monastery, Erdene-Zuu. Get up close to the rare Takhi horses, the only surviving species of wild horses in the world.
Immerse yourself in Mongolian history and wildlife on this 2-day adventure to Kharkhorin and Khustai National Park. Explore the former capital of the Great Mongolian Empire and visit the oldest Buddhist Monastery, Erdene-Zuu. Get up close to the rare Takhi horses, the only surviving species of wild horses in the world.
Kharkhorin: The Ancient Capital City
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar to Kharhorin, 365km
● Begin the day with a drive to Kharhorin, the historic capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Despite its status as an ancient capital, few remnants remain. Visit “Erdene Zuu,” one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monasteries, constructed in…
Kharkhorin: The Ancient Capital City
Ovorkhangai - Ulaanbaatar to Kharhorin, 365km
● Begin the day with a drive to Kharhorin, the historic capital of the Great Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. Despite its status as an ancient capital, few remnants remain. Visit “Erdene Zuu,” one of the largest and oldest Buddhist monasteries, constructed in 1586 on the ruins of Kharhorin. Remarkably, it survived the communist purges of 1937 and now operates as a museum.
● Explore the local museum in Kharhorin city, where you can discover artifacts from Mongolian history, spanning from the early Stone Age to the Great Mongolian Empire. The museum boasts an impressive collection of items unearthed from excavations and expeditions in Kharhorin and the Orkhon Valley. After the museum, visit other attractions such as the phallic rock and Turtle rocks.
● Enjoy a one-hour horse riding experience.
Khustai National Park and Ulaanbaatar
Töv - Kharhorin to Ulaanbaatar, 360km
● En route to Ulaanbaatar, stop at Khustai National Park, renowned for being the habitat of Przewalski’s wild horses. Known as “Takhi” in Mongolian, these are the last remaining wild horses in the world. Since their reintroduction, the park is now home to approximately 300 wild horses.
● The park’s diverse ecosystems support a rich variety of wildlife, including 46 mammals, 172 birds, 2 amphibians, 3 reptiles, 16 fish, and over 289 insect species.
● Return to Ulaanbaatar.
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Horse and Camel ride
- Park entrance fees
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times
- Lodging in countryside ger camps or a nomadic family’s Ger
- Lunch
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Horse and Camel ride
- Park entrance fees
- Transfers upon arrival and departure
- Guide service at all times
- Lodging in countryside ger camps or a nomadic family’s Ger
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
- • Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar
- • Travel insurance, medical insurance
- • Alcoholic beverages
The heartland of Mongolia offers a diverse array of landscapes, including expansive valleys, lush meadows, dense pine forests, lava fields, and abundant flora and fauna. In addition to its natural beauty, it is home to remarkable historical and cultural sites. Exploring the Mongolian Heartland allows visitors to experience much of the traditional…
The heartland of Mongolia offers a diverse array of landscapes, including expansive valleys, lush meadows, dense pine forests, lava fields, and abundant flora and fauna. In addition to its natural beauty, it is home to remarkable historical and cultural sites. Exploring the Mongolian Heartland allows visitors to experience much of the traditional nomadic lifestyle, visit the former capital of the Great Mongolian Empire, and explore the oldest Buddhist Monastery, Erdene-Zuu. There is no chance of boredom, as visitors can also witness the Takhi, or Przewalski horses, the only surviving species of wild horses in the world.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
