Trekking Through Orkhon Valley & Suvarga Khairkhan Mountains

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. After some rest, enjoy a guided city tour including Gandan Monastery, the spiritual center of Mongolian Buddhism, the National Museum of Mongolia, and Sukhbaatar Square (Chinggis Khaan Square). Visit a traditional folklore concert at 17:00, showcasing Mongolian music, throat singing, and dance. After the performance, enjoy a welcome dinner before returning to your hotel.

Accommodation: 4-star Hotel. Meals: Lunch, dinner

Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai, known as the northern edge of the Mongolian desert. Explore the sand dunes where desert, steppe, and mountains meet. Hike to the ruins of Uvgun Temple in the Khogno Khan Mountains and enjoy one of the most scenic and photogenic landscapes of the journey.

Visit a local camel herder family and learn about their daily life in this unique semi-desert region. Optional camel riding is available for those who would like to experience the landscape in a traditional way.

Later, settle into a carefully selected camp, ideally located near the Khogno Khan Mountains or by a small lakeside close to the dunes, offering a peaceful setting surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Tourist ger camp.  Meals: Full board

Arrive in Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire. Visit a local museum to learn about the historical importance of this site and the legacy of the Mongol Empire. Walk to see the famous giant turtle stone, one of the few remaining artifacts from the original city.

Continue to Erdene Zuu Monastery, founded in 1586 on the ruins of the ancient city under the rule of Avtai Sain Khan. The monastery, whose name means “Hundred Treasures,” is one of Mongolia’s most important religious and cultural landmarks. It is surrounded by its iconic 108 stupas, many of which were built using bricks from the remains of the old capital. Despite damage during the 1930s purges, the monastery still preserves valuable Buddhist artworks, religious objects, and traditional elements of Mongolian culture.

Accommodation: Tourist ger camp.  Meals: Full board

Drive to the scenic Orkhon Valley, following the river through open landscapes and volcanic formations. Visit the impressive Orkhon Waterfall (Ulaantsutgalan), where a 20-meter cascade drops into a deep gorge — one of Mongolia’s iconic natural highlights. This marks the first day of wilderness camping. Settle into your tented camp and enjoy time to explore the valley, preparing for the upcoming days of trekking.

Accommodation: Wilderness tented camp.  Meals: Full board 

Today our vehicle will be left behind, and your luggage will be carried by horses, allowing for a more comfortable trekking experience. Start the trekking and spend three three days walking along the Orkhon River, moving deeper into the heart of the Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Mongolia. Following the river upstream, the journey unfolds through wide pastoral valleys, volcanic formations, and open steppe, where the scale and silence of the landscape become part of the experience.

This is not just a trek, but a walk through one of the most historically significant regions of Central Asia, where nomadic culture has been preserved for centuries. Along the way, encounters with local herders and horsemen come naturally, with opportunities to visit nomadic families, share tea, and experience daily life firsthand.

These moments are enriched by simple but meaningful experiences, tasting homemade dairy products such as yogurt, cheese, and airag, and enjoying the warm hospitality of Mongolian nomads. The combination of open landscapes and human connection makes this part of the journey especially memorable.

Accommodation: Wilderness tented camp.  Meals: Full board 

Over the next few days, trek into the remote mountain landscapes of Suvarga Khairkhan Peak (3,179 m). The route passes through high mountain passes and beautiful larch forests at the foot of this sacred mountain. This area is truly wild and home to wildlife such as deer, foxes, and occasionally wolves. You will stay in a wild tented camp in the mountains, fully surrounded by nature.

Accommodation: Wilderness tented camp.  Meals: Full board 

This is the final day of trekking toward Tsenkher Hot Spring walking through a scenic landscape. Upon arrival, relax in the natural hot springs and unwind in the peaceful surroundings after the days of trekking.

Accommodation: Tourist ger camp. Meals: Full board

Drive east to Ugii Lake, one of Central Mongolia’s peaceful natural areas. The lake is known for its rich birdlife, with over 150 recorded species. Spend the afternoon relaxing, birdwatching, or enjoying a light walk along the lakeshore.

Accommodation: Tourist ger camp. Meals: Full board

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar with lunch along the way. After arrival, enjoy some free time for shopping or relaxing at your hotel before gathering for a farewell dinner in the evening.
Accommodation: 4-star hotel. Meals: Full board 

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure. Your journey through Central Mongolia comes to an end.
Meals: Breakfast