Hustai National Park & Kharkhorin Tour

Hustai National Park – Karakorum Tour

Discover the fascinating historical and natural treasures of central Mongolia with this short but exciting tour. This tour is carefully designed to allow you to visit some of the best-known attractions in the region, including the Hustai National Park, Elsen-Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, Karakorum the ancient capital city of Mongolia(Kharkhorin in the present day), Ugii Lake, Tsogtiyn Tsagaan Balgas, and Khar Bukhiyn Balgas.

Highlight:

Visit Hustai National Park and see the wild Przewalski (Takhi) horses.
Explore the beautiful Elsen-Tasarkhai Sand Dunes and enjoy camel or horseback riding.
Discover the ancient capital Kharkhorin and visit the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery.
Relax by the scenic Ogiy Lake and enjoy nature and birdlife.
Visit the 16th-century ruins of Tsogtiyn Tsagaan Balgas and Khar Bukhiyn Balgas.
Experience traditional ger camp stays and one night of tent camping under the stars.
Enjoy a journey filled with Mongolian history, culture, and diverse landscapes.

Day 1. UB – Hustai National Park

After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel in Ulaanbaatar, we will head to the Hustai National Park, which is known for its diverse wildlife, including elk, marmot wolf, different types of birds, and the world-famous Takhi or Przewalski Horse.

Accommodation: Ger camp
Travel Distance: 100 km
Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours

Day 2. Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes

Drive to the stunning Elsen-Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, which are located in front of the beautiful Khogno Khan mountain. The sand dunes extend for more than 80 km and offer a range of activities such as horseback riding, camel riding, and hiking. Don’t forget to visit the nearby Erdem Khamba Buddhist monastery, which is located on the north side of the sand dunes.

Accommodation: Ger camp
Travel Distance: 211 km
Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours

Day 3. Karakorum – Ugii Lake

Travel to the ancient Mongolian capital of Kharkhorin, also known as Karakorum. Here you will visit the famous Erdene-Zuu Monastery, which dates back to the Middle Ages. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey to Ugii Lake, which is located in the Arkhangay province and is famous for its natural beauty, fishery, and water birds. You can relax by swimming in the lake and witness the beautiful sunset in the evening.

Accommodation: Ger camp
Travel Distance: 160 km
Estimated Travel Time: 2 hours

Day 4. Bayan Nuur Soum

Today we will visit two significant ruins from the 16th century, Tsogtiyn Tsagaan Balgas, the ruin of the Palace of Prince Tsogt, and Khar Bukhiyn Balgas, both of which are important historical sites in the region. Spend the night in a tent.

Accommodation: Tent
Travel Distance: 160 km
Estimated Travel Time: 3 hours