UVURKHANGAI PROVINCE

Center: Arvaikheer town, located 261 miles (420 km.) from Ulaanbaatar. 

Established: 1931 year

Population: 112’353

Area: 62’895.33 km2

Ethnic group: Khalkh, Buryat and Kharchin

Uvurkhangai aimag is located in the central part of Mongolia. The Khangai mountain stretches in the North-West, and the Altai mountain towers in the south-west. The steppe lies in the middle of the territory. The Gobi desert is located in the South.

Tourism

In the province there are majestic mountains like Khyatruun, and plain steppes like Noyokhon Dalai, Arvai, Khar nuden, clear-water rivers such as Ongi, Taath, Orkhon and lakes of Khuis, Tsagaan, Sangiin dalai. The 79 feet (24 m) high waterfall of the Orkhon river (Red Fall), is the major tourist attraction. Amazing places in the province include Khuis eight lakes, Tamchi Yol khad, Yamaatiin Tsant, Khorgoi Khurem, of big and small springs the most famous one is Khujirt, a popular resort. Uvurkhangai is a well-khown tourist destination. Uvurkhangai is a homeland of the ancient Mongolian civilization. There are many ancient monuments, one of them being the Maanit monument with Turk inscription. This monument was erected in 731, CE. Also there are ruins of Kharkhot of Uighur capital city, and ruins of Kharakhorum, former capital of the Mongolian Empire, and Erdene Zuu, the 16th century Buddhist temple. 

TOP ATTRACTIONS

TUVKHUN MONASTERY

ERDENEZUU MOANSTERY

GOBI DESERT SAND DUNES

WATERFALL ULAAN TSUTGALAN

KHARKHORUM MUSEUM

ACTIVITY

MAP

Ulaanbaatar to Uvurkhangai province

Uvurkhangai province

ITINERARIES

MO-1029 Great grassland Undurshireet, horseback riding experience · Hot air balloon flight - ger 2 nights for 3 days NEW !!!

DAY 1

At 8:00 AM, you will travel by private vehicle to Undur Siret, a vast grassland where hot air balloon rides are available.  Upon arrival, you will receive basic instruction from a nomadic guide and be introduced to your horse. You will then enjoy a horse trekking experience across the grassland, based at the campsite. In the early morning or evening (weather permitting), you may take an optional hot air balloon flight (USD 200 per person) and enjoy a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the Mongolian steppe.  In the evening, enjoy the starry sky of the grassland. Overnight stay at a tourist camp (ger).

DAY 2

Upon arrival, the guide will introduce you to the nomadic family, and your homestay experience will begin. You will change into traditional Mongolian clothing (deel), help with daily household chores, learn how to make dairy products, and enjoy horseback riding on the steppe with the nomads. You will also taste traditional dairy products such as yogurt, butter, cheese, and airag (fermented mare’s milk). In the afternoon, enjoy camel riding on nearby sand dunes. In the evening, savor a traditional Mongolian dinner. Overnight stay in a nomadic ger.

DAY 3

After breakfast, head to Ulaanbaatar. / 3 hours / Arrive at hotel in Ulaanbaatar city. Thank you for choosing this tour.

MO-1028 Semigobi, Burd of the Great Plains, Horseback Riding and Camel Ger 1 Night 2 Days Tour

DAY 1

You will be picked up from your hotel at 8:00 AM and travel toward the Semi-Gobi Desert (Burdo Sand Dunes), with short stops along the way for coffee, tea, snacks, and scenic views. Upon arrival, visit a local nomadic ger and learn about traditional nomadic culture. Enjoy a one-hour camel ride through the sand dunes, followed by a traditional Mongolian lunch. In the afternoon, experience horseback riding on the grassland (1–2 hours, suitable for beginners). If you wish, enjoy the sunset or sunrise from the sand dunes. In the evening, relax under the starry sky. Overnight stay in a nomadic ger or a tourist camp.

DAY 2

Breakfast will be served at the ger camp at 9:00 AM. Please enjoy some time to relax before departure. At 10:00 AM, we will depart for Ulaanbaatar, stopping along the way at Hustai National Park to look for the Takhi (Przewalski’s horse), known as the last remaining wild horses in the world. (As they are wild animals, sightings cannot be guaranteed and depend on weather and natural conditions.) The tour will conclude upon arrival at a central hotel in Ulaanbaatar.

TOUR CODE MO-41

Departure pointGenghis Khan AirportTour codeMO-41
Travel days7 nights and 8 daysHotelStandart room
How to make reservationinfo@mongoliaguide.comLocal travel expenses2 pax 1905$
Minimum number of participantsFrom 1 personLocal guideEnglish or Japanese
StaySTD Hotel GerNumber of mealsMorning 7: Lunch 6: Dinner 6
DAYSDESTINATIONTRANSPORTATIONMAIN SCHEDULEMEAL
DAY 1UlaanbaatarPrivate carFly from Airport to Ulaanbaatar on Mongolian Airlines. A guide will greet you upon arrival. Overnight stay at a hotel in the cityEvening: YES
DAY 2Ulaanbaatar - UvurkhangaiPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will drive to the Buurug Camp in Uvurkhangai province by private car. We will have lunch in the desert area of ​​Burd during the trip. We will also experience camel riding in the sand dunes. Arrived in the evening and took a break. Staying at Buurug CampMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 3NaimannuurHorse ridingAfter breakfast, start horse riding. Load your luggage onto your horse and depart for Naimanuur. During the ride, you will pass through the forest and have lunch on the way. The only way to get to your destination is by horse riding or hiking, so it is a natural place. After arriving at Naimanuur in the afternoon, we set up tents and prepared for the night. Bubble tent stayMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 4NaimannuurHorse ridingAfter breakfast, we will go horseback riding to see the Yatsutsu Lakes, which are located about 2–3 km apart. Enjoy a full day of horseback riding and admire the most spectacular starry sky in Mongolia at night. Bubble tent stayMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 5NaimannuurHorse ridingAfter breakfast, we will ride horses to the camp of Buurgu. We will have lunch on the way. After arriving in the afternoon, free time. Stay Buurug campMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 6Naimannuur - KarakorumPrivate carAfter breakfast, we head to Karakorum. On the way we visit Orkhon Falls. Lunch is in Khujirt, the hometown of Asashoryu. After arriving in Karakorum in the afternoon, we visit the market and tour the city. Overnight stay at tourist campMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 7Karakorum - UlaanbaatarPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will visit Karakorum, museum and Erdenezuu Monastery. Then we will go to the hotel in Ulaanbaatar. On the way, we will visit a nomadic ger. Dinner will be a Mongolian BBQ at a restaurant in the city. Staying at a hotel in the cityMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 8UlaanbaatarPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will travel to Ulaanbaatar Airport by private car.
We will fly back home.
Morning: YES

TOUR CODE MO-31

Departure pointGenghis Khan AirportTour codeMO-31
Travel days4 nights and 5 daysHotelStandart room
How to make reservationinfo@mongoliaguide.comLocal travel expenses2 pax 860$
Minimum number of participantsFrom 1 personLocal guideEnglish or Japanese
StaySTD Hotel GerNumber of meals4 mornings, 3 afternoons, 3 nights
DAYSDESTINATIONTRANSPORTATIONMAIN SCHEDULEMEAL
DAY 1Ulaanbaatar Private carAfter arriving at the airport, The guide will pick you up at the hotel. Hotel stay in the cityMorning: NO
Lunch: NO
Evening: NO
DAY 2Ulaanbaatar - KarakorumPrivate carWe will travel to the Orkhon Valley and Karakorum ruins by private car. (360 km, 5 hours) After arriving at Karakorum, we will have free time. Karakorum Ger Camp AccommodationMorning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 3Karakorum - BurdPrivate car/ horse /camelAfter breakfast, we will tour the World Heritage site of Karakorum. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (admission), the Turtle Stone, and the Karakorum Museum (admission). Lunch will be served at a tourist camp along the river.
Afternoon:
We will head to Burd, an area known for its beautiful natural scenery. On the way, we will stop by the sand dunes, where you can experience camel riding near the dunes. Upon arrival in Burd, enjoy both camel and horse riding in the Burd sand dunes. [Stay overnight at Burd Ger Camp]
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 4Burd- UlaanbaatarPrivate carMorning:
Travel from Burd to Ulaanbaatar.
Afternoon:
City tour including Zaisan Hill, Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery, the Ethnographic Museum (admission), and shopping at Nomin Department Store. Enjoy a BBQ dinner at a Mongolian restaurant in the city.
[Stay at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar]
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 5UlaanbaatarPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will go to airport.Morning: YES
Lunch: NO
Evening: NO

TOUR CODE MO-17

Departure pointGenghis Khan AirportTour codeMO-17
Travel days4 nights and 5 daysHotelStandart room
How to make reservationinfo@mongoliaguide.comLocal travel expenses2 pax 930$
Minimum number of participantsFrom 1 personLocal guideEnglish or Japanese
StaySTD Hotel GerNumber of meals4 mornings, 3 afternoons, 3 nights
DAYSDESTINATIONTRANSPORTATIONMAIN SCHEDULEMEAL
DAY 1Ulaanbaatar Private carAfter arriving at the airport, The guide will pick you up at the hotel. Hotel stay in the cityMorning: NO
Lunch: NO
Evening: NO
DAY 2Ulaanbaatar - BurdPrivate carTravel to the beautiful Burdo steppe by private car (270 km, 4 hours) Upon arrival in Burdo, visit a nomadic family. Horse riding experience (about 2 hours). Sightseeing in the Burdo sand dunes. Dinner at the tourist camp. "Burdoger Camp Accommodation "Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 3Burd - Karakorum - BurdPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will travel by private car to the World Heritage site of Karakorum (80 km, approximately 1 hour). We will visit Erdene Zuu Monastery (entrance), the Turtle Stone (visit), and the Karakorum Museum (entrance). Lunch will be served at a tourist camp along the river.
After exploring the Karakorum ruins, we will return to Burd.
On the way, we will stop at the sand dunes and enjoy camel riding near the dunes. [Burd Ger Camp Accommodation]
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 4Burd- UlaanbaatarPrivate carMorning: Burd - Ulaanbaatar.
Afternoon: City tour > Zaisan Hill, Sukhbaatar Square, Gandan Monastery, Ethnographic Museum (entry), shopping at Nomin Department Store.BBQ at a Mongolian restaurant in the city. "Hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar city"
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 5UlaanbaatarPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will go to airport.Morning: YES
Lunch: NO
Evening: NO

TOUR CODE MO-16

Departure pointGenghis Khan AirportTour codeMO-16
Travel days5 nights and 6 daysHotelStandart room
How to make reservationinfo@mongoliaguide.comLocal travel expenses2 pax 1050$
Minimum number of participantsFrom 1 personLocal guideEnglish or Japanese
StaySTD Hotel GerNumber of meals5 mornings, 4 afternoons, 5 nights
DAYSDESTINATIONTRANSPORTATIONMAIN SCHEDULEMEAL
DAY 1Airport - SuburbsPrivate carnight: After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we will go to a ger camp near Ulaanbaatar. After arriving, we will have a Mongolian dinner. " Ger camp accommodation "Morning: NO
Lunch: NO
Evening: YES
DAY 2SuburbsHorse ridingFull day: Horse riding experience
After breakfast, you will receive instructions from a nomad (instructor) together with the horses that will accompany you across the prairie. After the briefing, you will begin your horse trekking experience from the campsite and ride across the steppe with the nomads. Along the way, you will visit a nomadic family.
[Ger camp accommodation]
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 3Suburbs - BurdPrivate car/ horseAfter breakfast, we will travel by private car to Burd on the prairie. Afternoon: Arrive in Burd and explore the sand dunes on horseback.
Head to a nomadic homestay."Nomad Ger Accommodation"
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 4Burd- Karakorum - BurdPrivate carAfter breakfast, drive to Karakorum by private car. Karakorum sightseeing, visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Karakorum Museum, and Turtle StoneThen,
return to Burd. On the way, you will have the opportunity to experience camel riding. Visit the Burd Sand Dunes. "Bayangobi Camp Accommodation "
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 5Burd- Ulaanbaatar - SuburbsPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will travel to Ulaanbaatar by private car. Lunch will be a boxed lunch.
City tour: Genghis Khan Square, Zaisan Hill, Bogd Khan Palace, shopping at Nomin Department Store,
then return to suburbs.
Optional hotel accommodation in Ulaanbaatar .
" Ger camp accommodation "
Morning: YES
Lunch: YES
Evening: YES
DAY 6UlaanbaatarPrivate carAfter breakfast, we will go to airport.Morning: YES
Lunch: NO
Evening: NO

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