Ancient Capital visit (Kharakhorum)

2 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 2 more

Kharkhorin 2 days 1 night tour will allow you to see the Great Mongolian Empire capitals ruins and the Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery built in the 16th century. Highlights of the tour include riding camels among the sand dunes of mini dessert (Elsen tasarkhai), visiting historic museums, have lunch by the lake side.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[2])
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 2 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Elsen Tasarkhai - Camel riding - Kharkhorin city - Kharkhorin museum - Orkhon valley

    3 stops
  • 1
    Elsen Tasarkhai

    Pick up from the hotel in the morning and start our journey. Our first stop would be Elsen tasarkhai. This mini desert is 80km long and 5km wide, thus gives you that desert vibe. You will visit the local nomadic family and have local lunch.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Elsen Tasarkhai

    After lunch you will go riding two humped Bactrian camels among the sand dunes.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Kharkhorin

    Drive further to the ancient capital Kharkhorin, visit Karakorum museum, go to camp for a rest until dinner at the camp.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • Day 2

    Erdene zuu monastery - Bilge Khan museum - Ogii Lake

    2 stops
  • 4

    After breakfast, visit the Erdenezuu Monastery one of the first Buddhist temples built in 16th century.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Ogii Lake

    Furthermore, drive to Bilge Khan’s museum, the last khan of Turgik empire. Go to Ugii lake, have lunch at the camp and after some rest continue driving back to Ulaanbaatar city. Drop off at the hotel.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Khan Travel Mongolia

Tags

Overnight Tours
Multi-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
DSA non-compliant
Zombie
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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