STEP 1 - ULAANBAATAR, CITY TOUR : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called UB). You will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to Dream hotel, a 2 star establishment that’s conveniently located in downtown UB within walking distance from major attractions in the city. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will accompany you around this ‘soviet-esque’ city that offers some rich cultural attractions and museums. You will first head for Gandantegchinlen, a Tibetan-style monastery with 150 monks in residence. This is one of the very few monasteries which escaped the massive destruction during the communist period in the 1930s. The monks in residence usually pray in the morning, a ceremony open to visitors. The Buddhist Centre will be also ready to answer any of your questions. You will then visit a cashmere factory, one of Mongolia’s best known exports. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant to work your taste buds on Mongolian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit the National History Museum where three floors Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. You will then head for our office to collect details of your trip: the itinerary, advice and to address any doubts or questions. At 6 pm, the Tumen Ekh traditional show will provide an exposé on traditional Mongolian folk arts including folklore dances, contortionism and Khoomi - the famous overtone singing style. PICK UP AT THE AIPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - CLIFFS OF BAYANZAG : Early in the morning, you will take your flight to Dalanzadgad, capital city of Omnogov aimag (Mongolia province). By jeep, you will then reach the Gurvan Saikhan park, the “Three Beauties”, a name derived from the three subranges, the East ‘Zuun Saikhan’ the highest at 2815 meters, the Middle ‘Dund Saikhan’ and the Beauty to the West ‘Baruun Saikhan’. You will be driven to the “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag. The rocks radiate a glowing orange colour with the sunset and so the rightfully earned name. The area is also famous for its fabulous fossil finds. In 1922 Roy Chapman Andrews, palaeontologist, was the first to discover dinosaur eggs and bones in this area, many of which you can now see in the Natural History Museum of Ulaanbaatar as well as in numerous museums throughout the world. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4 HOURS LOCAL FLIGHT : 1H30

STEP 3 - CLIFFS OF BAYANZAG - SAND DUNES OF KHONGOR : You will be driven today to the western end of the park towards Khongoriin Els - the most spectacular sand dunes of Mongolia. In places they rise 200 meters above a lush, spring-fed wetland at their base. At 180km long and 20km wide, the summit of the dunes offer a fabulous view on the vast desert and steppes around. You will also hear for yourself the song of the desert sung by shifting sands and dunes that collapse into sand avalanches in a phenomenon commonly called ‘Singing Dunes’. As sand is constantly moving due to Gobi strong winds, few plants grow among the shifting dunes; the sandy ridges are therefore pure, finely sifted, dun coloured sand. You will then experience Mongolian hospitality with a nomadic family who will host you for two nights. This is the time to discover their authentic lifestyle and cultural quirks like passing the snuffbox while tasting ‘suu tai tsai’ (Mongolian salted milk tea) and camel dairy products. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4H30

STEP 4 - SAND DUNES OF KHONGOR, CAMEL RIDING : A camel ride in the Gobi is an unforgettable experience. After breakfast, you ride to a Saxaul forest on camel back. Saxaul is a plant with very tiny leaves and ranges in size from a large shrub to a small tree. Saxaul barks may be pressed for drinking water. In the Gobi desert, it is often the only kind of wood that nomads can use for heating and cooking. This plant is also a camel’s favorite meal. The Gobi is also home to diverse wildlife species. If lucky you can spot Ibex, Argalis, wild Mouflon and Antelopes. On foot, you will trudge up to the summit of the dunes to admire the astounding vista of desert land, and on a good day, catch the chant of the singing dunes. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS CAMEL RIDING : 3 OR 6 HOURS

STEP 5 - SAND DUNES OF KHONGOR - ICED CANYON OF YOLIIN AM : Going towards the East this time, today’s adventure involves a hike in Yoliin Am (Eagles Canyon), a mountain valley that conceals the natural wonder of a large ice field that remains frozen most of the year. You will stop at Dungdene Canyon to leave the jeep behind and discover the astounding gorge on foot. The gorge is so deep that sunrays are unable to melt the ice field before August, after which temperatures quickly drop with the coming of autumn, leaving much of the ice field frozen all year round. Yoliin Am or Eagles Canyon is also a favourable place to spot and observe wildlife such as mouflon, wild sheep or argali, snow leopards and black-tailed antelopes. A its name suggests, you will also find eagles, hawks and vultures. You will spend the night with a local herder family. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4H30 HIKE : 15 KM

STEP 6 - ICED CANYON OF YOLIIN AM - KHUVSGUL LAKE : Catch your flight for Khuvsgul province to the provincial capital city of Moron. After the 1 hour and 15 minutes flight, you will be transported to another world…the wild northern frontier of wide grasslands and nomads that roam free. Two to three hours of a rough ride on dirt track is necessary to reach Hatgal at the southern end of the lake. Imagine 2760 square meters of pristine crystal waters so pure you can drink it – this is Khuvsgul lake. As a transition zone between Central Asian Steppe and Siberian Taiga, the lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges with peaks above 2000 meters. The surrounding pine forests and lush pastures are home to yaks, horses and wildlife such as ibex, wolf, and musk deer. We leave Hatgal for Alagsar ger camp on the east shore of the lake. MONGOLIAN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP JEEP : 2H30 LOCAL FLIGHT : 3 HOURS

STEP 7 - KHUVSGUL LAKE, HORSE RIDING : During these two days, you will trek by horse in the wooded valleys of Alag Sar. You will be accompanied by local herders and a yak cart. Yak carts are traditionally used to transport heavy items like wood or the family ger. Yaks are very helpful for nomadic migrations. On this trip, the cart will transport your own ger which will be set up in the evening for the night. This trip will be also an opportunity to discover the everyday lives of nomads. Don’t hesitate to ask questions about their daily joys and worries. However, one question they don’t like to answer precisely is how many heads of cattle they have. Mongols are superstitious and believe that if they do give precise figures, some cattle heads will be killed during the night. Alag Sar is also known for its beautiful valley flowers. Get lost in an ocean of flowers and gaze down into the crystal clear lake waters that reflect the high mountain peaks on the opposite shore. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GER (NIGHT 1), AND IN THE GERS CAMP (NIGHT 2) HORSE RIDING : 15/20 KM A DAY, 5 HOURS

STEP 8 - KHUVSGUL LAKE - IDER : Embarked aboard a small motorboat, we follow the south bank of the lake and reach the small village of Khatgal. The city of Moron is located on the hillside in the North of mounts Ertchim, on the bank of the Delgermoron river. We shall stop in town to buy fresh food at the local market. The road crosses then several pass and sinks into lost valleys where the landscapes quickly evolve. The height exceeds 2000 meters. The landscapes are more and more beautiful, and photos stop numerous. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 7 HOURS BOAT : 45 MINUTES

STEP 9 - IDER - TERKHIIN TSAGAAN LAKE : We begin what will be the most difficult day of your stay, here we are in in a hellish dust road. Reward of this day, the lake of Terkhiin Tsagaan which is situated at a 2060 meter height above the sea level. This lake, nicknamed " The big white lake " as well as the volcanic region which surrounds it is the highlight of the Arkhangai province. Still a wild area, it is ideal to camp and waters being very rich in fishes. We settle our camp, for two nights at a nomads' family next to the lake. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 7 HOURS

STEP 10 - TERKHIIN TSAGAAN LAKE, HORSE RIDING TO HORGO VOLCANO : Together with local breeders, we go for horse riding along the banks of the lake. We take the direction of the Southeast where is the Horgo volcano peak at 2965 meters. From there you will enjoy a scenic view on the surrounding area. Near the volcano, you will explore an original and very different landscape formed with lava flows. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 4 HOURS

STEP 11 - TERKHIIN TSAGAAN - TSETSERLEG -TSENKHER HOT SPRINGS : We take the track of the South, the raised regions, on the West you can admire the chain of Khangai and its summits peaking more than 3000 meters high. Stop to Tsetserleg, small charming village coiled in mountains covered with Larches. Supplying in the local market and visit of the temple & museum of Zayan Gegeen. The last 30 kilometers of this day will lead us to the Tsenkher hot springs, pamper yourself in the warm water baths of the camp. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP JEEP : 4 HOURS

STEP 12 - TSENKHER HOT SPRINGS - ORKHON VALLEY : We cross the Khangai range to go to the Orkhon valley, classified by UNESCO as "world heritage". On the way, we go and visit the Tovkhon monastery where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, composed the Soyombo alphabet which the first letter became the symbol of the country. From this monastery, located at 2 312 meters high, we have a magnificent panorama on all the Khangaï chain. After this visit we go down to the valley and reach the settlement of our host family.. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4 HOURS HIKE : 2 HOURS

STEP 13 - ORKHON VALLEY, THE WATERFALLS : This will be a day of rest and reflection by the beautiful Orkhon waterfalls while experiencing the simple Nomadic life. After herding cattle with the family, you will proceed to the Ulan Tsutgalaan waterfalls by horse. Formed more than 20,000 years ago by a rare combination of earthquakes and volcanic activity, these 16 meters high waterfalls are simply magical. Spend time taking in the white shimmering mass of water crashing on black stone and splashing a rainbow of colors with the sun. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 4 HOURS

STEP 14 - ORKHON VALLEY, MOGOÏT HOT SPRINGS : Waking up early to be able to take advantage at most of this day on horseback. We shall go up to the hot springs of Mogoit. These springs have an included temperature enter 48 and 75°C, ideal to relax our muscles some little painful by these few hours on horseback or hiking. In our return, we shall delight with a Mongolian barbecue for the dinner. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, MONGOLIAN BARBECUE AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RINDING : 50 KM

STEP 15 - ORKHON VALLEY - KHARKHORIN - KHOGNO KHAN NATIONAL PARK : The legendary city of Genghis Khan was established in 1220 along the Ancient Silk Road. It remained Mongolia’s capital city until Kubilai Khan later moved it to Beijing though the ruins of the great city still remain today. After this you will visit Erdene Zuu monastery which was built in 1586 by a nomad prince. The monastery has been built with inspiration from China and Tibet and is surrounded by 108 sacred stupas. Following this visit, we go to the Khogno Khan national park, where we will stay in teepees! WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A TEEPEE CAMP JEEP : 5 HOURS

STEP 16 - KHOGNO KHAN - KHUSTAÏ NATIONAL PARK : In the morning, you will ride horses in Khogno Khan natural reserve: semi-arid steppes, taiga, amazing rocks; you might spot ibex, wolves and many varieties of hawks. You will visit the Erdene Khambiin, the ‘Erdene monk’s Monastery’. It has been created in the 17th century by Zanabazar, in honour of its teacher Erdene. You will visit Elsen Tasarkhai a strip of sand dunes that stretch 80 km long. A geological marvel given its odd location, this stretch has been called the ‘mini-Gobi’. After your lunch in Eden ger camp, we drive to Khustai National Park, around 100 km west of Ulaanbaatar, the last bastion of the only undomesticated wild horse species. Prezwalksi’s horses were once hunted to near extinction in the 1920’s by the Russians. Thankfully 15 were captured in 1900 and brought to Netherlands. In 1945, 31 horses were bred in captivity of which 9 were later reintroduced to their native habitat in Khustai. Today 1500 wild horses roam the park. A local guide will accompany you to the horses’ favourite spots within the park. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN THE CAMP, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP JEEP : 4 HOURS HORSE RIDING : 2 HOURS

STEP 17 - KHUSTAÏ NATIONAL PARK - TERELJ NATIONAL PARK : 3 hours horse riding in the park on morning. After lunch, we go through Ulaanbaatar before reaching Gorkhi-Terelj national park. Not far from capital city, Terelj offers a perfect spot for hiking with fascinating rocks and cliffs, pine forested mountains and green flowery valleys marked with lovely rivers and lakes. In the afternoon, you will be driven to the northern section of the park where you will experience Mongolian hospitality with a nomadic family who will host you for the night. Their summer camp by the river Terelj is a nice area for a short hike after a cup of welcoming Mongolian milk tea. BREAKFAST AND LUNCH IN THE CAMP, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4H30 HORSE RIDING : 3 HOURS

STEP 18 - TERELJ, HORSE RIDING : f you feel up to waking up at dawn to get hands on experience of a herder’s daily chores, prepare for a 5 am wake up call to assist in milking a yak, a chore known as dris. After breakfast with the local family, an enjoyable horse ride along the river Tuul awaits you. On horseback you will go deeper into the park to discover more of its fabulous rivers, steppes, grassy meadows and forest patches. MONGOLIAN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 19 - TERELJ NATIONAL PARK - ULAANBAATAR : Last day in countryside before returning to the crowded main city of Mongolia. This will be last chance to bid farewell to the Mongolian countryside as you catch your last glimpse of gers, horses and sheep grazing in the steppes.Transfer to your hotel and free afternoon accompanied by your guide. We can go for a walk at the black market to do some shopping. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 2 HOURS

STEP 20 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.