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 AN HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - OLGII : Early in the morning, we board on our flight to west of Mongolia. After a short jeep ride we arrive at the Kazakh gers camp where we spend the night. We visit the Museum of Olgii, which proposes an exhibition of the fauna and flora of the region. We are also introduced to the Kazakh culture and discover a collection of traditional costumes. You can see the site of Tsagaan Sala which has been a World Heritage of UNESCO since 1996. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP LOCAL FLIGHT : 3 HOURS

STEP 3 - OLGII - SYRGAAL : We drive to the region of Syrgaal, where we meet our family of herders, our horses and camels. This region, very remote and separated from China by high snowy peaks, has two beautiful lakes: Khoton and Khurgan where the river of Khovd begins. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 6 HOURS

STEP 4 - 2 DAYS HORSE RIDING IN THE AREA OF SYRGAAL : We start our horseback riding through the area of Syrgaal. We visit an ancient mosquee made of wood, and ride along the 2 lakes: Khoton and Khurgan. During our trip we have the opportunity to meet families of Kazakhs and enjoy their hospitality. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS A DAY

STEP 5 - 2 DAYS TOWARD THE GREEN LAKE : During a day and a half, we go through the lush valley of Tahilbai to reach the Green Lake, a small mountain lake with crystal clear waters where the bravest can swim. Here you can find a landscape of lakes and forests. This wild and remote area is dotted with many natural sources. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS A DAY

STEP 6 - 2 DAYS CROSSING THE MOUNTS OF ALTAI : We ride through the mountains of Altai. At 3600 meters, you have an amazing view of the wild landscapes of the National Park of the Altai Tavan Bogd. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 7 - TSAGAAN GOL VALLEY : We ride for 16 kms along the valley of Tsagaan and descend towards a small mountain lake on southeast of the Mountain of Shiveet Hairhan where we settle our camp. We discover the most important petroglyphs of Mongolia belonging to the period of the Huns. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 4 HOURS

STEP 8 - SHIVEET KHAIKHAN - OLGII : We leave the herders who went with us during these eight days horse riding in such a beautiful landscape. We drive on the quite difficult road, to the capital of the Province: Olgii. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A KAZAKH GERS CAMP JEEP : 6 HOURS

STEP 9 - OLGII - ULAANBAATAR : We leave our camp in the morning to Olgii where we will embark aboard our return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrived in town and transfer at Hotel where you can rest. Then free afternoon in town with your guide. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH AND DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL LOCAL FLIGHT : 3 HOURS

STEP 10 - ULAANBAATAR : Flights between Ulaanbaatar and Olgii are not everyday, this day is used in plug and can take place at the end or the beginning of the journey. It is possible we will pass this day in Altai and not in Ulaanbaatar. If we spend it at Ulaanbaatar, we shall have the possibility of continue our city tour and going to visit Bogd Khan winter palace and the natural history museum. If we have spend this day in Altai, you will take advantage then of one additional day to be defined according to the schedules of the flights with your hosts.

STEP 11 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.