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 - SAINSHAND : A day in the train, we go to south of Mongolia and discover the landscape between steppe and desert by the window. A journey in the train between meeting and wonder. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH AND DINNER IN THE TRAIN, OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 30 MINUTES TRAIN : 11 HOURS

STEP 3 - SAINSHAND MONASTERY : Discovery of Sainshand monastery, small monastery in the middle of nowhere ... Before dinner we will have the opportunity to ride a camel with the herder of the family. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 2 HOURS CAMEL RIDING : 1 HOUR

STEP 4 - SAINSHAND - ONGON : We leave our host family and drive to the east. After a day-journey into the vast Mongolian steppes, we stop in the village of Ongon. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 270 KM

STEP 5 - ONGON - DARGANGAI : We visit the village of Dargangai, famous for its handcrafts, before going towards the sand dunes where we can walk on foot or camel. Then we drive near a lake where we can swim. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 80 KM

STEP 6 - DARGANGAI - SHILIIN BOGD : Today we travel to the sacred Chilimbogd summit where we enjoy an impressive panorama of the region. This highly respected place was visited by nearly 80% of the Mongolian population. On the road we visit the Taliin caves. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 80 KM HIKE : 1H30

STEP 7 - SHILIIN BOGD - ERDENETSAGAAN : From now open your eyes because the herds of gazelles will be more and more frequent! Stop on our way to the small village of Erdenetsagaan to visit the monastery. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 200 KM

STEP 8 - ERDENETSAGAAN - CHOIBALSAN : We cross the wonderful plains until we arrive in the city of Choibalsan. This day of car is a real opportunity to observe the fauna and flora with many animals on the road like gazelles and marmots. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 240 KM

STEP 9 - CHOIBALSAN - DADAL : We are beginning a long day driving to join our host family. During this trip the landscape will change gradually as we approach the Siberian taiga. A beautiful area between lakes, rivers and forests! Notice that more and more families live in small wooden houses. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 300 KM

STEP 10 - DADAL : Accompanied by the herder of the family, we leave for horse riding to explore Dadal, the birthplace of Genghis Khan. In the afternoon we visit the monument dedicated to him. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A CAMP HORSE RIDING : 15 KM

STEP 11 - DADAL - BINDER : On morning we go back to our guests' place whose home is located close to Dadal. We leave for a horseback ride around the family. We have the opportunity to discover a shaman tree during our trip in the surrounding forest. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 120 KM HORSE RIDING : 2 HOURS

STEP 12 - MONASTERY OF BINDER - THE BLUE RIVER WITH BLACK HEART : On the road we visit a beautiful monastery. We also have the opportunity to discover a beautiful lake where we can take a nice picture of the group. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 120 KM

STEP 13 - THE BLUE RIVER WITH BLACK HEART - ULAANBAATAR : On the road we discover a small wall at the top of a hill and go for a little hiking. Before arriving in Ulaanbaatar we discover the statue of Genghis Khan, impressive by its size. Finally in town we will have a little shopping. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 150 KM

STEP 14 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. We accompany you back to the international airport of Ulaanbaatar. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.