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 AIRPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - KHUSTAÏ NATIONAL PARK : You will be driven 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 IN HOTEL, LUNCH AND DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 2H30

STEP 3 - KHUSTAÏ NATIONAL PARK - KHARKHORIN : By jeep, you will arrive at Kharkhorin, the old capital city in the afternoon. 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. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 5 HOURS

STEP 4 - KHARKHORIN - ORKHON VALLEY : After breakfast in the camp, you will leave the paved road to experience the joys of the track in Mongolia. You will be driven to Orkhon in the Khangai mountain range which offers beautiful landscapes of gorges and green steppes. You will then go down to the valley by jeep to experience Mongolian hospitality with a nomadic family who will host you for four nights. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 3 HOURS

STEP 5 - ORKHON VALLEY, NOMADIC LIFE : 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 or by foot. 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. 3 MEALS TAKEN WITH THE FAMILY, OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HIKE/HORSE RIDING : 3 HOURS

STEP 6 - ORKHON VALLEY, NOMADIC LIFE : Relaxing day during which you will have the opportunity to go fishing in the Orkhon River. 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. Back to the family where it is time to gather the cattle. You will assist the herder, in this task, on horseback. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4H30

STEP 7 - ORKHON VALLEY, NOMADIC LIFE : Early in the morning we go by horse to 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. In the evening, pitch in to help prepare and feast on ‘Horhog', also called mongol barbecue, a traditional Mongolian stewed meat dish. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, MONGOLIAN BARBECUE AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 8 - ORKHON VALLEY - KHOGNO KHAN NATIONAL PARK : Today, you will go back by jeep to Khogno Khan natural reserve, about 200 km East. On the way, you will make a stop at Shankh Monastery, one of the very few to have escaped the 1930’s massive destruction by the soviets. Shankh Khiid was renowned because of its connections with Zanabazar, the great religious leader, and is said to have once housed Chinggis Khaan’s black military banner. More than 1500 monks used to live there at one time. You will arrive in the evening in Eden Camp. Visit of Erdene Khambiin monastery and of Elsen Tasarhai sand dunes on camel back. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A TEEPEE CAMP JEEP : 4H30 CAMEL RIDING : 2 HOURS

STEP 9 - KHOGNO KHAN - ULAANBAATAR : Last day of car 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. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 5H30

STEP 10 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.