Central Mongolia, Mongolia

Destination · Kharkhorin & Orkhon

Central Mongolia

The historic heart of Mongolia: the old imperial capital, the green Orkhon valley, wild horses and natural hot springs.

Highlights

What you'll see.

5 days · group tour from $1,180 per person
Best time to visit: June to September · green valleys and Naadam season

Day by day

Central Mongolia itinerary

5 days · Kharkhorin & Orkhon

Hustai National Park, Mongolia

Drive west to Hustai to look for the takhi, the world's last wild horses, in the soft evening light.

Wildlife driveSteppe walk

Overnight Ger camp

Kharkhorin, Mongolia

Visit Erdene Zuu monastery and the remains of Chinggis Khaan's empire capital with a local guide.

Monastery heritage tourMuseum visit

Overnight Ger camp

Orkhon Valley, Mongolia

Follow the Orkhon river to the waterfall and spend the night with a herder family.

Horse ridingNomadic family visit

Overnight Nomadic family stay

Tsenkher, Mongolia

Soak in natural hot springs surrounded by forested hills.

Hot spring experienceForest hike

Overnight Hot spring camp

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Drive back to the city with a countryside picnic along the way.

Countryside picnicHotel transfer

Overnight Hotel transfer

Sample itinerary — your planner will confirm the exact route.

Group tour

Upcoming departures.

Small groups of up to 10 travelers · $1,180 per person · guide, driver, stays and listed meals included.

3D photo museum

Photo museum

Walk through a virtual gallery of Mongolia, photo by photo, story by story.

Enter the museum