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Hustai: A Glimpse of Mongolia's Past

Duration
3 days / 2 nights
Price Per Person
Interests
Wildlife, Off the Grid
Destinations
Mongolia

Embark on an unforgettable tour to the Hustai National Park and catch a glimpse of the rare and exotic Przewalski’s horse, known as the takhi in Mongolia. The takhi horse faced extinction in 1969, however with the combined efforts of zoos around the world, the takhi horse has successfully been reintroduced to the Hustai region. Lose yourself while hiking the vast, green steppe mountains. Discover ancient graves from the times of Genghis Khan. Live like a local and experience camping in gers, a traditional felt tent used by nomadic herders, even to this day.

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Highlights

  • Wild Horses: The rare and stunning Przewalski's horse is the world's last truly wild horse species and sadly, they're critically endangered.
  • Ancient History: Uncover Neolithic graves and discover the deep roots of Mongolia, which reach back to legendary leader Genghis Khan.
  • Hiking: Hustai's mountainous forest steppe makes for excellent trekking terrain and offers rewarding views.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

Hustai National Park

Depart from Ulaanbaatar and travel by jeep or minibus to Hustai National Park. Enjoy the scenic ride as we pass the Tuul River and through the Tariat Valley. View the magnificent takhi horses up close as we take a drive in the evening through the scenic valley. Camp overnight in an accommodating ger.

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About

Hustai National Park is located approximately 2 hours from the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar. The park is celebrated for its stunning landscape and the wild roaming Przewalski horse population, as well as other wildlife.

This accommodation has been personally vetted by the Remote Lands team and is the best available in the area. More information on this property is available on the “Hotels” tab at the top of the page.

Day 2

Hustai National Park

Discover the natural beauty of the Hustai National Park. Hike to the top of numerous hills to experience a breathtaking view of the Moltsog Els sand dunes and Hustai ridges. After, visit a camp in Moilt, which ia a great base for searching for wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for a variety of animals including red deer, black vultures, eagles, falcons, and wolves.

Hustai National Park
Hustai National Park

Day 3

Ulaanbaatar

Uncover the graves of the Öngut, an active Mongolic tribe during the time of Genghis Khan. After, we will travel to the Tuul River and enjoy gazing the skies for red-footed falcons. Lunch will be served at the ger camp, followed by our departure back to Ulaanbaatar.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Situated in the heart of Ulaanbaatar, this cosmopolitan hotel overlooks Nayramdal Park to the south and Great Chinggis Khaan Square to the north, and is just a 40-minute drive from Chinggis Khan International Airport.

History: This luxury hotel, which features both contemporary and indigenous design and includes nine large venue spaces, opened its doors for business and leisure guests in 2015, making it a recent addition to this historic city.

Service: The Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar - as with all of the esteemed Shangri-La locations - offers exceptional service to all guests. For even more exclusive and personalized service, guests at the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar can become part of the exciting Horizon Club, which includes express check-in and check-out, a private lounge, complimentary breakfast and cocktails, and use of a meeting room.

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Why We Love This Hotel

Location: Located in the heart of Mongolia’s capital city, Ulaanbaatar, the hotel is surrounded by attractions and activities to fill the days and nights, from opera houses, to shopping malls, and fine dining restaurants.

History: Though the hotel is quite new, having opened in 2012, it is situated close to a host of Ulaanbaatar’s historical sites, from museums, to the Gandan Monastery, built in the mid-19th century.

Service: The Blue Sky Hotel is known for providing some of the highest quality service Mongolia has to offer.

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