Example Itinerary

The Mongolian Outback: Exploring the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area

Duration
5 days / 4 nights
Price Per Person
Interests
Glamping
Destinations
Mongolia

This short-yet-thrilling five-day exploration into Mongolia’s wilderness will provide you with wonderful insight into the local culture and nature that thrives in the country. Starting in Ulaanbaatar, you’ll take a road trip to the southernmost reach of the Siberian boreal forest, also home to the southernmost wolverine habitat. You’ll stay at a traditional, low-impact Ger camp, built in the nomadic style and providing indigenous, environmentally-friendly technology. Transportation ranges from horseback to yak cart, to Russian catarafts. Enjoy a holiday like no other, in the Mongolian outback. 

This itinerary is an example. It’s designed to inspire you and provide you with thoughtfully curated ideas. You can choose to do this exact itinerary or completely personalize it. All trips are 100% bespoke.

Highlights

  • Hiking Mongolia: After rafting through the rough highland waters, trek through the birch forests of the Hentii Mountains and take in the beauty of the Mongolian wildflowers.
  • Horseback Riding: In true Mongolian style, explore the thrilling wilderness of Khan Khentii by horseback.
  • Wildlife: While experiencing Khan Khentii with the locals, keep an eye out for wolves, wild boar, moose, red deer, and gazelle.

Day-by-Day

Day 1

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Khan Khentii »

Arrive in Mongolia’s largest city and capital and transfer to the Upper Tuul River Valley via a three-hour car ride. The area is part of the Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area, in the east of the country, an area created by the country’s government for wildlife preservation. If time allows, we’ll stop at the Gandan Lamasery - Mongolia’s most vibrant monastery. The drive takes you through a scenic steppe valley and verdant forests. Take in the beauty of Mongolian wildflowers, which grow without abandon in the summer months. Yak carts will be used to carry your luggage during the walk to Jalman Meadows Ger Camp on the Upper Tuul River.

Day 2

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Khan Khentii »

Spend today exploring your new surroundings. You may choose to do so on foot, horseback, or on a Russian catarafts supplied by the camp - these are rafts commonly used as a fishing platform, and are ideal for rafting over rougher water. Hike through the Khentii Mountains, where larch and birch forests grow freely. Return tonight to relax in the comfort of your traditional Ger tent.

Khan Khentii
Khan Khentii

Day 3

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Khan Khentii »

Continue exploring the thrilling wilderness of the Khan Khentii protected area today. Get up close and personal with the herdsmen in the southern areas, who follow a traditional lifestyle that’s remained unchanged for centuries. The northern area’s uninhabited back country is home to wolves, wild boar, moose, red deer, marmots, and gazelle: see how many you can spot.

Day 4

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Ulaanbaatar »

Check out of your Ger camp and head back to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar, a 3 1/2 hour drive. Spend the day exploring Ulaanbaatar, learning about its long history at its many monasteries and museums. 

Hotel Options
Ulaanbaatar
Ulaanbaatar

Day 5

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Departure

After one final breakfast at your hotel, your journey comes to a close with a private transfer to the airport for your flight onward. 

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