We will begin the journey at the New “Genghis” Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar (inaugurated on July 3rd, 2021, located 52 km/32.3 miles away, approx. 4 hours travel), the capital of Mongolia, with a warm welcome by the Samar Magic Tours team. This is one of the most fascinating grand routes in Mongolia.
Next, we depart northeast to visit the Equestrian Statue of Genghis Khan. At the base of the statue, visitors can view the replica of the legendary Golden Whip of the Great Khan. Tourists may take an elevator inside the statue, with the exit at the level of Genghis Khan’s thigh, from where it is possible to walk up to the horse’s head for a panoramic view of the steppe. We will also visit a small museum, located in the basement of the Equestrian Statue.
Afterward, departure to Gorkhi/Terelj National Park, located 1600 m above sea level, with high Mesozoic granite rocks, mountains, steppes, alpine forests, and curious rock formations such as Turtle Rock or the Reading Monk. The Park lies at the foot of the Khentii Mountains, the region where Genghis Khan was born. Declared a National Park in 1993, it covers an area of 300,000 hectares. We then take a domestic flight Ulaanbaatar/Dalanzadgad (capital of South Gobi province, 1hr, 30min. *Domestic flights are subject to cancellations or schedule changes without prior notice).
From here, we explore:
- Yolyn Am Canyon (Vulture Gorge) in Gobi Gurvan Saikhan National Park (Three Beauties of the Eastern, Middle, and Western Ranges).
- The fossil sites of the giant dinosaurs.
- The beautiful Moltsog sand dunes. We will also visit a local family with Bactrian camel herds, and take an excursion on camelback.
Return flight Dalanzadgad/Ulaanbaatar (*domestic flight schedules pending final confirmation).
Dalanzadgad is the capital of Ömnögovi province (Gobi Desert) in Mongolia.
Distance: 540 km/336 miles south of Ulaanbaatar
Altitude: 1470 m above sea level
Climate: desertCoordinates: 43°34′12″N 104°25′33″E / 43.57, 104.42583333333.
