Upon arrival, your driver will meet you as you exit the airport and handle your transfer to the hotel. You’ll have time to settle in and rest after your journey. (early check-in not included)

Meet your guide at your hotel at noon. He will take you to the restaurant of your choice for lunch.

Let’s dive into the heart of Mongolian history at the wonderful National History Museum. The museum’s three floors showcase a rich, glorious, at times violent yet noble past — from prehistory to the Soviet era, and of course the rise of the great Mongol Empire under Genghis Khan.

Walk in the centre of Ulan-Bator. Discovery of Gengis Khan Square and the House of Parliament.

At 18 o' clock, Mongolian traditional show at Tumen Ekh: featuring folk dances, contortion, and of course khoomi, the famous throat singing.

Before leaving Ulaanbaatar, we visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery. In the morning, the monks gather there for prayers, and they may answer your questions at the Mongolian Buddhist Centre.

Journey to Khustai Reserve that houses the Przewalski horses (takh). Twilight is the best moment to observe them. We'll walk until the river where they drink, and observe them with no fear to bother.

Journey to Karakorum, the former capital of Mongolia. Founded in 1220 by Genghis Khan, this legendary city was an important stop along the Silk Road and served as the administrative center of the Mongol Empire until the capital was moved to Beijing under Kublai Khan. Today, only a few remnants of the city remain, bearing witness to its rich history.

Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586 by a nomad prince. Its Chinese- and Tibetan-inspired buildings are surrounded by 108 sacred stupas. Continue with a visit to the Museum of Kharkhorin.

Journey to Orkhon Valley. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the valley is a land of nomadism and many breeders set their summer camp there.

On the way, visit of Tovkhon Monastery. Vehicles can't go until the top of Öndör Ulaan Hill and we will walk until there to discover Tovkhon Ermitage, where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, created the Soyombo alphabet. The monastery is located 2312 metres (1,44 mile) above the sea level and from that place we'll have a wonderful view of the whole Khangai range. We'll picnic in exceptional surroundings, facing Orkhon Valley.

Stay at herders' from the valley. During your stay, you will discover their way of life and you will be proposed many activities, such as milking, making traditional dairy products, or rounding up the animals with a horse.

Day 5

Those who wish will go pony trekking along Orkhon Valley, from the camp until Orkhon waterfalls.

For the others, it will be possible to go to the falls by making a 6 km walk, or with the vehicle.

Visit of Ulan Tsutgalaan falls, white flood flowing on the black stone, transformed in rainbow by a short sunray… These 16-metres (52,49 feet) falls are just magic ! They formed 20.000 years ago, as a result of a unique combination of earthquakes and volcano eruptions.

At the end of the day, you will attend the preparation of a Mongolian barbecue which you will enjoy with your hosts.

We go deeper in the Khangai mountains. The track is harsh, notably because of a pass located 2800 metres (1,74 mile) above the sea level. We reach the very remote Naiman Nuur National Park, "eight lakes", where we'll see many forests of larches and, as the name suggests, many lakes.

This area can be very cool and it's not unusual to have snow in June or in August !

Day 7

Peaceful day breathing fresh air in this altitude area. We hike in the park discovering its splendours and arrive near Lake Shireet, probably the most beautiful lake of the area. Back to our host family's to benefit the simple pleasures of life, such as drinking a cup of tea with milk or playing ankle bones.

Stay with a nomads family living in this mountainous area, with whom we'll share moments of their daily life.

We arrive at the splendid rocky formations of Khogno Khan. Discovery of the park : semidesert steppes, taiga, stunning rocky formations, 80-kilometre (49,71 miles) long sand dunes, are characteristic of this arid area nicknamed "Mini-Gobi".

Walk to Erdene Khambiin Monastery. "Monk Erdene's Monastery" dates back to the 17th century and was built in the mountains. Zanabazar built it in honor of his teacher, monk Erdene.

Camelback trek along the sand dunes of Elsen tasarkhai.

Back to Ulan-Bator. Last herds of wild horses crossing the road outside our dumbfounded eyes, last yurts smoking far away, the steppe will be with us until the last moment.

Arrival in town and settling in at your hotel, where you can rest a few moments.

Rest of the day free. With our guide, you can go shopping in the centre of the city.