Train Journey to Eastern Gobi

Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel in the city center. After check-in, enjoy time at leisure to relax after your international flight or explore the surrounding area at your own pace. 

Afternoon, discover the highlights of Mongolia's vibrant capital city.

Begin at Sukhbaatar Square, the political and cultural heart of Ulaanbaatar, surrounded by important government buildings and monuments. Explore the National Museum of Mongolia, featuring outstanding collections that illustrate the country's rich history, nomadic heritage, and traditional culture.

This evening, enjoy a spectacular traditional Mongolian cultural performance featuring throat singing, morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), folk dance, and world-renowned contortion before dinner.

This morning visit Gandan Monastery, Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monastery. Attend the monks' daily chanting ceremony and experience the peaceful atmosphere of this spiritual center. After lunch, visit the monastery's Buddhist school and participate in a guided meditation session led by a resident lama. After dinner, transfer to Ulaanbaatar Railway Station to board the overnight train to Sainshand. Departure: 20:58. Overnight in a comfortable 4-berth sleeper cabin

Arrive in Sainshand at approximately 07:30, where your local guide will meet you. After breakfast, begin exploring the fascinating landscapes of the East Gobi. Visit a remarkable dinosaur fossil site where 70-million-year-old dinosaur bones remain visible on the surface, along with impressive petrified wood formations. Continue to the historic 108 Caves, closely connected with the famous Buddhist scholar and poet Danzanravjaa. Later visit the sacred Khamariin Khiid Monastery, one of Mongolia's most important spiritual centers. At sunset, participate in a lama-guided meditation ceremony in the sacred Energy Centre (Shambala). Overnight at a ger camp

After breakfast, travel to the spectacular Tsagaan Els  (White Sands). Enjoy walking among the white sand dunes and admire the unique desert scenery. Participate in a Buddhist blessing and meditation ceremony on the dunes. In the evening, return to Sainshand for a short city tour, including visits to the Provincial Museum and Danzanravjaa Museum. After dinner, transfer to the railway station to board the overnight train to Ulaanbaatar. Departure: 23:55. Overnight in a 4-berth sleeper cabin.

Arrive early in Ulaanbaatar and drive directly to Terelj National Park. En route, stop at the magnificent Chinggis Khaan Equestrian Statue Complex at Tsonjin Boldog for photographs and an introduction to the life and legacy of Chinggis Khaan. Continue to Terelj Lodge for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, visit a local nomadic family to experience traditional hospitality, followed by a horseback riding excursion across the beautiful steppe. Overnight at Terelj Lodge.

After a leisurely breakfast, explore the highlights of Terelj National Park. Visit the iconic Turtle Rock and hike to the Aryabal Meditation Temple, where you will enjoy another guided meditation session with a Buddhist lama. In the afternoon, return to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport according to your flight schedule. Your memorable journey through Mongolia comes to an end.