Elsen Tasarhai Dunes, Kharkhorin, Erdene Zuu Monastery & Karakorum Museum
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- ¥115,000
- Nights
- 3–5
- Riding level:
- Riding level 3/4 · Intermediate
Elsen Tasarhai Dunes · Kharkhorin (Karakorum) · Erdene Zuu Monastery
Tour overview
Enjoy beautiful scenery woven of vast steppe and sand dunes, and visit Kharkhorin, once the capital of the Mongol Empire. A special journey through Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Karakorum Museum to touch Mongolia’s history and culture.
Tour highlights
- Beautiful scenery of Elsen Tasarhai Dunes
- Kharkhorin, ancient capital of the Mongol Empire
- Historic buildings of Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Learn imperial history at the Karakorum Museum
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Price from · per person¥150,000
Day plan
4 nights · 5 days
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Ask for the day planPlaces visited
- Elsen Tasarhai Dunes
- Kharkhorin (Karakorum)
- Erdene Zuu Monastery
- Karakorum Museum
- Orkhon Valley area
Activities
- Dune visit
- Historic site tour
- Monastery visit
- Museum visit
- Steppe riding
Accommodation
Ger camps in Kharkhorin and ger stays along the way.
Meals
Traditional Mongolian cuisine. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included.
What the price covers
Included
- Travel from Ulaanbaatar
- Japanese-speaking guide
- Monastery & museum entrance fees
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Horseback riding
Not included
- International airfare
- Travel insurance
- Personal souvenirs
- Visa fees (if required)
Packing list
- Easy-to-walk shoes
- Comfortable clothing
- Warm layers
- Sun protection
- Camera
Important travel information
A fulfilling route to savor history and great nature at once. May include intermediate-level riding.
- The ruins area is desert, so there is a large temperature difference between day and night.
- Daytime is extremely hot, so hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen are essential.
- Follow the guidance of local guides for photography and sightseeing at the ruins.
- Please refrain from entering areas other than designated zones to protect the historical site.
- Travel time may be changed depending on road conditions.
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