Begin your Authentic Nomadic Experience & Karakorum Exploration – 5 Days journey with a warm airport welcome. Travel to Karakorum, Genghis Khan’s 13th-century capital. Explore UNESCO-listed Erdene-Zuu Monastery—Mongolia’s oldest Buddhist sanctuary—admiring its 108 stupas, ancient thangkas, and sacred scriptures.
Immersion in Nomadic Traditions
Stay overnight in a traditional Ger Camp, blending comfort with nomadic authenticity. Wake to steppe tranquility and savor a herder-family breakfast of fresh dairy products. Participate in daily nomadic life: herd sheep, craft souvenirs, ride sturdy horses, and absorb endless landscape vistas.
Cultural Connection
As night falls, gather around a crackling fire for storytelling, songs, and hearty local cuisine. This Authentic Nomadic Experience & Karakorum Exploration – 5 Days transcends sightseeing—it’s a profound bond with Mongolia’s timeless history and vibrant living traditions.
We’ll pick you up from your hotel in Ulaanbaatar and begin the scenic drive to Kharkhorin (Karakorum), the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire.
Activity: Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, Mongolia’s oldest and most significant Buddhist monastery, known for its historic temples and sacred artifacts.
Meals: Lunch,Dinner
Journey to Local Family Homestay
Activity: Enjoy an unforgettable three-day stay with a local herder family. Experience warm Mongolian hospitality as you take part in daily life, sample traditional home-cooked meals, and gain a meaningful connection to the nomadic way of life.
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Local Family Homestay
Activity: Begin your day with a traditional Mongolian breakfast, rich with local dairy delicacies. Engage in crafting handmade souvenirs and master the traditional art of preparing dairy products such as Aaruul (dried curd), fully immersing yourself in Mongolia’s culinary heritage.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Local Family Homestay
Activity: Embrace the nomadic lifestyle, joining your host family’s daily activities. Take part in animal care, herding sheep, and milking sessions, experiencing firsthand the authentic nomadic way of life, deeply intertwined with nature and community traditions. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Explore the National History Museum and the iconic Sukhbaatar Square. Then we will drop you off at your hotel after dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day of Departure: We will drop you off at the airport
