Flight
Hong Kong – Ulaanbaatar
OM 298 HKG/UBN 12:05-16:45
Ulaanbaatar – Hong Kong
OM 297 UBN/HKG 06:20-10:55
Itinerary
Day 1
Hong Kong / Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar)
Your guide will meet you upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar and transfer you to a 4-star hotel in the city center. Time permitting, you can explore the downtown area of the capital, which has been undergoing rapid changes toward global culture in the last decade. At 6 pm, we will watch a folk performance featuring traditional music, folk songs, and throat singing. This will be followed by a welcome dinner and tour briefing hosted by your guide.
Overnight: Bayangol Hotel
Meals: -- / -- / Dinner
Day 2
Naadam Festival
This morning, accompanied by your guide, take a short walk to the central square to watch the flag ceremony—state honorary guards on horseback carrying the State White Banners to the National Sports Stadium. After a speech by the Mongolian president, the State Nine White Banners, symbols of the power of the ancient khans, are ceremonially carried into the stadium. The festival opening spectacle follows, featuring a parade of the nation’s best athletes and artists in traditional attire, accompanied by music and colorful performances.
Immediately after the opening, the first round of national wrestling begins, while the archery competition takes place at a designated range outside the stadium. This evening, enjoy a spectacular gala dinner with a cultural and fashion show dedicated to the festival at the hotel restaurant.Overnight: tents
Overnight: Bayangol Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / - / Dinner
Day 3
Cycle across the great steppe to Khenty mountain range
Distance: 37km
After breakfast, transfer to the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. Once the bikes are assigned, we begin cycling across vast open grasslands interspersed with gentle hills. The riding surface is predominantly packed soil, making it easy for biking. On each cycling day, however, you can expect short rocky sections, grassy trails, and stream crossings—always a fun experience. A support team of guides, drivers, and cooks will accompany you, providing guidance, meals, and camping facilities. While riding, you will see many domestic animals: horses, cattle, sheep, and goats. Mongolia has 50–60 million livestock, which form the backbone of the rural economy. And of course, you will see horses, which hold an important place in Mongolian culture.
After lunch, we visit the giant statue of Chinggis Khan on horseback, the Guinness Record holder for the world’s tallest equestrian statue. Here, you can take your photo with the Man of Millennia, Chinggis Khan. Other optional activities include riding a camel, photographing with a Golden Eagle on your arm, or having your name written in traditional Mongolian calligraphy. Enjoy panoramic views of the vast steppe and rolling hills from the observation deck before continuing to a comfortable holiday camp comprised of traditional felt-covered tents known as “ger.”
Overnight: Traditional Mongolian tents (Ger)
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 4
Cycle in the Khenty mountain range
Distance: 35km
We cycle along smooth gravel tracks and grassy roads to Bayangol Valley. Soon after departure, we climb a grassy track to an elevated pass, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views over lush pastures used by local herders in winter. Although not far from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, this is true wilderness, carpeted with wildflowers.
This evening, we camp at the edge of the Siberian mountains. Tonight, enjoy a comfortable stay in a glamping camp with spacious two-person tents where you can stand freely, sturdy folding beds with sleeping bags, a large shower tent with a hot shower, a camping toilet, and a dining tent for meals and social time. And, of course, there will be a cook providing tasty meals, along with a snack stop offering a plentiful supply of fresh fruits, nuts, and drinks.
Overnight: Glamping
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 5
Cycle Across the Great Steppe to Khenty Mountain Range
Distance: 25km
Further into the mountains, we leisurely pedal along scenic slopes covered with Siberian woods, while enjoying the vastness of the grassland. The feeling of its immensity and pristineness is almost inconceivable. Today, we see only a few nomadic tents and domestic animals. Encounters with herders provide a wonderful opportunity to learn about local culture and lifeways, as well as a great chance for photography.
Tonight, we spend another night glamping at a spectacular campsite with lush meadows and woods in the background.
Overnight: Glamping
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 6
Morning Ride and Travel to Terelj National Park
Distance: 28km
Another great morning ride along lush meadows on firm packed soil. Gentle climbs, knee-deep stream crossings, and fast descents dominate the ride. We finish by lunchtime and drive to Terelj National Park, a spectacular mountain valley dominated by scenic rock formations, and one of the most popular holiday destinations close to the capital city. Tonight, you will have a chance to experience a night in felt-covered traditional tents at a cozy resort located at the base of a spectacular granite wall.
Overnight: Traditional Mongolian tents (Ger)
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 7
Visit Turtle Rock and Return to Ulaanbaatar (Sightseeing & Shopping)
After breakfast, we visit Turtle Rock, the signature natural attraction of the park. We then return to Ulaanbaatar and check in to the hotel. En route, you may opt for a horseback riding experience. After lunch, explore the city center and visit the largest cashmere shop in Ulaanbaatar before enjoying the final dinner at a hotpot restaurant.
Overnight: Bayangol Hotel
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Day 8
Mongolia (Ulaanbaatar)/ Hong Kong
Check out and transfer to airport for flight back to Hong Kong.
