Mongolia with children

You stop at the Turtle Rock, before continuing on foot towards the Aryaval Monastery. This walk takes you into the heart of the characteristic granite reliefs of the park, up to the small monastery clinging to the mountainside.

You arrive at a family of herders settled on the banks of the Tuul river, where you will stay for 3 days. You discover a peaceful and varied environment, and share the daily life of your hosts. Depending on current activities, you will be offered the opportunity to participate in milking animals or in the preparation of traditional dairy products.

Activities according to seasonality.

For two days, you explore freely the surroundings and fully enjoy this natural setting. If you wish, you can set off on a horseback ride along the Tuul River and progress into the heart of the park. From your mount, the landscape unveils itself in all its forms: watercourses, open steppes and forests that extend to the neighboring reliefs.

For those who prefer to stay on foot, hiking excursions are offered as an alternative, allowing you to appreciate the park from another angle, at a peaceful and immersive pace.

During your stay, you also witness the preparation of a Mongolian barbecue, a convivial moment that you share with your hosts before enjoying this traditional meal together.

Morning arrival in Sainshand, at the gates of the eastern Gobi desert. You immediately set off to discover the Khamar Monastery, founded in the 1820s by Danzanravjaa, an eminent Mongolian educator, poet and man of letters. A spiritual center of the country, this monastery was once a major center of Buddhism of the "red sect", where teaching, theater and meditation coexisted harmoniously. To the north of the site, you can also explore the meditation caves, where monks retreated to pray and meditate in the silence of the desert.

A little further away lies one of the most sacred places of Mongolian Buddhist spirituality: Shambala. Considered the gateway to a mythical spiritual realm, a symbol of joy, balance and harmony, this site is now a highly respected place of energetic pilgrimage in Mongolia.

In the afternoon, you join the Bayanzurkh mountain, which reaches an altitude of 1031 meters. This small massif is another major place of veneration, where Jamiyandanzan, the third greatest lama of the Gobi, was buried. Numerous temples and monuments have been erected in his memory.

A path dotted with stupas and ovoos leads to the summit, from where a panoramic 360° view unfolds over the Sainshand region, bathed in light and silence — an ideal setting for contemplation and meditation.

This morning, we set off to meet a family of camel herders, an opportunity to discover Mongolian hospitality in all its authenticity. We share a traditional lunch at our hosts' home and exchange about their lifestyle, closely linked to the vast expanses of the desert.

We continue with a camel ride through the desert landscapes of the Sainshand region, an immersive experience allowing you to appreciate the serenity and immensity of the Gobi

After lunch, return to Sainshand for a visit to Danzanravjaa, dedicated to the life and work of this major 19th-century poet, educator and spiritual master.

Morning arrival at Ulan Bator train station, then visit of the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, the country's main Buddhist center. Every morning, monks gather there for prayers in an atmosphere filled with serenity. This visit also allows you to learn more about Mongolian Buddhism and freely exchange with people on the site.

You finish the day with one last night in the Mongolian steppe, welcomed by a nomadic family settled on the outskirts of the national park. A simple and warm immersion to close your journey as close as possible to pastoral life.

Stroll through the center of Ulaanbaatar discovering the famous Sukhbaatar Square, heart of the capital dominated by the imposing statue of Genghis Khan. You will also observe the Mongolian Parliament and the bustle of this amazing city, between Soviet heritage and nomadic culture.

Dive into the heart of Mongolian history when visiting the National History Museum. Spread over several floors, the museum traces the country's rich past, from the first nomadic civilizations through the Soviet period, including the rise of the great empire founded by Genghis Khan. A fascinating visit to better understand Mongolia's identity and culture.

Around 6:00 PM, you attend a traditional Mongolian show at Tumen Ekh, famous for its performances combining folk dances, traditional music, contortion acts and khoomi, the fascinating Mongolian throat singing inscribed in the intangible cultural heritage.