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Kharkhorin Tours: The 13 Best Trips to the Ancient Capital

13 tours  ·  ★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 average  ·  from $250

Karakorum was the empire’s capital for forty years; what stands there now is Erdene Zuu monastery inside a wall of stupas, and grass where the city was. It is 370km from Ulaanbaatar, so these 13 trips all carry at least one night, usually paired with the semi-Gobi.

From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour - The long drive from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin
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From Ulaanbaatar: Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

1.Semi Gobi and Ancient Kharkhorin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 2 days · from $270Our pick

Ride Bactrian camels, explore Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu, and sleep in a ger on this practical two-day Mongolia tour from Ulaanbaatar.

“Awesome program and service. The guide was amazing, so sweet and caring. Every time we needed anything, very helpful and made sure we are good. Highly recommended. When we return next year, we will be booking again!”

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Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip - Leaving Ulaanbaatar through Emeelt
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Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

2.Semi-Gobi and Kharkhorum overnight private trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $390Top rated

Spend an overnight in Mongolia’s Semi-Gobi with camel riding, nomadic meals, a private ger, Kharkhorum, and Erdene Zuu.

“This guide is a real gem: knowledgeable in Mongolian history, kind, eager to please, flexible, willing to customize your tour, fluent in English, enthusiastic - the whole package. I’m a UN employee who was on mission, a woman touring alone. Read more”

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2D,1N Gobi desert and Old city Kharkhorum stay with Nomadic family - What a night in a nomadic ger really adds
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2D,1N Gobi desert and Old city Kharkhorum stay with Nomadic family

3.2D,1N Gobi desert and Old city Kharkhorum stay with Nomadic family

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $500

Spend two days in Mongolia's Mini Gobi, ride camels, sleep with nomads, and explore Kharkhorin with meals and private transport included.

“This tour fulfilled and even exceeded my entire expectations for traveling to Mongolia. It has everything -- an adventure to Bayangobi or the mini desert, a camel ride, exploring the ancient city of Kharkhorin and more. My guide and driver UsuRead more”

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Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip - Day one: dunes, camels, and a nomadic lunch
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Kharkhorum, Semi-Gobi 2 days 1 night private trip

Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin - 4 days - Day one: sand dunes at Elsen Tasarkhai
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Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin – 4 days

6.Mini Gobi and the ancient capital Kharkhorin – 4 days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $596

Explore Mongolia’s Mini Gobi, nomad life, Kharkhorin, Erdene Zuu, Orkhon Valley, camel riding, and ger stays in four days.

“excellent service just be careful which company you choose. There are some very bad companies in Mongolia. However, it is coordinator was amazing. The driver was always caring for me. Always pay attention if I needed some thing very gooRead more”

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From UB: 2 Days Private Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Semi Gobi - Day one: reaching the old capital of Kharkhorin
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From UB: 2 Days Private Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Semi Gobi

7.2 Days Private Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Semi Gobi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $250Best value

See Kharkhorin, Erdene-Zuu, and Mini Gobi dunes on a private two-day trip from Ulaanbaatar with nomadic culture and outdoor fun.

“Fantastic way to see more of Mongolia outside of Ulaanbaatar! A significant amount of time will be spent in the car, so this tour is also great if you don’t want to walk too much or if you want to catch up on sleep. Fair warning that a lot of the Read more”

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2 Days Kharkhorin ancient capital city and Khustai National Park - Day one: the long road to Kharkhorin
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2 Days Kharkhorin ancient capital city and Khustai National Park

3 Days Private Tour to Karakorum, Khustai NP and Semi Gobi - Day two at Elsen Tasarkhai and the Semi-Gobi
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3 Days Private Tour to Karakorum, Khustai NP and Semi Gobi

3 Days Three different natural zone and Ancient capital city - Day 1: The long road to Kharkhorin
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3 Days Three different natural zone and Ancient capital city

Mongolian Tour to Ancient Capital City of Mongol Empire - Erdene Zuu brings the old capital into view
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Mongolian Tour to Ancient Capital City of Mongol Empire

12.Mongolian Tour to Ancient Capital City of Mongol Empire

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $990

Review of a 7-day Mongolia tour to Karakorum, monasteries, hot springs, White Lake, Khustai horses, and nomadic families.

“I had a really amazing time! I joined solo with a family group of 3. The sights were incredible and our guide, Limbe, and driver, Bacha, were so kind and helpful! My tour included horse and camel riding, visits to monasteries, a hike through an autumn forest, and many interactions with Nomad families. I would highly recommend!”

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3 Day Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Gobi with Camel and Horse Ride - Erdene Zuu and Mongolia’s Buddhist story
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3 Day Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Gobi with Camel and Horse Ride

13.3 Day Tour to Kharkhorin and Mini Gobi with Camel and Horse Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1 reviews · from $750

Explore Kharkorin, Erdene Zuu, and Mini Gobi on a three-day private tour with camel and horse rides, nomad life, and ancient ruins.

“Returning my train trip from China, I recently spent three unforgettable days exploring Mongolia in mid-April, and while it was a short trip, it packed in a bunch of good memories. It was my second drive with the company. Despite less options of the tourist camps in Mini Gobi, we have spent beautiful day in a hostile nomadic family with their baby herds.”

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