Nomad Trails Stage 100k

7Nights 8Days

Overview

This tour is a trail running adventure that combines long-distance running with immersive travel through Mongolia’s raw and untouched landscapes. Across 7 nights and 8 days, participants will run approximately 100 km of trail running, divided across 4 separate running days. The route passes through some of Mongolia’s most iconic natural regions, including Mini Gobi, the Orkhon Valley, Tsenkher Hot Springs, Terkhiin White Lake, Chuluut Canyon, Khorgo Volcano, Ugii Lake, and Terelj National Park—offering a rare opportunity to run across deserts, wide steppes, forests, volcanic terrain, river valleys, hot springs, and highland landscapes in one continuous journey.

Duration

7Nights 8Days

Location

Mini Gobi

Tsenkher Hot Springs

Khorgo Volcano

Ugii Lake

Group Size

1-12+ people

Tour Highlights

Camping in a tent under the stars on the vast Mongolian steppe
Camel riding in the desert
Horseback riding and taking photos with eagles
Visiting Erdene Zuu Monastery
Relaxing in Tsenkher Hot Springs after long runs
Trail running adventure into the wild (total ~100 km across 4 running days)
Khorgo Volcano trekking
Exploring the Orkhon Valley and Chuluut Canyon
Visiting Ugii Lake and Terelj National Park
Visiting the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

Itinerary

Day 1. Mini Gobi

Arrival in Mongolia and transfer to the Mini Gobi area for camping, camel riding, and your first night under the stars.

08:00 – Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport (guide meeting, CU store, exchange money)
11:00 – Stop at mart
13:00 – Lunch on the way
17:00 – Camping on the steppe in the Mini Gobi
18:00 – Camel riding in the desert
19:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 5 hours

Day 2. Erdene Zuu Monastery & Kharkhorin City

30 km trail run in the Mini Gobi area, followed by a transfer to Kharkhorin and a visit to Erdene Zuu Monastery.

06:00 – Breakfast
07:00 – Morning run 30 km @Mini Gobi
11:00 – Finish 30 km
14:00 – Lunch on the way
17:00 – Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
18:00 – Ger camp check-in near Kharkhorin
19:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

Day 3. Tsenkher Hot Springs

30 km run in the Orkhon Valley, then transfer to Tsenkher Hot Springs for a well-deserved soak.

06:00 – Breakfast
07:00 – Morning run 30 km @Orkhon Valley
12:00 – Finish 30 km and lunch
17:00 – Ger camp check-in at Tsenkher Hot Springs
18:00 – Dinner
19:00 – Hot springs soak and rest
Total driving time: approx. 3 hours

Day 4. Terkhiin White Lake & Chuluut Canyon

Transfer toward Terkhiin White Lake with a 10 km afternoon run in Chuluut Canyon and horseback riding along the way.

07:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Stop at mart
11:00 – Horseback riding
13:00 – Lunch
15:00 – Afternoon run 10 km @Chuluut Canyon
17:00 – Rest and coffee break
18:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Ger camp check-in and rest
Total driving time: approx. 5 hours

Day 5. Terkhiin White Lake & Khorgo Volcano

30 km run around Khorgo Volcano and Terkhiin White Lake, followed by a relaxed afternoon and campfire night.

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Morning run 30 km @Khorgo Volcano
14:00 – Lunch, rest, and free time at Terkhiin White Lake
19:00 – Dinner
21:00 – Camp fire and rest
Total driving time: 0 hours

Day 6. Into the Wild – Camping Day

Travel day deeper into the wild steppe with an evening camping experience under the stars.

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Ger camp check-out
14:00 – Lunch on the way
19:00 – Dinner
20:00 – Camping and rest on the steppe
Total driving time: approx. 6 hours

Day 7. Terelj National Park

Transfer back toward Ulaanbaatar, with shopping and a relaxing evening in Terelj National Park.

07:00 – Breakfast
11:00 – Department store shopping in Ulaanbaatar
13:00 – Lunch at The Bull hot pot restaurant
16:00 – Ger camp check-in at Terelj National Park
19:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 4 hours

Day 8. Turtle Rock & Chinggis Khaan Statue – Departure

Final 7 km run at Turtle Rock, then visit the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex before heading to the airport.

06:00 – Morning run 7 km @Turtle Rock
08:00 – Breakfast
10:00 – Visit Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and take photos with eagles
13:00 – Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

What's included

Accommodation, transport, meals, guide, and entrance fees covered

Services included

7 nights accommodation3 meals per day (breakfast, lunch, dinner)Water during the runsFree use of recovery equipmentDriver, car, and fuelEnglish-speaking guide serviceActivities (camel riding, horse riding, photos with eagles)Visit to a Mongolian nomadic familyErdene Zuu Monastery entrance feeTerelj National Park entrance feeChinggis Khaan Statue Complex entrance feeTaxesFree pick-up from the airportFree drop-off at the airport