Nomad Trails Stage 50k

4Nights 5Days

Overview

This tour is a trail running adventure that combines long-distance running with immersive travel through Mongolia’s raw and untouched landscapes. Across 4 nights and 5 days, participants will run a total of approximately 50 km of trail running, divided across 3 separate running days. The route passes through some of Mongolia’s most iconic natural regions, including Mini Gobi, the Orkhon Valley, Ugii Lake, and Terelj National Park, offering a rare opportunity to run across deserts, wide steppes, forests, river valleys, and highland landscapes in one continuous journey. This is not just a normal trip, but a mentally and physically demanding yet deeply rewarding experience that blends endurance trail running, high-altitude scenery, and authentic cultural encounters into a once-in-a-lifetime adventure in the heart of Mongolia.

Duration

4Nights 5Days

Location

Mini Gobi

Orkhon Valley

Ugii Lake

Terelj National Park

Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

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
Trail running adventure into the wild (total 50 km across 3 days)
Exploring Ugii Lake and Orkhon Valley
Visiting Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex

Itinerary

Day 1. Mini Gobi

Drive from Ulaanbaatar to the Mini Gobi area, set up camp, and experience your first desert sunset.

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 to Mini Gobi
17:00 – Camping on the steppe
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

Morning 20 km trail run in the Mini Gobi area, followed by transfer to the historic Erdene Zuu Monastery and overnight in a ger camp.

06:00 – Breakfast
07:00 – Morning run 20 km @Mini Gobi
11:00 – Finish 20 km and rest
14:00 – Lunch on the way to Kharkhorin
17:00 – Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery
18:00 – Check-in at ger camp near Kharkhorin
19:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 2 hours

Day 3. Orkhon Valley & Ugii Lake

Run 20 km in the Orkhon Valley, then transfer to Ugii Lake for lakeside camping.

07:00 – Breakfast
08:00 – Morning run 20 km @Orkhon Valley
11:00 – Finish 20 km and rest
13:00 – Lunch and depart for Ugii Lake
17:00 – Camping by Ugii Lake
19:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 3 hours

Day 4. Ugii Lake & Terelj National Park

Optional recovery run at Ugii Lake in the morning, then transfer back toward Ulaanbaatar, shopping, and onward to Terelj National Park for horse riding and a night in a ger camp.

07:00 – Optional Ugii Lake run 5 km
08:00 – Breakfast
13:00 – Lunch (Hot pot restaurant @The Bull in Ulaanbaatar)
14:00 – Department store shopping in Ulaanbaatar
16:00 – Check-in at ger camp in Terelj National Park
17:00 – Horse riding in Terelj
20:00 – Dinner and rest
Total driving time: approx. 5 hours

Day 5. Turtle Rock & Chinggis Khaan Statue

Final 10 km trail run at Turtle Rock, followed by a visit to the Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and transfer to the airport.

05:00 – Morning run 10 km @Turtle Rock
07:00 – Breakfast
09:00 – Visit Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex and take photos with eagles
12:00 – Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure

What's included

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

Services included

4 nights accommodation (tent camping and ger camps)3 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)Erdene Zuu Monastery entrance feeTerelj National Park entrance feeChinggis Khaan Statue Complex entrance feeTaxesFree pick-up from the airportFree drop-off at the airport