Falcon Route

About the Falcon Route

The Falcon Route brings you to the green heart of Mongolia, to majestic waterfalls, volcanic landscapes and Ghenggis Khan’s Karakorum - start and end your trip at Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar.

Up to four friends/family travel comfortably in a 4x4 Toyota Prado (automatic).

SIXT airport shuttle on arrival and departure, shopping guide and internet SIM card included

Hotel nights (3) at Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar and Khan Khujirt Spa Resort as well as meetings with nomads inclusive

Comfortable Heimplanet tent and extensive Petromax camping kitchen

Falcon Tour itinerary

day 1 Ulaanbaatar

After landing you’ll be picked up by one of our Followthetracks/SIXT staff members - simply look out for the sign in the arrival hall. You’ll be brought to the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar and handed out a local SIM card with call and internet package. Before the road adventure starts, we will not only explore Ulaanbaatar, the vibrant capital of Mongolia, but will help you go shopping and collect all groceries for the next days.

day 2 The Lost Dune

You will drive a paved road to southern Mongolia before leaving the beaten paths and going off-road for the following days. The first stop marks your arrival in Elsen Tasarkhai! The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and a small forest near a river called Tarna River, which is lined with willows. They are also called Mongol Els, "Mongolian sands", or Khögnö Tarniin Els.

day 3 Kharkhorin

Head further to Karakorum! Chinggis Khan's capital and therefore, between 1235 and 1260, the former center of power of planet earth. You will visit the impressive Erdene Zuu Monastery and if you are lucky, you can watch one of the traditional and very colourful ceremonies in front of the temples.

day 4 & 5 Red Waterfalls

The waterfalls in Orkhon Valley are the highest falls in the country. They are located in the heart of Mongolia, surrounded by volcanic rock formations, vast and - during the summer months - lush and green forests. You'll spend two nights here and get to explore the area on a horse back if you like.

day 6 Orkhon Valley

Continue to explore the Orkhon Valley - a World Heritage Site, which is representing the evolution of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia. You will stay in Khan Khujirt Spa Resort tonight and get to enjoy the hot springs and the incredibly good drinking water quality.

day 7 National Park

You will drive a paved road slowly back towards Ulaanbaatar but will stay overnight at Khustain Nuruu: explore this national park, which is part of the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserves and is on the list of World Biosphere Reserves. Enjoy the night around the last campfire and watch the endless night sky.

day 8-9 Ulaanbaatar

Even the most amazing trip will eventually come to an end, so visit Ulaanbaatar again - or ask us to extend your trip: we have plenty of more things for your to do and places to visit! A SIXT / Follow The Tracks staff member will pick you up at your hotel on the day of departure and will bring you safely to the airport.

Travel details

Participants: up to 12
Duration: 9 days
Distance: 1100 kilometers
Accommodation during the trip:

3 nights

0 nights

5 nights

Travel together with up to 4 of your friends or family. During high season prices may differ. Prices are listed below in the departure section.

Not included

Your Mongolia Self-Drive Tour is a package tour where we are organising everything for you in advance and where you will be taken care of from the moment you land in Mongolia. However, there are only a few things which you will organise yourself in advance and while you are on the road. If you have any questions, please check out our FAQ or send us a message.