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CHARITY TOUR TO MONGOLIA with Ven. Thupten Donyo

Join us on an unforgettable tour to Mongolia. This is the adventure of a lifetime, and we can’t wait to explore this beautiful country with you.

Tour Dates:

Group 1: July 9 – 22, 2026 (registration closed)

Group 2: July 22 – August 3rd, 2026 (registration open)

Group 1 is full, but we have added a second group with a minimum of 12 participants required.  The second group tour date will be July 22 – August 3, 2026, Those who are interested in joining the second group may register with the button below to secure the spot. Registration is first come first serve. If you have any questions, please contact Ven. Donyo at 510-674-6000.

We’ve put together an unforgettable itinerary that includes cultural experiences, breathtaking landscapes, and plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture.

Friends outside of California who are interested in joining the trip are welcome to do so. However, please make sure you arrive in Ulaanbaatar no later than July 9 or earlier. Those who do arrive before the trip itinerary officially begins will have to cover the cost of accommodations as well as any other expenses including meals and airport pick-up and drop-off.

Here’s a brief overview of the tour highlights:

Group 1 – Day to Day Itinerary 

Day 1. – July 09, Arrive in ULAANBAATAR with airport pickup. Relaxing day upon arrival. Overnight in a hotel. (L, D) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).

Day 2. – July 10, ULAANBAATAR city tour visiting Gandan monastery, Sukhbaatar
square and History Museum and Bogd Khaan winter palace or Choijin Lama museum. Overnight in a hotel (B, L, D)

Day 3. – July 11, ULAANBAATAR – NAADAM FESTIVAL.
Enjoy opening ceremony of Naadam festival in UB. Celebrated across the country in July, the Naadam Festival is a celebration of the three “manly games” of archery, horse riding and wrestling, which built Chinggis Khans warrior army and the vast empire it conquered. The festival represents the immense sense of pride that Mongolians have in their heritage and reflects the day-to-day skills of Mongolia’s nomadic population. Overnight in a hotel (B, L, D)

Day 4. – July 12, To HOGNO HAN MOUNTAIN.
Drive for 2 hours out of UB and enjoy rural Naadam festival. In the morning, we will drive to Khui Doloon Khudag, the wide-open steppe area west of Ulaanbaatar famous as the main horse- racing venue during the Naadam Festival. Here you will witness the energy and excitement of Mongolia’s legendary long-distance horse races, where young jockeys—some as young as 6 or 7 years old—ride their fastest horses across vast grasslands. Proceed driving to Högnö Han Mountain (around 4-5 hours) which is a splendid and a magnificent giant rock formation is situated in the middle of steppe where is border area of Uvurkhangai, Tuv and Bulgan province with forests, steppes, Gobi-type desert and mineral water sources. We will stay at an eco-camp out of nowhere in the silent beautiful nature. Overnight at a ger camp (B, Packed lunch on the way, D)

Day 5. – July 13, HOGNO HAN MOUNTAIN.
This morning, we will visit small Erdenehamba Monastery, now being restored. It was destroyed during the purges of the 1930s. We will explore the area on foot today. It is possible to hike a short way until Övgön Monastery ruin, originally built-in 17th century by Saint Zanabazar who was a great sculptor and the biggest representative of Buddhism in Mongolia but destroyed by Galdan Boshigt and assassinated all the monks. Overnight at a ger camp (B, L, D)

Day 6. – July 14, To HARHORIN & ERDENEZUU MONASTERY.
We will drive for around 2 hours to Harhorin (or Kharkhorum) which was the oldest capital city of Mongol Empire, started building by Chinggis Khaan in 13th century and which is located on the most important east-west route across Mongolia in the Valley of Orkhon River-UNESCO World Heritage Site. We will visit an impressive small Kharakhorum archeological museum exhibits dozens of artifacts dating from 13th and 14th centuries which were recovered from sites of the city. Proceed to visit Erdenezuu Monastery which is the earliest and most magnificent monastery complex in Mongolia, was built at the base of Kharkhorum city in late of 16th century. In the late afternoon, we will visit a nomad family camping in the beautiful valley for the summer. Overnight in a camp (B, L, D)

Day 7. – July 15, To SHANH TEMPLE – ORKHON VALLEY.
We will travel through Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape which is an encompassing an extensive area of pastureland on both banks of the Orkhon River and includes numerous archaeological remains. It was registered by UNESCO in the World Heritage List as representing the evolution of nomadic pastoral traditions spanning more than two millennia. On the way, visit Shankh temple, is one of the Mongolia’s oldest and most historically significant monasteries. It was founded in 1647 by Zanabazar, spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism for the Khalkha in Outer Mongolia, around the same time as the
establishment of the nearby Tuvkhun Monastery. Overnight in an eco ger camp (B, L, D).

Day 8. – July 16, ORKHON VALLEY – TOVHON TEMPLE.
Morning drive to through beautiful valley towards base of Tovkhon temple and walk for 4kms up to the mountain path leads to the temple. Here we enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the scenery. The excellent location of Tovhon (or Tuvkhun) temple is a short distance from Kharkhorum in the Orkhon Valley. Overnight at ger camp (B, L, D).

The Tovhon temple is one of the most beautiful monasteries is situated on a forested rocky mountain called Shireet Ulaan, which elevated in 2300 meters above sea level. The monastery was built in 1654 by Saint Zanabazar who was a great sculptor and one of the biggest representatives of Buddhism in Mongolia. After he return from studying in Tibet, he stayed and used the temple as his personal retreat over the course of 30 years and created many of his most famous works. Overnight in an eco ger camp (B, L, D).

Day 9. – July 17, To ULAANBAATAR.
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Check in a hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight at a hotel (B, Packed lunch on the way, D).

Day 10: To JALMAN MEADOWSDay 10. – July 18, To JALMAN MEADOWS.
After breakfast visit Gandan Monastery. Drive to Chingis King giant horseback statue on the way to Jalman Meadows in Khan Khentii National Park. We will follow beautiful valley, dotted with gers and herd of livestock of local nomads. We will cross a mountain ridge and drive up through forests until we reach the Upper Tuul River Valley. At the Jalman Meadows Ger camp we are met by yak carts by the local nomads, carrying luggage and move into the comfortable gers. Stay at an eco ger camp (B, L, D)

Day 11. – July 19, JALMAN MEADOWS.
Full day exploring in Jalman Meadows area such as walking, riding horse, kayaking, rafting and mountain biking or relaxing at the camp. Stay at an eco ger camp (B, L, D).

Day 12. – July 20, JALMAN MEADOWS.
Full day exploring in Jalman Meadows area such as walking, riding horse, kayaking, rafting and mountain biking or relaxing at the camp. Stay at an eco ger camp (B, L, D).

Day 13. – July 21, To ULAANBAATAR.
After breakfast drive back to UB for 3 hours. Free in the afternoon. Enjoy a folk music concert in the late afternoon. Overnight in a hotel (B, L, D)

Day 14. – July 22, DEPARTURE.
Transfer to the airport and depart back home.

Tour Cost: 

Trip cost is $4800.00 per person which includes lodging, meals and local transportation. All prices are based on shared rooms, twin beds. Please note the cost does not include your international airfare. If you would like a single room, there will be an additional $750 charge.

Important: To secure your spot, please send us your registration form and submit your deposit of $1500 by January 30, 2026. We require a minimum of 12 members to run the tour. Spaces are limited, so we recommend confirming your participation early.

Payment can be done on our website or through check payable to

Delek Children’s Foundation and mail to 6401 Bernhard Ave. Richmond, CA 94805. 

Please mention the Charity Tour 2026 in the memo of your check.

Total payment must be made by March 30, 2026. 

CANCELLATION POLICY: The cancellation fee will be applied as below: –

– For more than 45 days, 10% of the deposit will be refundable.

– 45 to 30 days before trip commencement: 50% of the total trip cost

– Under 30 days before trip commencement: 100% of the total trip cost.

For your international tickets, we recommend you contact Sonam at Third Eye Travel. She can be reached at [email protected] or 510-487-9010 ext 101. She will give you suggestions according to our group schedule. If you would like to book your flights on your own, please check with her so that she can suggest the schedule of the rest of the group.

Important: Please note: We will make our greatest effort to make you as comfortable as possible. We recommend all participants to check with their health insurance carrier as for coverage abroad and highly recommend you to purchase travel insurance.

For more information about the trip, please send us email at: [email protected].

The tour cost is based on a typical group size of at least 12 participants. A minimum of 12 participants are necessary to operate this tour. The cost is based on shared room.
If the number of members joining the trip is in odd numbers, then we will rotate the single room with each member at each destination. Therefore we encourage you to invite your friends and family to join you.

INCLUSIONS: 
– Hotel or Yurt accommodation with daily breakfast
– All Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
– Transport by private car
– Airport transfer
– Local English speaking guides

EXCLUSIONS: 
– International flights
– Travel insurance
– Early check-in & late check-out surcharge
– Personal expenses
– Alcoholic drinks not included
– Tips & gratuities for guides and drivers
– All other services not mentioned above

Ven. Donyo is thrilled to embark on this journey with you and he cannot wait to experience these extraordinary destinations together!

For more details, please contact me at [email protected] or call Ven. Donyo at 510-674-6000.

Group 1 – Registration Form Here -July 9th-22nd (Full) (Registration Open)

Group 2 – Registration Form Here -July 22nd- Aug 3rd (Registration Open)

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