You will be met by your guide and driver at the airport. Head east out of the city towards Terelj National Park, stopping at a local restaurant for lunch.

The rest of the afternoon at leisure to enjoy the hotel, perhaps sit on the veranda overlooking the river, have a swim in the pool, or go for a short walk in the National Park.

You will have a short drive to the lodge where you will be based for two nights.

Here, some of the most significant paleontological discoveries in recent history have been made, scale the dunes of Khongoryn Els, listening to them ‘sing’ as the wind hits the sand, or climb aboard a camel to get a unique perspective of this mysterious land of camel herders, dinosaur fossils and otherworldly landscapes.

Take a walk to see ancient petroglyphs or join a nomadic family as they milk their camels; track wildlife with a local park ranger.

Enjoy the change of landscape on your journey to your private Mandala ensuite gers where you’ll spend the next two nights. Meet the nearby host family for a delicious traditional feast.

Your hosts will be on hand to take you on a hike or ride into the hills and woodland behind your camp.

Pass the rolling sand dunes on the way to your private Mandala gers that are your home for the next three nights.

This takes place at the most ancient of buddhist temples in Mongolia. Your guide will give you an introduction to the history of Kharkhorin, which was the capital of Chinghis Khaan’s Empire.

Perhaps you will want to use the eisel and paints in the Mandala ger or read in your magic ger. Alternatively, you can spend time with the family learning about their life that hasn’t changed much since the time of Chinghis Khan. You can also enjoy a guided camel ride.

Your guide can take you to a cashmere factory or perhaps one of the museums before you spend your last night at a cultural show.

Arrive in Dublin.