The trip will take you through the most interesting places to visit in Mongolia such as historical sites Karakorum and Erdenezuu Monastery, natural beauty spots of Mongolia’s midlands. We will drive through Arkhangai, a province of green forests and swift streams, and camp at the Terkhiin White Lake, where once-active volcanoes have formed some beautiful terrain suitable for hiking. After Moron we will come to a site of so-called deer stones, a gravesite dates back to 3000 BC. At the Lake Khuvsgul we will spend an idyllic day by the lake, swimming, horse riding, hiking, or just gazing out over the vast expanse of water.
A good experienced cook will accompany you through out of your field journey. On the way we will have horse riding and hiking tours. We will also stop by local families to experience a nomadic way of living.
Arrival and accommodation. City tour, including a visit to the Gandantegchilen Monastery with its 26m high gold-plated Buddha statue and other tourist’s attractions of the capital city. The evening program includes a Folk group performance followed by a “welcome dinner”.
Accommodation: hotel.
Drive to Khugno Khaan Mount. Hiking tour in the late afternoon to explore the surroundings.
Day 3 - KharkhorinDrive to Kharkhorin , the site of the 13th century Mongolian Empire’s capital, founded by Chinggis Khan.Visit to the ruins and Erdene Zuu Monastery, the biggest monastery of 16th century surrounded by 400mX400m walls build from the ruins of ancient capital city. Camping site will be set up upon beautiful mountain river near Kharkorin.
Day 4 - Tsenher hot springs
In the morning hit the road toward Tsenher hot springs. On the site hiking, horse riding and in the evening relaxation in a hot spa and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of these famous springs.
Accommodation: Ger camp.
Depart for Tsertserleg city, the capital city of Arkhangai province, a small town surrounded by stony hills. Visit the Buyandelgeruuleh Monastery and the museum. From the museum walk-up to enjoy a beautiful view of scenery. Drive to the Chuluut river canyon. Set up camp site for overnight.
Day 6 - Lake Terkhiin tsagaan
Canyon hiking tour in the morning. Drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. It is one of the most beautiful lakes of the country. The lake is surrounded by extinct and craterous volcanoes, and was formed by lava flows from a volcanic eruption many millennia ago. As a result of the volcano eruptions the landscape is covered with black volcanic rocks.
Accommodation: Camping
Walking tour to the Volcano crater’s top. In the afternoon relax around the lake, fishing, kayaking, horse riding etc.
Accommodation: Camping
Drive to the north, into the direction of Lake Hovsgol, through high mountain passes, wide grasslands, and beautiful valleys crossing number of rivers, both small and large ones, all abundant of fish. Camping site will be set up upon beautiful mountain river on the road.
Accommodation: Camping
Reach Muron, capital city of Hovsgol province. Visit local market. Commence driving to the Uushig valley, a historical site with ancient burial sites, deer stones, date back to 3000BC. Deer stones, which generaly feature deers in the middle, are thought to mark the graves of important people from the Bronze age and are related to shamanism. Camping near site.
Day 10 - Blue Pearl
After 4 hours of driving on a path climbing up to the north we will at last reach the Mongolian Blue Pearl, the Huvsgol Lake. It is a huge 2.760 square km alpine lake (130km in length and 30km in width), surrounded by mountain chains of more than 2000 meters high, thick pine forests and lush meadow with grazing yaks and horses.
Accommodation: Ger camp
We will spend a full day exploring the lakeshore and surrounding mountains. For those interested they will have the possibility to go horseback riding, visit Tsaatan family, people who live with reindeers, go hiking, go fishing, etc…
Accommodation: Ger camp
Drive to the largest river Selenge.
Accommodation: Camping
Drive to the Amarbaysgalant Monastery. The monastery was built in the 18th century and considered as the most intact architectural complex of Mongolia.
Accommodation: Camping
Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. The evening’s program will include “Farewell Party”.
Accommodation: hotel
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for departure.
- domestic flights
- transportation by 4x4
- all accommodations in Mongolia
- all excursions, entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- 3 meals a day, bottled water (2 L per person a day)
- Camel and horse riding fees as described in the itinerary
- Kitchen utilities
- international transportation
- travel and medical insurance
- visa fee
- departure tax
- rent of fishing equipments, boat and kayak
- excess luggage charges
- all alcoholic beverages
- sleeping bags, inflatable mattress
- laundry
- telephone calls
- items of personal nature
- other items not specifically mentioned as included
- other activities not specified in the itinerary
Important note:
It is the responsibility of the client to have sufficient coverage of medical and travel insurance while travelling with us. We cannot take the responsibility of the any changes of domestic flights and other circumstances beyond our control, such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions itinerary changes because of the weather etc…
Price: 1340$ for 4 - 6 pax
1200$ for 7 - 9 pax
1050$ for 10 - 12 pax
/*all prices are in US Dollar per person/
Date: (book for group)
July 15th
August 1st
