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Central and North Mongolia
10 days
Mongolian Blue Pearl Khuvsgul lake tour
Overview
The nature beauty is one of the well-known destinations for tourists who wants to travel Mongolia. There are fresh water Khuvsgul lake, Reindeer people, full fished Tsagaan lake, Salmon and huge taimen can also be found in the lake, Darkhad Depression (Valley) is one of Mongolia's strongest center of shamanism. You will hike, horse and camel riding and take a boat on an amazing adventure.
Tour Brief: Duration: 9 nights / 10 daysÂ
Distance: 2005kmsÂ
Group: Min 2 - Max 15
Season: May – October
Itinerary
Day 1 Visit in Ulaanbaatar
Arrival at the airport, meeting with our driver and guide. Transfer to your hotel, settling in and rest. We will take you in the restaurant. Let's immerse ourselves in the heart of the Mongolian history, in the wonderful National History Museum. Three floors of a rich, glorious, violent and noble past, from prehistory to Soviet period, including the creation of the great Mongolian Empire by Genghis Khan. Walk in the centre of Ulan-Bator. Discovery of Gengis Khan Square and the House of Parliament. At 18 o' clock, Mongolian traditional show: folkloric dances, contortion, and of course khoomi, the overtone singing. Welcome dinner in Mongolian style restaurant. Overnight in the hotel. B/L/D
Day 2 Travel to Khongo Khan
Up early morning we will drive to the splendid rocky formations of Khogno Khan National Park (280 kms from Ulaanbaatar 5 hours). Discovery of the park: semi desert, steppes, taiga, stunning rocky formations, 80km long sand dunes, are characteristic of this arid area nicknamed "Mini-Gobi". Visit a local nomad family conversing about their unique lifestyle of the local area. They’re very hospitable friendly hosts which they will offer a traditional delicacy made of camel’s milk. Camel-back trek along the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai. Overnight in the ger with a local family. B/L/D
Day 3 Khogno Khan-Karakorum (Central Mongolia)
Today we will drive to Kharkhorin for 2 hours 100 km. Journey to Kharkhorin, the former capital of Mongolia. The legendary city of Genghis Khan was founded in 1220 and was one of the stages of the silk road. Visit of Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586 by a nomad prince. The Chinese and Tibetaninspired buildings are surrounded with 108 sacred stupas. Visit of the Museum of Kharkhorin. We’ll be staying overnight in ger camp by Orkhon river. B/D/L
Day 4 Kharkhorin-Tsetserleg
Drive to Tsetserleg town, its capital of the Arkhangai province /117km for 3 hours/ We will drive to Taikhar Rock (30 km from Tsetserleg). Taikhar Rock is a large granite over 18 m high rock formation. Geologically, the rock was separated by Tamir river systems in millions years from north side of the mountain. Afternoon we will drive to the Khorgo-Terkh National Park (161 km for 2 hours). On the way, we will stop at Chuluut River Canyon scenic spot. We’ll be staying overnight in the ger with local family. B/D/L
Day 5 Climbing to the Khorgo Volcano and relax day
Today after breakfast, we possibly arrange trek to the Khorgo volcano. Once we get there we will climb to a volcanic crater, the Khorgo at 2100m. From the summit there opens a splendid view over the landscape and the lake and rest of the day free. The Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur is also known as Great White Lake in the Khangai Mountain range in central Mongolia with relatively pure fresh water. The lake is 16 km wide, about 4-10m deep with its deepest point at 28m and over 20kms in a length. It is flooded 61sq.km and the lake has pike and other fishes. Overnight in ger camp. B/L/D
Day 6 Khorgo Volcano-Jargalant
After breakfast we will drive to Jargalant soum, visit of Jargal Jiguur hot springs, sulphar springs that emerge from the ground (300m) at 70 degrees Celsius. Facilities include outdoor baths (male and female), showers and accommodation.We will visit a local horsemen family where you have an opportunity to experience their way of life, their culture and traditions. Dinner is real authentic Mongolian barbecue, prepared in the traditional style with hot stones. Overnight in ger camp or with local family. B/L/D
Day 7 Jargalant- Khuvsgul Lake (North Mongolia)
Today, we will drive to Khuvsgul Lake 280kms about 7-8 hours, the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia. About midway along border between Mongolia and Russian Siberia, in a gigantic stone bowl nearly 110km long and almost 40km wide, lies 3% of the all the fresh water on earth Lake Khusgul. The lake region is home to an enormous variety of plants and animals. You will have 1 day for relaxing and enjoying in the end of tour. Overnight in ger camp. B/D/L
Day 8 Journey to Khuvsgul Lake
Today we take a boat tour to see local reindeer in the deep taiga forest. Reindeer are herded for their antlers, a lucrative medicinal material as well as for their milk and meat. You have a chance to ride reindeer and take your memorable pictures. Afternoon we will be hiking and climbing up to the top of the back mountain of the lake is unforgettable. You will hike over a beautiful and fully covered forest of Siberian larch. It is optional to hire a horse riding. Overnight in ger camp by lake. B/D/L
Day 9 Fly back to Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Murun the capital of Khuvsgul province for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Rest of the day free. We will take you in the restaurant of your choice. If you would like to do some shopping for souvenirs and cashmeres in Ulaanbaatar with our guide, you can go. Overnight in the hotel. Optional: Ulaanbaatar by night /pub or night club. B/L/D
Day 10 Depature
Have a nice journey Breakfast at the hotel. We go with you to the international airport of Ulaanbaatar. The transfer can be organized at the time you want, according to the schedule of your flight.
Activities
Price List
Price
2 participants -1890 EUR p/p
3-5 participants-1800 EUR p/p
6-9 participants 1740 EUR p/p
10 more participants 1610 EUR p/p
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INCLUDED
Transfers airport / hotel / airport
2 nights in 3* or 4* hotel in UlanBator, breakfast included
​Domestic flight from Murun to Ulaanbaatar
Full pension during the tour+Water
4 nights in comfortable yurts camps with warm shower
3 nights with a host family, in a guest yurt
4WD jeep or minibus
Driver+Petrol
English or French speaking guide
Camel and Horse trek
Local guides for the treks
Entrance for fees parks and museum
NOT INCLUDED
International transportÂ
Passport and visa fees
Repatriation insurance
Travel insuranceÂ
Drinks / alcohols extras
Any excursion that is not indicated in the program
Single room supplement:
Single supplement is available at 50 euros in the hotel (for 1 nights)
Single ger supplement:
Single supplement is available at 20 euros per night at ger camps.
For your journey in Mongolia, it is possible joining a fixed departure tour with a group, which has the advantage of providing a friendly atmosphere and to let you benefit from the best price. Our groups are composed of an average of 3 to 12 participants.
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We offering camel riding, horse trekking and hiking tour based on local community. Nomadic families live in the area are main parts of the tours. They will supply camels, horses, meals, and accommodation for tourists.