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C03: Beauty of Mongolian lakes (17 days trip)
Tour Overview
Itinerary
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Tour Overview
Mongolian land space is divided into 4 regions such as The Altai, The Khangai, The Gobi and Khentii. The Trip takes you to the Khangai mountains (northern Mongolia) natural beauties with astounding scenery several stunning lakes (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur , khuvsgul lake) volcano and volcanic lakes, wide rivers full of fish, extensive forests and pastures where yaks and cattle thrive. During the trip you visit several nomadic family to have tea which would be good chance to have meaningful cultural experiences with them.
Tour Highlights
- Ulaanbaatar city tour
- Visit Mongolia's second biggest monastery
- Travelling through Khangai mountains range
- Explore Khuvgul lake
- Meet Tsaadan or reindeer people
- visit nomadic people
- Horse back riding by stunning Great white lake
Short Itinerary
- Day 1 : Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
- Day 2 : AMARBAYASGALANT Monastery
- Day 3 : Khutagondor
- Day 4 : National Park Khubsgul
- Day 5 : National Park Khubsgul
- Day 6 : National Park Khubsgul
- Day 7 : Khangai Mountain
- Day 8 : Khorgo Terkh National Park .
- Day 9 : Khorgo, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
- Day 10 : Chuluut River and Canyon
- Day 11 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu
- Day 12 : Ulaanbaatar
- Day 13 : Terelj National Park
- Day 14 : Khan Khentii Protected Area
- Day 15 : Ulaanbaatar
- Day 16 : Ulaanbaatar
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Tour begins: Transfer to Hotel. City orientation tour. Visit the Natural historical museum, Gandan monastery to observe and learn about the Buddhism which is 90%of Mongols practice. After then visit main square called Sukhbaatar and Chiggis Dinner and overnight will be at the Hotel.
Day 2 : AMARBAYASGALANT Monastery
After breakfast drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery 360km of asphalt road. Afternoon visit the Monastery. Mongolian wide famous Amarbayasgalant monastery is one of the 3 big temples which attracts attention of tourists. It was established In 1727-1736 by degree of Undurgegeen Zanabazar and has about 30temples with 4 layers. Only 5 remained whole after 1930s repression. Overnight will be at the tent.(B/L/D)
Day 3 : Khutagondor
Drive towards to khuvgul lake, long drive across beautiful Mongolian landscapes. We will overnight in the village center in the local hotel(B/L/D)
Day 4 : National Park Khubsgul
Early start in order to get back to Moron. After lunch drive to Khorgo National Park about 320km. This is a long driving day through the Khangai Mountain range. We will drive through a mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tent camp for the night there. Our guide will cook dinner and breakfast for us.
Day 5 : National Park Khubsgul
Spend 2 days by the lake. A reindeer family tour could be arranged on a day basis. The route: motor boat one day trip to the place of destination. Visit to a nomadic family on yak cart and taste national homemade milk products are offered. Mongolian and European dishes will be in a Traditional Ger Restaurant and overnight will be at the Ger camp.
Day 6 : National Park Khubsgul
A reindeer family tour could be arranged on a day basis. The route: motor boat one day trip to the place of destination. Visit to a nomadic family on yak cart and taste national homemade milk products are offered. Mongolian and European dishes will be in a Traditional Ger Restaurant and overnight will be at the Ger camp.
Day 7 : Khangai Mountain
Early start in order to get back to Moron. After lunch drive to Khorgo National Park about 320km. This is a long driving day through the Khangai Mountain range. We will drive through a mountainous valley with forest and a river and make our tent camp for the night there. Our guide will cook dinner and breakfast for us.
Day 8 : Khorgo Terkh National Park .
Arrival at Khorgo, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast ride or hike to Volcano and visit other interesting attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit a local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and overnight will be at the Ger camp at the lake.
Day 9 : Khorgo, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
Khorgo, Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park. Today we will visit the clear freshwater Lake Terkhiin White. After breakfast ride or hike to Volcano and visit other interesting attractions. There will be an opportunity to visit a local nomadic family, which keeps Yaks. Meals and overnight will be at the Ger camp at the lake.
Day 10 : Chuluut River and Canyon
After breakfast drive to the Tamir 82miles. It's a long drive but we pass through beautiful green valleys with nomadic gers and herds of sheep and cattle. We will see the Chuluut River on the way. Dinner and overnight will be at the tent.
Day 11 : Kharakhorum and Erdenezuu
Drive to Kharakhorum 73miles. On the way visit Tsetserleg, the capital of Arkhangai Aimag. Afternoon, visit the Erdenezuu monastery. This Monastery was built in 1586 and is surrounded by a massive 400m-x 400m wall. Not a single nail was used in the construction of the ornate temples, only a few of which remain standing after the communist purges. Mongolia 's ancient capital, Kharakhorum, Chinggis Khaan´s fabled city, was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon Valley , at the crossroads of 'The Silk Road'. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed, until Kublai Khaan moved to Beijing . Dinner and overnight will be at the Ger camp.
Day 12 : Ulaanbaatar
After Breakfast we will return to UB (380km), about 5 hours drive mainly on paved roads. Lunch in a local restaurant. Dinner at the Ger Restaurant with traditional Mongolian food and entertainment. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 13 : Terelj National Park
After breakfast you will drive to the Khan Khentii Mountains (60km). Turtle Rock and the dinosaur statues are the main attractions. After lunch the journey will continue to the Princess Tourist Camp (28km). Relax in a national Ger in the beautiful Khan Khentii Landscape. Bonfire and overnight in ger camp.
Day 14 : Khan Khentii Protected Area
During the day we will go horse riding, or yak cart riding in the mountains and valleys, hiking and visiting the ruins of the Princess temple (8km) and we visit a nomadic family. Dinner and overnight in ger camp.
Day 15 : Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar 95km. Today will be a day of guided sightseeing in UB, including the Gandan Monastery and the Zanabazar Museum of Fine Arts. Dinner and overnight in Hotel.
Day 16 : Ulaanbaatar
Tour ends: After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the airport for departure.
Duration: 17 Days (16 nights)
Price and Availability
| Tour Code | Tour Season | Price | 2010 | ||
| 2-4 PAX | 5-7 PAX | 8-15 PAX | |||
What's included
- Ulaanbaatar overnights in
- Overnights ger camp.
- Horse riding trek
- Museums, national entertainment (folk dance concert)
- Entry fees and guides
- Transport in countryside and terminal transfer
- Meals, Meal codes = (B, L, and D): breakfast, lunch, and dinner
What's not Included
- International transportation
- travel insurance
- visas
- departure tax
- drinks
- Items of a personal nature.
Additional pricing importation
Single Supplements Optional Single Tourist camp ger supplement: 15-20USD
Optional Single Hotel Supplement: 50-70USD
2011 Prices
Dates, prices and itineraries shown for trips departing in 2011 may be subject to change. Should you book a 2011 trip and the price subsequently rises due to unforeseen ground costs or exchange rate fluctuations by more than 10%, you may cancel with a full refund.
What's serving for you?
Tourist Ger camp: (Ger facilities) During your trip in the countryside, you’ll overnight in ger camps. Make yourself comfortable in a ger (2-4 beds). Each camp has a ger restaurant. Most camps are equipped with toilets and showers with other possibilities for entertainment.
Guest Ger camp:: (Ger facilities) During your trip in the countryside, you’ll occasionally overnight in guest ger camps. It’s more casual or less touristy decorated comparing to tourist luxury ger camps. Most guest ger camps are not equipped with flush toilets or hot showers.
by the nomadic family: Traditionally, nomad families used to leave 1 extra ger for random visitor’s sudden visit. Nowadays its a fading tradition but has found new life as tourists have started coming to Mongolia. Providing a sustainable extra income to nomadic families and providing for meaningful cultural exchanges, spare gers in the countryside are far more interesting to stay in than some tour camps.
Japanese minivan: (4 wheel vehicle) over the last several years Japanese vans have been successfully running for tourist services all over Mongolia. They have good air conditioning systems and are more comfortable to ride in which is appreciated by many of our clients.
Purgon (Russian van): Purgon is a grey colored van guaranteed for Mongolian bumpy roads and it holds 7 people easily. It’s suitable for longer trips and for those who are keen to save some transport expenses. We would suggest the van if you are heading off into remote areas such as western Mongolia or the Gobi.
Travel Grade
C03: Beauty of Mongolian lakes. 17 days tourtrip is classed in the Average Traveler category. Please see below:
Easy traveler category – Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 3 star or 5 star hotels, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding first time) and hiking.
Moderate traveler category - Accommodation in comfortable tourist camps and 2 stars or 3 star hotels, occasionally camping in the tent, Japanese vehicle or latest Land Cruiser jeep, guided horse riding trek (if you are riding first time), guided camel riding trek (if you are riding first time) and trekking.
Adventure Traveler category- 2 star hotel or Guesthouse, mixed accommodation and tourist ger camping or camping in the tent, field cooked meals, steppe biking for beginners, basic rock climbing and hiking.
Extreme adventure seekers – camping, field cooked meals, mountain and steppe biking (advanced biker), horse riding trip (advanced rider with more than 5 years experience), Camel riding trek, and extreme mountain climber.
Traveller's comments
First of all we would like to say thank you for your invitation! Your service is great and food was delicious and in time. Thank you so much for your kindly & hospitality
2009-10-01 Paula (LA, USA)
Thank you so much for your hospitality. Everyone here was so nice & friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves. The was the best birthday I’ve had since I was a child. You made it special. Thank you.