9-Day Mongolia Cultural Tour with Khuvsgul Lake and Reindeer Village
About This Tour
Behold the sights of mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests and pastures in Mongolia on this 9-day journey. Visit Ula...
Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Moron, Arvaiheer, Ulan Bator, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Karakorum · Languages: English
Know before you go: A note from your tour guide: As this is your holiday, please feel free to discuss your preferences with the guide, and they will cover or cut the tour according to your wishes.
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Khustain Nuruu National Park
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What's Included
- Full services of both a Mongolian guide and driver
- 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
- Drinking water throughout the tour
- All transport (domestic flight, minibus, or 4WD)
- National park and reserve entrance fees
- All accommodation, including the hotel in Ulaanbaatar
- All others indicated in the program
Not Included
- Visa
- Hotel refreshments
- Travel insurance
- Aeroplane ticket and taxes
- Excess baggage charges
- Daily personal expenses
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and City Sightseeing
Meet and greet your Ulaanbaatar tour guide at the international airport and proceed to check in at your hotel. Meet and greet your Ulaanbaatar tour guide at the international airport and proceed to check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy a leisurely sightseeing tour around the city. In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy a leisurely sightseeing tour around the city. Visit Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum, which presents Mongolia's history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Visit Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum, which presents Mongolia's history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Enjoy your welcome dinner at a restaurant. Enjoy your welcome dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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2Day 02
Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park
Head out of the city early this morning to Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park, which serves as a breeding centre for Takhi reintroduction programmes throughout Mongolia and the Central Asian Steppe. Takhi is the world's last truly wild horse and is critically endangered. Head out of the city early this morning to Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park, which serves as a breeding centre for Takhi reintroduction programmes throughout Mongolia and the Central Asian Steppe. Takhi is the world's last truly wild horse and is critically endangered. Arrive in Kharkhorum in the early afternoon and visit Erdenezuu Monastery. Arrive in Kharkhorum in the early afternoon and visit Erdenezuu Monastery. Visit the Karakorum Museum. Visit the Karakorum Museum. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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3Day 03
Journey to Taikhar Rock
After breakfast, depart from your camp and head to Taikhar Rock in Arkhangai Province. The rock is a massive granite formation located on the banks of the Tamir River, approximately 130 km away, with a drive of 4-5 hours. After breakfast, depart from your camp and head to Taikhar Rock in Arkhangai Province. The rock is a massive granite formation located on the banks of the Tamir River, approximately 130 km away, with a drive of 4-5 hours. Arrive in time for lunch. Arrive in time for lunch. Follow the Khangai Mountains Pass, passing Arvaikheer, the central town of Arkhangai Province. Follow the Khangai Mountains Pass, passing Arvaikheer, the central town of Arkhangai Province. Stop to explore the town. Stop to explore the town. Reach a camp near the rock in time for lunch. Reach a camp near the rock in time for lunch. Rest and go for a guided walk in the evening. Rest and go for a guided walk in the evening. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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4Day 04
Khorgo Extinct Volcano and Terkh White Lake
Travel northwest to Khorgo-Terkh Special Protected Area, where Khorgo extinct volcano and Terkh White Lake are located, a journey of 4-5 hours. Khorgo is rich in beautiful scenery, including mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests, and pastures. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is an astonishingly beautiful lake with relatively pure fresh water. Torrents of lava issuing from Khorgo Volcano blocked the north and south Terkh rivers. The lake is 16 km wide, 4-10 metres deep, with its deepest point at 28 metres, and over 20 km in length. Travel northwest to Khorgo-Terkh Special Protected Area, where Khorgo extinct volcano and Terkh White Lake are located, a journey of 4-5 hours. Khorgo is rich in beautiful scenery, including mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests, and pastures. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is an astonishingly beautiful lake with relatively pure fresh water. Torrents of lava issuing from Khorgo Volcano blocked the north and south Terkh rivers. The lake is 16 km wide, 4-10 metres deep, with its deepest point at 28 metres, and over 20 km in length. Watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink on the shore of the lake. Watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink on the shore of the lake. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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5Day 05
Jargalant Hot Spring
After breakfast, continue north and head to Jargalant Hot Spring. After breakfast, continue north and head to Jargalant Hot Spring. Pass over high mountain passes and vast grasslands, then arrive at Jargalant Hot Springs, an ideal point on the overland trail from the heartland to Lake Khuvsgul in the north. The spring generates natural underground water that is beneficial for health, and the ger camp offers outdoor baths for tourists. Pass over high mountain passes and vast grasslands, then arrive at Jargalant Hot Springs, an ideal point on the overland trail from the heartland to Lake Khuvsgul in the north. The spring generates natural underground water that is beneficial for health, and the ger camp offers outdoor baths for tourists. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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6Day 06
Journey to Khuvsgul Lake
Enjoy breakfast and set off northwards to Khuvsgul Lake, known as the second cleanest lake in Asia. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom of the lake, and it is surrounded by mountains and deep forest. Enjoy breakfast and set off northwards to Khuvsgul Lake, known as the second cleanest lake in Asia. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom of the lake, and it is surrounded by mountains and deep forest. Discover the surroundings and enjoy the wilderness and the lovely lake views. Discover the surroundings and enjoy the wilderness and the lovely lake views. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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7Day 07
Reindeer People's Village Visit
Visit the village of Reindeer people to find out about the lives of local people. Visit the village of Reindeer people to find out about the lives of local people. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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8Day 08
Return to Ulaanbaatar and Folk Performance
Ride to Murun town for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Ride to Murun town for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a traditional folk music and dance performance. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a traditional folk music and dance performance.
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9Day 09
Departure from Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your onward flight. After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia · Tour start: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.