Beauty of Khuvsgul Lake Tour
$1435
per personTravel to the northern Mongolia; popular for its high mountain, beautiful river, thick forest and crystal clear Khovsgol lake.
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Availability: June to mid of September
Group size: min 1
Physical rating: Easy
Accommodation: 5 nights in standard tourist Ger camps / double occupancy / and 1-night nomad homestay
Activities: Sightseeing / Cultural Activities / Hiking Tours / Camel & Horse riding / Wildlife / Local living
Tour Highlights
– Explore the Khuvsgul lake national park
– Tour through Kharkhorum and Orkhon Unesco Heritage Sites
– Horseback riding in Khuvsgul national park
– Local living – Homestay with nomad family and Learn daily chores
– Ride Bactrian Camel in mini Gobi
– Bathe in natural hot springs
– Sleep in Yurt – Tourist Ger camp
Tour Map
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PricingPer Person
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2 personUSD 1815
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3 to 4 personUSD 1435
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More than 4 personMore attractive price upon request
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Include4WD vehicle transportationBottled waterAirport pick-up & drop-offMeals as indicatedFees for activitiesAdmission feesEnglish speaking guideAccommodation as indicated
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Not IncludedPersonal expensesTravel insuranceTipping(optional)Visa application & feesInternational airfares
From Our Gallery
A highlight of this trip is discovering lake Khuvsgul and reindeer herder people living there. You will also enjoy discovering best attractions along the way including the ancient capital city Karakorum, first Buddhist- Erdenezuu monastery, Khorgo volcano and Khorgo Terkh national park.
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Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia & Free Day
- Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Capital of Mongolia
- Our driver will transfer you from Chinggis Khaan International Airport (check available services at the airport to your hotel (30-45 minutes)
- Free day in Ulaanbaatar (you can explore the city on your own – check suggested attractions to visit in Ulaanbaatar or book our city day tour)
- Meals: No Meal
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance: 30-40 minutes ride to the city center depending on city traffic
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Day 2 : Mini Gobi & Kharkhorin
- Pick up from your hotel and drive to Mini Gobi (Elsen tasarkhai)
- Ride Bactrian camel for an hour over the dunes
- Explore the first Mongolian Buddhist monastery - Erdenezuu
- Visit Kharkhorum museum to learn from ancient empire situated in Mongolia
- Meals: Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on paved road
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Day 3 : Orkhon waterfall – Nomad family homestay
- Visit Temeen Chuluun Deer Stone – tombstone and deer steles
- Enjoy break in Uurtiin Tohoi Cliffs - viewpoint over Orkhon valley
- Discover Orkhon waterfall, a part of Unesco world heritage site
- Meet nomadic herder – learn daily chores including milking, rounding livestock, cooking class of dumplings making, processing dairy products and playing traditional games
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Nomad family’s Guest Ger (basic facilities – no running water or ensuite)
- Distance: 3 hours’ drive on paved road and dirt road
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Day 4 : Khorgo Volcano + Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National Park
- Visit Tsetserleg town nestled in beautiful forest valley in Khangay mountains
- Enjoy break in Chuluut river canyon
- Hike to Khorgo extinct volcano – overlook the White lake and lava field
- Visit Terkh White lake and stay in shore side tourist Ger camp
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp
- Distance: 5-6 hours’ drive on paved road
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Day 5 : Jargal Jiguur Hot Spring
- Bathe in natural hot Sulphur spring at Jargal Jiguur
- Take a pleasant break in the beautiful nature
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp with hot spring bathing two separate pools for men and women
- Distance: 4 hours’ drive on dirt road
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Day 6 : Khuvsgul Lake National park
- Visit Murun town and Khatgal village
- See Mongolia’s only navy - Sukhbaatar ship
- Opportunity to meet reindeer herder family and reindeers from remote Taiga in their summer camp
- Arrive in shore side tourist Ger camp
- Enjoy breathtaking view of Khuvsgul lake
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
- Distance: 5 hours’ drive on dirt and paved road
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Day 7 : Horseback riding & Hiking
- Saddle on Mongolian pony horse and ride for 3 hours
- Soak up the beautiful scenery of crystal clear lake and forest
- Enjoy leisure time in the afternoon (hiking or motor boating available)
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Standard tourist Ger camp (upgrade - ensuite bathroom Ger is available upon request)
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Day 8: Fly to UB + Traditional concert (throat singing) + Mongolian barbeque
- Drive to Murun and fly to Ulaanbaatar with internal flight (80 minutes)
- Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel
- Enjoy traditional folk concert of throat singing, fiddle horse –morin khuur, folk dance and music, contortion and mask dance
- Farewell dinner – Mongolian Traditional Food
- Transfer to the hotel
- Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
- Accommodation: Check our suggested hotels in Ulaanbaatar (we can book it without service charge)
- Distance : 80 minutes internal flight with Hunnu Air
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Day 9 : Departure
End of tour. Departure from Chinggis Khaan International Airport. Our tour driver will drop you off at the airport approx. 3 hours before your scheduled flight. We are happy to extend your trip to the other destinations of Mongolia (the Gobi desert, Western Mongolia & Eagle Hunters and Eastern Mongolia). Book your trip extension with us and enjoy 5-20% discount for loyalty!
FAQ
We provide excellent accommodation, transportation and quality of service as listed below.
AVAILABILITY
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- June through early September (check the
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- to visit Mongolia and its
- Tourist Ger camp : Comfort level
- You will stay in excellent tourist Ger camps which a traditional hotel that provides Ger (yurt –round shape dwelling) as a hotel room and is usually located near the tourist attractions. The standard toilet, shower and bathroom facilities are provided.
- We will cater authentic Mongolian and fusion meals as well as European meals during your travel. Special dietary requests such vegetarian, gluten-free and religious meals are available upon request in advance.
- Depending on the number of people, we provide 4WD car with A/C including Land cruiser, Lexus jeep and Mitsubishi Delica for comfort and efficiency. More less half of the Mongolian road is dirt and off-beaten. Depending on day-to-day program, we drive on asphalt and dirt road for as little as a couple of hours up to six hours with pleasant stops for toilet, photographs and stretching.
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- To book this tour please complete our online booking form
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- To confirm your booking, we require 30% deposit payment via online payment (VISA, MASTER) or bank transfer and balance is expected to be made in 30 days prior to your tour departure. There is no extra card payment or hidden fee. Check our
- Travel documents, warm coat/jacket and layers, hiking shoes, raincoat, rubber slippers, sunglasses, sunblock, bandana, lip balm, hat, insect repellent, travel medicine and standard toiletries
- Camera, camera accessories, USB charger, e-book readers, walking stick if necessary, led head torch
Our Gallery
A highlight of this trip is discovering lake Khuvsgul and reindeer herder people living there. You will also enjoy discovering best attractions along the way including the ancient capital city Karakorum, first Buddhist- Erdenezuu monastery, Khorgo volcano and Khorgo Terkh national park.