Tour to Khuvsgul lake
This tour will take you: - through the valley of the Orkhon river in Uvurkhangai province - through the ancestral land of the nomads, Arkhangai province - to Khuvsgul province, the land of dormant volcanos and the destination of many tourists, - to Khuvsgul lake, the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume and second largest by area. It is also one of the seventeen ancient lakes in the world. Duration: 13 days
Overview
Day 1
Welcome to Mongolia
You will be picked up from the airport and driven to your hotel. After a brief rest, we will go out and explore the city of Ulaanbaatar. We will have lunch and you will have an opportunity to exchange your currency into Mongolian tugriks. You will visit the State Department Store and see the Chinggis Khaan Square, visit the center of Buddhist religion, the Gandan monastery. You will also visit the newly opened Chinggis Khaan National Museum, and have a dinner aftewards. The evening will be at your disposal, so you can have a good rest before the start of the trip. (Spending a night in a hotel)
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Day 2
Elsen Tasarkhai
We will have breakfast at the hotel and begin our trip. We will drive from capital city Ulaanbaatar towards West, South-West and arrive in Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes. The sand dunes are unique, as they are stretching over 80 kilometers in the middle of fertile pasturelands. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery and specific flora of the area, walk through the dunes, ride Bactrian (two-humped) camels. You will spend a night in a Mongolian yurt camp.
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Day 3
Kharakhorum
We will move towards the remains of Mongolia’s ancient capital Kharakhorum. You will be able to see Erdene Dzuu, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, established by the Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar – the first supreme spiritual authority of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia. You will also see the Turtle rock, a must see landmark not far from the monastery. You will spend a night in a Mongolian yurt near Tövkhön Monastery. You will walk to the Tövkhön Monastery, one of Mongolia's oldest Buddhist monasteries, established in 17 th century. Hiking through the rugged rocks and larch forest on a special trail will be a challenging yet interesting exercise as it will allow you to learn about unique religious traditions of Mongolians. (Spend a night in a yurt camp)
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Day 4
Tsenher (Blue) Hot Springs
In the morning we will go to the Tsenher (Blue) Hot Springs. On this day, you will relax in the second hottest spring in Mongolia. About 10 liters per second of alkalotic waters emerge from the ground at a temperature of 86 degrees Celsius. Medicinal qualities of this hot spring were known for centuries. Studies suggest that Blue hot spring waters help people suffering from scabies, neuritis, muscle diseases, joint diseases, anemia, fatigue, chronic skin diseases, and diabetes. (Spend a night in a yurt)
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Day 5
Terkhiin Tsagaan (White) lake
We will travel towards Terkhiin Tsagaan (White) lake. We will go see the dormant volcano Khorgo and visit the pit at the national volcano park. You will spend the night in a yurt.
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Day 6
Khuvsgul province
The trip will continue towards Khuvsgul province. We will stay overnight in a beautiful wilderness near Shine-Ider soum. You will spend the night in a yurt.
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Day 7
Khuvsgul lake
We will arrive at Khuvsgul lake, the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume and second largest by area. It is also one of the seventeen ancient lakes in the world. We will stay the night near the Khuvsgul lake at a yurt camp.
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Day 8
Free day
Shamanism is the ancient religion of the nomadic Mongols, the unique civilization of Central Asia. Shamanism worships the Eternal Blue Sky, the Mother- Nature, and the Ancestors. According to historical sources, from the beginning of human existence, and through the end of the Golden Age of Mongolians, shamanism was the main form of worship. Khuvsgul province is famous for its powerful shamans. You can go for a walk and visit the local shamans to ask your fortune and ask questions regarding your physical and mental issues. (Spend a night in a yurt)
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Day 9
Bulgan province
We will continue our trip in the direction of Bulgan province. On the way, we will visit the dormant volcano called Uran Togoo, which is a feature of Bulgan province. It is 1686 meters above sea level and has a 500-600 meters wide and 50-60 meters deep crater at the top. The height of Uran Togoo mountain is 1620 meters. In 1965, this mountain was taken under special state protection. We will spend a night in a yurt.
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Day 10
Bulgan province center.
Today we will spend a night near Bulgan privince center.
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Day 11
Hustain Mountain National Park
Today we will visit the famous Hustain Mountain National Park. The number of horses has reached more than 390 since the area was taken under special protection in 1993 in order to reintroduce wild horses (Przewalski's horses), which were extinct in nature. Deer, marmots, Mongolian antelopes and 213 species of birds inhabit this national park and their numbers are steadily increasing. Take a walk through the park territory and see rare wildlife such as the red-listed zebra. (stay in a yurt)
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Day 12
Return to Ulaanbaatar
Return to Ulaanbaatar. After lunch you will visit the cashmere outlet store. In the evening we will see a concert of a folklore ensemble and enjoy a farewell dinner in a nice restaurant afterwards. You will spend a night in a hotel.
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Day 13
Airport. Flight.
Airport. Flight.
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Special arrangements:
We can make special arrangements upon your request. - Prices may vary depending on the number of people. - Given sufficient prior notice, we can flexibly change the duration of the trip. The price for a trip includes the following costs: - 2 nights in a 3-4-star hotel, room for two guests; - a few nights in a Mongolian gher; - Transportation during entire trip, including the driver’s - fee; - Tour Guide’s fee; - Food during the trip; - Horse and camel riding fees, fishing; - Entrance to National Parks and museums; - City tour, concert. The price for a trip does not include the following costs: - Travel insurance; - Transportation to/from Mongolia. - Drinks; - Costs, not mentioned above.
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