Day 1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
We will have a city sightseeing tour. You will visit Gandantegchilen monastery, followed by a visit to the Sukhbaatar Square and the National Museum of Mongolia. Continue city tour to see historical and beautiful museum of Winter Palace of Bogd Khan. Night in hotel (L)
Day 2 Ulaanbaatar - Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes
We will drive through Elsen tasarkhai. It is a part of the Mongol Els sand dunes, which stretch from the Tuv, Uvurkhangai, and Bulgan provinces all the way west to become part of the Khugnu Khan mountain range. The sand dunes are 80 km long total. Dividing the southern part of the sand dunes with the so-called northern Mongolian sand, Khugnu Tarna is a main road. River Tarnat flows in the western part of the sand dunes, it is sodden under its surfaces, so shrubberies such as willow, elm, dogwood, shrubbery grow there (1 hour camel riding) Night in ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 3 Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes - Kharkhorin
Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia. Kharkhorin was the capital of Great Mongolian Empire of Chinggis Khan in the 13-14th centuries. Visit one of Mongolian largest monasteries, “Erdenezuu”, Kharkhorin museum and surrounding sites of Kharkhorin; the Great Khan’s monument, the legendary Turtle of Kharkhorin and the Phallic Rock statue. Night in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 4 Kharkhorin - Tsetserleg town - Tsenkher hot springs
We will drive to Tsenkher Hot springs, but before you can go to Tsetserleg town, capital of Arkhangai. We will visit Zayan Gegeen temple, and Bulgan mountain which is located in northern of the town. If you would like to see local market, you will do that in here. After lunch (lunch in Tsetserleg) we will drive to Tsenkher hot springs. It is best place for relaxing and enjoying your time. Tsenkher hot springs have healing properties notably on articular diseases and nervous system’s diseases. Night bath is great. Sitting in the pool drinking while seeing stars at the dark sky is one of the favorite activities in here. The open air-baths are recommended. Night in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 5 Tsenkher hot springs - Terkh National Park
After breakfast, we will drive to beautiful Khangai Mountains, which are covered by forests. Our next highlight is Khorgo National Park. Upon arrival of the Terkh National Park, we will climb up to the top of Khorgo crater and see the whole view, which is superb. In the evening enjoy free hiking around the lake shore. Stay overnight in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 6 Terkh National Park - Zuun lake
We will drive to Zuun lake, This is small salty and beautiful picturesque lake. It is located in Shine-Ider soum of Khuvsgul province. Enjoy you relaxing before long drive to Khuvsgul lake. Stay overnight in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 7 Zuun lake - Khuvgsul lake
Today we will drive to Khuvsgul Lake, which is known as the second clearest lake in Central Asia. On the way we will visit to see Deer stones belong to the Bronze Age. Continue travel to Lake Khuvsgul, as a dubbed as Mongolia Switzerland and a lake surrounded with green forest mountains and water is crystal clear so that you can see bottom of lake. Arrive at the Khuvsgul National Park, after some relaxations explore the surroundings and enjoy the natural beauty of the region. Stay overnight in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 8 Free day at Khuvsgul lake
We will enjoy free time around lake. If you want, you can hike around lake, riding a horse and boating (2 hours horse riding) We will see Tsaatan family (Reindeer) Night in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 9 Khuvsgul lake - Old Bridge tourist camp
After breakfast, we will drive to Old Bridge camp which is located on the bank of the Eg river. It is best place for hiking and you can visit to nomad family. Relaxing day. Night in Ger camp (B, L, D)
Day 10 Old Bridge camp - Erdenet city - Ulaanbaatar
Erdenet is the third capital of the Mongolia. Because it has modern, industrial city. It was established in 1976. It is 381 km far away from Ub. There is one of the big industries which named Erdenet Mining Corporation and Erdenet carpet. Erdenet is linked to Ulaanbaatar as railway. Night in train (L, D)
Day 11 Ulaanbaatar
Early in the morning, driver will pick up you from train station, you can relax at hotel till lunch, after your lunch we will do short city tour. We will see around Ulaanbaatar from top of the Zaisan Memorial Hills. After we’re going to shopping in cashmere shops. In the evening, attend traditional cultural performance which is one of the most interesting and must see things in Ulaanbaatar with its play of horse headed fiddle, throat singing, contortion, colorful dance and much more. Stay in hotel (L)
Day 12 Departure
Departure and check out your hotel.
Accommodation - During your stay we provide standard tourist Ger camp accommodations in the countryside. Most of the tourist camps supply the Mongolian traditional dwelling Ger as guest’s accommodation. Normally, three or two beds are in one Ger. If client want to stay alone in a Ger there will be additional charge. The camp provides restaurant/bar, western style toilet, washing facilities and showers.
Meal - When you stay in Ger camps, the camp provides meals of mostly western cuisine and also Mongolian traditional cuisine. Most of the Mongolian traditional meal is based on meat, such as beef, mutton, goat, and chicken; even sometimes yak. So, please let us know if you have special request (vegetarian) It is also available to have and taste traditional dairy products when you visit to nomad families. Bottled mineral waters included in all our trips.
Transportation - We recommend 4 WD vehicles, mostly Japanese, Korean and Russian minivans as well as Japanese Jeeps in the countryside. Prices on this tour are based on usage of Japanese or Korean minivans (max 4 passengers for one car with air conditioned) to ensure your highest comfort. We will be driving approx 150-250 kms per day. But it depends on road. If you would like to rent Russian minivan price will be different (5-6 passengers for one car)
Luggage - We suggest that if you carry on your bag as light as possible, it is easy to carry and comfort for you.
TOUR PRICE PER PERSON
(more attractive price for more than 4 PAX)
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