Beauty of Mongolian lakes tour (16 days )

Day 1: Arrival Ulaanbaatar

Upon arrival you will be met and assisted by your official Mongolian representative. Drive to Ulaanbaatar downtown for 20 minutes. Afternoon visit the Museum of Mongolian History (exhibits of Mongolian ethnic lifestyles) / visit Chinggis Square (there is a Great Chinggis Khaan’s Memorial complex) for city orientation. Our guide will advise on what time you will depart in the following morning and arrange your breakfast at the convenient time.

Overnight in 3 star Hotel

Day 2: Amarbayasgalant Monastery

After having breakfast at the Hotel restaurant, you may go to bank for exchange and gather small items or food. Then we drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery about 360km on asphalt road. Mongolian famous Amarbayasgalant monastery is one of the 3 big. The monastery was established in 1727-1736 by degree of “Undurgegeen Zanabazar” and has about 30temples with 4 layers. Only 5 remained whole after 1930s repression. Spend rest of the day around Amarbayasgalant monastery; our guide will serve you meals.

Overnight in Tent /B, L, D /

Day 3-5: North Mongolia, Khuvsgul Lake

In the morning, after having a nice breakfast, we continue our journey to Moron town 320 km and further to Khuvsgul Lake 110km spend one night on the way to Lake. Spend 2 days by the crystal clear water of Khuvsgul Lake. A reindeer family tour could be arranged on a day basis. The route: motor boat excursion trip and visit to a reindeer family and watch their everyday life, yurth and take picture together with locals. During your stay in Khuvsgul Lake we stay in Tourist GER camp and served by European and traditional menus.

Overnights in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/

Day 6: Khangai Mountain

Today we will start our journey to Khorgo national park about 320km. Therefore, after early morning of breakfast we leave Khuvsgul Lake to south. We will ride through a beautiful Khangai mountain range, forest and river. On half of our way we make camp on chosen spectacular spot. Dinner served beside the bonfire and admire the beautiful clear sky of stars in the evening.

Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/

Day 7-8: Khorgo national park

In the morning, wake up in the wilderness and have a nice warm coffee and breakfast. While you having breakfast our guide and driver will dissemble the tent and other equipment. Today we reach Khorgo national park its Dormant Volcano, Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and many other attractions around the park. Afternoon arrive in Khorgo national park from its north entrance and stay in GER tourist camp. On the next day visit the attractions of Khorgo national park and visit nomad family, keeps yaks.

Overnights in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/

Day 9: Chuluut River and Canyon

Today we drive to Tamir, It would be 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 which has gorgeous high canyon. Make camp in chosen side.

Overnight in Tent /B, L, D/

Day  10: Kharkhorum and Erdene Zuu

After having a breakfast in the green field we destine Kharkhorum ancient city. On the way pass by Tsetserleg, the capital of Arkhangai (Central Mongolia) Aimag. Afternoon, visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery in Kharkhorum. 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.

Overnight in GER tourist camp /B, L, D/

Day 11: Ulaanbaatar city

After having breakfast at the tourist camp we will hike to the Kings’ statue on the top of the hill for less than 2km. There you have a great opportunity to take a photo of Ancient Kharkhorum City from the top. Then we join the highway to Capital Ulaanbaatar City (380km about 5 hours). On the way we will have a Lunch break on Lun town. In the evening arrive in Ulaanbaatar, dine at famous traditional restaurant serving original authentic food.

Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L, D/

Day 12: Terelj National Park

After breakfast at 8.40am drive to Terelj National Park about 98km, our last stop is Princess Lodge. On the way you will be introduced with the small town people’s living standard, herder families, pasturing livestock and Monk cave. Arrive in Princess Lodge, field lunch in the nature. Introduce with camp and its surrounding environment. Spend rest of the day enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Khan Khentii mountains. Evening programs of interest and bonfire, wine taste.

Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D /

Day 13-14: Princess temple and horse riding or ox card trip

After having a nice breakfast at Princess Lodge tourist camp, horse riding to Princess Temple ruins. We horse riding 16 km (two ways) through spectacular valleys and across small rivers surrounded by highly–eroded rock formations of the Khan Khentii Mountains. Our local herder guide will assist you along the way to temple. Cafe breaks on picnic at a site chosen for its spectacular setting. Visit the ruins of Princess Temple, was built in 1740. Return to the camp. Free time having Sauna and shower, traditional game.

Overnight in Princess Lodge /B, L, D /

Day 15: Ulaanbaatar

After Breakfast return to Ulaanbaatar 98km. On the way visit nomad family, watch their everyday life and living GER, animals taste dairy products made by nomads. On arrival you can have shopping at The State Department Store. Lunch at the local famous restaurant, serving authentic traditional food. In the evening enjoy the exciting performance of “Sarni Chuluu” ensemble to see traditional folklore such as dance, song, Buddhist ritual mask dance.

Overnight in 3 star Hotel /B, L, D/

Day 16: Journey to home

After breakfast, drive to Chinggis Khaan airport for international departure.

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