Khuvsgul Lake, Central and Northern Mongolia Tour 11 days
Overview
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Lake Khuvsgul, one of Mongolia’s most spectacular freshwater lakes, surrounded by pristine forests and majestic mountains. Along the journey through central and northern Mongolia, explore scenic landscapes, ancient historical sites, and traditional nomadic communities. Visit local families to experience their unique way of life and gain a deeper understanding of Mongolia’s rich culture and pastoral traditions.
Excludes:
Items of personal nature
Visa fee
Alcoholic drinks, beverages and bar bills
Items of personal nature
Tour price:
Pax 2 $ 2500
Pax 3 $ 2280
Pax 4 $ 1800
Includes:
2 nights in a 3* hotel
English speaking guide
Bottled water
Entry fees to the museums and the national
8 nights in a ger camp
Date: 10 May to 25 September
Upon arrival, your driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in central Ulaanbaatar. If time permits, explore the capital’s highlights, including Gandantegchinlen Monastery and its impressive 26-meter golden Buddha, the National Museum of Mongolia, and Sukhbaatar Square. Visit Zaisan Memorial for panoramic views of the city before enjoying a welcome dinner at a traditional Mongolian restaurant.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Meals: None
Day 1:Arrive in Ulaanbaatar/Tour
In the morning, we’ll travel to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of Mongolia’s most beautiful and historically significant Buddhist monasteries. Arriving in the late afternoon, we’ll settle into a nearby ger camp before exploring the monastery and its remarkable architecture. Later, hike up the slopes of Burenkhaan Mountain to discover Buddha statues and impressive stupas. From the hillside, enjoy panoramic views of the monastery and the picturesque Iven River Valley.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 3: Travel to the Urantogoo extinct volcano
Today, we’ll travel toward Uran Togoo, an extinct volcano in northern Mongolia, passing through Erdenet, famous for its copper mine, and Bulgan, the provincial capital. Along the way, the landscape gradually transforms into lush forests and rolling hills. Upon arrival, hike up the slopes of Uran Togoo, which became inactive around 800,000 years ago. From the summit, enjoy breathtaking views into the volcanic crater and across the surrounding countryside.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 4: Khuvsgul lake
Today, we’ll continue our journey to Lake Khuvsgul, one of Mongolia’s most beautiful freshwater lakes, surrounded by rugged mountains, dense forests, and pristine wilderness. Enjoy a scenic drive to Murun before continuing to the lakeshore, arriving in the late afternoon. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, soaking in the peaceful scenery or enjoying optional activities such as boating and kayaking.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 5: Explore a reindeer family
Today, we’ll visit a reindeer-herding family and learn about their unique traditional lifestyle, closely connected to the reindeer and the surrounding taiga. If the herders are near Lake Khuvsgul, you’ll have the opportunity to meet a family who has traveled down from the forested mountains. Later, enjoy a scenic horseback ride along the lakeshore and hike up a nearby mountain for panoramic views of the lake and its breathtaking wilderness.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 6: Visit Ulziit Khishig and deer stones
Today, we’ll explore Mongolia’s ancient history with a visit to the remarkable deer stones, Bronze Age monuments carved with images of deer, the sun, moon, and ritual symbols. Continue through remote mountain valleys and rugged countryside along scenic off-road tracks, experiencing the wild beauty of northern Mongolia before arriving at a ger camp near Shine Ider for the night.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Terkhiin Tsagaan Khorgo National Park
Today, we’ll travel toward Tsenkher Hot Springs, stopping at the spectacular Chuluut River, where fast-flowing waters wind through dramatic volcanic rock canyons. Continue to Tsetserleg, the charming provincial capital of Arkhangai, to explore its local market and experience everyday Mongolian life. In the evening, unwind in the natural hot springs and soak in the warm outdoor pool beneath the open sky.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Tsenkher Thermal Springs
Today, we’ll explore Mongolia’s ancient history with a visit to the remarkable deer stones, Bronze Age monuments carved with images of deer, the sun, moon, and ritual symbols. Continue through remote mountain valleys and rugged countryside along scenic off-road tracks, experiencing the wild beauty of northern Mongolia before arriving at a ger camp near Shine Ider for the night.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 2: Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Today, we’ll visit Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, and explore Erdene Zuu Monastery and its museum to discover Mongolia’s rich history and Buddhist heritage. Continue to Elsen Tasarkhai, a beautiful landscape where golden sand dunes, rolling steppe, and rugged mountains meet. Visit a local nomadic family to experience their traditional way of life, then enjoy a memorable camel ride across the dunes.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Travel to Elsentasarkhai and Erdenezuu Monastery
Day 10: Journey to Ulaanbaatar
Today, we’ll return to Ulaanbaatar after approximately four and a half hours of driving through Mongolia’s scenic countryside. In the evening, enjoy a captivating traditional cultural performance featuring the horsehead fiddle, mesmerizing throat singing, contortion, and other unique expressions of Mongolian heritage—a memorable way to conclude your journey.
Accommodation: 3★ Hotel
Meals: B, L
Day 11: Head to the airport
After breakfast, your driver will transfer you to the airport for your departure, marking the end of your unforgettable journey through Mongolia. We hope you leave with wonderful memories of the country’s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality.
Accommodation: None
Meals: B
Address:
Bayangol District, 1st Khoroo
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 16050
Contacts:
WhatsApp :+976 60192233
Email: info@horizonmongol.com
Blue Horizon Travel LLC
Company registration No: 8408505
Licensed Tour Operator
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
