KHUVSGUL LAKE TOUR 10 DAY
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General description
Khuvsgul, the largest freshwater lake located in the northern part is considered as a Blue Pearl of vast Mongolia. The area covered with pine and larch forest, rolling hills and high towering rocky mounts adds nuance to pristine crystal clear water of the locally respected Mother Sea perfectly matching the name Mongolian Switzerland. Northern Mongolia is also home of several ethnic groups such as Darkhad and Tuvan people or likewise known as Dukhan Reindeer people. For those Dukhans reindeers are the main source of their living and culture and they still continue living in their tepees.
Route: Ulaanbaatar- Bulgan –Khuvsgul- Arkhangai- Central province –Ulaanbaatar 2500km
Tour highlights: Amarbayasgalant monastery- Khuvsgul Lake- Great White Lake- Tsenkher Hot spring-Semi Gobi Desert
Region: Northern and Central Mongolia
Length of the tour: 9 nights/ 10 days
Travel style: Classic
Available: Throughout the year
Group size: 1-24
The Price: We offer 2 different type of tour arrangements for our customers.
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BRIEF ITINERARY
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KHUVSGUL LAKE 10 DAY TOUR
Day1. Going to Amarbayasgalant Monastery
Ulaanbaatar – Amarbayasgalant 350km
• We take the road towards Amarbayasgalant Monastery. It's the most important monastery of Mongolia it was built in the 18th century in the memory of the first Bogd Gegeen Zanabazar who was at the head of the Mongolian religion. Located North of the province of Selenge, the monastery enjoys exceptional surroundings.
• Stay overnight: Nomadic family’s ger or tourist ger camp(L+D)
Day2 . Going to the natural park of extinct volcanos
Amarbayasgalant – Uran Togoo National Park 220km
• Visit of Amarbayasgalant Monastery.
• We cut across wheat fields and large cultures and reach Erdenet. It's one of the most important economic centres of the country. It has one of the largest open-air mines of the world (copper mine).
• Journey to the UranTogoo National Park.
• Stay overnight: tent camping or tourist ger camp(B+L+D)
Day 3-4. Khovsgol, little Mongolian Switzerland
Uran Togoo – Khovsgol lake 380km
• We arrive at Lake Khovsgol, one of the natural wonders of the world. This mountain covers an area of 2760 square kilometres, and its water is so pure that we can drink it ! It's surrounded with many peaks culminating at more than 2000 metres and covered with forests of pines and lush meadows where yaks and horses graze
• We will hike or horse ride today. we discover this land of nomadism. In the heart of summer, the area is flowered and we will move literally on a carpet of edelweiss, while at West, we will see on the opposite bank the peaks culminating at 3000 metres that bathe in the crystal water of the lake.
• Visit of the Reindeer people – Tsaatan ethnic group
• Stay overnight: Nomadic family’s ger or tourist ger camp(B+L+D)
Day5. Let's go for the central steppes
Jankhai – via Moron – Zuun Lake 145km
• Visit of the site containing several deer stones at Uushigiin Övör.
• Stop in Mörön to buy fresh supplies at the market.
• Journey towards centre. The track passes through many passes, we go deeper in remote valleys, and the landscapes quickly change. The passes are more than 2000 metres above the sea level. Landscapes get more and more lovely and photo opportunities more and more numerous.
• Stay overnight: tent camping or tourist ger camp(B+L+D)
Day 6-7. The great white lake of Mongolia
Zuunlake - Terkhiin Tsagaan national park 180km
• Road to Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Natural Park that is located 2060 metres (1,28 mile) above the sea level. This lake, called "the great white lake", and its whole volcanic surroundings, are the emblematic area of the province of Arkhangai. The waters of the lake are full of fish and it's possible to fish if you wish.
• Hiking along the banks of the lake. We go towards Southeast where Khorgo Volcano reaches its highest point at 2240 metres (1,39 mile). (Easy) ascent of the volcano. From the top, we enjoy a splendid view on the lake and the surrounding hills. Nearby the volcano, stunning lava flows form an original landscape never seen up to now.
• Stay overnight: Nomadic family’s ger or tourist ger camp(B+L+D)
Day8. Relaxing in Tsenkher hot springs
Terkhiin Tsagaan national park –via Tsetserleg town –Hot spring 220km
• Stop at Tsetserleg, small lovely village nested in mountains of larches. We'll buy fresh supplies at the local market
• Arrival at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the pools of hot water of the camp.(B+L+D)
Day9 Joys of desert in Khogno Khaan Natural Reserve
.Tsenkher hot spring – via Kharkhorin ancient city-Khogno Khaan Naturel Reserve 250km
• Arrival in the Khogno Khan National Park.
• Visit Erdene Zuu monastery
• Hiking to Erdene Khambiin Monastery. "Monk Erdene's Monastery" dates from 17th century and was built in the mountain. Zanabazar built it in honour of his teacher, monk Erdene.
• Visit of the sand dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai.
• Camel ride to sand dunes
• Stay overnight: Nomadic family’s ger or tourist camp(B+L+D)
Day10. Back to the Mongolian capital
• Back to Ulan-Bator. Last herds of wild horses crossing the road outside our dumbfounded eyes, last yurts smoking far away, the steppe will be with us until the last moment. Arrival in town and settling in at your hotel, where you can rest a few moments.
• Rest of the day free. With our guide, you can go and shop in the centre of the city.(B+L)
PRICE KHUVSGUL LAKE 10 day TOUR
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Standard Arrangement What is standard arrangement?
(Staying through the tourist ger camps) What is tourist ger camp?
1pax - €2000
2 pax - €1450 p.p
3 pax - €1350 p.p
4 pax - €1250 p.p
5 pax - €1150 p.p
6-12 pax- €1000 p.p
Single supplement: €100
(Staying in the local ger guesthouses) What is local ger guesthouse?
1pax - €1500
2 pax - €950 p.p
3 pax - €850 p.p
4 pax - €750 p.p
5 pax - €650 p.p
6-12 pax-€500 p.p
Single supplement: €40
Discounts: 30% off for children under 2-6 years old
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• Transfers upon arrival and departure
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• Accommodation in a hotel or hostel in Ulaanbaatar |
This is a suggested packing list, which you should feel free to adjust to suit your needs. Please refer to our travel guide for more detailed information. |
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• backpack or soft bag |
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ADVICE TOUR
Please do not hesitate to contact me immediately. I advise a lot. Please prepare suitable clothing to run by bicycle. There is a temperature difference between day and night, so please bring more clothing change. Because rainy day is also assumed, please bring clothes that are difficult to get wet. Flashlights and lights are of course necessities.
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