BLUE PEARL KHUVSGUL LAKE TOUR

8 Nights in tourist ger camp

9 Nights / 10 Days

Tour grade: Easy

No camping

1 Nights at 3* hotels

Full board

TOUR INTRODUCTION

This tour gives us the chance to visit Central and Northern Mongolian the most beautiful historical sites such as Khuvsgul Lake National Park and many big rivers and lakes - a true heaven for fishing anglers, the Reindeer herder-Darkhad Ethnic Tribe, many historical sites and burial monuments, breathtaking scenery of wild nature.

Khuvsgul Lake is one of seventeen ancient lakes in the world and Central Asia's freshest and deepest lake. The lake is surrounded by beautiful high mountains covered by thick pine trees, dead volcanoes, and rich species of birds. That outstanding wild nature will give you endless opportunities for photography not possible anywhere else in the world.

Throughout the tour, you’ll also explore Kharkhorin, the 13th-century capital, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Erdenezuu Monastery. With countless adventures awaiting you, this journey promises to be unforgettable.

Tour Highlights & Destinations

Experience nomadic life
Mongolian Traditional Folk Concert
City tour
Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery
Mongolian National History Museum
Zaisan Hill memorial
Bogd Khan Winter Palace
Horse & Camel riding
Khuvsgul Lake
Elsen Tasarkhai semi-desert, Khogno Khan Natural Reserve
13th-century capital Kharkhorum & UNESCO heritage site Erdenezuu Monastery
Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur "White Lake"
Khorgo Volcano
Amarbayast Monastery
Urantogoo Volcano

TOUR ITINERARY

DAY 1.

ARRIVAL DAY & CITY TOUR

Today, we will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel***.
If you want, you can rest for a while, and then we will start a city tour.
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- Mongolian National History Museum and Chinggis Khan Main Square

- Chinggis Khan museum
- Gandan-Tegchlen Monastery
- Zaisan Hill memorial, from which you can see the whole city. After that, we will see the traditional Mongolian folklore concert at 6 pm and have dinner/transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: 3-star hotel

Destinations: 60 km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 2.

DRIVE TO ELSEN TASARKHAI SEMI-DESERT & KHOGNO KHAN NATURAL RESERVE

This morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Elsen Tasarkhai semi-desert. sustainable travel

The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes, and a small forest near a river. This presents a unique combination of Mongolian mountains, forests, and Gobi-type landscapes in one location. sustainable travel

Over there, we will ride a camel for one hour. For dinner, we are going to have traditional Mongolian BBQ and learn how they cook. Sustainable travel

Accommodation: A Nomadic family's ger camp

Destinations: 280km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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lots of camel and traditional Mongolian gers.

DAY 3.

DRIVE TO 13TH CENTURY CAPITAL KHARKHORUM & UNESCO'S HERITAGE SITE OF ERDENEZUU MONASTERY

We will drive to the ancient capital city of Kharkhorum. In 1220, the great Chinggis Khaan declared it the capital city of his vast Empire. sustainable travel

Today, many exciting sites are left to visit: the legendary turtle rock sculptures, Buddhist stupas, and the ruins of this once-great city, to name a few. Erdenezuu, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, was established in 1586. Today, Erdenezuu Monastery still shows its glory with its collections of priceless religious objects and stunning Mongolian art.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 70km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 4.

DRIVE TO KHORGO VOLCANO & TERKHIIN TSAGAAN NUUR "WHITE LAKE"

After breakfast, we will drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur. Today, we will visit the extinct Khorgo volcano by trekking to its giant crater, which once spewed hot lava (7,000 years ago). Khorgo Mountain was a dormant volcano on the east shore of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. The volcano crater of the Togoo Uul is covered with Siberian Larch. sustainable travel

Next, we will drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, formed when Khorgo volcano lava dammed the Suman River, cutting a massive gorge through the basalt. It is an astonishingly beautiful lake and the right spot for bird-watching and fishing.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 300km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 5.

DRIVE TO ZUUN NUUR

After breakfast, we will drive approximately five hours to Zuun Lake. The lake is an excellent place for bird viewing and is also located along the way to Khuvsgul National Park.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 180km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 6.

DRIVE TO KHUVSGUL LAKE

Today, we will drive to Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia's most profound and purest lake. Known as the Blue Pearl of Mongolia, it borders Siberia and has magnificent landscape views.

We will also embark on a trek to the lakeside and mountains for photo-taking sessions, exploring and enjoying the wildlife, flora, and fauna of the Khuvsgul Lake area.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 315km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 7.

LEISURE DAY AT KHUVSGUL LAKE

This morning, we will proceed on horseback to the Khuvsgul Lake area and walk around the lake. sustainable travel

If you want, you can rent a canoe to travel to Khusliin Khad, "Wishing Rock," Ireland, so time flies quickly. We may see reindeer, taking a memorable picture of an unforgettable experience.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 0 km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 8.

DRIVE TO URANTOGOO VOLCANO

Today, after having breakfast, we will drive to Uran-Togoo National Park, located in the sum of Khutag-Öndör in the aimag of Bulgan. sustainable travel

Uran Uul is an extinct volcano whose crater reaches 1686 meters (1,05 miles) above the ground, is 500 meters (0,31 miles) in diameter, and is 50 meters (164,04 feet) in depth. Overnight at a tourists' ger camp. sustainable travel

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 340km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 9.

DRIVE TO AMARBAYASGALANT MONSTERY

This morning, after having breakfast, we will drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery; its name means" monastery of the quiet felicity," and it is located near the Selenge River at the foot of Mount Burenkhan. sustainable travel

It's one of the three largest monasteries in Mongolia. The Manchu emperor, Enkh Amgalan Khan, built the monastery in the 18th century. sustainable travel

This unique 300-year-old construction proudly stands.

Accommodation: Tourist camp

Destinations: 304 km

Meals: (B/L/D)

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DAY 10.

DRIVE BACK TO ULAANBAATAR CITY / DEPARTURE

This morning, after having a hearty breakfast, we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar City. If you want to, we can do some shopping. Transfer you to the airport. End of the tour. Thank you very much for traveling with us.

Destinations: 385 km

Meals: (B/L)

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