9-Day Mongolia Cultural Tour with Khuvsgul Lake and Reindeer Village

9 Days Duration

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About This Tour

Behold the sights of mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests and pastures in Mongolia on this 9-day journey. Visit Ula...

Duration: 9 Days · Tour type: Shared · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Moron, Arvaiheer, Ulan Bator, Khustain Nuruu National Park, Karakorum · Languages: English

Know before you go: A note from your tour guide: As this is your holiday, please feel free to discuss your preferences with the guide, and they will cover or cut the tour according to your wishes.

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What's Included

Full services of both a Mongolian guide and driver
8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Drinking water throughout the tour
All transport (domestic flight, minibus, or 4WD)
National park and reserve entrance fees
All accommodation, including the hotel in Ulaanbaatar
All others indicated in the program

Not Included

Visa
Hotel refreshments
Travel insurance
Aeroplane ticket and taxes
Excess baggage charges
Daily personal expenses

Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar and City Sightseeing

Meet and greet your Ulaanbaatar tour guide at the international airport and proceed to check in at your hotel. Meet and greet your Ulaanbaatar tour guide at the international airport and proceed to check in at your hotel. In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy a leisurely sightseeing tour around the city. In the afternoon, after lunch, enjoy a leisurely sightseeing tour around the city. Visit Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum, which presents Mongolia's history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Visit Gandan Monastery and the National History Museum, which presents Mongolia's history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Enjoy your welcome dinner at a restaurant. Enjoy your welcome dinner at a restaurant. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 02

Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park

Head out of the city early this morning to Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park, which serves as a breeding centre for Takhi reintroduction programmes throughout Mongolia and the Central Asian Steppe. Takhi is the world's last truly wild horse and is critically endangered. Head out of the city early this morning to Kharkhorum via Hustai National Park, which serves as a breeding centre for Takhi reintroduction programmes throughout Mongolia and the Central Asian Steppe. Takhi is the world's last truly wild horse and is critically endangered. Arrive in Kharkhorum in the early afternoon and visit Erdenezuu Monastery. Arrive in Kharkhorum in the early afternoon and visit Erdenezuu Monastery. Visit the Karakorum Museum. Visit the Karakorum Museum. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 03

Journey to Taikhar Rock

After breakfast, depart from your camp and head to Taikhar Rock in Arkhangai Province. The rock is a massive granite formation located on the banks of the Tamir River, approximately 130 km away, with a drive of 4-5 hours. After breakfast, depart from your camp and head to Taikhar Rock in Arkhangai Province. The rock is a massive granite formation located on the banks of the Tamir River, approximately 130 km away, with a drive of 4-5 hours. Arrive in time for lunch. Arrive in time for lunch. Follow the Khangai Mountains Pass, passing Arvaikheer, the central town of Arkhangai Province. Follow the Khangai Mountains Pass, passing Arvaikheer, the central town of Arkhangai Province. Stop to explore the town. Stop to explore the town. Reach a camp near the rock in time for lunch. Reach a camp near the rock in time for lunch. Rest and go for a guided walk in the evening. Rest and go for a guided walk in the evening. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 04

Khorgo Extinct Volcano and Terkh White Lake

Travel northwest to Khorgo-Terkh Special Protected Area, where Khorgo extinct volcano and Terkh White Lake are located, a journey of 4-5 hours. Khorgo is rich in beautiful scenery, including mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests, and pastures. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is an astonishingly beautiful lake with relatively pure fresh water. Torrents of lava issuing from Khorgo Volcano blocked the north and south Terkh rivers. The lake is 16 km wide, 4-10 metres deep, with its deepest point at 28 metres, and over 20 km in length. Travel northwest to Khorgo-Terkh Special Protected Area, where Khorgo extinct volcano and Terkh White Lake are located, a journey of 4-5 hours. Khorgo is rich in beautiful scenery, including mountains, cliffs, rapid streams, rivers, lakes, extinct volcanoes, green forests, and pastures. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake is an astonishingly beautiful lake with relatively pure fresh water. Torrents of lava issuing from Khorgo Volcano blocked the north and south Terkh rivers. The lake is 16 km wide, 4-10 metres deep, with its deepest point at 28 metres, and over 20 km in length. Watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink on the shore of the lake. Watch the sun go down and enjoy a drink on the shore of the lake. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 05

Jargalant Hot Spring

After breakfast, continue north and head to Jargalant Hot Spring. After breakfast, continue north and head to Jargalant Hot Spring. Pass over high mountain passes and vast grasslands, then arrive at Jargalant Hot Springs, an ideal point on the overland trail from the heartland to Lake Khuvsgul in the north. The spring generates natural underground water that is beneficial for health, and the ger camp offers outdoor baths for tourists. Pass over high mountain passes and vast grasslands, then arrive at Jargalant Hot Springs, an ideal point on the overland trail from the heartland to Lake Khuvsgul in the north. The spring generates natural underground water that is beneficial for health, and the ger camp offers outdoor baths for tourists. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 06

Journey to Khuvsgul Lake

Enjoy breakfast and set off northwards to Khuvsgul Lake, known as the second cleanest lake in Asia. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom of the lake, and it is surrounded by mountains and deep forest. Enjoy breakfast and set off northwards to Khuvsgul Lake, known as the second cleanest lake in Asia. The water is crystal clear, allowing you to see the bottom of the lake, and it is surrounded by mountains and deep forest. Discover the surroundings and enjoy the wilderness and the lovely lake views. Discover the surroundings and enjoy the wilderness and the lovely lake views. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 07

Reindeer People's Village Visit

Visit the village of Reindeer people to find out about the lives of local people. Visit the village of Reindeer people to find out about the lives of local people. Accommodation in Ger Camp.
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Day 08

Return to Ulaanbaatar and Folk Performance

Ride to Murun town for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Ride to Murun town for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a traditional folk music and dance performance. Check in to your hotel and enjoy a traditional folk music and dance performance.
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Day 09

Departure from Ulaanbaatar

After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your onward flight. After breakfast, proceed to the airport for your onward flight.