TOUR ITINERARY DETAILS:

 

Day 1: Arrival in UB

We will meet at either the train station or the airport and first head for your hotel. Once you’re settled in, we’ll give you a basic orientation in UB and talk through the plans for the trip. Depending on the time of day and your energy level, we can go for a walking tour of downtown UB or head for one of the local coffee shops. We like to go out for dinner together on your first night in UB, unless you are too tired of course. In any case, we’ll be leaving early tomorrow so everybody will be turning in rather soon.

 

Day 2:  Amarbayasgalan Monastery

After breakfast, we will mount or vehicles and begin our trip. Several hours north of Ulaanbaatar and deep inside the Selenge River Valley we find the Amarbaysgalant monastery. This formerly largest Monastery in Mongolia had suffered extensive destruction but was reconstructed in parts with significant attention to detail. The monastery is still active and monks live and worship here, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. We spend our first day in the Mongolian countryside and our first night in a gher camp.

 

Day 3: Uran Togoo

 

The Uran Togoo is one of several extinct volcanoes in the Uran Togoo Tulga Uul Natural Monument area. Shaped like a almost perfect cone, the Uran Togoo is named after the Mongolian word for the fireplace, which features heavily in Mongolian culture. We will scale the crater and spend the day hiking on and around the mountain. After a long day of enjoying nature, we spend our second night in traditional ghers.

 

Day 4: Khuvsgul Lake

Not the largest, but definitely the most famous lake of Mongolia, Khuvsgul lake is also known as the "Blue Pearl of the North". Famous for its crystal clear water which at times takes a sapphire blue color, lake Khuvsgul offers breathtaking views of the mountains around it, as well as beautiful hiking and relaxation opportunities on the lake's shore.

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Day 5: Shine Ider

Heading back southwards from lake Khuvsgul we pass through Shine Ider. This area is typical for the northern provinces, with lush green pastures in summer as well as dense forest and rolling hills. Along our way we will see countless domestic animals as well as wildlife. We spend our night in a nice ger camp and enjoy the serenity of northern Mongolia.​

 

Day 6: Terkh Lake

 

Upon reaching Terkh national park area, we will hike up to "Khorgo" extinct volcano, surrounded by crates and trees. There is a small pond in center of the volcano, when hiking into the mountains you will see ground cave with year-round ice, the stone shelters formed by explosions of lava. After lunch, walk by the beach of the lake and wander around the area while horseback riding .

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Day 7: Karakorum City

Today, we will explore the ruins Karakorum city ruin, it was the ancient capital of Great Mongolian Empire built during Ugudei Khan's rein in 1220s. In the center of town youwill find Erdene Zuu monastery. The four stone turtles that originally marked the boundaries of ancient Karakorum still exist nowadays. After visiting the actual site, we will explore the modern Karakorum museum which exhibits many artefacts of the Mongol Empire era, as well as information on Mongolian history and everyday life in Karakorum.

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Day 8: Return to Ulaanbaatar

We begin our journey back to UB. Along the way, we will stop for lunch. The road to UB has improved considerably over the past few years, so we should reach UB in the early afternoon. We check back into the hotel and enjoy the comforts of civilization.

 

Day 9: City Tour - Half day and rest of the time is for you to chill out in UB

 

While Mongolia is famous for its countryside, many people overlook the treasures hidden in its capital city. Our city tour will cover the main sights, from Sukhbaatar square, National Museum and Gandan temple to the soviet era Zaisan Hill Monument. The second half of the day is free for you, to chill in UB, check out one or two coffee shops and just see Mongolian people of all ages go about their day.

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Day 10: Departure day - Airport / Train Station Drop Off

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