Central and North-Khuvsgul lake-Taiga- Reindeer tour in 14 days

• 14 days, 13 nights

  Semi-gobi, Kharkhorin, Orkhon Valley, Tuvkhun Temple, White lake, Lake Khuvsgul, Darkhad Nomd family, Reindeer tribe, Uran togoo
• 1–6 travellers

  Private for your group
• Guide speaks

  English
• Season

  All 4 season
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About this tour

Mongolia is such a huge and magnificent country that it’s hard to wrap your head around seeing everything during your vacation. Luckily, there is a loop drive through Central & North Mongolia that will hit a lot of the sights and adventures that are part of a dream trip to Mongolia. Of all the 10-day loops, this trip will probably take more careful and advanced planning than most of our trips. The journey takes you through three of the Mongolia’s most famous national parks: Orkhon Valley, home to Central Mongolia’s tallest mountain and the country’s largest waterfall; Khorgo-Terkh, extinct volcano & its created lake; and a tour to the second biggest fresh watered lake Khuvsgul. Our comfortable off road vehicles take you along some of the most scenic roads in the country, and our knowledgeable guides will introduce you to the best the land has to offer.

Route, day by day

1. 1
   Day 1

   DAY.1 Semi – Gobi desert / Khugnu Khan National Park

   After breakfast we will drive to the Semi-Gobi. You’re will come across sand dunes lost in the middle of a mountainous area in the central part of Mongolia. Bayan Gobi is well known and called Elsen Tasarkhai, ”the sand fracture”, and extend on 80 kilometres (49,71 miles) in the South of the Khögnö Khan National Park. The main road separates this sand dune into two parts, Mongol Els on the south and Khugnu Tarnyn Els on the north. There are many tourist camps around the sight. Elsen Tasarkhai is surrounded by Mount Khugnu Khan on the north and Mount Ikh Mongol on the south. The sand is sodden under its surface; that allows shrubberies such as willow, elm and dogwood, grow in the area. The area is surrounded by sand dunes, hills covered with rare bushes and a small forest near a river. It’s an opportunity to hiking and camel riding. Accommodation: Nomadic Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

2. 2
   Day 2

   Karakorum & Erdene Zuu Buddhist Monastery

   In the morning, head to Kharkhorin, a small village, and one of the country’s major tourist destinations. Historically known as Karakorum, which was an ancient capital of Mongolia Empire founded by Genghis Khan in 1220. Also, Karakorum was one of the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. After lunch, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn more about the beautiful ancient Karakorum city and Genghis Khan. Continue to visit the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery complex of Erdenezuu, built in the 16th century, with 108 buddhis stupas. Here you can see interesting listen to monk chanting Buddhist sutras Accommodation: Hostel*. Meals: B, L, D.

3. 3
   Day 3

   Orkhon Valley real Mongolian nomads

   Today- we will travel to across vast grassy plains, interspersed with basalt rocks and meandered rivers. Our slow progress on the damaged track leaves us plenty of time to observe the different scenes of nomadic life. Orkhon Valley recognized as a “Cultural Landscape” of the UNESCO World Heritage in 2004. Orkhon waterfall was formed by volcanic eruption and earthquakes some 20000 years ago. The Waterfall cascades down from a height 27 meters. The national park is located in a high mountains area comprising alpine meadows and forests of conifers (Siberian pines and Siberian larches). In the North of the protected area, we can see entire valleys strewn with volcanic stones. The peaks of the mountains are arid. We will stay with a real Mongolian nomadic family and to introduce you in our culture, we have a several activities in here such as bringing yaks by horse and milking... We are pretty sure here is your most favorite place with unique culture Accommodation:Nomad family Meals: B, L, D.

4. 4
   Day 4

   Tsenkher Hot springs and Hot spa

   The Tsenkher Hot Spring is the second hottest spring of Mongolia after Shargaljuut spring. Heat of the water reaches 86 celsius degree. It is an alkaline spring that contains hydrosulfuric acid and silica union and used for medical treatment. Tsenkher Hot Spring is good for treating rheumatism, neuralgia, muscular pain and arthalgia and help improving digestive system, restoring immunity after surgery and recharging yourself. Drinking the water for a small dose or bathing for a specific amount of time are the ways of treatment. Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: B, L, D.

5. 5
   Day 5

   Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake

   The place also called "White Lake", is nestled in the mountains of Khangai to 2,060 m. It measures 16 km wide and 20 km long, and its waters are of exceptional purity. It is the heart of a protected area for its biodiversity, as diverse ecosystems cohabit: taiga (boreal forest), mountain steppe and wetlands supporting a rich fauna. East of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake is the extinct crater of the Khorgo volcano, which is responsible for the birth of the lake as the lava blocked the flow of a river, creating a natural dam. The Khorgo volcano is located at an altitude of 2200 meters, its slopes are covered with basalt and its crater forms an almost perfect cone of 200 meters in diameter and 100 meters deep. Its last eruption was 8000 years ago, it was the last active volcano in Mongolia Accommodation: Ger camp. Meals: B, L, D.

6. 6
   Day 6

   Drive to Murun Town

   After breakfast we will drive to Murun. The Murun is the administrative center of Khuvsgul Aimag (province) in northern Mongolia. After Khuvsgul was established, the province center was Khatgal, and moved to Murun city in 1933. The Khuvsgul province center is the most populated region after capital city of Ulaanbaatar, Darkhan, Erdenet and Choibalsan. The area of 102,9 km2 and in the Murun soum there were 37,471 by the end of 2011. Murun experienced a subarctic climate with semi-arid influences based upon the 1961 to 1990 reference period resulting in long, very dry, frigid winters and short, warm summers. Just a 0.3 °C (0.5 °F) rise of May temperatures would render the climate to be semi-arid, since it is too dry to be considered humid continental. Given the mildness of northern latitudes in recent decades, the climate is likely to be semi-arid if newer averages were used. *Accommodation: Hotel 3 Meals: B, L, D.*

7. 7
   Day 7

   LAKE KHUVSGUL BLUE PEARL OF MONGOLIA / Relaxing and Hiking/

   After breakfast drive to Lake Khuvsgul, 136km long and 36km wide at 1645m above sea level. It is second largest lake in Mongolia as well as the deepest. It is known as the blue pearl of Mongolia, because of its crystal and clear water. We will relax at khuvsgul lake for a half of day. It is a good treatment after before horseback-riding and a long driving trip. There is an opportunity to hiking, taking a shower. Accomodation: Tourist Ger camp Meals:B,L,D

8. 8
   Day 8

   NOMAD DARKHAD FAMILY AND HORSEMAN

   Today we will arrive a true nomadic family which is our horseman host family in Darkhad Valley. The purpose of the stay at a local family is to experience the true culture of Mongolian nomads also we will ride their horses to go to the reindeer tribes / Tsaatan family/ from here around 40 km by horse. Accomodation: Nomadic family Ger. Meals:B,L,D

9. 9
   Day 9

   ,10 REINDEER TRIBE TSAATAN / HORSE TREK

   After breakfast we will prepare to settle horses and start a trip to the Reindeer tribes. Tsaatan reindeer herders-is one of the last remaining group of nomads lives in Northern Mongolia. A visit to the Tsaatan community of reindeer herders is a fascinating experience. It is a rare chance to learn about a unique traditional way of life and a highlight of any trip to Northern Mongolia. You can stay with community and have the opportunity to volunteer for activities. Such as: reindeer milking and churning milk to be made into cheese. You will come away with a great appreciation for the remoteness and self-sufficiency of this tiny community. We will start horseback riding to the West Taiga (South Edge of Siberia). We are planning to ride for 5-6 hours per day / a second day we have a full free day of stay at Tsaatan area. Riding in the Taiga is exciting and challenging. The scenery, mountains, streams, tundra area, is spectacular. There are many wild flowers, birds and if we are lucky, we will see wild red colored deer. When we arrive at the teepees of the reindeer families, you will be welcomed and made to feel at home. We will spend the next days, experiencing Tsaatan life. The magical Taiga Full day of rest. We experience Tsaatan/reindeer herder’s everyday life and can ride a reindeer and help with any chores, from milking. Cheese making and even trying to teach the children some Western games. Accomodation: Tsaatan Teepee and Tsaatan Tent. Meals:B,L,D

10. 10
    Day 10

    BACK TO HORSE MAN FAMILY AND ULAAN UUL

    Start our horse ride back to the Nomad horseman family You will see how they herd animals, make dairy products, and traditional clothes You are welcome to play traditional games, have Mongolian supper and interact with the nomads and ask any question you have. Accomodation: Nomad family Meals:B,L,D

11. 11
    Day 11

    LAKE KHUVSGUL Khatgal town / Relaxing and Hiking/

    Khatgal is a sum (district) of Khuvsgul province in Mongolia. The Khatgal village is geographically divided into two parts: the northern Khangai and Hövsgöl mountain regions of Mongolia, or the Khovsgol lake watershed. We will come back to the lake but edge of it, see beautiful nature relaxing day, boat travel hiking walking Accomodation: Tourist Ger camp Meals:B,L,D

12. 12
    Day 12

    DAY.13 URAN TOGOO UUL / DEAD VOLCANO MOUNTAIN /

    We will drive to Bulgan province and Uran togoo Uul. The first is around the Uran crater. Which is 500-600 meters wide and 50 meters deep. Nearby another protected area takes in the Tulga Craters, whose shape is reminiscent of the three stones placed around the health in a ger (traditional residence) Mount Togoo (1.620m) and jalavch (1.560m) are located 12km south of Mount Uran. Accomodation: Tourist Ger camp Meals:B,L,D

13. 13
    Day 13

    14 Day Go back to Ulaanbaatar

    Today we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar. 456 km far away from Urantogoo. its depends on the trafic jam but we believe that we will arrive to your hotel by 7 to 8. Accomodation: Meals: B, L,

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Ulaanbaatar, Central. The exact spot and directions are shared once Mongolia-Guide.com confirms your booking.

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