This is one of the must see destinations of Mongolia. Visiting cultural and historical sites, seeing beautiful freshwater lakes and hiking in rocky mountain national park. Experience riding horses/camels and visiting nomadic families. Terkhiin Tsagaan lake is located close to the Khorgo volcanic eruption where you can enjoy a hot spring and stay in Mongolian traditional dwelling called “Ger”. This tour includes moderate hiking, visiting nomadic families, riding horses and camels. You will experience the taste of everything as cultural, historical, nomad people and their way of everyday life.
Overview
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar city Day 2: Khugnu Khan-National Park Day 3: KharKhorin –Ancient capital of Mongolia Day 4: Khorgo Volcano Day 5: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake Day 6: Ugii Lake Day 7: Ulaanbaatar city Day 8: Chonjin Boldog –Chinggis Khan Monument Day 9: Terelj National Park Day 10: Departure
Day: 1. Ulaanbaatar city
Arrival at Ulaanbaatar city. Our team will pick you from the airport/train station and transfer to the hotel. After refreshment at the hotel, we start our city tour which includes Chinggis square, Gandan monastery, Zaisan Hill, see Mongolian folk and dance concerts.
Day: 2. Khugnu Khan National Park
Drive to Khugnu Khan National Park and visit Erdene Khamba Buddhist temple. Hiking to Uvgun Khiid, the old ruins of the monastery. Overstay at the Ger camp at Khugnu Khan. Stop by natural springs good for eyes, liver and stomach. Horse riding to sand dunes and moderate hiking in a rocky mountain valley.
Day: 3. KharKhorin –Erdene Zuu monastery
Drive to KharKhorin-ancient capital of Mongolian Empire, visit Erdene Zuu monastery and its museum. Explore KharKhorin city stopping by at the turtle rock and Great Imperial map monument. Overnight at Ger Camp.
Day: 4- 5. Khorgo Volcano and Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
We spent 2 days in Terkhiin Tsagaan lake. We will visit Khorgo-extinct volcanoes and enjoy the hot spring and explore the area of Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, visit yak and cattle herder families to get to know more about nomadic families. Overnight at the lake ger camp.
Day: 6. Ugii Lake
Drive to Ugii Lake camp, Ugii is one of the freshest water lakes of Mongolia located in Arkhangai province.Boat/kayak tour and horse riding by lake. Fishing is available per advance request .
Day: 7. Hustai National Park
On the way back to Ulaanbaatar city, we stop by Hustai National Park where you can see wild horses (Przewalski horses). Rest at the hotel in the city.
Day: 8. Chonjin Boldog –Chinggis Khan monument
After breakfast, we will drive to Chinggis Khan Monument and see its museum. It is located 55 km from Ulaanbaatar. We will spend half the day here. You can see all Khans of Mongolian empire. Lunch will be served at Chonjin Boldog complex. Drive to Terelj National Park and overstay at the camp.
Day: 9. Terelj National Park
Today is for hiking to an uphill Buddhist temple. Horse riding at the National park. Drive back to the city and check into hotels and shopping and free time in the evening. Farewell dinner at Mongolian restaurant.
