Tour Naadam Khovsgol Tour | Visit Mongolia

18x Breakfast

18x Dinner

18x Lunch

Accommodation included: 18 nights

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Entry/Admission - Gandantegchenling Monastery

Entry/Admission - National Museum of...

Entry/Admission - National Museum of Mongolia

Entry/Admission - Naadam Center

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Itinerary

Day 1: Airport/station pick up and city tour

Stop At: Gandantegchenling Monastery, 1,5 KM North West of the Central Square, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
The beautiful Gandan Buddhist Monastery in the capital of Mongolia is a great place to start our introduction to Mongolian culture. The Tibetan name translates to the "Great Place of Complete Joy" and its colourful wall and 26.5-meter-high statue of Avalokiteśvara make it an impressive destination.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: National Museum of Mongolia, Juulchin Street -1, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
This museum is a cultural, scientific, and educational organisation.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Good Karma Guesthouse

Day 2: Naadam Opening Ceremony

Stop At: Naadam Center, Chinggis avenue-6, Stadium Orgil G-201, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Today you will watch the inauguration ceremony of Naadam Festival which is opened by the president of Mongolia. The opening ceremony features marches and music from soldiers, monks, and athletes and live performance of the national instrument Morin Khuur and a choir concert before the real fun begins!

There will be a tournament of wrestling and archery in the Central Stadium while horse races take place outside the city centre.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Good Karma Guesthouse

Day 3: Naadam celebrations day 2

Stop At: Naadam Center, Chinggis avenue-6, Stadium Orgil G-201, Ulaanbaatar Mongolia
Thousands of Mongolian’s compete in the capital city for greatest wrestler, archer and rider. There is also a fourth traditional game held during Naadam ‘Knuckle bone shooting’ a bowling kind of game where you flick a block of wood through the air to knock over stacked up targets. We shall experience all of these sports and also explore Ulaanbataar during the festivities.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Good Karma Guesthouse

Day 4: Journey North

Stop At: Erdenet, Erdenet, Orkhon Province
Mongolia's second largest city. On our drive North we will stop here to rest in one of the cities many modern hotels.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local hotel

Day 5: Extinct Volcanoes of Uran Togoo

Stop At: Uran Togoo, Mongolia
The extinct volcanoes of Uran Togoo and Tulga National Park are perfect for a moderate to challenging hike up one of the sacred Peaks. The volcanoes hold spiritual significance to local shamans and it is tradition to walk clockwise around the ring-summit. Enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding landscape before we complete the final leg of our drive North to Mörön, the province capital of Khovsgol.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Moron

Day 6: Day 1 of Horse Riding

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
Saddle up for the spectacular ride to our first campsite on the shores of the lake. Over the next few days we will ride through mountain meadows, green woodlands and mountain passes as we explore Khovsgol’s breathtaking wilderness.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild Camping besides the Lake

Day 7: Day 2 of Horse Riding

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
The shores of the blue pearl. This is a good day to get comfortable in the saddle. The terrain is varied with open meadows and sparse green woodland. As we ride past the last signs of civilisation we can relax on the shores of the lake skimming stones and taking in the majestic beauty of nature.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild camping on the shores of the Lake

Day 8: Day 3 of Horse Riding

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
The wild places of the world. The most amazing day of riding. The scenery only gets more spectacular as we ride between the shores of the lake and the foothills of towering mountains. Wild flower meadows become abundant and many streams flow down from the mountains as we discover a paradise of natural sacred places.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild camping on the shores of the Lake

Day 9: Day 4 of Horse Riding

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
From the lake through the mountains. Our journey takes us away from the shores of the lake, meandering through mountain passes and into into lush green valleys with fresh flowing streams and tall trees. These ancient paths have been travelled for generations and you will feel the excitement of adventure stirring.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild camping besides streams in the mountains.

Day 10: Day 5 of Horse Riding

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
Exploring peaceful river valleys. The terrain opens up into wider valleys with rolling mountains all around. It’s a day for taking in the majestic beauty and tranquillity of this natural and unchanging landscape.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild camping besides streams in the mountains.

Day 11: Day 6 Ride into Renchklumb Village

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
Riding onto plains. As we descend from the mountains into a vast grassland steppe the remote village of Renchklumb appears in the distance. At the village we are greeted by the local wrestling champion ‘Amartuvshin’ and his family who give us a tour of their home and village.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ger camp/ Guest house home-stay

Day 12: Rest Day with a Local Film Maker

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
Today we cross the vast mountain plain that lies between the two remote villages of the area. Once at the second village and at the guest house a local filmmaker will show us two short documentary films he made about the local Tsataan tribe in the 80s.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Guesthouse

Day 13: Ride into the mountains to meet the Tsaatan Reindeer Herders

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
A short distance from the village by 4x4 we meet local Tsataan Shaman and his son who has prepared horses for us to ride to the Tsataan camp high in the mountain plateaus. Keep a look out for the tepee style tents and herders of reindeer to find them.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Tepees and wild camping

Day 14: Ride Reindeer and learn more about the Ancient Tsaatan reindeer herders

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
The Tsaatan our proud of their culture and today we learn how to be part of this unique and ancient tribe. They will show us how they tend to their herd, teach you how to milk and even ride reindeer as the Tsaatan do.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Return to the guesthouse in the village.

Day 15: Return through the mountains - Walks in the meadows

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
Today we head towards the higher mountain ranges of Hovsgol National park. This area of the park is completely uninhabited and the pristine beauty of this place is perfect for leisurely hikes in wildflower meadow and besides mountain streams.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Wild camping

Day 16: Day 2 in the mountains

Stop At: Lake Hovsgol National Park, Khatgal Mongolia
High mountain passes and spectacular views. As we navigate the high passes there are spectacular views of the valleys below. We are in no rush and you have the opportunity to stop and take short walks whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery before returning to Hatgal and picking up the road to Mörön.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Local Guesthouse or hotel

Day 17: Return drive to Erdenet city

Stop At: Erdenet, Erdenet, Orkhon Province
On our return drive we will either stop at Erdenet city to break up the drive or one of the many Ger camps on route.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel or Ger camp

Day 18: Farewell meal in Ulaanbaatar

Stop At: Ulaanbaatar, Ulaanbaatar
Upon return to Ulaanbaatar your guide will take you out to one of Mongolia's bustling restaurants for a farewell meal before organising your Airport drop off.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Good Karma Guesthouse

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