8 days tour

Khuvsgul Lake & The Tsaatans Of Taiga

Khuvsgul Lake & The Tsaatans Of Taiga

This tour includes:

Guide

English speaking guide is provided

Meals

7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners

Transport

4WD will be privided in Khuvsgul and mini bus in Ulaanbaatar.

Flights

Domestic flight is included.

Accommodation

Private Tipi camp (shower, flush toilet) (3 nights), ger camp (2 nts), ger camp (1 nt), 3 star hotel (2 nts).

Not included:

Insurance

Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price. You can organize travel insurance with your preferred insurance company.

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Itinerary of your trip Khuvsgul Lake & The Tsaatans Of Taiga

  • Day 1 Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Ulaanbaatar

      Arrival in Ulaanbaatar city: Upon arrival in Ulaanbaatar (UB), a guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to a hotel. After refreshment and short rest, the tour program starts with city tour to the Museum of National History with displays related with Mongolian history and its splendid collection of Mongolian traditional costumes exhibits. Possible evening tour around UB with beautiful sunset view of the city. Welcoming dinner at a local restaurant. Stay overnight at hotel. (D)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Murun / Tsagaan Nuur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Murun / Tsagaan Nuur

      Ulaan Uul, Khuvsgul province: Early morning fly to Murun, Khuvsgul province (2,5hrs). Arrive in Murun town and drive to Ulaan uul village (220 kmโ€™s). Stay overnights in a tourist Ger camp. (B, L, D)

  • Day 3 Day 3: Tsagaan Nuur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Tsagaan Nuur

      Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake) Tsaatan base Yurt (Tipi) camp, Khuvsgul province: Drive to Tsagaan Nuur village (The White Lake lies in Darkhad valley, northernmost region of Mongolia, 220km). From the village we drive around 30km to the Taiga and camp near a Tsaatan family with more than 30 reindeers. For 3 days we will stay with a Tsaatan family to experience and photograph the daily life, tradition and culture of Tsaatan people. Stay for 3 overnights in a Tsaatan Yurt (Tipi) camp especially prepared for our customers. (B, L, D)

  • Day 4 Day 4: Tsagaan Nuur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Tsagaan Nuur

      Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake) Tsaatan base Yurt (Tipi) camp, Khuvsgul province: Drive to Tsagaan Nuur village (The White Lake lies in Darkhad valley, northernmost region of Mongolia, 220km). From the village we drive around 30km to the Taiga and camp near a Tsaatan family with more than 30 reindeers. For 3 days we will stay with a Tsaatan family to experience and photograph the daily life, tradition and culture of Tsaatan people. Stay for 3 overnights in a Tsaatan Yurt (Tipi) camp especially prepared for our customers. (B, L, D)

  • Day 5 Day 5: Tsagaan Nuur
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Tsagaan Nuur

      Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake) Tsaatan base Yurt (Tipi) camp, Khuvsgul province: Drive to Tsagaan Nuur village (The White Lake lies in Darkhad valley, northernmost region of Mongolia, 220km). From the village we drive around 30km to the Taiga and camp near a Tsaatan family with more than 30 reindeers. For 3 days we will stay with a Tsaatan family to experience and photograph the daily life, tradition and culture of Tsaatan people. Stay for 3 overnights in a Tsaatan Yurt (Tipi) camp especially prepared for our customers. (B, L, D)

  • Day 6 Day 6: Khatgal
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Khatgal

      Khuvsgul Lake (Khatgal town), Khuvsgul province: Drive to Khatgal town (250km) Khuvsgul Province. Photography of ancient deer stones and petroglyphs. The deer stone is originated during the late period of the Bronze Age. The deer stone is believed to provide an over-whelming feeling of relaxation and peace when comes in contact with stone. Believing that Deer stone has great mystic power the ancient warriors sacrificed to Deer stone before long journey and great hunting for receiving favor. Khuvsgul Lake is located in the northwest of Mongolia near the border to Russia, at the foot of the eastern Sayan Mountains. It is 1,645 m above sea level, 136 km long and 262 m deep. It is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongoliaโ€™s fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world. Its watershed is relatively small, and it only has small tributaries. It gets drained at the south end by the Egiin Gol, which connects to the Selenge and ultimately into Lake Baikal. Its location in northern Mongolia helps form the southern border of the great Siberian taiga forest, of which the dominant tree is the Siberian Larch. The lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges. The highest mountain is the Burenkhaan / Munkh Saridag (3,492 m), which has its peak north of the lake exactly on the Russian-Mongolian border. Stay overnight in a Ger camp. (B, L, D)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Ulaanbaatar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Ulaanbaatar

      Ulaanbaatar: Drive to Murun city and fly back to Ulaanbaatar. Accommodate in Hotel. Afternoon city touring. (B, L, D)

  • Day 8 Day 8: Ulaanbaatar / Tsonjin Boldog
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Ulaanbaatar / Tsonjin Boldog

      Ulaanbaatar/Tsonjin Boldog: Morning visit Gandan Monastery and after continue drive to Tsonjon boldog to see Chinggis Khaan statue. Lunch at Tsonjin Boldog. Chinggis Khaan statue complex, the worldโ€™s largest statue of a rider on a horse. Mongolian โ€œXIII Century Theme Parkโ€, the old micro kingdom tour to 13th century life atmosphere will leave you unforgettable Mongolian remembrance. The statue of Chinggis Khaan (1162-1227) with a golden whip in his right hand has an indoor museum inside and it is the right spot for selfie and photos. Return to UB late afternoon. Overnight in hotel. (B/L/D) Departure

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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