Khuvsgul Lake
Horse Trekking Tour
17 nights & 18 days
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Experience the beauty of the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Central Asia
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Enjoy horse trekking in beautiful mountain ranges and the splendid surroundings scenery of the lake
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Visit the Tsaatan reindeer-herder families and experience their unique lifestyle in far nothern part of Mongolia
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Take a city tour and satisfy your shopping needs in finest Mongolian cashmere store
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Welcome to Ulaanbaatar (UB), the capital city of Mongolia. Upon arrival at Chinggis Khaan International airport you will be transferred to the hotel. After a short rest, we start our exploration by visiting some important sites of the city, including Sukhbaatar Square, Zaisan Memorial Hill and Bogd Khan Palace Museum. At the end of the tour, visit Gobi Cashmere factory store and shop for beautiful Mongolian cashmere products. In the evening we have a welcome dinner. Overnight in UB.
Day 2: Flight to Murun city
After early breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight to Murun city in northern Mongolia. Upon arrival at Murun airport, you will be met by our local drivers and cook who will take you to Khatgal town near the Khovsgol lake. Stay overnight in ger camp.
Day 3: Shonogor
Start horse trekking and ride along the shoreline of the Khovsgol lake to Shonogor. Camp near the lake in the forest.
Day 4: Khyasaa Hill
Leave Shonogor to Khyasaa Hill or the Rock cliff. Camp near Khyasaa Hill.
Day 5: Black Water Spring
Leave Kyasaa Hill to Khar Usnii Rashaan (Black Water spring). Camp near the lake shore.
Day 6: Arsai River
Leave the Black Water spring and the lake. Arrive in Arsain gol (Arsai river). Camp near the river.
Day 7: Uli River
Leave the Arsai river and arrive in Uliin gol (Uli river) 15-20 km before the Renchinkhlumbe village.
Day 8: Tsagaan Bulag Spring
Leave the Uli river and pass the Renchinkhlumbe village. Camp near the Tsagaan bulag (White spring).
Day 9: Khar Us River
Leave the White spring and arrive in Khar Usnii gol (Black Water river). Camp near the river.
Day 10: Tsagaan Chuluut Mountain Pass
Leave the river and ride to the Tsagaannuur village and get border permission. Camp before the Tsagaan Chuluut mountain pass.
Day 11: Visit to Reindeer Herder Families
Leave the mountain pass and arrive in Tsaatan (Reindeer) families. Stay one night there.
Day 12: Sharga River
Ride back to the Khatgal and arrive in Shargiin gol (Sharga river). Camp near the river.
Day 13: Tujiin Tsookhor Valley
Leave the river and arrive in Tujiin Tsookhor valley before the Khoridol Saridag Mountain. Camp in the valley.
Day 14: Shar Uvur
Leave the valley and ride over the Khoridol Saridag Mountain Pass and arrive in Shar Uvur. Camp one night there.
Day 15: Ulkhun River
Ride along and arrive in Ulkhunii gol (Ulikhun river). Camp near the river.
Day 16: Leave the river and ride back to the Khatgal town and say goodbye to our horses. Stay overnight in ger camp.
Day 17: Flight back to Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast at the camp, we drive back to Murun for our return flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Upon arrival at UB airport, you will be transferred to the hotel for you to relax. Rest of the day is for your leisure. In the evening enjoy a traditional Mongolian cultural show. Overnight in UB.
Day 18: Departure from Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport to board your flight to your home country, or your next destination country.
