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11-day trip from Ulaanbaatar visiting D-1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, D-2. Amarbayasgalant monastery and D-3. Amarbayasgalant - Province de Bulgan / Uran Togoo. Operated by LKHAM GUA LLC.
Highlights
- one of the largest and most beautiful Amarbayasgalant monasteriy in Mongolia
Lake Khuvsgul Escape – Explore Mongolia’s Blue Pearl: Key Facts
| Price | From $2660 per person |
|---|---|
| Duration | 11 days |
| Languages | English |
| Tour type | Guided Tour |
| Booking | Direct with the local operator — no OTA markup |
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Lake Khuvsgul Escape – Explore Mongolia’s Blue Pearl
Full description
A 11-day trip out of Ulaanbaatar taking in D-1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, D-2. Amarbayasgalant monastery, D-3. Amarbayasgalant - Province de Bulgan / Uran Togoo and D- 4.Province of Bulgan – Khatgal. There are 10 stops in all.
The running order is D-1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, then D-2. Amarbayasgalant monastery, then D-3. Amarbayasgalant - Province de Bulgan / Uran Togoo, then D- 4.Province of Bulgan – Khatgal, then D-5.Lake Khuvsgul, and on from there.
The price covers airport transfer, Accommodation throughout the tour, in hotels – with locals – guest yurts, Transportation according to the program in a private vehicle and Fuel. It does not cover international flights from your home, Visa fees, to be paid directly at customs at the airport (see VISA) and Bank charges related to payment, so budget for those separately.
Tour Itinerary
The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.
D-1 Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Upon arrival at Chinggis Khan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia, your guide-interpreter and driver will meet you. Transfer to your hotel and city tour (half-day or full-day excursion depending on your arrival time). The capital has much to offer. During the tour, you will visit Gandan Monastery, a historic and spiritual Buddhist temple in the city.
D-2. Amarbayasgalant monastery
After breakfast, drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of the largest and most beautiful Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia, built in the 18th century and dedicated to the spiritual leader Zanabazar. Explore the monastery and its peaceful surroundings
D-3. Amarbayasgalant - Province de Bulgan / Uran Togoo
After breakfast, we'll drive to Uran Togoo, an extinct volcano in the Bulgan province. Along the way, you'll have idyllic views of the steppes with endless green pastures and a blue sky in the background.
D- 4.Province of Bulgan – Khatgal
In the morning, we'll travel north to Khuvsgul province. Remember to keep your cameras handy, as there will be plenty of photo opportunities. In the late afternoon, we'll reach the beautiful Khuvsgul Lake, located in the village of Khatgal. We'll settle into our yurt camp near the river.
D-5.Lake Khuvsgul
After breaking camp once again, explore the breathtaking shores of Mongolia's largest and most beautiful freshwater lake by boat, or enjoy a horseback ride on the beaches of Khovsgol, winding through pine and larch forests amidst herds of yaks and sheep. Dinner and overnight stay in a camp.
D-6.Lake Khuvsgul - Ikh Uul
Today, you will be traveling to the village of Ikh Uul in the Khuvsgul province. Once you arrive in Ikh Uul, we will help the families dismantle their yurts (including ours!) and settle in with a nomadic family, so that the following day you can experience a complete nomadic lifestyle.
D-7. Ikh Uul – Stay with a nomadic family
Rising quite early, today you'll live at the same pace as the nomads and participate in camp life. You'll accompany the herd to pasture, milk the cattle, fetch water, and make dairy products such as "aaruul" (dried yogurt), orom (fresh cream), and Mongolian cheeses. After lunch, you'll set off on a horseback or walking trek to visit a neighboring nomadic family.
D-8. Ikh Uul - Lake Ugii
The road leads to Lake Ugii, located at an altitude of 1,337 meters, east of Arkhangai. The lake is 7.9 km long and 5.3 km wide, with a total surface area of 25 km². It is a lake teeming with fish (pike, perch, carp, burbot, stone loach, etc.) and an important stopover for migratory birds, particularly those of the Anatidae family. It is considered a place of worship by the local inhabitants.
D-9. Lake Ugii – Kharkhorin
After breakfast, drive to Kharkhorin, once the capital of the Great Mongol Empire in the 13th century. Visit Erdene-Zuu Monastery, the first and largest monastery in Mongolia, built on the ruins of the ancient capital. After years of being closed, the monastery has been restored to active worship.
D-10. Kharkhorin – Ulaanbaatar
Enjoy a hearty Mongolian breakfast before departing for Ulaanbaatar ( 2-hour drive). After some free time to do your last-minute shopping and take a few more photos of urban Mongolia, you'll attend the renowned Tumen Ekh Traditional Arts Show at 6:00 PM.
D-11. Departure
his day we will transfer to the airport for departure
Includes
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation throughout the tour, in hotels – with locals – guest yurts
- Transportation according to the program in a private vehicle
- Fuel
- English-speaking guide for the visits mentioned in the program
- All activities listed in the program, including entrance fees to tourist sites
- Meals mentioned in the program
- Bottled water during guided tours (2 × 500 ml per traveler per day)
Excludes
- International flights from your home
- Visa fees, to be paid directly at customs at the airport (see VISA)
- Bank charges related to payment
- Personal insurance
- Personal drinks during meals: beer, Coca-Cola, fruit juice, etc.
- Other meals not mentioned in the program
- SIM card and mobile data plans
- Tips, personal expenses, and other services
Important information
Meeting point
The operator confirms the exact meeting point and time once your booking is confirmed, and you will have it well before the day. If you would rather know before you book, message us on WhatsApp and we will ask them for you.
Know before you go
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts