ARKHANGAI PROVINCE
Center: Tsetserleg- located 291 miles (468 km) from Ulaanbaatar
Established: 1931 year
Population: 92’059
Area: 55’313.82 km2
Ethnic group: Uuld and Khalkh
Arkhangai aimag is situated in the central part of the Khangai mountain range and its territory comprises mountains, steppe and plains. Over 70 percent of the territory of the aimag is pasture land, almost 2 percent with hay fields, about 1 percent with sown area, and 15 percent of the territory is covered with deciduous and coniferous forest.
Tourism
Arkhangai has astounding scenery: wide rivers full of fish, several volcanoes and volcanic lakes, extensive forests, and pastures where yak thrive. It also boasts the stunning lake Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, the ruins of several ancient kingdoms and probably the nicest aimag capital in the country. Orkhon, Chuluut, South and North Tamir rivers gush from high Khangai mountain range and the Uigii, and Terkh fresh water lakes. These rivers and lakes teem with taimen, grayling, scale, and perch. There are many springs such as the Khadat, Mukhar Khujirt, Bora tal, Tsagaan somon, Beikh, and many beautiful places like Khorgo and Taikhar Rock.
Arkhangai aimag is rich in historic places. There have been many finds from the Old Stone Age in the basin of Orkhon, Tamir, Chuluut rivers, inscriptions of the Bilge Khan and Kul-Tegena at Tsaidam monuments in the Taikhar Chuluu and the Khashaat somon. Impressive are the ruins of the ancient capital city of the Uighur Khanate in Khotont somon.
Another drawback is that the aimag, particularly along the road between Tsetserleg and Ulaanbaator, is notoriously bad for flies in summer – take repellent or you will live to regret it. If the flies make your life a misery, you can always indulge in fermented mare’s milk, airag (Arkhangai is renowned for the quality of it’s airag).
ACTIVITY
MAP
Ulaanbaatar to Arkhangai province
Arkhangai province
Horgo crater
Terkh Tsagaan lake
Taikhar Rock
Museum of Arkhangai province
Tsenher Hot spring
60 Tsagaan Hot spring
Ugii Lake
ITINERARIES
TOUR CODE MO-42
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-42 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1530$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | Morning 7: Lunch 6: Dinner 6 |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Fly from Airport to Ulaanbaatar on Mongolian Airlines. A guide will greet you upon arrival. We will show you around a tourist camp on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar. | Evening: YES |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Undur Shiret | Private car | After breakfast, we set off on an off-road bike to the Undur Shiret region of the steppe (approximately 250 km). Undur Shiret is a place with a magnificent view of the steppe, which was also chosen as the filming location for director Shiina Makoto's film "White Horse" and a Kubota commercial. There is a camp on the banks of the Yatula River, which flows through the vast steppe surrounded by beautiful mountains, and we will stay overnight in a ger here. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Undur Shiret - Karakorum - Tsenher hotspring | Bike | Take an early morning hot air balloon flight. Feel the wind blowing through the Mongolian grasslands and enjoy the breathtaking 360-degree panorama. Travel from Undur Shiret to Tsenkher Hot Springs. On the way, visit Karakorum sightseeing. Visit the Erdene Zuu Monastery, surrounded by four gates and 108 stupas, and the famous granite Turtle Rock. In the afternoon, head to Tsenkher Hot Springs. Enjoy motorbike driving in the wilderness and natural hot springs. Overnight stay at tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Tsenher hotspring - Terkhin tsagaan lake | Bike | After breakfast, we will move to Lake Terhintsagaan (approximately 5 hours/220km). After arriving, you will have free time. You will be able to see the beauty of 100% pure nature, with no artificial objects, such as alpine flower fields, swan lake, and a panoramic valley. Overnight stay at tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Terkhin tsagaan lake - Khorgo volcano | Bike | After breakfast, we will climb the approximately 8,000-year-old Khorgo volcano. Once you reach the top of the volcano, you will be able to see the magnificent view of the lake, the crater's greenery, and the entire area of the Khorgo Volcano-Terhintsagaan Lake National Park, which has been affected by the lava of the volcano. We will then take a boat tour of the lake. We will stay overnight in a tourist camp or ger. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Khorgo volcano - Ugii lake Burd | Bike | After breakfast, we will move to Lake Ugii, where we will go to a bird watching spot, take photos, and enjoy a packed lunch. After arriving at Burdo on the prairie, experience camel riding. Overnight in a tourist camp or ger. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Burd - Ulaanbaatar | Bike, Private car | After breakfast, we will move to Hustai National Reserve. After lunch around the tourist camp, we will move to a place where you can see wild horses and take photos. In the evening, we left the national reserve. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we returned the motorbike and took a bus to Nomin Department Store for some shopping. Mongolian BBQ dinner in Ulaanbaatar. We will guide you to a Mongolian folk dance concert. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to Ulaanbaatar Airport by private car. We will fly back home. After arrival, we will disband. Thank you for your hard work. | Morning: YES Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
TOUR CODE MO-39
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-39 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1460$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | 7 mornings, 6 afternoons, 6 nights |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After arriving at the airport, The guide will pick you up at the hotel. Hotel stay in the city | Morning: NO Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Undursiret | Private car/ horse | After breakfast, we will travel to Undur Siret, a tourist camp located on the steppe just outside Ulaanbaatar. Undur Siret is known for its magnificent steppe views and was chosen as the filming location for the movie “White Horse” directed by Shiina Makoto, as well as a Kubota commercial. The camp sits on the banks of the Yatula River, which flows through a vast grassland surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. We will stay overnight in a ger at this camp. In the afternoon, you will receive a lecture and introduction from local nomads (instructors) along with the horses that will accompany you across the prairie. Afterward, you will head out onto the steppe with the nomads for a horse trekking experience, based at the campsite. [Tourist camp / Ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Undursiret - Karakorum - Tsenher | Private car/ horse | After breakfast, we will travel from Undursilet — a place renowned for its natural beauty — to Tsenkher Hot Springs. We will stop for lunch on the way to Karakorum. Upon arrival, we will visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, which is surrounded by four gates and 108 stupas. The impressive granite Turtle Rock (Kame-tai) is also located here. Erdene Zuu Monastery suddenly appears amidst the vast grassland. It was built around 450 years ago using materials from the era of the Karakorum Empire. The complex, enclosed by four gates and lined with 108 stupas and multiple temples, remains an active place of worship where monks continue their training today. After the visit, we will head to Tsenkher Hot Springs. Here, you can enjoy horseback riding, natural hot springs, forest scenery, and the fresh outdoor air. [Tourist camp / Ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Tsenher - Lake Terkhiin tsagaan | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to Lake Terhintsagaan (approximately 5 hours/220km). After arriving, you can enjoy bird watching at this crystal clear lake, 16km long, 6km wide and 20m deep, located 2-3km west of Mount Khorgo. Overnight stay at tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Lake Terkhiin tsagaan - Horgo Volcano | Private car | After breakfast, we will climb the approximately 8,000-year-old Khorgo volcano. Once you reach the top of the volcano, you will be able to see the magnificent view of the lake around the green crater and the entire area of the Khorgo Volcano-Terhintsagaan Lake National Park, which has been affected by the lava of the volcano. You will then take a boat tour of the lake. Overnight stay in a ger in the tourist camp. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Lake Terkhiin tsagaan - Lake Ugii - Burd | Private car | After breakfast, we will move to Lake Ugii. After lunch around the tourist camp, we will move to a bird watching spot and take photos. Enjoy your packed lunch. Upon arrival in Burd, experience camel riding. [Tourist camp/ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Burd -Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will move to Hustai National Reserve. After lunch around the tourist camp, we will move to a place where you can see wild horses and take photos. In the evening, we left the national reserve. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we went shopping at Nomin Department Store. Dinner in Ulaanbaatar. We will guide you to a Mongolian folk dance concert. [Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to Ulaanbaatar Airport by private car. | Morning: YES Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
TOUR CODE MO-25
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-25 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1460$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | 7 mornings, 6 afternoons, 6 nights |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Evening: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to a hotel in the city. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning:NO Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Undursiret | Private car / Horse riding | After breakfast, we will travel to Undur Siret, a tourist camp on the steppe just outside Ulaanbaatar. Undur Siret offers magnificent views of the steppe and has been chosen as a filming location for the movie “White Horse” directed by Shiina Makoto, as well as a Kubota commercial. The camp is situated on the banks of the Yatula River, which flows through a vast grassland surrounded by beautiful mountain ranges. We will stay overnight in a ger here. In the afternoon, you will receive a lecture from local nomads (instructors) along with the horses that will accompany you across the prairie. Afterwards, you will embark on a horse trekking experience with the nomads, based at the campsite. [Tourist camp / Ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Undursiret - Karakorum - Tsenher | Private car/ horse | After breakfast, we will travel from Undursilet, a place renowned for its beauty, to Tsenkher Hot Springs, with lunch on the way to Karakorum. We will visit Erdene Zuu Monastery, surrounded by four gates and 108 stupas, and the famous granite Turtle Rock (Kame-tai). Built around 450 years ago with materials from the Karakorum Empire, the monastery remains an active place of worship with monks still in training. In the evening, we will arrive at Tsenkher Hot Springs for dinner. [Tourist camp / Ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Tsenher | Private car | After breakfast, you will have free time to enjoy horse riding, hot springs, forests, and more in the great outdoors. [Tourist camp/ger stay] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Tsenher - Burd | Private car | After breakfast, drive to Burd by private car. Enjoy your bento lunch. Upon arrival in Burd, you will have free time. [ Tourist camp/ger stay ] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Burd | Horse riding | After breakfast, nomadic homestay. Horse trekking.You can ride horses as much as you like during your stay!!! [Staying in a nomadic ger] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Burd - Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will move to Hustai National Reserve. After lunch around the tourist camp, we will move to a place where you can see wild horses and take photos. In the evening, we left the national reserve. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we went shopping at Nomin Department Store. Dinner in Ulaanbaatar. We will guide you to a Mongolian folk dance concert. [ Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city ] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will go to airport. | Morning: YES Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
TOUR CODE MO-09
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-09 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1200$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | 7 mornings, 6 afternoons, 6 nights |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Evening: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to a hotel Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: NO Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Karakorum | Private car | After breakfast, depart for the Karakoram Heritage Site, approximately 350 km from Ulaanbaatar. On the way, enjoy lunch in the grasslands. You can enjoy the vast grasslands and nature of Mongolia from the train window. After arrival, free time. " Karakorum Ger Camp Accommodation " | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Karakorum - Tsenher | Private car | After breakfast, we will take you to visit the Karakorum ruins (Erdene Zuu Monastery surrounded by white walls, Turtle Stone, Karakorum Museum). After sightseeing, we will go to Tsenkher Hot Springs. This region is rich in water and is also designated as a nature reserve. Enjoy the hot springs in the grassland. On the way, we will visit the homes of nomads. They will welcome you with homemade cheese and kumis. " Tsenher Camp Accommodation " | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Tsenher | Horse riding | After breakfast: Horse riding experience with nomads. After lunch: Free time. Enjoy the hot springs on the grassland. " Overnight stay at the tourist camp in Tsenkher " | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Tsenher - Burd | Private car | After breakfast, depart for Burd. Visit the Burd Sand Dunes on the way. Experience camel riding. After arriving at the tourist camp, we will visit Ubgen Monastery, which has a long history of Mongolian Buddhism.Free action. " Staying at Burd Tourist Camp " | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Burd - Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to Hustai National Park by private car. We will guide you to Hustai National Park by private car. We will visit the information center and learn about wild horses and Hustai National Park. We will travel by private car to a point where wild horses come to drink water. Depending on the road conditions, we may have to do a short hike. We will then head to Ulaanbaatar. " Hotel accommodation in the city " | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, tour of Ulaanbaatar city. (Zaisan Tolgoi Hill, Genghis Khan Square, Bogd Khan Museum, Ethnographic Museum) Shopping at Nomin Department Store. Evening: Ethnic music concert. "Stay overnight at a hotel in the city" | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: NO |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will go to airport. | Morning: YES Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
TOUR CODE MO-45
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-45 |
| Travel days | 10 nights and 11 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1630$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | 10 mornings, 9 afternoons, 9 nights |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Evening: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to a hotel Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: NO Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Baga gazryn chuluu | Private car | After breakfast, we will drive about 280 km to the Central Gobi region by private car, stopping for lunch at a local restaurant on the way. In the afternoon, we will visit Baga Gazriin Chuluu, a rocky mountain rising from the grassland. Upon arrival, we will set up our tents and stay overnight. In the evening, enjoy the starry sky and take photos of the beautiful scenery. Dinner will be served outdoors. [Overnight in a Ger Tourist Camp] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Baga gazryn chuluu - Yolyn am valley | Private car | Enjoy your road trip. Travel to Yolyn Am Valley in South Gobi (about 5 hours). In the afternoon, visit Yolyn Am Valley and the Gobi Nature Museum. This valley features thick ice, lush green meadows, and occasional waterfalls during summer rains. It is also known for its rich flora and fauna. [Overnight at a Ger Tourist Camp] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Yolyn am valley - Khongor sand dunes | Private car | Head to the Khongor Sand Dunes (195 km), the largest and most spectacular dunes in Mongolia. Known as the “Singing Sands,” these dunes rise about 80 m and stretch for roughly 180 km. They are surrounded by lush vegetation nourished by the Khongor River. Enjoy hiking, sliding on the dunes, and visiting a camel-herding family for a short camel ride. [Overnight at a Ger Tourist Camp] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Khongor sand dunes - Bayanzag | Private car | After breakfast, visit the Khongor Sand Dunes. In the afternoon, drive to Bayanzag (140 km), where Andrews first discovered the fossil beds of dinosaur bones and first documented dinosaur eggs in 1922. "Staying at a ger tourist camp" | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Bayanzag - Ongi temple | Private car | After breakfast, drive north towards Central Mongolia, and arrive at Ongi Monastery for a rest. "Staying at a ger tourist camp" | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Ongi temple -Karakorum | Private car | Morning: After visiting Ongi Temple, move to Karakorum . Approximately 5 hours. After arriving in Karakorum, visit the World Heritage Karakorum ruins. (Erdene Zuu, Turtle Stone, Karakorum Museum) "Staying at a ger tourist camp" | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Karakorum - Tsenkher hotspring | Private car | In the morning, we will leave Karakorum and head to Tsenkher Hot Springs in Arkhangai Province, also known as the “Garden of Flowers.” The drive takes about two hours. Upon arrival, visit a nomadic family. Enjoy a horse riding experience after receiving instructions from the nomads, then ride out into the prairie. Relax in the outdoor natural hot spring bath surrounded by nature. [Overnight at a Ger Tourist Camp] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 9 | Tsenkher hotspring - Lake Ugii | Private car | After breakfast, we will depart from Tsenkher Hot Springs and travel to Lake Ugii (120 km) in Ugii Village, Arkhangai Province. Lake Ugii is one of Mongolia’s largest lakes, home to around 170 bird species and about 20 types of fish. Enjoy optional activities such as boating, bird watching, hiking, or fishing. [Overnight at a Ger Tourist Camp] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 10 | Lake Ugii - Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Morning: Travel from Ugii to Ulaanbaatar (approx. 4 hours). Afternoon: City tour, including Gandan Monastery, Dinosaur Museum, Genghis Khan Square, and Zaisan Hill. At 6:00 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Mongolian Traditional Music Symphony Orchestra. [Overnight at a hotel in Ulaanbaatar] | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 11 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, we will go to airport. | Morning: YES Lunch: NO Evening: NO |
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