KHUVSGUL LAKE
Khuvsgul lake
Called “Switzerland in Mongolia,” is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia near the Russian border. The river that flows out of the lake flows into Lake Baikal in the north. The lake surrounded by coniferous trees is said to be the second most transparent lake in the world (more than 20m), and it reflects the blue of the sky and shines brilliantly. Flowers bloom on the carpet of grass in the summer, and the trees turn golden in the fall.
To visit this lake, take a small plane from Ulaanbaatar to the town of Murun. From this town, take a jeep to the north on a road without a road for about 3 hours. There are 96 tributaries from Lake Khuvsgul, but only one “Egiin” river joins the Selenge River and flows into Lake Baikal in Russia. Lake Khuvsgul is 136 kilometers long, 262 meters wide and 1645 meters above sea level.
All accommodations are located to the west of the lake, so you can enjoy the sunrise from the lake. At night, you can hear the sound of the lake and you will see a different side of the meadow from Mongolia.
I often do fishing, recreational fishing and boat tours around Lake Khuvsgul. Enjoy a spectacular birdwatching lodge along Lake Khuvsgul and watch migratory bird migration from Siberia.
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Khuvsgul province
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TOUR CODE MN-29
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MN-29 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1330$ |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUL/9 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Depart from Narita or Haneda, transfer in Seoul to Ulaanbaatar. The Japanese guide will pick you up at the hotel. Staying at a hotel in the city | Evening: NO |
| JUL/10 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | On the first day of Naadam, depending on the program, you can enjoy the military parade and the traditional costume show "Deltei Mongol" in the Central Square. The first round of archery and ankle-bone shooting competitions will be held in the Central Stadium. Enjoy live traditional folk music and dance from 6pm. Hotel accommodation in the city. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/11 | Stadium - Hui Doloon Hudag - Undurdov | Private car | On the day of the Naadam Festival , at 9:00 in the central square, nine horsemen of Genghis Khan will ride horses to carry the State Nine Banner and take it to Naadam Stadium. The Naadam opening ceremony will begin at 10:00. Lunch: Mongolian cuisine lunch (Naadam Khushoor) during the stadium. In the afternoon, we will travel to a horse racing track on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar by private car to watch a horse race. After that, we will travel to a tourist camp on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar . Participated in the Naadam party. Tourist camp/ger stay. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/12 | Undurdov - Ulaanbaatar - Lake Huvsgul | Private car, Plane | After breakfast, fly from Ulaanbaatar to Muren city. Upon arrival, have lunch at a restaurant in Murun city. After lunch, head to the tourist camp on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul (approximately 180 km). After arriving at the tourist camp, you can enjoy fishing and lake cruises on Lake Khuvsgul. Tourist camp/ger stay | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/13 | Lake Huvsgul | Private car | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Travel to a Tsaatan family home by private car (horseback). (Approximately 30km, 1.50 hours) Lunch will be a boxed lunch. Photo opportunities will be available near the Tsaatan family home. View reindeer and visit a Tsaatan family home. You can also take commemorative photos riding a yak. During the trip, you will visit a nomadic yurt in the Lake Khuvsgul region. (Approximately one visit during the period) Enjoy handmade cheese and other items. Afternoon: Drive to the tourist camp by private car. Tourist camp/ger stay. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/14 | Lake Huvsgul | Private car | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Please join optional tours. Boat tour of Lake Khuvsgul (1-2 hours, additional charge), horse trekking (1-2 hours, additional charge), fishing tour (1-2 hours, additional charge). Tourist camp/ger stay | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/15 | Lake Huvsgul -Ulaanbaatar | Plane, Private car | After breakfast, drive to the airport in Murun city. Afternoon: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight with a guide . After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, tour the city. Visit Gandan Monastery, Skebaatar Square, Zaisan Hill, and do some shopping. Visit Tsagan Art store, which sells felt products, and Zaha (Nomin Department Store), which sells rock salt and dairy products. Hotel accommodation in the city. | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| JUL/16 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
TOUR CODE MO-47
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-47 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1430$ |
| 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 | Depart from Narita or Haneda, transfer in Seoul to Ulaanbaatar. The guide will pick you up at the hotel. Staying at a hotel in the city | Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Karakoram ruins | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to the Karakoram ruins by private car . It will take about 2 hours. After arriving at Karakoram, we will visit the Karakoram ruins, a World Heritage Site. (Erdene Zuu, Turtle Stone, Karakoram Museum) Staying at a ger tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Karakoram ruins - Terkhyn Tsagaan lake | Private car | We will travel to Lake Terkhyn Tsagaan lake in Arkhangai Province, also known as the "Garden of Flowers." (Approx. 4 hours / 270 km) We will climb the approximately 8,000-year-old Khorgo volcano. Climbing the volcano will give you a magnificent view of the lake, surrounded by the greenery of the crater, and the entire area of the Khorgo Volcano-Lake Terkhintsagarn National Park, which has been affected by the lava of the volcano. You can also take a boat tour of the lake. Staying at a ger tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Terkhyn Tsagaan lake - Jargalant hotspring | Private car | After breakfast, travel to the natural hot springs of Jargalant, a land of yaks. The sulfur-rich mineral waters emerge from the earth's surface (300m) at 70°C. Relax in the open-air bath. We'll take you away from the tourist areas and into authentic nomadic territory. Visit a local horse breeding family and live like a Mongolian nomad for a day. Take part in their daily life, take a class on milking livestock, and play the Ankle Bone game. Nomadic Ger Stay | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Jargalant hotspring - Lake Huvsgul | Private car | After breakfast, we will travel to Murun city by private car. After arriving, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Murun city. After lunch, we will head to the tourist camp on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Approximately 180 km. On the way, we will visit a Tsaatan family. We can also take commemorative photos riding a yak. We will take commemorative photos with reindeer. After arriving at the tourist camp, we will take a walk on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Stay at the tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Lake Huvsgul | Private car | Morning: At Lake Khuvsgul, you will receive a lecture from a nomad (instructor) along with your beloved horse. Afterwards, you will head out for a horse trekking experience based at the campsite. The nomads will understand your level of skill and will provide a horse trekking course and schedule that is comfortable for you. Afternoon: You can enjoy a lake cruise at Lake Khuvsgul. Take a boat tour of the lake. Overnight stay at tourist camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Lake Huvsgul -Ulaanbaatar | Private car | After breakfast, drive to Murun city. In the morning, return to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, you will have a city tour of Ulaanbaatar . Gandan Monastery, Dinosaur Museum, Genghis Khan Square, Zaisan Hill, etc. At 6:00 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Mongolian Traditional Music Symphony Orchestra. Hotel accommodation in the city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
TOUR CODE MO-28
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-28 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1700$ |
| 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 Narita International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. After arriving in the evening, you will be greeted by a local Japanese or english speaking staff member. You will be taken to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Murun - Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Domestic flight, Horse riding | After breakfast, fly from Ulaanbaatar to Murun city. Upon arrival, have lunch at a restaurant in Murun city. After lunch, head to the tourist camp on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul (approximately 180 km). After arriving at the tourist camp, you can experience horse riding. You can enjoy fishing and lake sightseeing on Lake Khuvsgul. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Horse riding | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Head to the Tsaatan family home by private car (horse). (Approximately 30km, 1.50 hours) Lunch will be a boxed lunch. Photo shoot near the Tsaatan family home. View reindeer and visit the Tsaatan family home. You can also ride a yak and take commemorative photos. Afternoon: Head to the tourist camp by private car. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Khuvsgul lake - Murun - Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | After breakfast, drive to Murun. Afternoon: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight with a guide. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, take a city tour.Visit Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square and Zaisan Hill. After a Russian dinner, we headed to the hotel. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Ulaanbaatar - Dalanzadgad - Yolyn am | Domestic flight, Private car | In the morning, we will travel to South Gobi from Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight in Mongolia. After arriving at the ger camp, we will check in to a ger for 2-3 people. After lunch, we will visit the nomadic ger by private car and travel to the Yolyn am Valley. After that, we will return to the camp by private car. Overnight stay at a tourist camp in South Gobi | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Bayanzag - Moltsog sand dunes | Private car, Camel riding | Stay in South Gobi. After lunch, visit the Bayanzag cliffs where dinosaurs were discovered and experience excavating dinosaur bones. You might find something! Then move to Moltsog sand dunes. Enjoy dairy products, camel milk tea, kumis, etc., and play Gobi children's game of playing with stones. Visit a nomadic ger that keeps camels, learn about their lifestyle and culture, and take a mini camel riding lesson. Enjoy a camel riding experience. Dinner and overnight stay at a tourist camp. Overnight stay at a tourist camp in South Gobi | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | South Gobi -Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | After breakfast, we will return to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we will have a city tour and visit the Natural History Museum. We went shopping at Tsagaan Alt store, which sells felt products, and (Nomin department store), which sells rock salt and dairy products. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
TOUR CODE MO-29
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-29 |
| 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 Narita International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. After arriving in the evening, you will be greeted by a local Japanese or english speaking staff member. You will be taken to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Murun - Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Domestic flight, Horse riding | After breakfast, fly from Ulaanbaatar to Murun city. Upon arrival, have lunch at a restaurant in Murun city. After lunch, head to the tourist camp on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul (approximately 180 km). After arriving at the tourist camp, you can experience horse riding. You can enjoy fishing and lake sightseeing on Lake Khuvsgul. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Horse riding | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Head to the Tsaatan family home by private car (horse). (Approximately 30km, 1.50 hours) Lunch will be a boxed lunch. Photo shoot near the Tsaatan family home. View reindeer and visit the Tsaatan family home. You can also ride a yak and take commemorative photos. Afternoon: Head to the tourist camp by private car. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Khuvsgul lake - Murun - Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | After breakfast, drive to Murun. Afternoon: Fly back to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight with a guide. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, take a city tour.Visit Gandan Monastery, Sukhbaatar Square and Zaisan Hill. After dinner, we headed to the hotel. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Ulaanbaatar - Dalanzadgad - Yolyn am - Khongor sand dunes | Domestic flight, Private car | In the morning, we will travel from Ulaanbaatar to South Gobi by domestic flight. After arriving, we will travel to the Yoliamun Valley by private car. Lunch will be a boxed lunch. We will travel to the Khongor Sand Dunes by private car. (Approximately 5 hours) Afternoon: Arrive at the ger camp and check in to your 2-3 person ger. Overnight stay at a tourist camp in South Gobi | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Khongor sand dunes - Bayanzag | Private car, Camel riding | Morning: Ride a camel to the Khongor Sand Dunes. Visit the Khongor Sand Dunes. Among the many sand dunes in the Gobi Desert, the Khongor Sand Dunes, located 220km from South Gobi, are of a different scale. At 800m high and 3.5km wide, these sand dunes are the tallest in Mongolia. Enjoy the breathtaking desert scenery. Afternoon: After lunch, travel to Bayanzag by private vehicle. Visit the cliffs of Bayanzag, where dinosaurs were discovered. Juulchingobi Tourist Camp - 1 night | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | South Gobi -Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | After breakfast, we will return to Ulaanbaatar by domestic flight. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar, we will have a city tour and visit the Natural History Museum. We went shopping at Tsagaan Alt store, which sells felt products, and (Nomin department store), which sells rock salt and dairy products. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
TOUR CODE MO-67
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-67 |
| Travel days | 7 nights and 8 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 2110$ |
| 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 Narita International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. After arriving in the evening, you will be greeted by a local Japanese or english speaking staff member. You will be taken to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Murun - Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Domestic flight | Morning: Head to the airport in a private car and take a domestic flight to Murun city in Khuvsgul province. Lunch: Arrive at Murun camp and have lunch at a restaurant. Afternoon: Travel to Oyu-Khuvsgul. As it is mostly off-road, you will need to stop the car and take a break along the way. Evening: Arrive at the tourist camp. After dinner, take a rest. Tourist camp accommodation | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Horse riding | Morning: After breakfast, we will go fishing near the lake. After lunch, we will continue fishing. (Horseback riding is also available if you wish.) Tourist camp accommodation | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Khuvsgul lake - Tsagaan nuur | Private car | Morning: Go fishing in Tsagaan Nuur by private car. Fishing for pike. It's a different experience from river fishing, and you can also hike around the lake. Afternoon: After enjoying fishing, return to the tourist camp. Tourist camp accommodation | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Tsagaan nuur | Private car | Stay in Tsagaannur. Enjoy fishing around the Tsagaan Nuur River (Ito, Pike, Lenok, etc.) Tourist camp accommodation | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 6 | Tsagaan nuur | Private car | Stay in Tsagaannur. Enjoy fishing around the Tsagaan Nuur River (Ito, Pike, Lenok, etc.) Tourist camp accommodation | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 7 | Khuvsgul -Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | Early morning: Depart for Murun. Lunch: Eat the lunch box brought from the tourist camp during the lunch break. Afternoon: After arriving in Murun, take a domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping. Hotel accommodation in the city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 8 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
TOUR CODE MO-30
| Departure point | Genghis Khan Airport | Tour code | MO-30 |
| Travel days | 5 nights and 6 days | Hotel | Standart room |
| How to make reservation | info@mongoliaguide.com | Local travel expenses | 2 pax 1230$ |
| Minimum number of participants | From 1 person | Local guide | English or Japanese |
| Stay | STD Hotel Ger | Number of meals | Morning 5: Lunch 4: Dinner 3 |
| DAYS | DESTINATION | TRANSPORTATION | MAIN SCHEDULE | MEAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAY 1 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | Fly from Narita International Airport to Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. After arriving in the evening, you will be greeted by a local Japanese or english speaking staff member. You will be taken to your hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Hotel stay in Ulaanbaatar city | Evening: NO |
| DAY 2 | Ulaanbaatar - Murun - Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Domestic flight | After breakfast, fly from Ulaanbaatar to Muren city. Upon arrival, we will have lunch at a restaurant in Muren city. After lunch, we will head to the tourist camp on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul (approximately 180 km). After arriving at the tourist camp, we will experience horse riding. You can enjoy fishing and lake sightseeing on Lake Khuvsgul. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 3 | Khuvsgul lake | Private car, Horse riding | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Travel to a Tsaatan family home by private car (horseback). (Approximately 30km, 1.50 hours) Lunch will be a boxed lunch. Photo opportunities will be available near the Tsaatan family home. View reindeer and visit a Tsaatan family home. You can also take commemorative photos riding a yak. During the trip, you will visit a nomadic yurt in the Lake Khuvsgul region. (Approximately one visit during the period) Enjoy handmade cheese and other items. Afternoon: Drive to the tourist camp by private car. Staying at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 4 | Khuvsgul lake | Private car | Stay on the shores of Lake Khuvsgul. Please join the optional tour. Boat tour of Lake Khuvsgul (1-2 hours, additional fee) Horseback riding (1-2 hours, additional fee) Fishing tour (1-2 hours, additional charge) Overnight stay at Khuvsgul Tourist Camp | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: YES |
| DAY 5 | Khuvsgul -Ulaanbaatar | Domestic flight, Private car | Early morning: Depart for Murun. Lunch: Eat the lunch box brought from the tourist camp during the lunch break. Afternoon: After arriving in Murun, take a domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping. Hotel accommodation in the city | Morning: YES Lunch: YES Evening: NO |
| DAY 6 | Ulaanbaatar | Private car | We will see you off to Genghis Khan Airport in a private car. | Morning: YES |
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