Highlights of Mongolia

Day 1

Upon arrival in Mongolia's capital city, Ulaanbaatar, you will be transferred to the Bayangol Hotel. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a leisurely program of sightseeing around the city and a visit to the National History Museum and the Fine Art Museum. Both museums have impressive displays of Mongolian Historical artefacts. Dinner will be at a local restaurant. Overnight accommodations at the Bayangol Hotel.

Day 2

Today we will set out in the vehicles to the west of the capital and drive to the township of Karakorum. This was once a thriving metropolis in the days of Genghis Khan and his sons when they controlled the biggest empire the world has ever known. Today little remains of the days of former glory. The township of Karakorum, which is there today, is Soviet built with tall apartment blocks and wide central squares. The drive today is through the open, steppe land. We will pass by rivers and streams, small hills and sand dunes. We will reach our ger camp for the night in the late afternoon.

Day 3

In the morning, after breakfast we will visit the majestic Erdene Zuu Monastery. This monastery suffered much under the communist purges of last century, but miraculously, was spared from complete destruction. In the former days the walls of the monastery housed hundreds of temples and thousands of monks. Today these places of religious beauty are being restored. In the afternoon we will continue our drive to the west and make our way into the Khangai Mountain Range. In the early evening we will reach the beautiful spot deep in the mountain known as Tsenkheriin Hot springs. These hot springs sprout directly from the mountains and reach high temperatures of up to 80 degrees Celsius. We will have overnight at a ger camp near the springs. Ger camp has pool with spring water, where you can enjoy swimming.

Day 4

Today we will drive out of the hills, along some steep mountainous roads and down into the valleys that lead to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur. This Lake is nestled between mountains covered with green grass and littered with volcanic rock. We will have overnight near the lake in a ger camp.

Day 5

Today will be a well-earned day of rest at the Lake. There will be opportunities for hiking to Khorgo, the extinct volcanic crater that lies within a few kilometers of the lake and for visiting local nomadic families. Alternatively, you may just wish to sit by the edge of the water and admire the beautiful view. All meals and overnight at the ger camp by the lake.

Day 6

Today we will make a long drive to the north of the country, into Khuvsgul Aimag, and onto the capital Moron. The drive is through absolutely beautiful hilly countryside, past fast flowing rivers and alpine forests. Little wonder this area is known as the 'Switzerland of Mongolia'. In the late evening we will reach our ger camp outside the town for dinner and overnight.

Day 7

In the morning after breakfast we will visit an ancient burial ground with reindeer stones around it near the township of Moron. It is another 3 hours drive from Moron to the Lake. On arrival we will be taken to the ger camp for dinner and overnight.

Day 8

Today we will have a rest day beside Lake Khuvsgul. This lake contains 3% of the world's fresh water and is the 14th largest lake in the world. The water is crystal clear, the nature pristine and the setting truly idyllic. All meals and overnight at the ger camp of the previous night.

Day 9

Today will be an early start in order to get back to Moron in time for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. You will have a light lunch in Moron before the departure. The flight from Moron to Ulaanbaatar will take one and a half hours and your guide will accompany you. On arrival in Ulaanbaatar you will be taken to Bayangol hotel. In the evening we will have watch a traditional Mongolian concert followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 10

After breakfast at the hotel you will be taken to the airport for departure.

Departure date:

Prices per person:
Group 2-3 people USD 2000
Group 4-6 people USD1884
Group 7-10 people USD1806
Group 11-14 people USD1692
Single supplement USD 100, it refers only to hotel Bayangol in Ulaanbaatar

Tour prices include:
-All transfers
-Domestic flights
-Twin share accommodation at Bayan gol hotel while in the city
-Sightseeing with private bus and an English speaking guide including entrance fees
-3 meals day
-Accommodation in the traditional Mongolian ger while in countryside
-Transportation in 4WD Russian jeeps in countryside
-National Park fees
-English speaking guide throughout the trip