Mini Gobi & Mesmerizing Northern Mongolia 12 days’ tour
Duration:  11-14 day tours
Availability:  Jun 1– Aug 25
Tour Type:  Classic private
Tour code:  i12-1
Mini Gobi & Mesmerizing Northern Mongolia 12 days’ tour
Why choose this tour
  • Enjoy a boat trip to meet reindeer herders
  • Be amazed by untouched beautiful nature
  • A full exploration of mesmerizing Northern & Central Mongolia

This tour is perfect for those who want to see high mountains, mesmerizing lakes and rivers, and forests. The true essence of Mongolia will be fully discovered by you - UNESCO World Heritage Sites; Karakorum - ruins and museum of ancient Mongolian capital, Elsen tasarkhai sand dunes - Unique area combining forest and Gobi sand dunes, mesmerizing Terkh white lake, Khorgo extinct volcano and Tsetserleg-tourist loved the town, The clearest & beautiful Khuvsgul Lake, visit the most interesting National Parks and much more!

Itinerary
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. After clear customs and claim your luggage, you will be greeted by TGM tour guide & driver at the exit and then transferred to your hotel. After check-in, free at leisure for the rest of the day to refresh yourself from jet lag. 

Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: not included this day

In the morning at 9am, you will meet your guide and driver at your hotel and depart to beautiful Amarbaysgalant monastery, one of the three largest monasteries of Mongolia proudly stands for 300 years. Presently, 30 monks reside in the newly restored monastery ranging in age from 7 to 90. In the evening, visit nomadic family in their Ger, explore their unique culture and experience their lifestyle. 

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.  

In the morning, we will drive to Uran extinct volcano. This place is great for hiking and wildlife observation.  Uran's highest point provides unobstructed, panoramic views of the volcanic fields, this area is a pretty good place to break the journey to Khuvsgul. After lunch drive to Baatarvan resort on the shore of Selenge river where you will be amazed by beautiful nature and relax at a cozy resort.  

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. 

Enjoy breakfast and disembark to Murun town, a small town of Khuvsgul province with population of 35000. Following lunch at Murun town, take a 2 hours’ drive to the Khatgal village on the shore of the lake and visit the village market and main port of the lake. 
      Upon arrival at tourist camp, have lunch and relax on the shore of the lake.

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 

Enjoy delicious breakfast on the shore of the lake. This beautiful morning, you will take an exciting boat trip on the crystal clear Khuvsgul lake to meet reindeer herders and explore their daily life not traveling far on rough roads and riding horses for several days to the remote Taiga. 
      Here are great opportunities to do hiking along the shore or bicycling, which you can hire from the camp or climbing to the mountain. 

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

After leisurely lunch, we will drive towards to the Zuun lake. On the way, we will visit to Uushigiin Uvur deer stones.  These decorated standing Stones have been found mostly in Mongolia & some Central Asian countries, dating back beginning of the Bronze age and the Early Iron Age. In the evening, you will visit yak herder family nearby and explore their unique culture and experience their lifestyle.

Accommodation: Nomad Family. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

After a relaxed breakfast, depart for eye-catching Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake which is surrounded by spectacular scenery of plants, forests, mountains, and fauna. Check-in and lunch at Tourist camp near to the lake shore. 
       In the afternoon is free for your own with optional activities. It is possible to do full or half day hiking for wild flower and bird watching. Also, there is a great opportunity for everyone to do horse riding, mountain climbing, fishing and swimming etc. 

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

 Early morning at 8am, take a short drive to the Khorgo extinct volcano which is situated 2240 meters above the sea level (1,39 mile) and was active 8000 years ago. 

After exploring the volcano and climb to the crater, we will drive towards to famous Tsenkher hot spring that reaches +86.5"C and its flow rate is 10 liters per second. Curative water and amazing nature featured by wooded mountains make this an excellent place for relaxing in hot spring

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

After breakfast, our excursion continues to Kharkhorin, a small village, and one of the country's major tourist destinations. Historically once was an ancient capital of Mongol Empire and the most important cities in the history of the Silk Road. Upon arrival, we will visit the museum of Karakorum and learn more about the Mongolian history. Continue the guided tour to the magnificent and the oldest Buddhist Monastery complex of Erdenezuu,
      After enjoy your lunch, tour continues to Elsen Tasarkhai, the beautiful sand dunes, covered with rare bushes shrubs such as willow, elm and dogwood and a small forest near a river. It is very unique to see this type of ecosystem, combination of mountains, forests, steppes and sand dunes in one location. There, we will ride a camel and discover this magnificent place.

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

This morning, drive to the Hustai National Park, where world’s last wild horse (never domesticated), Takhi inhabit. Upon arrival at Hustai, visit small Ger information center- shows some detailed information about last truly wild horses. 
      After enjoy lunch at the tourist camp, take a short drive and walking to see the horses in their natural habitat.  There is a great opportunity to take photos for these endangered horses. You may be lucky to see fox, deer, roe deer, eagle, and more animals and birds…

Accommodation: Tourist camp. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

In the morning at 9am, we will return to Ulaanbaatar and upon arrival, city tour starts with visiting the largest glorious Gandan monastery and capture the monks’ daily rituals. Highlight of the monastery is 26-meter-high majestic gilded indoor statue of Megjid Janraisig.
      Continue to visit Museum of Mongolian National History – It provides an excellent overview of history and culture of Mongols from prehistory to contemporary era. After lunch at good local restaurant, visit Sukhbaatar square which lies at the heart of the city. The Mongolian Parliament Building stands in the north of the square, displaying an astonishing sight of Genghis Khaan and his warriors’ sculptures.
      Next visit Bogd Khan Palace museum - is one of the first museums in Mongolia, originally dedicated to the 8-th Bogd Jivzundamba, the head of Mongolian religion as winter residence of him. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Memorial Hill is a popular tourist attraction and one of the highlights of Ulan Baatar because of its fantastic views it offers over the city. The evening is dedicated to attend “Folklore show”. It’s a great chance to hear Khöömii (throat singing) and see some fabulous costumes. Dinner is at your hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel 4*. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

You will be free at leisure in your hotel or wander around on your own until being escorted to the Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your departure flight home. End of service.

 

Meals: Breakfast

Price includes
Professional and knowledgeable tour guide
Accommodation; Hotel **** and Ger camps
Visa invitation letter, if required
Horse riding ~ half day (2-3 hours)
All transfer & transports + Experienced driver,
Full board meals
Entrance fees to all attractions on the itinerary
price excludes
Tipping and other personal expenses
International airfare &Travels insurance
Other services not mentioned in the itinerary
Alcoholic drinks
price

per person

Group join USD 2090
Pax 2 USD 2550
Pax 3 USD 2270
Pax 4 USD 2050

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