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Tour code: VMT-CLT-12 Huvsgul Lake-Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake-Karakorum

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar 
Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport in Mongolia, you will meet Visit Mongolia crew and transfer to the 4*hotel, conveniently located downtown

Ulaanbaatar. After freshening up from your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from Gandan Monastery, the largest and most important monastery of Mongolia with 500 monks. From here we will go to the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia. The heart of Ulaanbaatar, Chinggis Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall. Afterwards, we will visit Zaisan Hill, which offers great views of the city. In the evening, you will attend a performance of traditional dancing and khoomii (Mongolian throat singing). Overnight in hotel. (L,D)

Day 2. Huvsgul National Park
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 110 km, 3-4 hours.
Flight to Murun town, the center of Huvsgul province. Drive to Huvsgul lake110 km away from Murun. Lake Huvsgul is Mongolia's largest lake and the largest tributary stream of Lake Baikal in neighboring Siberia. The deepest lake in Central Asia and the world's 14th largest source of fresh water, Lake Huvsgul is 1,645 m above sea level and frozen from January until April or May. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 3. Relax & Visit Tsaatan family
Spend full day at the lake. There different activities can be offered as kayaking, horse riding, fishing and visiting Tsaatan nomadic family. Your guide will help you to book on your desired activities. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 4. Khangai Mountains
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 280 km, 5-6 hours
We head north to the Jargalan hot springs, crossing deep river basins and high mountain passes. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 5. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 90 km, 2-3 hours.
Travel to extinct volcano Khorgo National park. We arrive in Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. This is about 20 km long and was formed by a dam of lava flows from volcanic eruption. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 6. Tsenkher Hot Spa
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Tsenkher Hot Spring, sulphur springs that emerge from ground at a sizzling 89C (192.2F). Facilities of the camp include outdoor and indoor baths, and showers using sulphur spring water. Along the way we will also visit the Taikhar Rock, 25 meters high a mysterious steep-sided pinnacle of granite. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 7. Ruins of 12th Century Capital City Karakorum
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 150 km, 3-4 hours.
Travel to Karakorum, the former capital city of world's greatest land empire, established by Chinggis Khan. Here we will tour the oldest Buddhist Monastery Erdenezuu, religious complex spanning over 400 sq. meters surrounded by 108 stupas. It was first built on the ruins of Karakorum in 1586 by Abtai Sain Khan. The site has some of the best works of religious art and architecture in Mongolia. Visit Karakorum museum. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)

Day 8. Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 360 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)

Day 9. Departure
After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)
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