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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 /driving/ and 1,5h /flight/. Flight to Murun, Huvsgul province center. Drive to Huvsgul Lake, the second largest freshwater lake in the Central Asia with over one percent of the world’s freshwater reserve and a maximum depth of 262 m. Fed by over ninety rivers and streams, Huvsgul lake drains only into the Egiin River, which then joins the Selenge river, the main tributary of Lake Baikal in neighboring Siberia. Stay overnight in ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 3-4. Relax & Visit Tsaatan family Spend two full days 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. Stay overnight in ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. Ulaanbaatar Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 110 km, 3-4 hours /driving/ and 1,5h /flight/. Drive back to Murun for a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit some interesting museums including Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan. The remainder of the day is free for shopping or independent touring. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 6. Departure back Mongolia After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)
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