Destination: Khuvsgul Province
Length: 15 days/14 nights
Tour type: Cultural
Trip Level: Difficult
Minimum Group Size: 4 pax in one group
Interesting Sites: Crystal clear Khuvsgul lake, Tsaachin community lifestyle and tradition, Shaman ritual, Riding and milking reindeer, Trekking in mysterious Taiga forest.
Description: Be ready to go to the discovery of the Tsaachins. This mythic ethnic will welcome you in their home place near the Khuvsgul Lake. You will spend days in their tribe, learning their everyday life and their traditions like riding reindeer, milking reindeer, processing skins /among others…/ while enjoying the beautiful nature. You will also have the possibility to ride around the taiga, and the Darkhad depression.
Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar for 2 nights, 6 nights in GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation), 2 nights in tent, 4 nights in tee pee (Tsaachin people’s dwelling).
Guide: English speaking guide (other language speaking guide is upon request), mountain guide.
Including: All local transportation with local flights, Accommodation, Guide, 3 meals a day, National park entrance fee or other taxes during the trip, Sightseeing, Camping goods, tents, mat, sleeping bag and cooking set, Climbing sticks
Not including: International transportation, Insurance, Any additional which is not mentioned above
1 Day
Ulaanbaatar city
Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport and transfer to hotel. Check in hotel free for leisure. After lunch short sightseeing; visit Ulaanbaatar city’s biggest Gandan Monastery, Main Square Sukhbaatar and Chinggis Khan’s Monument, National History Museum and see Mongolian traditional performance. Dinner and overnight at hotel.
2 Day
Murun city, Khuvsgul
Transfer to airport and take a domestic flight /1.5hour/ to Khuvsgul province. On arrival at local airport of Murun city, the center of the Khuvsgul we will greet & meet with our local driver. Then travel to Sumber brigad for 90kms (2hours). On the way we will enjoy Yamaat canyon. Overnight at GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation)
3 Day
Travel to Tsagaannuur soum
Travel to Tsagaannuur soum (a local administration unit) for 200kms (7-8hours). We will prepare for trekking and will have some instruction for trek in the mountain. Overnight at GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation, app.altitude 2716m above sea level)
4-5 Day
Trekking to West Taiga
Transfer to Kharmain Gol starting point of the trek. Start trekking to West Taiga, the area where part of Tsaachin communities live. 2 days trekking will cover about 42 kilometers. Due to the marshy road condition we will not use vehicles to reach the area, entire our luggage and food supply will be transported by horses. Stay overnights in tent on the way and in teepee at Tsaachin place.
6-7 Day
Exploring Tsaachin community
Today we will stay among Tsaachin people and will experience everyday life and unique tradition of them. Our activities include attending shaman ritual, milking reindeers, processing milk products, talking with people and learning local culture… Stay overnight in teepee (Tsaachin people’s dwelling).
8 Day
Trek & meditate in mystical Taiga
Today you will have a day of trek into the Taiga forest where the area is so energetic and mysterious. Be inspired and gain power while meditating in untouched wilderness. Trek along Bor Khuyag river valley, is rich in crystals and other minerals, as well as feel the beauties of larch forest & wildflower patches. Stay overnight in tee pee.
9-10 Day
Trek back to Tsagaannuur soum
Trek back to Tsagaannuur soum. These days trek will go through another route along picturesque forested mountain and valley. On the way we will cross Ebed mountain pass. Our vehicle and driver will be waiting for us in the Kharmain Gol. Then move to Tsagaannuur soum & guest house. Stay overnights in tent and in Tsagaannuur GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation) lodge.
11 Day
Travel to Ujig Valley
Today we will drive to Ujigiin river valley for 5-6 hours for 160kms. Overnight at GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation) near the beautiful mountain.
12 Day
Khuvsgul Lake
Continue our drive for 4-5 hours until reaching Ger camp at the shore of Blue pearl Lake Khuvsgul. Enjoy walking around the lake or having rest. Overnight at GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation).
13 Day
Hiking
Enjoy walking along the lake shore. Evening we are up to a highlight of the day, which is Mongolian barbeque! This is going to be made in real traditional way as the meat dish is grilled with hot stones and has a unique taste. Overnight at GER (Mongolian traditional felt accommodation).
14 Day
Travel to Murun & flight back to Ulaanbaatar
Morning we will drive back to Murun town. Transfer to domestic airport and take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Short sightseeing: Natural Historical Museum, Zaisan Hill monument- panoramic view of city and shopping in cashmere and souvenir shops. Stay overnight in the hotel.
15 Day
Departure
Check out from hotel and transfer to Chinggis Khan International Airport. End of the tour.
