Upon arrival at the Chinggis Khan international airport
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 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. Zuun Lake
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 240 km, 6-7 hours.
After breakfast, early morning drive to Shine-Ider soum, Huvsgul province. Reach the lake Zuun. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 5. Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 150 km, 4-5 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. Khorgo National Park
Full day trekking around Khorgo mountain, is dead volcano which lies east of the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake. The volcanic crater of the mountain is 200 meters wide and 100 meters deep. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 7. Tsenkher Hot Spa
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 200 km, 4-5 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 8. Tuvkhun Monastery
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 150 km, 3-4 hours.
We continue our journey to Tuvkhun Monastery, located at the peak of a remote, wooded mountain, was built by Undur Gegeen Zanabazar in 1651 for his meditation. About 4 km hike up the mountain path leads to Tuvkhun monastery. Here we enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the scenery and visit the caves located around the monastery. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 9. Ruins of 12th Century Capital City Karakorum
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 70 km, 2-3 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 10. Ongi Monastery
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Ongi Monastery which was built in the 18th century, the former main religious center of South Mongolia. Hiking in nearby Gobi mountain and along the area where the ruins are situated. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 11. Bayanzag (Flaming Cliffs)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 140 km, 3-4 hours.
Travel to Bayan Zag, more commonly known as the legendary “Flaming Cliffs”. Through the journey we will see arid steppe landscape with many camel herds and herding families. Bayanzag is a red rock creation, formed 60-70 million years ago, made famous by an American explorer Roy Chapman Andrews's discovery there of complete dinosaur skeletons and eggs in 1920s. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 12. Khongoryn Els Sand Dunes
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 180 km, 4-5 hours
Travel to Khongoriin Els Sand Dunes, Mongolia’s largest sand dunes- reaching a height of 800 meters in some highest areas and known as the “Singing Dunes”. Evening visit to a camel-breeder's family with a chance to go camel riding. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 13. Eagle Valley
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 200 km, 4-5 hours.
Travel to Yolyn Am, or ‘Eagle Valley', located in the foothills of the Altai Mountains. The valley’s remnant streams create ice formations which you may find in the mouth of the valley as late as July. The mountains surrounding the valley also provide habitat for Argali wild sheep (one of the last wild great horned sheep) and ibex, which may be spotted in the early morning as they walk along the mountain ridges. Visit the Gobi museum and trek through the valley. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 14. Tsagaan Suvarga
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 220 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Tsagaan Suvarga (White Stupa), a remarkable sand dune in the formation of a White Stupa and view 3,000–5,000-year-old rock hieroglyphs. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 15. Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone)
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 240 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Baga Gazriin Chuluu (Earth stone) little mountain of Middle Gobi. Excursion to Earth stone, a sacred rocky mountain, 1,760 m above sea level, and is famous for its unique rock formation and beautiful natural environment. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 16. Oasis in the Gobi
Visit to Sum Huh Burd oasis in the Gobi with a small lake, which has an ancient stone fortress on an island in the center of the lake. The fortress, built in 16th century, has walls 1.5 meters thick and no roof. Overnight in a ger camp. (B, L, D)
Day 17. Ulaanbaatar
Approximate distance covered and estimated travel time: 250 km, 5-6 hours.
Travel to Ulaanbaatar. Shopping for souvenirs and cashmere is optional. Farewell dinner. Overnight in hotel. (B, L, D)
Day 18. Departure
After breakfast, transfer to departure (B)
