Blue Pearl Of The North
About this tour
10-Days Join-in Tour. Imagine having a cup of tea with a reindeer family in a small, cozy teepee by a Mongolian beautiful lake. This tour will bring you an opportunity to experience both adventure and comfort. From horseback riding with a nomad to a relaxing day on sandy lake beach, you will return home with one of your most unforgettable experiences.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Meeting with guide and driver. Ulaanbaatar city tour: Gandan monastery, Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum. Our next stop will be Zaisan Hill. This hill provides a panoramic view of Ulaanbaatar. After the excursion transfer to your hotel. Meals: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia
In the morning, we will drive to the Amarbayasgalant Monastery (320km), the “Monastery of Tranquil Felicity”, which was once one of the three largest Buddhist centers in Mongolia. The monastery was built between 1727 and 1736 by Zanabazar; a religious and cultural leader, and the first Bogd Khaan Undur Gegeen Zanabazar. Overnight in ger camp. Meals: lunch and dinner
Day 3: Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Дархан, Mongolia to Uran Togoo, Mongolia
Today we will continue our journey to Bulgan province. This region is green with thick forests and magnificent pasturelands. There are more than a million livestock who feed on these grassy steppe lands. Fertile soil, wide valleys, and low mountains with gentle slops foster local agriculture. We will climb to Uran Togoo extinct volcano. Overnight in ger camp near the volcano. Lunch: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 4: Uran Togoo, Mongolia to Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia
After having breakfast, we will drive to Murun City where we will have luch before continuing on to Khuvsgul Lake. This is the largest lake in Mongolia by volume and the second largest by area. The lake ranks third in the worls for purest water. Nearby Khuvsgul Nuur is nicknamed “Young Sister of Sister Lakes”, referring to Lake Khuvsgul and Lake Baikal in Siberia, Russia. Once we reach Khuvsgul Lake, we will check-in to our ger camp. The camp is located on the edge of Khuvsgul Lake which means you will see the beauty of the lake just outside your ger door. Overnight in ger camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 5: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia
Have a breakfast in the ger camp and drive to the Tsaatan, or “Reindeer People”. The Reindeer People are a small community of reindeer herders living in northern Khuvsgul province. Reindeer people use their reindeer not only to carry their belongings; but also for meat, milk, and clothing from animal hides. During your visit, you will have a chance to learn about the unique lifestyle of these people and their everyday lives. Opportunity for boat riding (service fee is not included). Overnight in ger camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 6: Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia to Jargal Jiguur Tour Camp, Orgil, Mongolia
In the morning will drive to Jargaliin Jiguur. Jargaliin Jiguur is located by the Ider river which is rich with different types of fish. Overnight in ger camp. Free day. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 7: Jargal Jiguur Tour Camp, Orgil, Mongolia to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia
Today we will drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake also called "White Lake", which is nestled in the mountains of Khangai to 2,060 m. It measures 16 km wide and 20 km long, and its waters are of exceptional purity. It is the heart of a protected area for its biodiversity, as diverse ecosystems cohabit: taiga (boreal forest), mountain steppe and wetlands supporting a rich fauna. After lunch, we visit extinct crater of the Khorgo volcano which is located in the east of Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Lake. The Khorgo volcano is located at an altitude of 2200 meters, its slopes are covered with basalt and its crater forms an almost perfect cone of 200 meters in diameter and 100 meters deep. Its last eruption was 8000 years ago; it was the last active volcano in Mongolia. Overnight in ger camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 8: Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, Mongolia to Orkhon Waterfall, Burgaasatayn Hiid, Mongolia
After breakfast at the ger camp drive to Orkhon River and Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall which has a height of 24m. The waterfall was formed by a unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20 000 years ago. The water level of the waterfall depends on the rainfall. There will be hiking opportunities to the bottom of the gorge. Overnight in ger camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 9: Orkhon Waterfall, Burgaasatayn Hiid, Mongolia to Kharkhorin, Mongolia
Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient Capital of Great Mongolian Empire, and to Erdenezuu Monastery, a treasure of Mongolian Buddhism. Erdenezuu Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Mongolia, was founded on the ruins of Kharkhorin in 1586 by Avtai Sain Khaan, a descendant of Chinggis Khaan. There is an extraordinary collection of Buddhist paintings, priceless religious objects, special costumes for Tsama religious dances, and superb Buddhist iconography in true Mongolian and Tibetan style. Then we will see the Monument of Mongol Empire. Overnight in ger camp. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Day 10: Kharkhorin, Mongolia to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Drive to Bayangobi is a unique combination of Gobi sand dunes, forests, and Rocky Mountains. Driving through the landscape, you will see how nomadic Mongolians have lived for thousands of years with their herds of livestock. We may encounter livestock sunbathing peacefully in the middle of the road. There will be an opportunity to hike in the sand dunes and to ride a camel. After lunch drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Transfer to your hotel. Meals: breakfast, lunch.
What's included
Transportation Sightseeing as per itinerary Entrance fee to National Parks and museums English speaking guide Overnight at ger camps Meals as per itinerary 1L water a day, per person
Other expenses not stated in "Included services" Accommodation in Ulaanbaatar Gratuities Horse/camel riding
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia