Overview

However Mongolia is landlocked we do have one of 3 largest fresh water lakes on earth. And the place where the lake located in also known for tourists “Mongolian Switzerland”. Since it is in the Siberian range, the nature and wildlife is so diverse and abundant pictures.

TOUR OVERVIEW
Tour length	6 days
Tour cost	1450 usd including taxes
Adventure level	Standart
Limit	2 to 32
Schedule	June - Sep
Highlights	Khuvsgul lake, Visit nomad families, opportunity to ride horse and much more!
Travel map
DESTINATIONS
Khuvsgul lake This high mountain lake (1,645 m/5400ft above sea level) is surrounded by mountains, meadows and forest, a complete contrast to the rest of Mongolia. It's full of fish and the area is home to sheep, ibex, bear and moose, as well as over 200 species of birds. This is the deepest lake in Central Asia, and the world's 14th largest source of fresh water. You can hike along the shore, take a dip in the icy waters or try your hand at fishing. An amazing 90 rivers flow into the lake, but only a single river flows out - the Egiin Gol, which ultimately reaches Lake Baikal in Siberia. You will visit the Reindeer people who live in the area... [More...] Tsagaan Nuur About 50 km west of Huvsgul in Renchinlhumbe sum is a large basin which is the best watered region in all of Mongolia. While Huvsgul aimag has 300 lakes, 200 of them are in this area alone, making it Mongolia's lake district. Tsagaan Nuur is made even more fascinating by the Tsatang, also known as the ' reindeer people. [More...] The Reindeer (Tsaatan) People The Tsaatan (meaning “reindeer herders” in Mongolia) are one of Mongolia’s most fascinating ethnic peoples. They live in the rugged taiga-forested mountain arean to the north west of Lake Huvsgul and north of Darhatiin Hotgor Depression. These taiga forest dwellers use reindeer for transporting supplies, riding, and milk, are only rarely used for meat. [More...]

Itineraries

Day 01 Ulaanbaatar Arrival to Ulaanbaatar and check in hotel. Day 02 Murun Will pick up from the hotel. Then, will have a 1.2 hrs flight /Mon, Wed, Fri/ to Murun administrative center of Khuvsgul province, which situates in northern part of Mongolia. Lunch. Then, we will drive to Khuvsgul National Park /150 km/ for exploration of Khuvsgul lake and great Siberian Taiga, which consists from larch, aspen and birch. Dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Day 03 Khuvsgul lake After breakfast, we will explore the fascinating and unique spot Khuvsgul lake – biggest and deepest /262 m/ fresh water lake. The exploration can be made by horse riding, boating or walking. Lunch, dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Day 04 Khuvsgul lake In the morning we will continue to explore local area. There is good possibilities for bird watching, fishing, photo shootings of wildlife or visit local reindeer family to experience more about their lifestyle. Lunch, dinner and overnight in tourist camp. Day 05 Ulaanbaatar After breakfast, will drive back to Murun city. Lunch. Then, will have a flight to ULN /only Monday/ and transfer to hotel. Day 06 Departure After breakfast, will be transferred from hotel to train station or airport. If you want to change this tour, please click here! You would like to include to Naadam Holidays trip in the present trip, please click here!

Photos

Jeep	Nomads	Huvsgul
Nomads	Mongolian soyombo	Monks
Erdenezuu Monastery	Rainbow	Mongolia ger
Nomadic family	Erdenezuu Monastery	Tahi

Price

Person	Price per person
2-4	1984 USD
5-9	1854 USD
10-32	1450 USD (with discount)

Included:

• Twin bedded rooms in a hotel
• Shared accommodation in tourist ger camp
• Guiding and interpreting service
• All meals as listed in the itinerary
• Daily supply of bottled water
• Transfers by vehicle 4x4
• Local guides
• Domestic flight
• All entrance fees
• Horse, camel, yak ride trial

Not included:

• international airfare
• optional activity cost
• alcoholic drinks
• international airport departure tax (uds13)
  
• Personal equipments
• travel insurance
  

Please not single room is available at extra cost (usd 60) just book in advance.

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Testimonials

Dear Gobi sunshine
We are just married, our honeymoon started from Sibir and ended in Mongolia. Gobi sunshine helped us to travel in a beautiful Mongolian environment. We stayed a traditional Mongolian family, rode a horse and went to Huvsgul lake, Terhiin tsagaan Lake too. It was a wonder gettable. (Continue)

05 Jul 2006
Wendy Green, Andy Brightman
From USA

Do you wanna rest in Mongolia?
Then choose this tour, if you wanna relax in a place where you can just be yourself. Mongolia is a really amazing and interesting country. We traveled through Huvsgul lake that called “Mongolian Switzerland” nord of Mongolia, mountains, south of Mongolian desert, motherland of dinosaurs, Orhon waterfall, and rested in a hot spa together. You should come here.
And thank you for my guide and driver. (Continue)

21 Jun 2006,
Danielson Winter, from Spain