Day 1 Arrival at Ulaanbaatar and visit of the city
Arrival at the airport, you will meet Amar Mongolia crew and transfer to your hotel to rest.
Appointment at 12 o'clock at your hotel with your guide.
After freshening up from your flight, we start our first day around Ulaanbaatar starting from the National History Museum which tells the rich history of Mongolia.
Walk in the centre of Ulaanbaatar, Sukhbaatar Square, is just a short walk away. Here we will see the Parliament House, National Opera and City Hall.
At 18 o' clock, Mongolian traditional show at Tumen Ekh: folkloric dances, contortion, and of course khoomi, the overtone singing.
Accommodations
Ulaanbaatar
1h15m - 750km
Moron
3h - 130km
Alag Tsar
Day 2-4 Adventures around the great blue lake of Mongolia
Flight to Mörön, the capital of the province of Khövsgöl, where our driver is waiting for us.
We arrive at Lake Khövsgöl, one of the natural wonders of the world. This mountain covers an area of 2760 square kilometres, and its water is so pure that we can drink it! It's surrounded with many peaks culminating at more than 2000 metres and covered with forests of pines and lush meadows where yaks and horses graze !
We go towards East and the green small valleys of Alag Sar, and spend the night in a small yurts camp.
Let's start a beautiful story... With local breeders and their yaks, we leave for our 2-days hike or pony-trek in the tree-filled valleys of Alag Tsar. Following the peaceful tempo of the cart, we discover this land of nomadism. In the heart of summer, the area is flowered and we will move literally on a carpet of edelweiss, while at West, we will see on the opposite bank the peaks culminating at 3000 metres that bathe in the crystal water of the lake.
In the evening, with the breeders, we will put up the yurt that we carried, in which we will spend the night.
Meal and accommodations
Alag Tsar
6h - 170km
Oliin Davaa
Day 5 Let's go to North Mongolia!
We go by jeep towards Southeast of Lake Khovsgol. The camps of the Dukhans are isolated in the taiga and the mountains Northwest of the lake, so the journey will last several days. Our journey will lead us to Oliin Davaa, a pass where have been built thirteen ovoos.
Ovoos are piles of stones and wood, generally located in the passes and in the sacred places. Mongolians walk around three times and give offerings, such as stones, tugriks, milk or vodka.
Meal and accommodations
Oliin Davaa
3h - 80km
Tsagaan nuur
Day 6 Arrival in the depression of Tsagaan Nuur and its thousand islands
Journey towards North and Tsagaan Nuur, land of Dukhans. The landscape is made of rivers and steppes, and we must cross some passes before stopping at Lake Tsagaan Nuur.
Meal and accommodations
Tsagaan nuur
7h - 40km
Tsaatan camp
Day 7-9We join the reindeer breeders
Meeting with the breeders who will come with us all along our tour towards the Dukhans. Beginning of our horseride. After en epic crossing of the Shishged River in "ferry boat", we discover the first landscapes of the taiga. Forming a natural barrier protecting the camps of the Dukhans, in summer the wild and inhabited taiga is hard : unfortunately, marshes, flies and mosquitos will be present. It's not the easiest part of your trip but, with your guide and the local guides, you can take advantage of the trek to discover the traditions and the way of life of Mongolian breeders. In the early evening, we set up our camp near the Moorog River, where we'll enjoy a quite needed rest. Tomorrow, we'll finally reach the camp of the Dukhans.
This day is dedicated to the discovery of the Tsaatan people. The traveller must come and meet his/her host, so spend time to go in the tepees and to share a few moments with the family. Watch, take part in the daily tasks, listen to stories, legends and myths, and learn some games. A part of the day will be dedicated to shamanism, proper to spirituality of Tsaatans.
After sharing dinner and evening with your host family, you'll fall asleep in a tepee made with reindeer skin in the camp of the host family.
To reach the camp of the Dukhans, we have to ride in the taiga for about one day and a half (to go and to come back). It's a self-sufficient ride, the logistics and your personal belongings will be carried by pack horses.
Meal and accommodations
Tsaatan camp
7h - 40km
Tsagaan nuur
Day 10-11 Horse back in the taiga
After this wonderful experience among Dukhans, it's time to ride again. We ride towards South and, at the end of the day, set up our camp by Lake Gants Uulin Khar Nur. Tomorrow, we'll find Tsagaan Nuur again.
To reach the camp of the Dukhans, we have to ride in the taiga for about one day and a half (to go and to come back). It's a self-sufficient ride, the logistics and your personal belongings will be carried by pack horses.
Meal and accommodations
Tsagaan nuur
6h30m - 160km
Beltes river
Day 12Track among steppes, mountains and rivers
Today we drive towards Moron, South. We set up our camp near the Beltes River. On the road, we discover another landscape, made of steppes, passes and rivers. Take the time to stop here. In the evening, if weather allows it, you can observe the sky by the fireside : Mongolia is definitely the land of the sky, Tenger, incredibly blue during the day and scattered with thousands of stars at night.
Meal and accommodations
Beltes river
7h - 250km
Shine Ider
Day 13Let's go to the central steppes!
Journey towards centre : the track goes through many passes and sinks into lost valleys where landscapes quickly change. Altitude exceeds 2000 metres (1,24 mile) at the passes.
Landscapes are more and more beautiful and there are more and more photo opportunities.
Meal and accommodations
Shine Ider
6h - 180km
Terkhiin Tsagaan national park
Day 14-15 Area of lakes and volcanos
Road to Khorgo – Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Natural Park that is located 2060 metres (1,28 mile) above the sea level. This lake, called "the great white lake", and its whole volcanic surroundings, are the emblematic area of the province of Arkhangai. The waters of the lake are full of fish and it's possible to fish if you wish.
Hiking along the banks of the lake. We go towards Southeast where Khorgo Volcano reaches its highest point at 2240 metres (1,39 mile). (Easy) ascent of the volcano. From the top, we enjoy a splendid view on the lake and the surrounding hills. Nearby the volcano, stunning lava flows form an original landscape never seen up to now.
Meal and accommodations
Terkhiin Tsagaan national park
4h - 160km
Tsetserleg
1h - 40km
Tsenkher hot springs
Day 16 Relaxing in Tsenkher hot springs
Stop at Tsetserleg, small lovely village nested in mountains of larches. We'll buy fresh supplies at the local market and visit Zayan Gegeen Museum.
Arrival at Tsenkher hot springs, where you can lounge in the hot springs of the camp.
Meal and accommodations
Tsenkher hot springs
4h15m - 110km
Tovkhon monastery
Day 17-18 Among nomads in Orkhon Valley
Journey to Orkhon Valley. Inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, the valley is a land of nomadism and many breeders set their summer camp there.
Visit of Tovkhon Monastery. Vehicles can't go until the top of Öndör Ulaan Hill and we will walk until there to discover Tovkhon Ermitage, where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, created the Soyombo alphabet. The monastery is located 2312 metres (1,44 mile) above the sea level and from that place we'll have a wonderful view on the whole Khangai range. We'll picnic in exceptional surroundings, facing Orkhon Valley.
Those who wish will go pony trekking along Orkhon Valley, from the camp until Orkhon waterfalls.
Visit of Ulaan Tsutgalaan falls, white flood flowing on the black stone, transformed in rainbow by a short sunray... These 16-metres (52,49 feet) falls are just magic ! They were formed 20.000 years ago, as a result of a unique combination of earthquakes and volcano eruptions.
Stay at herders' from the valley. During your stay, you will discover their way of life and you will be proposed many activities, such as milking, making traditional dairy products, or rounding up the animals with a horse.
You will also attend the preparation of a Mongolian barbecue that you will enjoy with yours hosts.
Meal and accommodations
Orkhon valley
4h15m - 110km
Kharkhorin
Day 19 Change of scene in the Mini-Gobi
Journey to Kharkhorin, the former capital of Mongolia. The legendary city of Genghis Khan was founded in 1220 and was one of the stages of the silk road. The Mongolian Empire was governed from this city, until Kubilai Khan set up the capital in Beijing. Today, there are only a few vestiges left of the former capital.
Visit of Erdene Zuu Monastery, built in 1586 by a nomad prince. The Chinese and Tibetan-inspired buildings are surrounded with 108 sacred stupas. Visit of the Museum of Kharkhorin.
We arrive at the splendid rocky formations of Khogno Khan. Discovery of the park : semidesert steppes, taiga, stunning rocky formations, 80-kilometre (49,71 miles) long sand dunes, are characteristic of this arid area nicknamed "Mini-Gobi".
Walk until Erdene Khambiin Monastery. "Monk Erdene's Monastery" dates from 17th century and was built in the mountain. Zanabazar built it in honour of his teacher, monk Erdene.
Meal and accommodations
Khogno Khan
3h30m – 280km
Ulaanbaatar
Day 20 Back to Ulaanbaatar
Camelback trek along the sand dunes of Elsen tasarkhai.
Back to Ulaanbaatar. Last herds of wild horses crossing the road outside our dumbfounded eyes, last yurts smoking far away, the steppe will be with us until the last moment.
Arrival in town and settling in at your hotel, where you can rest a few moments.
Rest of the day free. With our guide, you can go and shop in the centre of the city.
Meal and accommodations
Flight back
Day 21Flight back! Have a nice journey and see you soon !
Breakfast at the hotel. We go with you to the international airport of Ulan Bator. The transfer can be organized at the time you want, according to the schedule of your flight.
Meal and accommodations
Price per person for a private tour
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9-10
Price per person
3200 €
2550 €
2350 €
2200 €
2090 €
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Duration 21 days international flight not included
