Hillside pearls of Mongolia

  • 07 days
  • Jun, July, Sep
  • 15 people

Day 1. Ulaanbaatar

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar. Meet with tour guide at the airport transfer to the hotel. After short rest visit Chinggis Khaan square and National Museum of Mongolia. After dinner transfer back to hotel. (LD)

Day 2. Amarbayasgalant Monastery

Drive from UB to Amarbayasgalant Monastery which is located 360km to the north from Ulaanbaatar. This monastery dedicated to first Buddhist king Zanabazar and built in 16th century. Visit the monastery located in beautiful valley and stay overnight in ger camp. (BLD)

Day 3. Uran togoo, Moilt

Leave Amarbayasgalant Monastery at 9 a. m, visit Uran togoo, the dormant volcano and arrive at Moilt camp at 4 p.m. Packed lunch on the way. Accommodating in gers, the traditional dwellings, served with cold and hot beverages, hiking along the rivers Khanui and the Balig, swimming in the river, hot shower, resting on pallet chairs located on high canyon, hot dinner, experience national games such knuckles, bow, and “wise bride’s hinge”. Overnight in ger camp. (BLD)

Day 4. Nomadic lifestyle

Walk and visit to local herders’ household after breakfast. Experience and even welcomed to participate in their daily life as well as housework like processing milk products such as cream cheese, curd, dried curd, cheese, and alcoholic beverage. On the way back to the lodge slow and enjoyable hike for 2 hours. Lunch at the lodge hall. In the afternoon nap or hiking along the southern bank of the river, shooting the surrounding area including various flowers, colorful butterflies and petro glyphs that are common nearby. Swimming. Cold and hot beverages are available at the lodge. Dinner at the lodge. In the evening visit local families and spent another fun evening with them seeing or participating in their deeds. Overnight in ger camp. If you wish you are more than welcome to stay with family overnight. (BLD)

Day 5. The lake Tsegeen, The lake Baga and the lake Sharga

Drive for an hour (45 km) from the lodge you will arrive to the lake Tsegeen which is the great attraction of different birds. It is quite residential comparing to the lodge site. Walking for 2 hours from the lake Tsegeen to the south there is the lake Baga area. This place is famous among locals by a small spring with mineral water who believe that it heals gastrointestinal sufferings. There are over 10 springs around the lake that flow into it. You can see water birds. Locals stay around the lake only in summer time. From the lake Baga, drive mountainside for 18 km along the river Bayan will lead you to the lake Sharga where you can swim in its warm water and rest. Packed lunch at the lake. After 2 hour of rest drive 160 km to the lake Ugii. See sunset from the shore of Ugii lake. Dinner and night stay at the ger camp located on the shore of Ugii lake. (BLD)

Day 6. Ulaanbaatar

Drive to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. All afternoon free at leisure. (B)

Day 7. Departure

Transfer to airport for the departure. (B)

GALLERY

INCLUDED:

  • Transfers on arrival and departure
  • One local English speaking guide
  • Hotel accommodations in Ulaanbaatar. All other lodging will be in Ger camps, and tents
  • All meals are provided starting from our arrival in Ulaanbaatar to our departure from Ulaanbaatar
  • 4WD Jeep, or Russian minivan
  • Park Entrance Fees
  • Porterage
  • Fullboard
  • Excursions mentioned
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • Tents, extra sleeping bag, mattress

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International air flight round trip
  • Travel insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Fee for Visa obtaining
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Additional services
  • Personal expenses such as IDD call
  • Internet using
  • Laundry
  • Any charge for major force beyond of our control such as the imposition of quarantine restrictions
  • Weather bad conditions
  • Changes of arrival/departure flights, poor roads conditions
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Gratuity to local guides
  • Airfare or train ticket
  • International Airport taxes
  • Excess baggage charges etc

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