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Altai Mountains

The highest peaks in Mongolia

Friendly people

warm hospitality

Central Mongolia

Chuluut river

Off-Route Tour

Rent a Car

Gobi Desert

Tsagaan Suvarga

Northern of Mongolia

Grassland

Central Mongolia

Orkhon waterfall

Hovsgul Lake

Summer time

Gobi desert

Khongoryn Els

Reindeer Tribe - Khuvsgul Lake tour

Experience camel riding in the Semi Gobi, hike up an extinct volcano, visit White lake, go horse trekking to the Mongolian reindeer people the Tsaatan, and spend a night at the beautiful Khovsgul lake. There is no shortage of action on this tour.

General information:

The Tsaaden people are one of the last groups of nomadic reindeer herders in the world. Because they live so inaccessibly, nature is still untouched, wild, and little traveled. Visiting them in their tepee is certainly a highlight of the trip. Experience the diversity of Mongolia on a tour that will surprise and impress you.

Tour description:

Adventure, activity, nature, culture

  •        Camel ride on the sand dune

  •        Explore Ancient Capital ot the Mongolia Empire

  •        Horse ride in the Taiga and Khuvsgul lake

  •        Visit to the reindeer family

  •        Hike to Urantogoo Volcano

Price includes

  • Transportation /Driver and car with fuel/

  • English speaking tour guide

  • Accommodation during the trip

  • Entrance fees for the museums and National Parks

  • Drinking water (1,5 l per day)

  • Horse and Camel riding (optional)

  • 3-star Hotel / Guest house in Ulaanbaatar

  • Support and help 24/7

Price excludes

  • Liability, accident & travel insurance.

  • Personal expenses

  • Alcoholic drinks and Beverages

  • Snacks

  • Single Supplement, upgrade accommodation and vehicle

  • Domestic Flight

Itinerary

Whenever, your flight arrives at the international Chinggis Khan Airport, you will be picked up by our staff and transferred to the hotel our guesthouse in Ulaanbaatar. After a short meeting with your tour guide, you have the rest of day at leisure. If you want, you can go for a walk and explore the surroundings, change money, and do some shopping.

(Guest house or Hotel / Lunch and Dinner is not included)

On the first day, we drive to Semi Gobi and on to Kharkhorin. Semi Gobi is part of the 80 km long sand dunes surrounded by grassland and mountains. Here you can ride camels, visit a nomadic family and go hiking.

Kharkhorin

Then we will drive to Kharkhorin the ancient capital of Mongolian Empire. It was founded in 1220 in the Orkhon river valley, one the Silk Road. We will visit historical and religious museums which show Mongolian history and culture and visit the Erdene Zuu monastery.

(Ger camp/ Lunch, Dinner)

The next day we drive to White Lake and the extinct Khorgo Volcano. On the way there we will cross the impressive Chuluut River gorge before we come to the beautiful region of the White Lake. Enjoy to hike through the lava rock up to the volcano end explore the fascinating landscape. Relax on the shore of the lack and look at the starry sky.

 (Ger camp/ Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The next day we drive to the north of Mongolia with its spectacular landscape and rock formations. A quiet evening walking and enjoying nature.

(Camping / Nomad family / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The next day we drive to Murun center of the Khuvsgul province. Here you can store, eat and enjoy the evening.

(Ger camp / Hotel / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we will ride a horse for 4-5 hours to the reindeer herders. (The alternative is on foot or in the car that carries our luggage.) It is a special experience to travel through untouched nature on the back of a horse. The rest of the day will be spent with the reindeer families, helping them with their daily chores and getting to know their way of life.

(Tepee / Tent / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we will ride back to the Tsagaan Nuur region on horseback. A little outside the village we will spend a further night with a nomadic family and immerse ourselves in their natural way of life.

(Ger nomad family / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The next day we will drive to the Khuvsgul Lake, which is about 50 km to the east. The Lake is the largest freshwater reserve in Mongolia, and in wintertime completely frozen over so that the locals can use it as a road. The shores of Lake Khuvsgul are surrounded by larch forests, wildlife, birds, and plants. Enjoy a wonderful evening in the Ger camp.

( Ger camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Today we hike over the mountain, explore the beautiful lake and nature, take photos, ride, and relax.

( Ger camp / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

The next day we drive to the Uran-Togoo volcano. It is considered that the Volcano was active some 20-25 thousand years ago, today he looks like a brown mountain with a pot-like appearance. From its highest point we will have a panoramic view over the grassland and its valleys where we can observe the grazing flocks of sheep. A wonderful area for camping, hiking, and photography.

(Camping / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)            

After breakfast drive back to Ulaanbaatar city. City sightseeing, souvenir shopping, final meal with tour guide, preparation for departure.

(Guest house our Hotel / Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

What our clients say

We wanted to get to know the country and its people as well as possible, and we more than succeeded! We booked a customised tour according to our wishes and enjoyed everything to the full. Our tour guide and driver looked after us very well and made us feel comfortable. They fulfilled spontaneous requests and changed the itinerary especially for us to include a cultural Gobi festival that we passed by. We stayed with a nomadic family - learnt how to tie yak hair threads, helped cook and prepare traditional dishes, milked yaks and had a wonderful time with the family's children. Great country, great people and indescribable landscapes... We can highly recommend #ThomasTravel, especially for people who want to get to know Mongolian life away from mass tourism. Many thanks to everyone at Thomas Travel!

Verena and Sabrina, Germany 2023

What our clients say

I wanted to get to know the country, the people and the cold Mongolian weather, so I travelled to for two months in the middle of winter. A special experience was the ice festival in Hovsgul, where we drove across the frozen lake in an off-road vehicle. The best thing was living on a cattle farm and living with the Mongolians without a guide, eating their food and observing how they interact with each other. My horizons have broadened and I will take unforgettable experiences home with me. Many thanks to the #ThomasTravel team for making this possible.

Simon, Switzerland 2024

What our clients say

We travelled to Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian Railway, a nostalgic journey! During our week in this marvellous country we visited Central Mongolia. The nomadic life, the semi-gobi and bathing in the hot Zinkher springs were a special experience. We enjoyed the days very much. Thanks to #ThomasTravel for the wonderful days.

Martin, Beatrice and Karin, Switzerland 2019

What our clients say

After an busy week in Ulaanbaatar, I went on a day trip to Terlej national park. Horse riding, good food, fun with the group and best of all was our tour guide, Uuganaa, who was simply fantastic. I can recommend #Thomas Travel, good service at a fair price.

Rahel, Switzerland 2023

What our clients say

I was on a 34-day customized tour to the west of Mongolia together with 4 other travelers. Our tourguide Uuganaa and the fantastic driver Baynaa, were well organized and brought us safely to our destinations. Most of the time we stayed in tents, or with local families in their yurts or houses. The food prepared by Uuganaaa was always delicious and I enjoyed it very much. I have made friends from all over the world in Mongolia and have unforgettable memories that make this country one of my favorite travel destinations. Thank you Uuganaa and Baynaa

Jördis, Germany 2015

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