Karakorum Khorgo

Duration: 7 days 6 nights

Type: Cultural

Level: Moderate (Up to 3 hours drive on improved paved road a day)

Vehicle: Ground transportation by 4WD

Total Km or Miles: 1242 miles

Meals: 20 Meals - 6 breakfast, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

Highlights: Visit Erdenezuu Monastery, Kharkhorum Museum, White Lake and Khorgo Volcano, Darkhan and Erdenet City, Khuvsgul Lake and Taiga. Experience traditional yak herding and reindeer nomad culture.

Accommodation: : 4 Nights at the ger camp, 2 nights in the guest house ger. Each ger has a stove, table, chairs, beds with mattresses, and extra blankets.

Sustainability: Supports local nomadic culture and protects natural lands. Previous support for youth organizations. By purchasing this trip, you support school kits for 3 youth in the province.

FROM $1950

Itinerary

Day 1: Ulaanbaatar City to Karakorum City

We'll pick you up from your hotel, drive 400km to Karakorum City for lunch. Explore the ancient capital, visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and stay in a Ger camp for dinner.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals: L, D

Day 2: Karakorum City to White Lake

We will drive 300km (186miles) to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake) after breakfast. It's a famous lake in Central Mongolia, with Khorgo volcano nearby. Dinner and overnight stay at Ger-camp.

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 3: White Lake to Shine-Ider Village and meet a local family

Drive 200km on dirt road to Shine-Ider Village. Visit nomadic family, experience lifestyle. Picnic lunch. Guest House stay,

Meals: BF, L, D.

Day 4: Shine-Ider Village to Lake Khuvsgul

Drive 220km to Lake Khuvsgul, the largest freshwater lake in Central Asia. Unique and beautiful landscape. Dinner at Ger-Camp.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 5: Hiking, photoshoot with reindeer, and riding a horse around the Lake Khuvsgul

Hike for an overview of Lake Khuvsgul. Meet the reindeer people, take a picture, and ride a horse. Lunch at the ger camp. Visit Ardgin Zuu Mountain for stunning views. Dinner at the camp.

Accommodation: Ger camp

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 6: The Deer Stone and Khutag Undur Village

We'll visit The Deer Stone place to see ruins from 1500 BC to 500 AD. Then, we'll drive 230km (142miles) to Khutag Undur Village in Bulgan province, where we'll stay in a guest house. Dinner and accommodation provided.

Accommodation: Guest House

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 7: Bulgan Province to Ulaanbaatar city

Drive 450km (279mi) on paved road back to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch and dinner at a cafeteria. Arrive late at night and transfer to hotel.

Meals: BF, L, D

  • Day 1: White Lake

  • Day 4: Lake Khuvsgul

  • Day 5: Reindeer Photoshoot

Pricing

Trip Cost:

3 and more people 1950 USD (per person)
2 people 2150 USD (per person)
1 person 2850 USD

Excluded:

- All personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Additional tours to places out of the itinerary
- Extra horseback riding.

Included:

- All ground transportation
- Ger camp accommodations
- All meals
- Area Entrance fee
- English speaking tour guide
- Local guide
- Van with driver
- Horse riding
- Fishing equipment
- Pre and post accommodation hotel (4 star hotel)
- Airport picks up and drop off car services