Northern Mongolia
Northern Mongolia
Group Size: Small Group / Private Departure (Standard 4x4)
Travel Style: Private Cultural & Scenic Road Trip
Destination: Northern & Central Mongolia (UB, Selenge, Bulgan, Khuvsgul, Arkhangai)
Transport: 4x4 vehicle (Minivan or Toyota Land Cruiser)
Activity:
• Arrival at Chinggis Khaan Int'l Airport; Transfer to hotel; City tour: Sukhbaatar Square, Zaisan Hill; Welcome dinner
Activity:
• Drive north through forested steppe; Tour Amarbayasgalant Monastery; Explore surrounding rivers and hills; Evening photography
Activity:
• Drive to Bulgan province; Hike to the crater rim of Uran Togoo extinct volcano (~1.5 hrs); Panoramic views
Activity:
• Drive north to the "Blue Pearl"; Scenery changes to taiga forests; Arrive at Khuvsgul Lake shore
Activity:
• Free day for exploration; Hiking along lakeshore trails; Visit local nomadic family; Optional boat ride to lake center
Activity:
• Drive along the less-visited eastern shore; Explore smaller lakes and forests; Scenic driving & photography; Nature relaxation
Activity:
• Drive south to Jargalant Valley; Soak in the Jargalant Hot Spring outdoor pools; Evening bonfire & storytelling
Activity:
• Drive via Tsetserleg town; Arrive at Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake); View Khorgo Volcano crater
Activity:
• Morning hike at Khorgo Volcano; Drive to ancient capital Kharkhorin; Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and museum
Activity:
• Drive east to Hustai National Park; Late afternoon wildlife spotting tour to see Przewalski’s horses (Takhi)
Activity:
• Optional morning hike in the park; Drive to UB; Visit National Museum or enjoy folklore show; Farewell dinner
Activity:
• Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure
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• Pricing reflects projected 2026 market rates for a private tour. Costs are highly dependent on group size (calculated here based on a 4-person group for the best value; rates for 2 people will be higher)
Transportation:
• Private 4x4 vehicle (Minivan or Toyota Land Cruiser) with experienced driver
Driver & Guide:
• Professional English-speaking tour guide (accompanying you) and driver
Fuel & Costs:
• All fuel, road taxes, and vehicle maintenance fees
Accommodation:
• 11 Nights total (2 nights 4-Star Hotel in UB, 9 nights in standard Ger Camps)
Meals:
• Breakfast (11 days), Lunch (10 days), Dinner (10 days) provided in local restaurants or cooked by the guide. Drinking water (1.5L - 2L per day)
Entrance Fees:
• Amarbayasgalant Monastery, Uran Togoo NP, Khuvsgul NP, Jargalant Hot Spring fee, Terkh White Lake & Khorgo Volcano, Erdene Zuu Monastery & Museum, Hustai NP fee
Activities:
• Standard boat ride on Khuvsgul Lake, Hot spring soaking
International Flights:
• Airfare to/from Ulaanbaatar
Visa Fees:
• Mongolian entry visa (if required)
Travel Insurance:
• Medical and trip cancellation insurance (Mandatory)
Personal Expenses:
• Alcoholic drinks, snacks, souvenirs, laundry
Optional Activities:
• Additional horse riding (unless specified), extra boat trips, cultural performance tickets in UB
Tips:
• Gratuities for guide and driver
City Meals:
• Lunch and Dinner on free days in Ulaanbaatar (Day 1 arrival lunch, Day 11 free time lunch/dinner if schedule changes)
• Experience the "Blue Pearl of Asia," the second-largest freshwater lake in the world by volume, with opportunities for hiking and boating
• Visit the magnificent Amarbayasgalant Monastery and the ancient capital of Kharkhorin (Erdene Zuu).
• Explore the extinct craters of Uran Togoo and Khorgo Volcano near Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake)
• Unwind in the mountainous setting of Jargalant Hot Spring
• Spot the endangered Przewalski’s horses (Takhi) in Hustai National Park
• Discover the less-visited eastern shores of Khuvsgul Lake and dense taiga forests
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