Tour code: CL-KH6
The Lake Khuvsgul, known as the Blue Pearl of Asia, is one of the deepest fresh water lakes left on the earth. Surrounded by magnificent mountain peaks and majestic forests, 136 km long and 36 km wide, more than 100 rivers and creeks feed the lake , it’s containing 2% of the global fresh water reserve . You will explore traversing splendid mountains, lush lakeside meadows and regal taiga forests, numerous aquatic insects, nine species of fish and habitat for many plants. You can see Tsaatan ethnic minority (reindeer herders) people’s life near by .
TRIP ITINERARY:
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to hotel. City tour including a visit to Gandan Monastery followed by a visit to the National History Museum .Traditional performance in the evening. Overnight stay in the hotel .(L,D)
Day 2: Murun town/ Khuvsgul province
Morning flight to Murun Town (1:20 hours), the center of the Khuvsgul province, and drive to the Khuvsgul lake check in to ger camp and explore the lake area. (B, L D )
Day 3: Lake Hovsgol / Khuvsgul province
Full day to explore the beauty of the lake in the breathtaking hues of the sunrise, the bright daylight, and the glows of the setting sun. Opportunities for hiking and photo sessions along the lake shore ridding horse .
Day 4: Ulaanbaatar
Drive back to Murun Town to catch a flight back to the capital city. Free time and overnight stay in the hotel. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Ulaanbaatar
Continue exploration of Ulaanbaatar city. Visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, a home of the last Khaan of Mongolia, followed by the visit to the Fine Arts Museum enjoy its unique collection of art and iconography, visit “Gobi” cashmere factory shop, arrive at the hotel , free time . (B,L,D)
Day 6: Departure
After breakfast , check out and depart to airport .
TRIP DETAILS:
-3 nights in hotels
-2 nights in ger camps
-Authentic Mongolia and international cuisines
-UB-Murun-UB travel by air, local transportation by motor coach
-Visits to nomadic families
-Hiking, horse riding, fishing and boating opportunities
-Excursions to selected museums and traditional performances
