Mongolia · Tribal Experiences

7-Day Northern Mongolia Tour with Lake Khövsgöl and Reindeer Herders

7 Days Round trip from Ulaanbaatar Easy pace
Horse riding
Temple Bells
Ulan Bator

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery in Ulan Bator
  • 02 Stay at an eco ger camp by Lake Khövsgöl
  • 03 Ride horses along the shores of Lake Khövsgöl
  • 04 Hike Janhay Mountain and meet a local nomad family
  • 05 Encounter reindeer herders in northern Mongolia

Explore northern Mongolia with visits to Darhad nomads, reindeer herders, and the Lake Khövsgöl area. Enjoy horse riding along the lakeshore, discover Murun, the administrative centre of Khövsgöl in northern Mongolia, and visit the Gandantegchinlen Monastery, a Buddhist monastery in Ulan Bator. This journey combines cultural encounters, rural landscapes, and time in one of Mongolia's most interesting northern regions.

Enjoy a day trip on horseback along the shores of Lake Khövsgöl.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Moron, Ulan Bator, Lake Khövsgöl
Languages English, German, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Ulan Bator and Monastery Visit

  • Arrive in Ulan Bator.

  • Visit Gandantegchinlen Monastery.

Overnight stay.

2
Day 02

Journey from Ulan Bator to Lake Khövsgöl

  • Depart for Khövsgöl.

  • Drive to the ger camp at Lake Khövsgöl.

3
Day 03

Horse Riding at Lake Khövsgöl

  • Enjoy a day trip on horseback along the shores of Lake Khövsgöl.

  • Visit reindeer herders.

4
Day 04

Hike Janhay Mountain and Visit Nomads

  • Hike to Janhay Mountain.

  • Visit a local nomad family.

5
Day 05

Travel to Murun and Return to Ulan Bator

  • Drive to Murun.

  • Breakfast and lunch.

  • Fly back to Ulan Bator.

6
Day 06

Free Day in Ulan Bator

  • Enjoy a free day to explore Ulan Bator.

7
Day 07

Departure

  • Fly back home.

Lake Khövsgöl shoreline, Janhay Mountain hikes, Gandantegchinlen Monastery

Where this trip takes you

Lake Khövsgöl shoreline, Janhay Mountain hikes, Gandantegchinlen Monastery

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ulaanbaatar 3 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • All transportation

  • Fuel and driver

  • Ger camp in Khövsgöl

  • Horses and guides

  • Translator

  • Meals in Khövsgöl

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses

  • Parking fees

  • Museum and attraction fees

  • Hotel and meals in Ulan Bator

  • Return flights

Know before you go

From June to September:

  • This tour takes you to the north of Mongolia at Lake Khövsgöl.

  • Group size must be a minimum of 5 people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ulan Bator, Mongolia
Tour start
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Ulaanbaatar.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $425.00 — $1,700.00
Double Sharing $425.00 — $850.00

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