Mongolia · Tribal Experiences

7-Day Mongolia Tour to Khuvsgul Lake with Tsaatan Culture

7 Days Round trip from Ulaanbaatar Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore Sükhbaatar Square, the Natural History Museum, and the Chinggis Khaan Museum
02 Visit the historic Amarbayasgalant Monastery, an 18th-century cultural gem
03 Discover the scenic Uran Togoo Volcano and its beautiful surroundings
04 Enjoy the pristine waters of Khuvsgul Lake and learn about the Tsaatan tribes
05 Visit a Mongolian nomadic family

Embark on a captivating journey through Mongolia, beginning with a city tour of Ulaanbaatar, including Sükhbaatar Square, the Natural History Museum, and the Chinggis Khaan Museum. Travel to the historic Amarbayasgalant Monastery, explore the stunning dormant Uran Togoo Volcano, and continue to the pristine Khuvsgul Lake, where you will experience Tsaatan culture, visit Mongolian nomadic families, enjoy traditional food, and go horse riding. This tour is a wonderful choice for nature lovers who want to see the beautiful places of Mongolia and experience life with freedom-loving herdsmen. In rural Mongolia, you will discover the wonders of nature in places without phone reception or internet, travel across the prairie, and take memorable pictures.

Khuvsgul Lake is the cleanest lake in Central Asia.

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 No

Cities Moron, Ulan Bator

Languages English, German, Korean, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Explore Ulaanbaatar's Landmarks

Stay at Hotel "H9". Take a city tour to see famous landmarks such as Sükhbaatar Square, the Natural History Museum, and the Chinggis Khaan Museum, which features a large collection of Mongolia's natural history, cultural, and mineral exhibits. Do not forget to visit Zaisan Hill and the Memorial Monument for Russian soldiers.

Day 02

Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery

After breakfast, we go to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, 140 km southeast of Darkhan. It was built by the Manchu emperor between 1727 and 1736, with more than 50 temples and 6,000 lamas, in honor of Saint Zanabazar, the first Bogd and a great artist. We hike around the monastery. Today, we overnight in a tourist camp.

Day 03

Explore Uran Togoo Volcano

After breakfast, we drive to Uran Togoo Volcano. Uran Togoo Mountain is 1,686 m above sea level, with an upper crater measuring 500-600 m and a depth of 50-60 m. We hike up the mountain. It is a dormant volcano, and its surroundings are very beautiful. Today, we overnight in the "Selenge" guesthouse. / Toilet inside /

Day 04

Discover Khuvsgul Lake and Tsaatan Culture

Khuvsgul Lake is the cleanest lake in Central Asia. Fish such as Coregonus autumnalis, lota, and Brachymystax lenok live in the waters of the lake. The Khuvsgul Lake area is the homeland of the unique Tsaatan tribes. We stay in a tourist camp / Mongolian ger /. We visit a Tsaatan family and a Mongolian nomadic family.

Day 05

Horse Riding and Boat Trip to Modon Khui

We see national food and go horse riding. On the way, we visit a Tsaatan family and a Mongolian nomadic family. We go on a boat trip to Modon Khui Island.

Day 06