KHUVSGUL LAKE , HORSE RIDING TOUR /5 DAYS/

This adventure takes you off the beaten path to beautiful Khuvsgul Lake, located in Mongolia’s northern region near the Russian border on the foothills of the Sayan Mountains. It is the largest freshwater lake by volume in Mongolia, making up about 70% of all of Mongolia’s fresh water.

CATEGORY: SHORT AND DAY TOURS
AVAILABLE: JUNE TO OCTOBER
DURATION: 5 DAYS, 6 NIGHTS
DESTINATION: NORTHERN MONGOLIA

ESSENTIALS

GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.

TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.

MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.

PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.

TOUR PACKAGE PRICE

Group size	Price/Per person
1 pax	1730USD
2-3 pax	1480USD
4-6 pax	1350USD
7-9 pax	1280USD
10-12 pax	1110USD
13-15 pax	1080USD
16< pax	950USD

No	Include service	Exclude service	Include service of Meals
1	Vehicle with a driver.	Items of personal nature	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
2	Fuel for the trip whole time	Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry	Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
3	English speaking guide	Travel and insurance	One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/
4	Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/	International transportation
5	All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/	Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/
6	All cooking and camping gears.	Optional activities
7	National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border)	Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/
8	Airport shuffle	Gratuity for the tour team
9	Domestic flight tickets	Taxi
10	Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia

Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel

Distance	n/a
Route	n/a
Drive time	n/a
Accommodation	Grand Hill Hotel
Food	Dinner

Day 2 - Khuvsgul lake via Murun city, Khuvsgul province

We will pick you up from your accommodation, and you will be transferred to airport for a flight to Murun, provincial center of Khuvsgul province. The flight will take about 1.5 hours, our guide and drivers will pick you up from the local airport. Take a city tour, and have a lunch at local restaurants, continue our way to Khuvsgul Lake. On the way to Khuvsgul Lake we will visit to Uushig deer stones, which is belong to the Bronze Age. Arrive at the Lake, as a dubbed as Mongolia Switzerland and a lake surrounded with green forest mountains. The lake and its surrounding area have much to offer its guests. Options are hiking, bird watching, climbing mountains, flower watching or just relax and enjoy the nature. Stay overnight in Ger camp

Distance	860km
Route	Air route
Fly time	1 hours
Accommodation	Ger camp
Food	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 - Khuvsgul lake

After breakfast, you will meet the local horsemen who will accompany you today. He will give you some instruction on riding do and don’t on the trail for your safety. Then our journey will start and horse riding through flower-carpeted forests and along the shore of the lake. In the evening come back to the camp.

Distance	20km
Route	n/a
Horse ride time	4 hours
Accommodation	Ger camp
Food	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4 - Khuvsgul lake, Reindeer family

Today we will visit to Tsaatan- Reindeer herding family. In summer months, mostly from July till end of the August, few reindeer families move down from mountain close to the lake to increase their livelihood. Experience their lifestyle, and if you wish you can try riding reindeer too. Rest of the day we will spend exploring beauty of the lakes surrounding, go hiking around the lake, and optional motor boating and kayaking available. Stay overnight in Ger camp.

Distance	20km
Route	n/a
Horse ride time	4 hours
Accommodation	Ger camp
Food	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5 - Ulaanbaatar city capital city of Mongolia

Early morning, drive to Murun town, to catch your flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrival at the “ Chinggis Khaan” airport, and you will be transferred to your hotel. End of tour