KHUV-9
Lake Khövsgöl & the Northern Taiga — 9 Days
Clear alpine water, larch forest and horse trails along Mongolia’s great northern lake.
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Max. 12 travelers
- Guiding in English
- Minimum age 8
Overview
From Ulaanbaatar to the shores of Lake Khövsgöl by way of Amarbayasgalant monastery and the extinct Uran-Togoo volcano. Three days on the lake on horseback and on foot, nights in lakeside ger camps, and a return through Khustai National Park to see the takhi, the wild horses of Mongolia.
Highlights
- Amarbayasgalant monastery
- Three days on Lake Khövsgöl
- Deer stones of Uushigiin Övör
- Takhi wild horses in Khustai
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar → Amarbayasgalant
Drive north to Amarbayasgalant, one of the best-preserved Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia, built in the 18th century.
Meals:- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2: Uran-Togoo volcano
Hike to the crater rim of the extinct Uran-Togoo volcano in Bulgan province.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 3: Mörön and the deer stones
On to Mörön and Uushigiin Övör, a Bronze Age site with some of the finest carved deer stones in Mongolia.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 4: Khatgal and Lake Khövsgöl
Arrive at Khatgal on the southern tip of Lake Khövsgöl. Afternoon walk along the shore.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 5: Horse ride along the shore
A full day in the saddle through larch forest and meadows on the western shore of the lake.
Meals:No mobile coverage- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 6: Lake day
Free day for a hike, a boat trip or simply resting by the water.
Meals:No mobile coverage- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 7: Khatgal → Bulgan
Begin the journey south, with lunch in Mörön.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 8: Khustai National Park
Evening drive to watch for the takhi — Przewalski’s horses, reintroduced to Khustai since 1992.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 9: Return to Ulaanbaatar
A short morning drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
Meals:- Breakfast
- Lunch
What’s included
Included
- Ger camp and guesthouse accommodation
- All meals outside Ulaanbaatar
- English-speaking guide
- 4WD transport with driver
- Horse riding with local wranglers
- National park fees
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Cancellation policy
Cancellation more than 60 days before departure: 10% of the tour price. 30–59 days: 30%. 14–29 days: 50%. Less than 14 days: 100%.