Visit the ancient capital of Kharkhorin and Erdene Zuu Monastery, then continue to Ugii Nuur for lakeside walks, swimming and birdwatching. On the final morning, take a one-hour horseback ride beside the lake before returning to Ulaanbaatar.
Travel west from Ulaanbaatar to Kharkhorin, stopping for lunch en route. Visit Erdene Zuu Monastery and the Kharkhorin museum to learn about the ancient capital and the Mongol Empire. Dinner and overnight at a ger camp in town.
After breakfast, drive to Ugii Nuur. Enjoy a gentle shoreline walk and time to watch for waterbirds. Swimming, fishing or a short horse ride may be possible in season and arranged locally. Stay at a ger camp near the lake.
In the morning, ride a horse for one hour beside Ugii Nuur, then drive back to Ulaanbaatar.
