A wide-ranging journey from northern Mongolia into the central heartland. Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery and Uran Togoo, travel to Khovsgol Lake and Shine Ider, then continue through Khorgo, Tsenkher, Kharkhorin, and the dunes of Elsen Tasarkhai before returning to Ulaanbaatar.
Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of Mongolia’s major Buddhist centers. Meet monks and hike in the surrounding landscape.
Explore the crater of this extinct volcano, including its lake, and hike among the surrounding pool and forest.
Travel mostly by road to Khovsgol Lake, with time to rest. Hike, cycle, and meet members of the reindeer herding community.
Spend time in Shine Ider village and meet a nomadic family. Visits to a local school, hospital, or kindergarten may be possible.
Explore Khorgo Crater and Great White Lake, walk around the lake, and visit nearby caves, including Yellow Dog Hell and the ice tunnel.
Explore Khorgo Crater and Great White Lake, with hikes to the crater and nearby caves, including Yellow Dog Hell and an ice tunnel.
Relax in the hot spring at Tsenkher and spend the evening stargazing.
Visit Kharkhorin and its monastery and museum, learning about the historic former capital.
Ride a camel around the dunes and explore the landscape on foot. Enjoy hiking and a barbecue.
Return to Ulaanbaatar, stopping at an ancient monastery along the way.
