Hiking to Khagiin Khar Lake Tour (9 days)

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia. You'll be greeted at the airport and escorted to the hotel. After lunch, take a city tour to the Gandan Monastery where you will see huge gold plated Buddha, a symbol of Mongolian national pride and cultural revival.

Then visit the National Museum of Mongolian History, where you will see artifacts from Mongolia and Central Asia from the Stone Age to the present. Excursion to Zaisan Hill War Memorial to get your bearings with a panoramic view of the whole city.

Overnight in the hotel. (L+D)

After breakfast, drive to Princess Lodge and Princess temple ruins. On the way, visit Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex. After lunch, move on to explore the Princess temple ruins and enjoy hearing its wonderful history by ox-cart.

Enjoy the scenery and views from the top of the Siberian Mountains. (B+L+D)

Today ride over Khavragiin Davaa which is a hill with a peak of 2000m. The climb up is covered with vegetation and forests. The descent on the other side is not as steep and leads down a long winding path. At the base of the hill, we will cross a wide-open plain which can be quite wet in the summer months.

The wildlife in the area is varied and includes musk deer and moose, brown bear, roe and elk. It is also a paradise for bird lovers who may be lucky enough to spot whooper swans, spoonbills, great white egrets, and numerous raptors. Make camp on the other side of the Khag Khongoriin belcher.

Overnight in a tent. (B+L+D)

Today we will leave the vehicles behind and join our horses and horseman and ride further into the mountains, following the Baruun Bayan River. Each day is approximately 6-8 hours of riding, covering approx. 20 km per day. Make camp near a natural mineral spring. The camp will be moved by pack horses.

Overnight in a tent. (B+L+D)

Today you will reach Khagiin Khar Nuur (Black Lake). This is a picturesque lake which is situated in a basin within the Khentii Mountains. The slopes of the surrounding hills are forested and the water is crystal clear. A hut has been built in a clearing nearby which can be used as a shelter as well.

The wildlife in the area is varied and includes musk deer and moose, brown bear, roe and elk. (B+L+D)

Local hunters roam in the area in the spring months. It is also a paradise for bird lovers who may be lucky enough to spot whooper swans, spoonbills, great white egrets, and numerous raptors. Make camp on the other side of the plain. We will set up camp on the yellow sandy beach of the Lake.

Overnight in a tent. (B+L+D)

Today we will return to our original base camp taking a slightly different route from the path we took on the way in. We will ride towards the peak of Khavragiin Davaa (hill) and make camp in the valley at the foot of the mountain.

Overnight in a tent. (B+L+D)

After breakfast ride to the Princess Lodge and have a Mongolian national meal named "Khorkhog". Visit a local nomad family and discover their nomadic way of life. Taste milk tea and dairy products. Learn how they herd their livestock.

Overnight in a tourist ger camp. (B+L+D)

After breakfast, drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Via Terelj National Park and you'll explore the extraordinary formation of rocks and stones; some of them look quite similar to turtles. The Terelj National Park incorporates parts of the Khentii Mountain Range.

In Ulaanbaatar, you may choose an optional city tour where you will be taken to souvenir and cashmere shops before enjoying an evening concert of National Folklore. Farewell dinner in a Mongolian barbecue restaurant.

Overnight in the hotel. (B+L+D)