The word Gobi means “desert” in Mongolian. The Gobi is made up of several distinct ecological and geographic regions, based on variations in climate and topography. The Gobi is most notable in paleontology and history as part of the great Mongol Empire and as the location of several important cities along the Silk Road.
This is an ideal trip for the traveler wishing to spend quality time visiting some of the greatest natural attractions the Khuvsgul Lake area has to offer. See the largest lake in Mongolia, visit reindeer people, and a nomadic lifestyle that takes different shape in the Taiga. Hiking and horse riding in the shore of the lake. The beauty of Mongolia will be laid out before you on this amazing 4-day adventure!
Central Mongolia is spectacular and lush greenery, swimming in freshwater lakes and waterfalls, as well as many famous cultural sites. Highlights include the ancient capital Khar Khorin, the Erdenezuu monastery, as well as visiting Khustai National Park to catch a glimpse of the Mongolian wild horses.
Khorgo Volcano, Lake Terkhiin Tsagaan which is 16 kilometers wide, 20 kilometers in length 20 meters in depth, and 61 square kilometers in this area. The Lake is extremely beautiful with fresh water and rich species of fish and birds.
The Gobi Desert tour continues for 7 days. Get in touch with your inner nomad as you hike, trek, camel ride, and “sand sled” through the Gobi Desert. On this journey, you will see desert steppe, tremendous sand dunes, deep gorges with rivers running through them, Mongolia’s own “Grand Canyon,” and the infamous “Flaming Cliffs” of Bayanzag. The word Gobi means “desert” in Mongolian.
Northern Mongolia is also home to the famous Tsaatan Reindeer Herdsmen, an ethnic group that has remained virtually unchanged since the Ice Age. The Tsaatan are reindeer herders who seemingly live on the edge of civilization. With snow-capped mountains on every side, it truly seems possible that no person has ever stepped foot in some areas of the Taiga region
√ Eagle Festival
√ Thousand Camel Festival
√ Lake Khuvsgul Ice Festival
√ Ulaanbaatar City Tour
√ Ger Stay & Cultural Experiences
Explore the heartland of Mongolia! This fun filled day is the perfect trip if your stay here is short. You can experience bite sized portions of the best Mongolia has to offer. You can ride a horse, eat lunch in a ger and explore the surrounding countryside.
The city tour, from 8am until 6pm, includes Gandan Monastery, the National History Museum, Zaisan monument, where you will view the whole city. Ger district on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar lie the ger districts – a fascinating sprawl of informal gers and housing that stretch up into the hills around the city, as well as Sukhbaatar Square and the local ‘black market’ Narantuul.
√ 6 Nights, 7 Days
√ Hiking in the Tsambagarav Mountain
√ Stay with local Eagle Hunter Family
√ Meet Tuvan Ethnic Group
√ Horse Riding