Lake Huvsgul, the second largest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Baikal in Buryatia, is popular for its pure water, awesome Alpine-like landscapes, wonderful wildlife and the different ethnic people living around it. Lake Huvsgul region is a destination in itself and an entire tour could be devoted to this specific part of Mongolia. Gun-Galuut is one of the most popular nature reserves of Mongolia and is truly the marvelous combination of high mountains, colorful flowers, pretty lakes, rivers and wetlands with its famous rare species. Tourists visiting the Nature Reserve have the opportunities to do watching, taking photos of the endangered species, fishing, visiting nomadic family, riding horse, yak and camel and introducing with traditional nomadic lifestyle.
Lake Huvsgul - famous as the "dark Blue Pearl", is in Mongolia's northernmost province. It's the nation's deepest lake, and has 2% of the world's total freshwater. 1645 m above sea level with 262 m depth, the lake is frozen from December till May. Huvsgul area is also famous for the ethnic groups living in it. The Khalkha Mongols, Buryat, Darkhat and the Tsaatan people inhabit here.
When you will visit the Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve you will meet the Tsaatan people, a small ethnic minority of Mongolia, who are Shamanists and still living in huts in high mountains breeding reindeer. They have a completely different lifestyle and famous for it. During the trip you will see and take pictures of endangered wild Mountain sheep-Argali the Big Horns nad many species of rare birds: White-napped crane, Siberian White Crane, Black stork, Asian pond heron, Whooper swan, Swan Goose and so on.
Visiting a nomadic family on horseback is an exciting experience. Mongolian nomads are the friendliest people that you can meet on earth and they welcome you to their gers. The nomads inhabit the entire country respecting the nature, living in gers, breeding livestock- sheep, goat, horse, cow, yak and camel, moving for good pasture and good water for their animals, living from the products they produce, galloping on horseback.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, meet at the airport, check in to the hotel, city tour: Gandan monastery, the museum of National History and the museum of Natural History.
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Day 2:
Morning flight to Moren, center of Huvsgul province. Drive to the beautiful Lake Huvsgul, one of the deepest and the freshest watered lake in the world. Transfer to ger camp by the lake shore. Hiking along the beautiful lake and in the forests.
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Day 3:
We ride horses/drive to the Tsaatan tribe camp of Mongolia. Visit a Tsaatan hut and see their lifestyle. Photo sessions with reindeers and the Tsaatan folks.
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Day 4:
Today we kayak on the beautiful lake or ride horses in the mountains; you can see the lake bottom as the water is that pure. Enjoy and admire the nature beauty.
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Day 5:
After breakfast at the ger camp we drive to Moren for return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to ger camp in the amazing Bogd Khaan National park. Visit the Manzushir monastery ruins from the 17th century.
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Day 6:
We drive to Gun-Galuut Nature Reserve on good paved road. Transfer to luxury Steppe Nomads camp and we drive/hike/ride horses to Mt. Baits to view the rare gorgeous Argali Wild mountain sheep. On the way we will see the endangered beautiful White Napped Crane and the Black Stork.
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Day 7:
Get back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to hotel. Visit Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum (the last king of Mongolia) and see a traditional folklore concert. Shopping.
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Day 8:
Transfer to the airport/train station after breakfast.
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2006 Tour dates: June 18-25, June 28-05, July 13-20, July 23-30, Aug 3-10, Aug 13-20, Aug 23-30, Sep 1-8.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
2 persons: 1319 USD;
3-5 persons: 1178 USD;
6 and more persons: 995 USD.
Discount conditions:
- 1 free space for every 16 PAX;
- For children below 11 years old!
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in double occupancy in hotel, ger camp;
- Guiding and interpreting service;
- Renting transport + driver with petrol, lubricants and maintenance;
- All meals (all kinds of drinks are on your own)
- Sightseeing and cultural show admissions according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees for protected area;
- Horse riding fees with equipment and horse keeper;
- Kayaking fees;
- Flights to/from Huvsgul;
- Return ticket confirmation.
Not included: Visa cost, International Airfare+Tax, All insurance, Excess luggage for the Moren flight.
Note: Single supplement (184 USD) available.
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