11-Day Khuvsgul Lake & Taiga Expedition

Discover Mongolia’s wild north – from vast steppe roads and alpine lakes to the reindeer herders of the Taiga. A journey that combines culture, adventure, and landscapes few travelers ever see.

📍 Start & End: Ulaanbaatar
🕒 Duration: 11 days
👥 Group size: max. 6 travelers

Highlights

• Scenic drives through the Mongolian steppe and mountain ranges

• Visit nomadic families and experience authentic daily life

• Ride horses along Lake Khuvsgul and trek through alpine landscapes

• Kayak, swim, and hike in Mongolia’s “Blue Pearl” lake

• Visit reindeer herders in the Taiga and try reindeer riding

• Camp under the stars in remote mountain valleys

🗺️ Day-to-Day Program

Day 1 – Ulaanbaatar → Khutag-Undur (590 km, asphalt)
Long drive north (8–9 hrs) with scenic breaks. Lunch stop in Erdenet for hot pot, visit a deer farm, and short hike. Overnight at Baatarvan Resort.

Day 2 – Khutag-Undur → Alag-Erdene (281 km, asphalt)
Drive about 4 hrs. Visit a nomadic family and experience daily life. Optional morning speedboat ride. Overnight in Nomad family Ger.

Day 3 – Alag-Erdene (0 km)
Immersion in nomad culture: horse riding and trekking in the surrounding valleys. Overnight in Nomad family Ger.

Day 4 – Alag-Erdene → Lake Khuvsgul (100 km, asphalt)
Short 2–3 hr drive to Khuvsgul Lake. Afternoon trek by the lakeshore. Overnight at Art 88 Resort.

Day 5 – Lake Khuvsgul (0 km)
Adventure day at the lake: swimming, kayaking, and horse riding. Overnight at Art 88 Resort.

Day 6 – Lake Khuvsgul → Ulaan Uul (260 km, dirt road)
Scenic off-road drive. Visit the Northern Animal Museum. Overnight in Ger camp.

Day 7 – Ulaan Uul (200 km, dirt road)
Explore Nariin Tag, Duut Bulag springs, Khoridol Saridag mountain range, and Ar Bosgot Gorge. Overnight in tents.

Day 8 – Ulaan Uul (10 km, dirt road)
Day hike to Delgerkhaan Mountain with panoramic views. Overnight in tents.

Day 9 – Renchinlkhumbe → Tsagaan Nuur (80 km, dirt road)
Visit the Tsaatan (reindeer herders). Experience reindeer riding and life in a reindeer family camp. Overnight in Taiga yurt.

Day 10 – Tsagaan Nuur → Khutag-Undur (536 km, asphalt)
Full-day drive (8–9 hrs) back south across the steppe. Overnight at Baatarvan Resort.

Day 11 – Khutag-Undur → Ulaanbaatar (590 km, asphalt)
Return journey to the capital (8–9 hrs) with a short lunch hike on the way. Overnight in Ulaanbaatar Hotel.

ℹ️ Practical Info

Included:
✔ All transport (4x4 + driver)
✔ Accommodation (resorts, Ger camps, tents, yurts)
✔ All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
✔ English-speaking local guide
✔ Cultural visits & activities (horse riding, kayaking, reindeer experience)

Not included:
✘ International flights
✘ Visa costs
✘ Tips & personal expenses