Nomads of the North – Khuvsgul & Taiga Expedition
8 days 7 nights from $910
Discover the spirit of northern Mongolia in this 8-day Khuvsgul adventure. The tour combines scenic boat rides, hot spring relaxation, and encounters with reindeer herders, all while staying in cozy ger camps. End each day with campfires, starry skies, and authentic Mongolian hospitality.
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Airport Meeting & Departure (or start from Ulaanbaatar)
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Drive to Mini Gobi Desert (295 km / about 5 hours)
Day 1: Arrival
Camel trekking Sand sledding
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Lunch – local cuisine / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Camel trekking, sand sledding
Elsentasarkhai (Mini Gobi)
Closest desert to Ulaanbaatar, only 80 km long but spectacular.
Day 2: Tsenkher Hot Spring
Ice gorge trekking • horse trekking
• steamed dumplings
Drive 179 km (about 3.5 hours)
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local cuisine / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Outdoor hot spring under the stars
Tsenkher Hot Spring
Famous outdoor hot spring where you can enjoy beer under the night sky full of stars. Rich in natural minerals, great for the skin. Use DUUT Resort or Shiveet Mankhan.
Day 3: Chuluut River & Khorgo Volcano
Camel trekking • sand sledding
Drive 200 km (about 4 hours)
Route: Chuluut River → Khorgo Volcano →
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Lava canyon, volcano trek, caves, and lake view
Chuluut River
A scenic river flowing through dramatic canyons.
Khorgo Volcano
An extinct volcano that last erupted 9,000 years ago. Trekking up to the crater (sturdy shoes required).
Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake
A beautiful volcanic lake, different in charm from Lake Khuvsgul.
Visit camel doll & souvenir shop
Drive 260 km (about 5 hours)
Day 4: Shine-Ider Village
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Free time
Shine-Ider Village
A charming small town in central Mongolia, often visited by travelers
en route to Khuvsgul.
Day 5: Hatgal Village & Lake Khuvsgul
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Drive 225 km (about 5 hours)
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Transfer by boat to Lake Khuvsgul (about 1 hour)
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – camp meal
Activities: Boat ride across Lake Khuvsgul
Hatgal Village
Board a boat from Hatgal to Lake Khuvsgul. Skip car travel and enjoy the view from the water.
Lake Khuvsgul
Known as the “Blue Pearl of Mongolia,” 1.5 times larger than Jeju Island and the 2nd clearest lake in the world.
Day 6: Lake Khuvsgul Full Day
Stay the entire day at Lake Khuvsgul
Accommodation: Tourist Ger (electricity & shower available)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – camp meal / Dinner – special meal (Khorkhog – Mongolian BBQ)
Activities: Kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, campfire
Day 7: Erdenet & Overnight Train
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Drive 525 km (about 7.5 hours)
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Overnight train to Ulaanbaatar
Accommodation: Overnight train (4-bed cabins)
Meals: Breakfast – camp meal / Lunch – local food / Dinner – local food
Activities: Train journey
Reindeer Experience
Interact with Tsaatan reindeer herders (photos: extra 10,000 KRW).
Erdenet City
A major mining town with Soviet-Russian architecture and culture.
Why take the train?
To arrive in Ulaanbaatar overnight so the next morning can be spent on Terelj National Park tour.
Day 8: Terelj National Park & UB
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Arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 08:00
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Drive 55 km (about 1.5 hrs) to Terelj National Park
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Later, transfer to Airport (80 km / 2 hrs)
Meals: Breakfast – local food / Lunch – local food
Activities: Turtle Rock, Eagle experience, souvenir shopping
Terelj National ParkUNESCO-listed site with granite rocks, rivers, forests, and nomadic life.
Ulaanbaatar
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08:00 arrival
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Optional (free): visit State Department Store, cashmere shop
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If time allows, city tour available before airport transfer
Ulaanbaatar → Airport Transfer
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Photo stops along the way possible
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Airport transfer according to flight schedule
