A 10-day cultural journey from Ulaanbaatar to Khuvsgul Lake and Terelj National Park, culminating in the Naadam Festival and the sights of the capital.
Mongolia offers a very different kind of travel experience. Wide open landscapes, ancient traditions and encounters with communities who continue to live closely connected to the land come together in a journey that feels far removed from everyday life.
This 10-day journey takes you from Ulaanbaatar to the shores of Khuvsgul Lake, where you'll spend several days exploring the lake, forests and surrounding landscapes. You'll meet reindeer herders, visit ancient deer stone complexes and have time to experience the area at a slower pace.
From Khuvsgul, the journey continues to Terelj National Park before returning to Ulaanbaatar for the annual Naadam Festival. The final days bring together Mongolia's natural landscapes, cultural heritage and city life, including Buddhist monasteries, museums and important landmarks.
Special departure: 4 July 2027
From 2 people: USD 4,500 per person
From 4 people: USD 3,650 per person
Prices are based on twin occupancy.
Single supplement: USD 900 per person for 9 nights
Arrive in Mongolia
Your journey begins in Ulaanbaatar, where your professional local guide will meet you at the airport and accompany you into the city.
After settling into Mongolia, enjoy dinner before transferring to your hotel for a restful evening. There is no need to rush into sightseeing today. This first evening gives you time to arrive, settle in and prepare for the days ahead.
Dinner included.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar at Novotel Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for your domestic flight to Murun in Khuvsgul.
10:30: Flight UBN to MXV, MR131
11:30: Arrive in Murun
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue by road towards Khuvsgul Lake, travelling approximately 130km on paved roads.
Along the way, stop at the Uushigiin Uvur Deer Stone complex. Dating from the late Bronze and early Iron Ages, the site includes deer stones, a large Khirgisuur tomb and slab burials. It offers an opportunity to encounter an ancient part of Mongolia's cultural heritage before continuing towards the lake.
Arrive at your camp, settle in and enjoy dinner before a quiet evening beside Khuvsgul Lake.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight at Toilogt Camp.
Wake beside Khuvsgul Lake and begin the day at an unhurried pace.
After breakfast, explore the lakeshore, looking out for the area's birds and wild flowers. The day is intentionally centred on the natural surroundings, giving you time to walk, observe and enjoy the landscape.
Later, meet local reindeer herders and gain an insight into a way of life closely connected to Mongolia's northern landscapes.
Return to camp for dinner and a restful evening.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight at Toilogt Camp.
Today gives you more time to experience Khuvsgul Lake.
After breakfast, take a boat ride to Wish Rock before continuing with time to explore the surrounding landscape. After lunch, walk or hike through the forest and spend time photographing the scenery around the lake.
With no long road journey today, there is space to enjoy the surroundings rather than simply pass through them.
Return to camp for dinner and another peaceful evening beside Khuvsgul.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight at Toilogt Camp.
After breakfast, check out and begin the journey back towards Murun, travelling approximately 130km.
12:10: Flight from Murun to Ulaanbaatar
13:10: Arrive at Chinggis Khaan International Airport
After a late lunch at the airport, continue by road to Terelj National Park.
On arrival, check into your resort and take some time to settle in. Later, enjoy a short hike around the resort before dinner.
After several days beside Khuvsgul Lake, the change of landscape marks the beginning of the next chapter of your journey.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight at Terelj Star Resort.
Today is dedicated to exploring Terelj National Park and experiencing some of the traditions of Mongolian nomadic life.
Visit the distinctive Giant Turtle Rock before hiking to Ariyabal Meditation Temple. After lunch at the resort, continue to a local nomadic family for an opportunity to experience life in the Mongolian countryside.
There is also time for horseback riding before ending the day with a traditional Khorkhog lamb dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight at Terelj Star Resort.
After breakfast, travel to the Chinggis Khaan Statue complex, home to the giant equestrian statue of Chinggis Khaan.
Take time to explore the complex before continuing towards Ulaanbaatar.
Back in the city, there is time for shopping at a cashmere outlet store and department store, offering an opportunity to browse for locally produced goods and souvenirs.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at local restaurants before checking into your hotel for the evening.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar at Novotel Hotel.
Today, you'll experience one of the defining cultural events in Mongolia's annual calendar.
After breakfast, transfer to the Central Stadium for the opening ceremony of the Naadam Festival. Spend the day experiencing the festival and its traditional competitions, including wrestling, archery and knuckle bone shooting.
The atmosphere, ceremony and sporting traditions offer a direct connection to an important part of Mongolia's cultural life.
Lunch and dinner are at a local restaurant before returning to the hotel.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar at Novotel Hotel.
Your final full day takes you deeper into Ulaanbaatar, with a selection of the city's important religious, historical and cultural sites.
Visit Gandan Buddhist Monastery before continuing to Sukhbaatar Square and the Government Palace. From Zaisan Memorial Hill, take in views across the city before visiting Buddha Park.
The day continues with a visit to the Bogd Khaan Palace Museum, adding further context to Mongolia's history and heritage.
Lunch and dinner are served at local restaurants.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight in Ulaanbaatar at Novotel Hotel.
After breakfast, check out and transfer to the international airport.
Your journey through Mongolia comes to an end today, taking with you the experiences of Khuvsgul Lake, encounters with local communities, the landscapes of Terelj and the traditions of Naadam.
Breakfast included.
Depart Mongolia.
