11-DAY The right way through West Mongolia

An 11-day journey through Western Mongolia exploring Uvs, Khovd, and Bayan-Ölgii provinces, visiting Khyargas and Uvs lakes, Gurvan Senkher Cave, Altai Mountains, and Uureg Lake while experiencing Kazakh eagle hunters, ancient heritage sites, hiking, and remote nomadic wilderness.

Key info

Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Western Mongolia, exploring the scenic provinces of Uvs, Khovd, and Bayan-Ulgii.Visit Khyargas Lake, Durgun Lake, Gurvan Senkher Cave, and historic Hovd city, rich in nature and ancient heritage.Continue to Tolbo Lake and Bayan-Ulgii, home of Kazakh culture and eagle hunters in Sagsai village.Travel through Uureg Lake, waterfalls, and the Altai Mountains, with hiking and wildlife viewing. End at Kharkhiraa-Turgen Mountain and Uvs Lake before returning to Ulaanbaatar.A perfect blend of nature, culture, and nomadic life.


The package includes:

  • Meals as noted in itinerary (Breakfast-B, Lunch-L, Dinner-D)
  • English speaking guide
  • Accommodations as noted in the itinerary
  • Bottled or filtered water 2servings per day
  • All ground transportation, including airport transfers
  • All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary
  • All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes
  • Visit to shaman and nomad families
  • Domestic flights

The package excludes:

  • Travel Insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Round trip airfare and en-route expenses to/from your trip in Mongolia
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Increase in VAT or other tourism taxes, which may occur at any time
  • Excess baggage charges, departure fees, and airport taxes
  • Personal expenses and incidentals, such as phone calls, internet, and laundry
  • Trip cancellation, travel delay, and baggage loss insurance
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond the control
  • Gratuities for trip leaders, local guides, drivers, porters, and other staff

Itinerary

Khyargas Lake, Uvs province

Day 1

Fly into Ulaangom city Drive to Khyargas Lake Enjoy the afternoon by Khyargas Lake

Durgun Lake, Uvs province

Day 2

Drive to Durgun Lake Enjoy the afternoon by Durgun Lake

Gurvan Senkher Cave

Day 3

Drive to Gurvan Senkher Cave, Visit Gurvan Senkher Cave, study the remnants of ancient humas

Hovd city, Hovd province

Day 4

Drive to Hovd city, Visit Hovd city Visit and get introduced to remnants of Qin dynasty era Mongolia

Tolbo Lake

Day 5

Drive to Tolbo Lake,

Ulgii

Day 6

Drive to Ulgii Town Visit Local Market Visit Bayan-Ulgii Province Museum

Eagle Hunters

Day 7

Drive to Sagsai Town (60km) Visit Eagle Hunters Kazakh Family Lunch With family Learn and experience Hunters technique Drive to Uureg Lake Cooking Lesson

Uureg Lake

Day 8

Hoyor Sair Water Fall Argali Sheep, Ibex “hunting”

Kharkhiraa Turgen Mountain

Day 9

Drive to Kharkhiraa Turgen Mountain Hiking on mountains Enjoy the panoramic view.

Uvs Lake

Day 10

Drive to Uvs nuur Camp Evening by biggest Salt Lake of Mongolia

Flight to Ulaanbaatar

Day 11

Flight to Ulaanbaatar (B)

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