Northern Mongolia, Mongolia

Destination · Khuvsgul & Taiga

Northern Mongolia

Forests, mountains and the crystal-clear Khuvsgul lake, with time among the reindeer herders of the taiga.

Highlights

What you'll see.

7 days · group tour from $1,320 per person
Best time to visit: June to August · lake thawed, mild forest weather

Day by day

Northern Mongolia itinerary

7 days · Khuvsgul & Taiga

Amarbayasgalant, Mongolia

Head north to one of Mongolia's most beautiful monasteries in the Iven valley.

Monastery visitValley walk

Overnight Ger camp

Bulgan, Mongolia

Cross rolling forest-steppe and meet herders on the way.

Nomadic family visit

Overnight Ger camp

Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia

Arrive at the shores of Khuvsgul, Mongolia's largest and clearest lake.

Lakeside walk

Overnight Lakeside ger camp

Khuvsgul Lake, Mongolia

A full day on the lake: kayaking, hiking and horse riding along the shore.

Lake kayakingGuided mountain hike

Overnight Lakeside ger camp

Taiga, Mongolia

Visit a reindeer herding community and learn about life in the taiga.

Reindeer herder visit

Overnight Lakeside ger camp

Murun, Mongolia

Transfer to Murun for the flight back to Ulaanbaatar.

Airport transfer

Overnight Ulaanbaatar

Day 7 is reserved for a relaxed departure or a personalised Ulaanbaatar extension.

Sample itinerary — your planner will confirm the exact route.

Group tour

Upcoming departures.

Small groups of up to 10 travelers · $1,320 per person · guide, driver, stays and listed meals included.

3D photo museum

Photo museum

Walk through a virtual gallery of Mongolia, photo by photo, story by story.

Enter the museum