Adventure tours
The white lake (adventures)
12 days / 11 nights
2900 EUR per person
1600 km
track 60%, asphalt road 40%
comfortable
The Khorgo volcano is a beautiful place located in the Terkh valley, on the northern slopes of the Khangai Mountains. A dozen extinct volcanoes are spread over a fairly small area. A powerful layer of lava has blocked the Terkh river bed, forming the Terkh-Tsagaan lake on an area of 28 km² at an altitude of 2,060 m.
In the Khorgo - Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur Nature Park, two forces of nature meet: the Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake and the extinct volcano Khorgo. Known as the "White Lake of the Terkh River", this body of water rises to an altitude of two thousand metres and is bathed in an almost mystical atmosphere. All around the lake, you will find numerous craters of volcanoes that are now silent.
Most of them were created by the volcanic eruption of Mount Khorgo. It is also possible to climb to the top of the mountain to admire its basalt-covered crater. The Mongolians often go to this park to fish.
2 nights in Ulaanbaatar city
1 night with the nomadic family
8 nights at tourist
HONDA CRF 250L
Non-runners are welcome to participate in all tours. Price upon request.
Jour 1
Arrival in Ulan Bator
Reception at the airport then transfer to the hotel. Free visit of the city.
Jour 2
Ulan Bator - Mini Gobi290 km
270 km on the asphalt road
20 km on the slightly sandy track
Discover the wonderful landscapes: the impressive rock formations of Khogno Khan, the semi-desert steppes, the taiga and the 80 km long sandy ridge. This place is called "the Mini - Gobi". It is a rare creation of nature, in the form of sand dunes in the steppe. It is a landscape that can hardly be found elsewhere. The undulating sands, which can be up to 7 km wide and 80 km long, stretch from north to south. The Tarnyn Gol River flows beneath it, contributing to the abundant vegetation growth on the dunes. It originates in the Khogno Khan massif, only a few kilometres from the dunes. This relatively low granite massif, which can reach up to 1967m, is home to a wide variety of animals, birds and mammals. The sand dunes are stunning against the backdrop of the surrounding mountain ranges and steppes. The unique ecosystem and the picturesque landscape of the area attract tourists.
Possibility to walk in the small dunes or in the rocky mountains.
Possibility to ride a camel.
Possibility to visit a nomadic family.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch: picnic.
Dinner at the tourist camp
Jour 3
Mini Gobi - Karakorum 100 km
80 km on the asphalt road
20 km on the slightly sandy track
Visit of Karakorum, the former capital of the Mongol Empire, founded in 1220.
Visit of the Erdene Zuu monastery (dates from the 16th century)
Visit of the Karakorum museum (built in 2011)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch: at the local restaurant in Karakorum.
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 4
Karakorum - Orkhon valley 120 km
100% on the track
Cross small rivers and streams
Track along the longest “Orkhon” river in Mongolia which flows through the valley of the same name, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Beautiful landscapes: mountains, forests and volcanic stones.
Possibility of taking a walk in the land of the yaks.
Possibility of horseback riding.
Possibility of participating in the daily activities of nomads: milking yaks and mares, cooking etc …
Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch: picnic.
Dinner with a nomadic family: Mongolian barbecue
Night with a nomadic family in a yurt
Jour 5
Orkhon valley - Tsenkher hot springs 100 km
100% on the track
Morning visit to Orkhon's waterfall
At the end of the afternoon, it is the arrival at the hot springs of Tsenkher, possibility of enjoying the hot water baths and the traditional massages of the camp.
Breakfast with the nomadic family.
Lunch: picnic.
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 6
The hot springs of Tsenkher - The white lake 220 km
175 km on the asphalt road
45 km on the track
In Arkhangai, Khugnu Park –Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur is home to two gems: The white lake of the Terkh River, at an altitude of 2,060 meters, and the Khorgo volcano, which has been extinct for eight thousand years.
Breakfast at the tourist camp.
Lunch: at the local restaurant.
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 7
The white lake - visits and walks12 km
12 km on the track
Visit of the extinct volcano Khorgo
Mountain walk
Free afternoon: possibility of horseback riding, fishing and walking around the lake
Breakfast at the tourist camp.
Lunch: at the tourist camp
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 8
The white lake - Tsetserleg 200 km
180 km on the asphalt road
20 km on the track
Tsetserleg, located at an altitude of 1,691 meters, is located south of the Bulgan Mountains, 4 km from the Tamir River, in a beautiful setting.
Visit of the Zaya Gegeen museum
Possibility to shop at the local market
Breakfast at the tourist camp.
Lunch: at the local restaurant in Tsetserleg
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 9
Tsetserleg - Lake Ogui 140 km
30 km on the asphalt road
110 km on the track
Lake Ögii (25 km²) - It is a lake full of fish, it is a place where you can see migrating birds.
Breakfast at the tourist camp.
Lunch: picnic
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp
Jour 10
Lake Ogii- Khustai National Park 240 km
190 km on the asphalt road
50 km on the track
Arrival at Khustai National Park which was founded in order to reintroduce Przewalski horses, "takhis".
Evening, visit of the wild horses "takhis".
Breakfast at the hotel.
Lunch: at the local restaurant.
Dinner at the tourist camp.
Overnight at tourist camp.
Jour 11
Khustai National Park - Ulaanbaatar 95 km
80 km on the asphalt road
15 km on the track
Shopping, visit of the cashmere factory, free day
Breakfast at the tourist camp.
Lunch: at the restaurant in Ulaanbaatar.
Team dinner at the restaurant.
Night at the hotel
Jour 12
Transfer to the airport100 km
Breakfast at the hotel.
Included
Airport transfer
2 nights at the hotel in Ulaanbaatar
All meals during the country trip
The last dinner in Ulaanbaatar
All visits (museum, monastery, etc.)
Yurt Camp Costs
National park entrance fees
All road taxes
1 guide / guide, 1 mechanic, 1 assistant
Motorcycle rental, HONDA CRF 250L
Gasoline
Bottled water
Not included
Flight costs
Visa cost
Insurance
Meals in Ulaanbaatar