Hooves of Hovsgol - Goyo Travel€¦ · Horse Trek - Day 6 - Tsagaan River Horse Trek - Day 7 - Zagastai Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 At Goyo Travel we believe that a good guide is essential

Hooves of Hovsgol

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Duration: 15 Days Group Size: 4-8 Pax

Accomm. Type Name

Hotel UB Hotel

Ger Camp Ar Davkhar

Horse Trek - Day 1 - Lake Hovsgol Shoreline; Sant Hill Camping Tent

Horse Trek - Day 2 - Alag Tsar; Kheegtser River Camping Tent

Horse Trek - Day 3 - Chonot Forest Camping Tent

Horse Trek - Day 4 - Bulnai Hot Springs Camping Tent

Horse Trek - Day 5 - Tsagaan Mountain Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Camping Tent

Ger Camp Ar Davkhar

Ushigiin Uver Deerstones; Delger River Ger Camp Tultiin Tokhoi

Delger River; Kayaking (optional) Ger Camp Tultiin Tokhoi

Fly to Ulaanbaatar Hotel UB Hotel

- -Day 15

Day 10

Day 11

Day 12

Day 13

Day 14

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Arr. Ulaanbaatar; National History Museum; Tumen Ekh

Departs:

During your journey you will be staying

at one of our favourite characterful eco ger

camps, as well as camping in tents during the

horse trek.

Gers are equipped with beds, linen, stove,

table and chairs, and the camp has solar-

powered lights, compost loos & basic shower

facilities - plus a sauna! Good quality tents,

restmats are provided when camping - plus

sleeping bags on request - whilst facilities are

provided by mother nature.

Horse Trek - Day 8 - Donshig

Horse Trek - Day 9 - Lake Hovsgol

Depart

Fly to Muron; Ushigiin Uver Deerstones; Hatgal; Lake Hovsgol

Overview

17 Jun, 12 Aug 2018

Horse Trek - Day 6 - Tsagaan River

Horse Trek - Day 7 - Zagastai

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

At Goyo Travel we believe that a good guide

is essential to the enjoyment of any trip.

Knowledge, enthusiasm, good humour, pro-

activity, language and communication skills

need to combine with responsibility and a

sensitivity to guests' needs. Your guide will be

handpicked by us to suit the itinerary and

your requirements. We personally brief them

on all elements of the trip. You will be sent

guide details in the week prior to travel.

Hooves of Hovsgol


Our vehicle of choice is the UAZ. These

beasts of the east were born for the wilds of

Mongolia. Fun, functional & practical, with a

high wheel base, large surround windows,

ample luggage space, and a flexible sociable

layout .

We provide each car with a first aid kit,

water, tea & coffee-making facilities, and a

selection of snacks for guests to enjoy. To

provide comfort and flexibility, there is a

vehicle per every 4-5 guests.

During the horse trek, packhorses will carry

all luggage and provisions.

Travel Details Arrival time tbc; 45mins /14km Airport-Hotel

Accommodation

Meals Included Dinner

Travel Details

Accommodation Standard Ger, Ar Davkhar Ger Camp

Meals Included

Lake Hövsgöl is located near the border with Russia, at the foot of the eastern Sayan

Mountains. The name Khövsgöl is derived from Tuvan language, meaning 'Blue Water

Lake', and is also referred to respectfully by locals as Dalai Eej (Mother Ocean). It is 1,645m

above sea level, 136km long and has a maximum depth of around 270m (average 138m). It

is the second-most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia, and holds almost 70% of Mongolia's

fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world. Its watershed is relatively small,

and it only has small tributaries. It gets drained at the south end by the Eg River, which

connects to the Selenge and ultimately into Lake Baikal.

The surface of the lake freezes over completely in winter. The ice cover gets strong enough

to carry heavy trucks, so that transport routes were installed on its surface as shortcuts to

the normal roads. However, this practice is now forbidden, to prevent pollution of the lake

from both oil leaks and trucks breaking through the ice. It is estimated that 30-40 cars have

sunk into the lake over the years.

40mins/14km to Airport; Flight 1.5hrs (time tbc); 20mins/14km to Ushigiin Uver; 2hrs/120km to Hatgal;

20mins/10kms to ger camp by boat

Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

TRIP DETAIL

ULAANBAATAR - NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM - TUMEN EKH

Your guide and driver will meet you in the arrivals hall at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis

Khan Airport. Transfer to the hotel and check into your room. The plan for today is

quite flexible, as arrival times will influence things, and you may want some

downtime to relax. You may also need to sort out exchanging money and other

practical things.

We suggest meeting your guide in the hotel reception at 14:30 for a leisurely walk

across the impressive Sukhbaatar Square to visit the National History Museum with

its well-laid out informative displays showcasing the country's fascinating past.

Afterwards, walk south towards the city's main park, and enjoy an intimate

performance of music and dance by the Tumen Ekh ensemble at a small theatre. A

welcome dinner at one of our favourite Mongolian restaurants rounds off your first

day in Mongolia.

Standard Twin Room, Ulaanbaatar Hotel

Ulaanbaatar , meaning "Red Hero", was so

named in 1924, following the creation of the

Mongolian People's Republic. The city was

founded in 1639 as a moveable Buddhist

monastic centre but in 1778 it settled

permanently at its present location on the

Tuul River in north-eastern central Mongolia.

The city lies at an elevation of about 1,310

metres (4,300 ft) and is home to almost half

of the country's 2.7m population.

ULAANBAATAR - MURON - USHIGIIN UVER - BOAT RIDE - LAKE HOVSGOL

Transfer to the airport for the flight north to Muron where your guide and driver

will be waiting for you for the journey up to the lake. Take a small diversion west of

Muron to visit the deerstones at Ushigiin Uver. These are some of the most clear

and striking examples of stylized Bronze Age deerstones, and are surrounded by a

number Turkic burial mounds. Then continue the journey North to the village of

Hatgal at the southern tip of Lake Hovsgol. Depending on the time you will have a

traditional lunch in a guanz (local cafe) here before heading to the east side of the

lake by motorboat (the vehicle will take luggage). This side of the lake is unspoilt -

versus the over-crowded touristy west side. It is just as beautiful - just less

accessible!

Preparations will be underway for tomorrow's horse trek - we will be using horses

provided by the extended family of the camp's owner, Tomorsukh, who used to be

a park ranger in the area. Using his extensive knowledge of the area, this trip is

designed in conjunction with him and other locals.


Travel Details c.6hrs/20km riding per day

Accommodation Camping (Days 3-10); Standard Ger, Ar Davkhar Ger Camp (Day 11)

Meals Included Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

9 DAY HORSE TREK - SANT TOLGOI - ALAG TSAR RIVER - CHONOT FOREST -

BULNAI HOT SPRINGS - TSAGAAN MOUNTAIN - ZAGASTAI - DONSHIG - LAKE

HOVSGOL

Today you saddle up for your 9 day horse trek into the forests, hills and meadows

up the east side of the lake and further inland through forest and mountainous

terrain that opens up around Bulnai hot springs and Tsagaan River. You then loop

back round to Lake Hovsgol. This whole area , due to its inaccessibility and wild

varied landscapes, is some of the most remote and stunning in all of Mongolia.

The route is flexible to a degree according to pace and ability of the group, but on

average we plan for 5hrs riding per day, starting before 10am and finishing at

around 4pm, with lunch and snack stops in between. Packhorses carry all the

equipment, including a dining tent where the expedition cook will rustle up hearty

dinners at the end of each day. Evenings are spent round the campfire and nights

in tents under the vast Mongolian skies. On the final day of the trek the group will

return to stay again at Ar Davkhar ger camp where you started from.

Horses & Riding - Mongolian horses are of a

stocky build, with relatively short but strong

legs and a large head. They range in size from

12 to 14 hands high. Despite their small size,

they are horses, not ponies! Mongolian

horses have great stamina, although they

have smaller body they can gallop for 10 km

without break. The hooves are very robust,

and very few animals are fitted with

horseshoes.


Travel Details

Accommodation Simple Ger, Tultiin Tokhoi Camp

Meals Included

Travel Details

Accommodation Standard Twin Room, Ulaanbaatar Hotel

Meals Included

Travel Details

Accommodation

Meals Included

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MURON - ULAANBAATAR

Head to Muron airport for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving back in the capital, head back to the hotel - perhaps a detour

en route to the Gobi Cashmere store might be an idea - it's up to you, so discuss with your guide. You may also want to do some

shopping in town- perhaps at some of the decent craft outlets (Tsagaan Alt felt shop, Quilters, Mary and Martha) or the State

Department Store. Your guide will be on hand to assist. After freshening up at the hotel, enjoy a farewell meal at one of our

favourite restaurants.

20mins/10km drive to Muron Airport; 1.5hrs Flight (time tbc); 45mins/14km Airport-Hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DEPART

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Up to an hour (depending on traffic)/14km Hotel-Airport; Departure time tbc

DELGER RIVER - USHIGIIN UVER DEERSYONES - RIDING - KAYAKING (OPTIONAL)

After a leisurely breakfast drive south to the Delger River. Take a walk (45mins) or

drive to see the ancient deerstones at Ushigiin Uver - these are some of the most

clear and striking examples of stylized Bronze Age deerstones, and are surrounded

by a number Turkic burial mounds. Today and the next day you will have a chance

to go riding along the river valley and/or go kayaking on the river. This wonderful

rustic camp in a stunning location is run by a good friend of ours, Esee, and his wife

Moogii. It is often the favourite ger camp of our guests.

No long drives today

Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Breakfast



USD GBP

Cost Per Person $2,990 £2,295

Single Supplement* $190 £145

Currencies - All trip costs are priced in USD. The GBP and Euro rates above are indicative only - if paying in these currencies the amount will

be calculated according to the exchange rate on xe.com at the time of booking.

Euro

€ 2,595

€ 165

* Not applicable at rural homestay, as it may be necessary to share with other group members. Supplement only covers camping, ger camps and hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Included

Airport transfers - Domestic Flight - Surface transportation - Road taxes -Accommodation as specified - Local Guide - Sightseeing and activities as specified - Museum & park entrance fees - Meals as specified above - Water & snacks in the vehicle - Camping Equipment (except sleeping bags, unless requested) - Packhorses

Excluded

International flights - Tips - Laundry - Bar bills - Items of a personal nature - Visas - Photography/filming charges at e.g. museums and monasteries - - Sleeping Bags (can be borrowed on request - depending on availability)

Booking - To confirm your booking we require a deposit of 25% of the total trip price. Balance due 8 weeks prior. Payment methods, bank details and further information can be found on our Booking Form & Conditions.


Travel Advice - We provide all our guests with a copy of our Mongolia Travel Advice. If you have not received this, please request a copy from us.

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