Northern Mongolia Trekking Tour
Northern Mongolia Trekking Tour
All-Inclusive Wilderness & Culture Adventure
🌍 Destination Overview
Northern Mongolia is known for its dense taiga forests, pristine rivers, alpine mountains, and traditional reindeer-herding cultures. Bordering Siberia, this region offers a cooler climate, rich wildlife, and some of the most untouched trekking routes in Mongolia. Key areas include Lake Khövsgöl, the Darkhad Valley, and the Ulaan Taiga Mountains.
This trekking tour combines scenic hiking, cultural immersion with ethnic minorities, and comfortable expedition-style support.
🥾 Trekking Highlights
- Trek through taiga forests, alpine meadows, and mountain passes
- Explore the Lake Khövsgöl National Park region
- Walk along rivers and glacial valleys
- Visit Tsaatan (reindeer herder) families (optional extension)
- Wildlife spotting: elk, moose, reindeer, marmots, birds
- Swim or relax at Lake Khövsgöl (weather permitting)
- Camp in remote wilderness with full support
- Authentic nomadic cultural experiences
📅 Tour Duration & Difficulty
10–14 Days (customizable)
Trekking Difficulty: Moderate
Daily Walking Distance: 10–18 km
Best Season: June – September
🧭 Detailed Sample Itinerary (12 Days)
Day 1 – Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
- Airport pickup
- Hotel check-in
- City tour (Sukhbaatar Square, National History Museum)
- Welcome dinner
Day 2 – Flight to Murun (Northern Mongolia)
- Domestic flight to Murun
- Drive to Lake Khövsgöl area
- Overnight at tourist camp or lakeside ger
Day 3 – Acclimatization & Preparation
- Short hike along Lake Khövsgöl shoreline
- Visit local families
- Trek briefing and equipment check
Day 4 – Transfer to Trekking Start Point
- 4WD drive to remote trailhead
- Meet horse handlers
- Camp setup and first trekking day
Days 5–9 – Trekking in Northern Mongolia
- Daily trekking through:
- Taiga forest
- River valleys
- Mountain passes
- 5–7 hours walking per day
- Pack horses carry luggage
- Evenings by campfire
- Nomadic family visits
Day 10 – End of Trek
- Final trekking day
- Drive back toward Lake Khövsgöl
- Hot shower & rest
Day 11 – Return to Murun & Flight to Ulaanbaatar
- Morning drive to Murun
- Flight to Ulaanbaatar
- Farewell dinner
Day 12 – Departure
- Airport transfer
(Itinerary can be extended with Tsaatan reindeer trekking or horseback trekking.)
🏕️ Accommodation
- During trekking: High-quality expedition tents
- Before/after trek: Tourist camps, hotels, or ger camps
- Optional: Homestays with nomadic families
🍽️ Meals
- All meals included
- Hot breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
- Fresh vegetables, meat, rice, pasta, soups
- Mongolian & international dishes
- Vegetarian / vegan / special diets on request
- Boiled or filtered drinking water provided
🚙 Transportation
- Airport transfers (Ulaanbaatar)
- Domestic flights (Ulaanbaatar ↔ Murun)
- Private 4WD vehicles
- Pack horses with handlers during trekking
👥 Professional Support Team
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
- Local wilderness guide
- Horse handlers
- Experienced camp cook
- Driver & logistics staff
- Emergency communication & first-aid equipment
🎒 Equipment Provided
- Expedition tents
- Sleeping mats
- Dining tent, tables & chairs
- Cooking & kitchen equipment
- First-aid kit
- Water containers
(Sleeping bags, trekking poles, and personal gear available for rent.)
✅ All-Inclusive Package Includes
✔ Airport transfers
✔ Domestic flights
✔ All ground transportation
✔ All accommodation
✔ All meals
✔ Trekking & local guides
✔ Pack horses & handlers
✔ Camping equipment
✔ National park entrance fees
✔ Cultural visits
✔ Drinking water during trek
❌ Not Included
✖ International airfare
✖ Travel insurance
✖ Personal trekking gear
✖ Alcoholic beverages
✖ Tips (optional)
👣 Who This Tour Is Best For
- Adventure travelers
- Nature & wildlife lovers
- Photographers
- Small groups & private travelers
- Those seeking remote, off-the-grid trekking
- Travelers interested in indigenous cultures
✨ Customization Options
- Tsaatan reindeer trekking extension
- Horseback trekking instead of hiking
- Family-friendly version
- Luxury camping upgrade
- Combined cultural & trekking itinerary
- Shorter or longer trekking routes
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