Fishing in Central Mongolia Tour

Transfer to the hotel and relax. City tour including the Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century, and Buddhism, Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan Monastery, you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and temples' own figure. (L/D)

Driving towards Khagiin Khar Lake (Black Lake) - hidden lake in the middle of the wild forest which is unreachable by vehicle. The place is abundant with fishes /lenok, taimen /, birds, and wildlife /wolf, bear, elk, deer, fox/. At 60 km from the lake, we will meet local nomads and continue our trip on horseback through the dense forest. (B/L/D)

Leisure time. Fishing. Dinner with a bonfire. (B/L/D)

Fishing in the morning. After lunch, we take our horses and ride back to Ulaanbaatar. (B/L/D)

Meet our vehicle and drive to Ulaanbaatar. Amazing cultural performance - national folk and dance concert in the evening. (B/L/D)

Head to Lake Ugii in the morning. The road is smoothly paved, and for the last 90 km, we drive on a dirt road, which leads to the lake. Lake Ugii is a wonderful place to have to relax after long driving. The lake has an abundant birdlife of more than 150 bird species. Bird watching, fishing is parts of the available entertainment. We will visit a local family, exploring their nomadic lifestyle and livestock farming. Getting the first experience of a Mongolian ger. (B/L/D)

Fishing for pike / this lake is rich with pikes reaching up to 1,2 m length / at lake Ugii. We can use a motor or rowboats here. (B/L/D)

Driving to Orkhon river point where meet the 3 biggest rivers of Mongolia. Fishing. Picnic lunch. Driving back to the camp. (B/L/D)

Drive to Kharkhorin, the ancient capital of Mongolia at the time of the Mongol Empire. There’s almost nothing left from this great capital of the world, but in 1586, under the rule of King Avtai Sain, the Erdene-Zuu Monastery was built at the site of the ruins of ancient Kharkhorin. The Erdene-Zuu – means Hundred of Treasures was again destroyed during the Stalinist purges of the 1930s, but there are still various Buddhist statues, works of art, religious instruments, and even Tsam religious dance masks at the monastery. There are an amazing 108 stupas surrounding the monastery.

After lunch, we drive towards Khuisiin Naiman Nuur or Eight Lakes. Stay overnight on the way. (B/L/D)

Arrive at the southern side of Khuisiin Naiman Nuur - Eight Lakes. We will spend two relaxing days fishing. (B/L/D)

Drive to Elsen Tasarkhai Sand Dunes, the northmost point of the Mongolian desert with lovely sand dunes. It is a magnificent place to create portraits of wildlife landscape photography. Further, explore the lovely sand dunes named Elsen Tasarkhai and hike in the beautiful mountains surrounding this place. No matter the time of day, the beautiful and ever-changing scene of this majestic sand dune Elsen Tasarkhai will be full of wildlife, energy, and motion. (B/L/D)

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. Lunch at a road-side restaurant on the way. Relaxing hours in the hotel. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. (B)