Mongolian Blue Trail to Spiritual Shaman Tour

Transfer to the hotel. Unpack and rest in the hotel. Short city tour with Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century and Buddhism, and Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). (L/D)

Head to northern Mongolia and arrive at the famous Amarbayasgalant Monastery, the possible stop. Excursion through the monastery, located at the foot of Burenkhaan mountain, Amarbayasgalant, or "Monastery of Tranquil Felicity”, is one of the largest and most important monasteries in Mongolia. Stay in tourist ger camp. (B/L/D)

Heading to the north and stopping at Hutag-under village where you can visit local nomads and experience their lifestyle. Stay overnight in a tourist ger camp. (B/L/D) 

Arrive at Khovsgol Lake National Park. Magnificent Khovsgol Lake - itself is one of the natural wonders of the world covering an area of 2.760 km2. It is a land of taiga forest, crystal-clear lakes, icy streams, and lush grass, these magnificent surroundings will make your stay enjoyable. Walking along the lakeshore and hiking in vicinity areas. Stay in tourist ger camp. (B/L/D) 

The shaman trail starts and head to the north to the Taiga Mountains. We will drive to the Renchinlkhumbe village via passing “13 ovoo - mountain pass” to meet darkhad shaman. The Darkhad valley is located between the Khoridol Saridag Mountain Range and the Ulaan Taiga Forest, where many small lakes are dotted. Here we experience spiritual shamanic healings and learning about their roots and seeing their rituals. Stay overnight in tent camp or shaman’s home. (B/L/D) 

Today we start heading the north to meet reindeer herders (Tsaatan) and shamans. We cross Darkhad valley and head towards Tsagaan Nuur (White Lake). Trekking or horse riding sessions. Those days we load our luggage on horseback and leave our vehicle team, as the landscape becomes difficult to access with cars. 

We'll see real events, how shamans do connect with other spirits, and what they do. Also these days we meet the tsaatans' life and tradition because they have their own religion, language, tradition, and customs that differ from other Mongols. Tented camp near shaman's home. (B/L/D)

Drive back and arrive at Ulaan Uul village after 3 days of a wonderful experience. Stay overnight in a local guest house. (B/L/D)

Drive back and arrive at Murun town, the center of Khovsgol province. stay overnight in a local hotel. (B/L/D)

Arrive in a beautiful freshwater lake Terkhiin Tsagaan (White Lake) surrounded by extinct volcanoes at an altitude of 2.060 meters above the sea level. Explore the lake and its vicinity areas. Hike to Khorgo Uul volcano (2.965m) from the northeast shore of the lake. Visit caves on the way. (B/L/D)

Leave early in the morning to Kharkhorin /Karakorum/, the ancient capital city of the Great 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. (B/L/D)

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the hotel and relax. Option to go shopping for souvenirs and cashmere products. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

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