After you overnight stay in Ulaanbaatar, you'll have a private transfer to the airport for the flight to Moron town, the center of Hovsgol province. After arriving, meet your guide for a tour the local museum before heading to the Lake Hovsgol. Lake Hovsgol, 85 miles long and 22 miles wide, and almost 5000 feet above sea level, is the second largest lake of the country. Often called "Blue Pearl" of Mongolia, it's been untouched by industry and modern urban life, thus the lake water is unbelievably clear and clean. The lake contains over 1% of the world's fresh water resources and the largest in Central Asia. The clarity of the water allows one to see fish down to a depth of at least 100 feet. From January to end of April, the lake freezes over and is covered for several months by 4 feet of ice. After the tour, you'll have a transfer to the ger* camp at the shore of the lake.
A "ger" is the traditional type of housing used by Mongolian nomads. Structurally similar to a yurt, a ger is a circular tent outfitted with all the necessities of a home.
(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Alag Tsar or Similar Ger Camp)
After breakfast, you'll drive or sail to the northern shores of the lake to visit a Tsaatan family, famous for breeding reindeer. Explore the lifestyle of this unique ethnic group of Mongols, many of whom continue to adhere to Shaman traditions. Learn about their customs like riding and milking reindeer, processing their skins, while enjoying the relaxing, beautiful surroundings. You'll discover that the Shaman people treat their reindeer like members of their family, as they are their primary source of food, milk, tools (made from their antlers) and transport. Surprisingly the reindeer are completely tame, and used to human interaction.
(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Alag Tsar or Similar Ger Camp)
Today is at your leisure to explore the breathtaking shores of this beautiful lake. Some of the options available are horse riding, fishing, and hiking. The shorelines are home to an abundance of wildlife and birds, including pelicans and cranes, so perfect for a photo session.
(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Alag Tsar or Similar Ger Camp)
After breakfast, you'll have a transfer back to Moron town for your flight to Ulaanbaatar. The flight to Ulaanbaatar arrives late in the afternoon, requiring an overnight stay. Upon arriving, you'll have a private transfer to the hotel of your choice, before continuing onward to your next Avanti Destination!
(Lunch, Dinner & Accommodations, Alag Tsar or Similar Ger Camp)