STEP 1 - ULAANBAATAR, CITY TOUR : Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia (called UB). You will be met by your guide and driver and transferred to Dream hotel, a 2 star establishment that’s conveniently located in downtown UB within walking distance from major attractions in the city. Depending on your arrival time, your guide will accompany you around this ‘soviet-esque’ city that offers some rich cultural attractions and museums. You will first head for Gandantegchinlen, a Tibetan-style monastery with 150 monks in residence. This is one of the very few monasteries which escaped the massive destruction during the communist period in the 1930s. The monks in residence usually pray in the morning, a ceremony open to visitors. The Buddhist Centre will be also ready to answer any of your questions. You will then visit a cashmere factory, one of Mongolia’s best known exports. This will be followed by lunch in a local restaurant to work your taste buds on Mongolian cuisine. In the afternoon, you will visit the National History Museum where three floors Mongolia’s rich and glorious past await you - from pre-historical ages to the soviet era without forgetting the glories of Genghis Khan’s period of reign. You will then head for our office to collect details of your trip: the itinerary, advice and to address any doubts or questions. At 6 pm, the Tumen Ekh traditional show will provide an exposé on traditional Mongolian folk arts including folklore dances, contortionism and Khoomi - the famous overtone singing style. PICK UP AT THE AIPORT LUNCH IN A RESTAURANT, DINNER NOT INCLUDED, OVERNIGHT IN AN HOTEL.

STEP 2 - ULAANBAATAR - KHOGNO KHAN NATIONAL PARK : We arrive in the national park of Khogno Khan. With its splendid rocks, semi-arid steppes and sand dunes, Khogno Khan is also referred to as the ‘mini Gobi’. We settle in our teepees for a stay in an exceptional place. We start to explore the park: semi-desert steppe, taiga, impressive rock formations, and the sand dunes, which characterize this arid region called the "mini Gobi". We walk to the monastery of Erdene Khambiin Khiid. BREAKFAST IN HOTEL, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A TEEPEE CAMP JEEP : 5H30 HIKE : 1 HOUR

STEP 3 - KHOGNO KHAN - KHARKHORIN - ORKHON VALLEY : By jeep, you will arrive at Kharkhorin, the old capital city in the afternoon. The legendary city of Genghis Khan was established in 1220 along the Ancient Silk Road. It remained Mongolia’s capital city until Kubilai Khan later moved it to Beijing though the ruins of the great city still remain today. After this you will visit Erdene Zuu monastery which was built in 1586 by a nomad prince. The monastery has been built with inspiration from China and Tibet and is surrounded by 108 sacred stupas. Then you will be driven to Orkhon in the Khangai mountain range which offers beautiful landscapes of gorges and green steppes. We drive to our host family settled in the Orkhon Valley. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS JEEP : 4H30

STEP 4 - ORKHON VALLEY, THE WATERFALLS : This will be a day of rest and reflection by the beautiful Orkhon waterfalls while experiencing the simple Nomadic life. After herding cattle with the family, you will proceed to the Ulan Tsutgalaan waterfalls by horse. Formed more than 20,000 years ago by a rare combination of earthquakes and volcanic activity, these 16 meters high waterfalls are simply magical. Spend time taking in the white shimmering mass of water crashing on black stone and splashing a rainbow of colors with the sun. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 4 HOURS

STEP 5 - ORKHON VALLEY, THE HOT SPRINGS OF MOGOÏT : Waking up early to be able to take advantage at most of this day on horseback. We shall go up to the hot springs of Mogoit. These springs have an included temperature enter 48 and 75°C, ideal to relax our muscles some little painful by these few hours on horseback. In our return, we shall delight with a Mongolian barbecue for the dinner. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, MONGOLIAN BARBECUE AND OVERNIGHT WITH A FAMILY, IN A GER FOR GUESTS HORSE RIDING : 50 KM, 8 HOURS (THE CAR CAN PICK YOU UP TO THE SPRINGS)

STEP 6 - ORKHON VALLEY - TOVKHON MONASTERY - BATTSENGEL : We go to the west and the village of Battsengel where Dembe and his family are waiting for us. On the way, we go and visit the Tovkhon monastery where Zanabazar, the first religious leader of Mongolia, composed the Soyombo alphabet which the first letter became the symbol of the country. From this monastery, located at 2 312 meters high, we have a magnificent panorama on all the Khangaï chain. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER WITH A FAMILY AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 6 HOURS HIKE : 2 HOURS

STEP 7 - BATTSENGEL - SHORE OF TAMIR RIVER : In the early morning, the herders give us our horses and we leave. After a few kilometers we reach the Tamir river, as we go along and then go through on horseback. We lunch beside the Tamir where we can swim before returning on horseback. In late afternoon, we set up our camp on the banks of the river. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 6 HOURS

STEP 8 - SHORE OF TAMIR RIVER - AGT VALLEY : We leave the Tamir and relatively densely populated plain to reach a steppe where there are less and less gers, where grass is higher and more abundant. Progressively we gain altitude and go through the mountain. After lunch, we enter a forest settled on the hill known as "the rich". The ascent is quite difficult but we quickly descend to the plain before reaching a small stream along which we set up our camp. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 7 HOURS

STEP 9 - AGT VALLEY - BOR BURGSAT : After breakfast near the river, we leave for a difficult ascent in a very thick forest. We reach the summit at almost 2500 meters above sea level where we have lunch and let the horses rest for a while. Early in the afternoon we begin the descent to a luxurious steppe. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 10 - BOR BURGSAT - SHORE OF KHANUI RIVER : Today the ground is wet but flat, which allows us to make long distances on high speed. By mid-afternoon, we stop on the side of a mountain where we set up our camp. We can help herders to prepare the Mongolian meal. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 6 HOURS

STEP 11 - SHORE OF KHANUI RIVER- SHORE OF CHULUUT RIVER : After breakfast we go on horseback and alternate between trot and gallop. We reach a valley where the grass is shorter and gers are more and more numerous. We ride close to many gers and go across several herds of goats and yaks. We gradually get closer to the banks of the Chuluut river that we finally cross. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 7 HOURS

STEP 12 - SHORE OF CHULUUT RIVER - SHORE OF SUMAN RIVER : We ride slowly in the early morning, along the canyons of Chuluut. We have lunch on the baks of the Suman river. We are moving slowly on a floor full of volcanic stones. We set up our camp on a vast plain with a wonderful view on the gorge. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 13 - SHORE OF SUMAN RIVER - TARIAT : We continue our ride along the beautiful Suman river. We cross several hills where we meet some nomads watching over their cattle. After crossing a bridge, we reach the other bank of the river that we follow. This is the last night we spend with the herders who went with us throughout our ride. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 14 - TARIAT - TERKHIIN TSAGAANUR LAKE : We wake up early for our last day of horse riding in Arkhangai. The landscape is rapidly changing as we approach the volcano Horgo. In the morning we reach the volcano Horgo that we climb by walk to its summit at 2965 meters. Then we reach Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur, located at an altitude of 2060 meters. This is the jewel of Arkhangai and one of the most beautiful lakes of the area. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS

STEP 15 - DAY OF REST : After these eight days of horse riding, we have relaxing activities: walk on the banks of the lake, swimming, visiting family or just playing a card game. We have a rest in the confortable camp before driving to Khuvsgul. 3 MEAL IN THE CAMP

STEP 16 - TERKHIIN TSAGAAN - IDER : We are beginning what will be the most difficult day of this journey to finally reach.. the Khuvgul lake ! The area is beautiful ! We stop on the banks of the river Ider, where we set up our camp BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN TENT JEEP : 7 HOURS

STEP 17 - IDER - KHUVSGUL LAKE : Arrival in Khuvsgul. Imagine 2760 square meters of pristine crystal waters so pure you can drink it – this is Khuvsgul lake. As a transition zone between Central Asian Steppe and Siberian Taiga, the lake is surrounded by several mountain ranges with peaks above 2000 meters. The surrounding pine forests and lush pastures are home to yaks, horses and wildlife such as ibex, wolf, and musk deer. We leave Hatgal for Alagsar ger camp on the east shore of the lake. WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN A GERS CAMP JEEP : 7 HOURS BOAT : 30 MINUTES (IF WEATHER IS TOO BAD IT WILL BE REPLACED BY 1H30 OF CAR)

STEP 18 - KHUVSGUL, 2 DAYS HORSE RIDING : Here begins a beautiful story ... accompanied by local herders and their yaks, we leave for two days horse riding in the wooded valleys of Alag Sar. Following the peaceful rhythm of the cart, we discover this land of nomadism. In the evening we settle the yurt with the breeders and we spend the night in it. DAY 1 : BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN YURT (THAT WE LEARN TO BUILD) DAY 2 : WESTERN BREAKFAST, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER AND OVERNIGHT IN THE GERS CAMP HORSE RIDING : 5 HOURS A DAY

STEP 19 - KHUVSGUL - ULAANBAATAR : You will be driven back to Moron to catch your flight to Ulaanbaatar. This road takes you through a wonderful landscape of rolling grassland, the last you will see before your departure. In Ulaanbaatar, you will be transferred to Dream Hotel where you’ll have your guide and a driver at your disposal until dinner. One of the many possibilities is to go for a last round of shopping to Naran Tuul black market, one of Asia’s biggest outdoor markets. BREAKFAST IN CAMP, LUNCH ON THE WAY, DINNER NOT INCLUDED AND OVERNIGHT IN A HOTEL JEEP : 3H30 LOCAL FLIGHT : 1H30

STEP 20 - DEPARTURE : Breakfast at the hotel. Return transfer can take place at the desired time, depending on your flight time.