Khorgo volcano white lake under summer sky
7 SUMMER / AUTUMN · EASY

White Lake · Khorgo

Seven days in central Mongolia paddling on the lake that formed inside an extinguished volcano. Herder camps, hot springs, and the clearest night sky in the country.

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EXPEDITION · TREK · MONGOLIA ·A
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The expedition

Overview

Seven days in central Mongolia paddling on the lake that formed inside an extinguished volcano. Herder camps, hot springs, and the clearest night sky in the country.

The journey, day by day

Itinerary

Day 01

UB arrival

Brief and rest.

Accommodation
Shangri La
Meals
Dinner
Day 02

Drive to Arkhangai

Long drive west into steppe country.

Accommodation
Tsenkher hot springs camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 03

To White Lake

Drive to Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur.

Accommodation
Lakeside ger camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 04

On the water

Full day of paddling, lake loop.

Accommodation
Lakeside ger camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 05

Khorgo crater hike

Climb the extinct crater rim.

Accommodation
Lakeside ger camp
Meals
BreakfastLunchDinner
Day 06

Return eastward

Drive back through Arkhangai and Bulgan.

Accommodation
Shangri La
Meals
BreakfastDinner
Day 07

Departure

Transfer.

Meals
Breakfast
Investment

Pricing

Standard
$2,600
per person
Deluxe
$4,400
per person
Private
$7,800
per person

Relaxed pace. Good for families with teenagers.

Included

  • Private 4WD transport
  • Kayak or canoe rental
  • Hot springs access at Tsenkher

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal items
Gallery

In the field

Questions

Before you go

Ready to ride?

Private expeditions are limited to six guests per departure.