The birthplace of Chingiss Khaan, this area contains numerous important historical and cultural sites. Three major river systems have their sources in the protected area including the Tuul river, which flows into Russian Lake Baikal and continues to the Arctic Ocean , and the Onon and Kherlen rivers, which flow east emptying into Pacific Ocean . Over 1,150 species of plants, have been identified and over 50 mammal species, 253 species of bird, and 34 species of fish make their home in the Khaan Khentii protected Area. This area is just perfect for activities such as horse riding, fishing, river rafting, mountain biking, and trekking.

Day 1 Gorkhi-Terelj national park

Terelj is famous for its unique granite rock formations and pristine alpine scenery. Terelj is a landscape of transition, from Siberian taiga forest to grass steppe. In spring and summer the lush meadows are carpeted with wild flowers and the mountain pine forests and broad streams making this one of the most beautiful areas in Mongolia. We will drive from Ulaanbaatar to Terelj about 70km. On the way we will make some stops to explore amazing rock formations. In the evening, we will stay with a local family and enjoy horse riding for the next few days.

Day 2 Fishing or river rafting at Kherlen river

We will drive 150km on paved road. If you are a fishing enthusiast you may be interested to join this tour as the fishing is good between August and October and river rafting is excellent between June-August.

Day 3-4 Horse trekking to Khukh Lake

Khukh Lake is said to be where Temujin was crowned Chingiss Khaan in 1206. We will ride a horse in a beautiful valley about 30km in 2 days.

Day 5-6 Horse trekking to Khangal Lake

This is little bigger than Khukh lake surrounded by pine trees. We will ride horses for about 30km, exploring the area in the evening.

Day 7 Baldan Bereeven monastery

This monastery was first built in 1777. At its peak it was one of the three largest monasteries in Mongolia and home to 8,000 registered monks. It was partly destroyed by the communist authorities in the 1930's and by fire in the 1970s. Now only ruins remain. The monastery is currently being restored by tourist-volunteers.  While there we will have the opportunity to assist with the restoration of the monastery.

Day 8 Oglogchiin Wall

The wall is located in a valley with pine forests where the ruins of a wall built by natural stone masonry was erected. No clay or mortar was used to hold the stones together. This construction is called Oglogchiin Wall. We will stop here over night and enjoy some trekking around the forest.

Day 9 Fishing at Onon river

Fishing is excellent in the entire Dadal region, with huge taimen growing up to 1.5 m in length. Taimen are one of the largest freshwater fish on earth and can be very ferocious.
The best time for fishing is from August-October.

Day 10 Dadal-Home of  the Buriat people

Dadal is gorgeous area of lakes, rivers, forest and log huts-reminiscent of Siberia, which is only 25km to the north. It is much like being in Russia without visa. There are also many things to visit around this area such as Deluun Boldog (Chingiss Khaan was born here in 1162), Khajuu Bulag (mineral spiring,where the great man once drank) and a Chingiss Khaan Statue next to small lake.

Day 11-12 Fishing at Onon Balj river

We will go to fishing the junction of the Onon and Balj river.

Day 13-14 River rafting around the area

Our river trip will transport you through dramatic landscapes to the untouched corners of Mongolia.

Day 15-16 Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

We will drive about 590km from Dadal to Ulaanbaatar. The road is unpaved but its lot's of fun to take highways in Mongolia!