North Mongolia is known for the famous Lake Khovsgol, the smaller (but still massive) brother of the nearby Lake Baikal in Southern Russia. The lake is a crystal clear, reflecting the mountains and sky, and is surrounded by vast green plains. It is ideal for swimming and fishing; you can also enjoy trekking on foot and by horse. Further north near the border with Russia in the Taiga is one of the most extraordinary Mongolian minority’s. The Tsaatan with their North American Indian Teepee style nomadic tents and their herds of reindeer.

On the way to the lake you pass Amarbaysgalant Khiid a once ruined authentic (just restored) Buddhist temple.

• Drive by jeep to Khovsgol Lake and go hiking or trekking with horses around the Lake
• Trek with horses through dense Taiga and rivers to the reindeer people, stay at their camp and learn their culture including seeing practicing Shamans.