ArkhangaiJune – SeptemberEasy–moderate
Central Khangai: Orkhon waterfall & Tsenkher hot springs, 7 days
KE
Khangai Expeditions
Licensed since 2011 · 21 trips sold on itours · replies in ~5.4 h
Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Group
2–6 travellers
Vehicle
Land Cruiser 105
Sleeping
Ger camps
Honest summary
Green Mongolia: the Orkhon valley, the Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall, two nights soaking at Tsenkher hot springs and Erdene Zuu on the way back. Easy walking, comfortable camps.
What travellers loved, and what to brace for
Pros
Two nights at the hot springs
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Hot shower every night
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Guide speaks English and German
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Cons — stated by the operator
6 h gravel drive on day 2
Confirmed by 100% of ratings
Waterfall can be low in dry years
Confirmed by 80% of ratings
Mosquitoes in the valley in July
Confirmed by 90% of ratings
Percentages are itours' own check of the operator's claims against verified post-trip reviews.
Route
UlaanbaatarDay 1 · start
Orkhon valleyDay 2–3 · 6 h drive
TsenkherDay 4–5 · 5 h drive
KharkhorinDay 6 · 3 h drive
UlaanbaatarDay 7 · 6 h drive
1,200 km total25 h in the vehicle45% unpaved
Day by day
Day 1
To Khögnö Khan
Paved, 4 h, sand dunes in the steppe.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 L · D
🚐 4 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 2
Into the Orkhon valley
Gravel for the last 3 h.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 6 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet · no signal
Day 3
Ulaan Tsutgalan waterfall
Walk to the falls and the gorge.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 1 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet · no signal
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Day 4
To Tsenkher hot springs
Over the pass to Arkhangai.
🛏 Hot spring ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 5 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 5
Rest day at the springs
Soak, walk, sleep.
🛏 Hot spring ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 No transfer
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 6
Erdene Zuu monastery
The oldest surviving monastery in Mongolia.
🛏 Tourist ger camp
🍽 B · L · D
🚐 3 h drive
hot shower · flush toilet
Day 7
Back to Ulaanbaatar
6 h paved.
🛏 —
🍽 B · L
🚐 6 h drive
no shower · flush toilet
Included
Land Cruiser and driver
Guide
Ger camps, all meals
Hot spring entry
Not included
Flights
Insurance
Massage at the springs
Reviews from travellers who booked here
HF
Hannah F. · Austria
Travelled 16 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Gentle, green and well organised. The springs were heavenly.
ТБ
Тэмүүлэн Б. · Mongolia
Travelled 16 Aug 2026 · verified booking
★★★★★ Waterfall was a trickle in August — they did warn us.
SC
Sarah C. · Singapore
Travelled 21 Jun 2026 · verified booking
★★★★ Gentle, green and well organised. The springs were heavenly.
MP
Min-jun P. · South Korea
Travelled 20 Jul 2025 · verified booking
★★★★ Waterfall was a trickle in August — they did warn us.