1-Day Adventure · from Kharkhorin
Orkhon Valley Day Trip & Tuvkhun Monastery Hike
A full day in the Orkhon Valley that starts and ends in Kharkhorin. You visit Shankh Monastery, hike through the forest to Tuvkhun Monastery and see the Orkhon Waterfall.
$150 $120 per person
- Duration
- About 11 hours
- Difficulty
- Moderate, with a forest hike to Tuvkhun Monastery
- Group size
- Small groups of 1 to 6 travelers
- Season
- Set dates, May to September 2027
Itinerary
Full dayShankh → Tuvkhun → Orkhon Waterfall
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08:00
Meet at Ortoo Coffee Shop
You meet your guide and the other travelers at Ortoo Coffee Shop in Kharkhorin. Have a coffee while we go over the plan for the day.
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08:30
Drive to Shankh Monastery
We set off by vehicle for Shankh Monastery, one of the oldest Buddhist monasteries in Mongolia.
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10:00
Continue to Tuvkhun Monastery
After Shankh Monastery we drive on through the Orkhon Valley towards Tuvkhun.
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11:00
Tea & coffee break
A short break with tea or coffee before the hike.
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11:30
Hike to Tuvkhun Monastery
We hike through the forest and the mountains to reach Tuvkhun Monastery. There are good views along the way.
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14:00
Lunch
Lunch once we are back from the hike, with some time to rest.
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15:00
Drive to Orkhon Waterfall
We drive on to the Orkhon Waterfall, one of the best known places in the Orkhon Valley.
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16:00
Visit Orkhon Waterfall
We look around the waterfall and the landscape, and there is time for photos.
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17:00
Drive back to Kharkhorin
We start the drive back to Kharkhorin.
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Uurtiin Tokhoi viewpoint
On the way back we stop at Uurtiin Tokhoi for a wide view over the Orkhon Valley.
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19:00
Arrive in Kharkhorin
We are back in Kharkhorin at about 19:00. The day ends at Ortoo Coffee Shop.
Good to know
This is an outdoor trip. The exact timing can shift a little depending on the weather and the group’s pace, but the full route stays the same.
What’s included
- Welcome coffee at Ortoo Coffee Shop
- Transport throughout the day
- English-speaking guide
- Lunch
- Tea, coffee and drinking water
- Snacks during the trip
- Visit to Shankh Monastery
- Hike and visit to Tuvkhun Monastery
- Visit to the Orkhon Waterfall
- Stop at Uurtiin Tokhoi viewpoint
Not included
- Breakfast and dinner
- Personal expenses
- Alcoholic drinks
- Travel insurance
- Extra activities not in the itinerary
What to bring
This is a full-day outdoor trip with a moderate forest hike. Pack light and wear comfortable clothes.
- Comfortable outdoor clothing
- Sturdy walking or hiking shoes
- Warm layers for cool mornings
- A light rain jacket
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Small day backpack
- Reusable water bottle
- Power bank
- Personal medication
- Phone or camera
A few tips
The weather in the mountains can change quickly. Bring a rain jacket even on a clear morning.
Good walking shoes matter for the hike to Tuvkhun Monastery — avoid sandals or smooth-soled shoes.
You don’t need to bring food or drinks. We provide lunch, tea, coffee and water throughout the day.
Price, dates and booking
$150 $120 per person
Early-bird offer: 20% off when you send your request before February 1, 2027.
Coming dates
- Thu, May 6, 2027
- Thu, May 13, 2027
- Thu, May 20, 2027
- Thu, May 27, 2027
- Thu, Jun 3, 2027
- Thu, Jun 10, 2027
- Thu, Jun 17, 2027
- Thu, Jun 24, 2027
- Thu, Jul 1, 2027
- Thu, Jul 29, 2027
- Thu, Aug 5, 2027
- Thu, Aug 12, 2027
- Thu, Aug 19, 2027
- Thu, Aug 26, 2027
- Thu, Sep 2, 2027
- Thu, Sep 9, 2027
- Thu, Sep 23, 2027
- Thu, Sep 30, 2027
Each date takes up to 6 travelers. See how many seats are open.
You book with a 30% deposit by bank transfer, and pay the rest on the day your trip starts. All prices are in US dollars.
Photos from our trips
