Wilderness adventure in Tsaatan region

Wilderness adventure in Tsaatan region ( 16day/15nights )

What to expect

Overview

Itinerary

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Meet Tsaatan people /Last True Reindeer Herders/

Of course, the highlight of our trip is meeting the Tsaatan nomads and their friendly reindeer. As one of the few remaining indigenous groups of reindeer herders, the Tsaatans are a disappearing culture. Staying with them is a priceless opportunity to experience their way of life while it’s still around. Discovering wild nature all along the way

Mongolia is perhaps best known for its steppes, or endless expanses of grasslands. These prairie regions are characterized by their lack of trees. Embrace Mongolia's History and ancient Capital

The tour will take you through some of Mongolia’s history, with visits to historic spots as the Erdenezuu monastery and Karakorum. Ride A Horse Across Epic Landscapes

We’ve partnered with local herders for access to authentic local experiences, including nomadic home-stays and horse-riding through the Mongolian Steppe, which is a blaze of colour in the spring and autumn months.

Service included

Shared accommodation at Ger camp
Private English speaking guide and driver
All meals as listed
All entrance fee
Horse ride
Mongolian barbecue
Letter of Invitation
All transfers and transportation
Bottled drinking water p.p

Service not included

Personal expenses
Optional activities
Camera fee for museum & monastery
Travel Insurance
Single supplement
Tips for your driver and guide

Overview

Do you want to experience all Mongolia has to offer but don't know where to start? To see not only the boundless steppe and Dark forest-Taiga but to also explore the historical sites and meet local people? Then this tour is for you. Amazing scenery, history, wildlife and adventure await on this fabulous trip - we promise you won't forget it! This region is an agricultural and industrial important zone of Mongolia. Tsaatan ethnic groups of Mongolia live in this region. There are many protected areas which is possible to visit. North Mongolia is a main travel destination of Mongolia. The highlight of Mongolia’s northern provinces, an alpine region bordering the forests of Siberia, is pristine Lake Huvsgul, known as Mongolia’s “Dark Blue Pearl”. Believed to be several million years old, Mongolia’s deepest freshwater lake is surrounded by dozens of small rivers and streams that empty into its waters, pristine taiga forest and valleys and meadows rich with wildflowers. This region is home of Darkhad people and it stretches of around 100km between Khoridol Saridag and Ulaantaiga mountains, beautiful Sangiin dalai lake. Also it’s the home of Shamanism.

Itinerary

Day-1.Amarbayasgalant Monastery

At the end of the day visit to “Amarbayasgalant” monastery and enjoy the other nice monuments. It is ever beautiful and hidden jewel known as Amarbayasgalant monastery which is situated in the Iven river valley. The monastery was established in 1727-1736 in memory of Undur Gegeen Zanabazar at the order of the Manchurian emperor. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-2. Uran togoo volcanic crater

Our destination for today is Uran togoo. Its about 60 kilometer directly west of Bulgan city is the extinct volcano of Uran Uul and nearby Togoo Uul, now part of the 1600 hectare Uran Togoo-Tulga Uul natural reserve in the village of Khutag-Ondor. Trial to the top of the relatively unimpressive volcano lead up from the west side, which also have some nice camping areas. The Uran Togoo-Tulga Uul national monument is a national protected area in the Bulgan province. This mountain ranks as 4th highest mountain and its protected in 1965. In 1995, it was designated as a monument by Parliament Resolution with an area of 5800 hectares. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-3.Murun city

Today we will drive to Moron city. Will take a permit to Tsaatan – Taiga region. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-4. Journey to the Beautiful Blue Darkhad Valley /Visit to Horse Herder Family/

After breakfast we will drive to Tsagaan Nuur Village. Visit to a horse guide family to prepare next few days Horse trekking. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-5.Ride A Horse Across Epic Landscapes and visit to the Tsaatan people

It’s the last stretch toward Khövsgöl Aimag, the northern-most province of Mongolia and territory of the elusive reindeer nomads. But first — a horse-riding expedition across breathtaking valleys, streams, forests, and mountains. The route to the Tsaatan camp is passable only by horse, and takes anywhere between five to seven hours to complete. That said, the journey will be pleasant, as the sure-footed Mongolian horses are a joy to ride. These horses aren’t your usual breed — they’ve gone through centuries of travelling across the massive steppes, and were a major winning force in the Mongol Empire’s bloody battles. Upon arrival at the reindeer camp, spend the night in traditional Tsaatan huts, otherwise known as teepees! With zero light pollution in the Mongolian countryside, we’ll get to stargaze under the dazzling night sky. Overnight in ( B L D )

Day-6.Stay at Tsaatan people home and discovering nature and culture

Stay at Tsaatan people home and discovering nature and culture. Visiting neighboor tsaatan family. And taking a rest. Overnight in teepee tent ( B L D )

Day-7.Going back to Horse herder family

Stay at Horse herder family house and discovering nature and culture. And taking a rest. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-8.Khovsgol lake

Early in the morning we will drive to great Khovsgol lake. The lake is the second fresh water lake in Asia and second large lake in Mongolia with its 136 km long and 36 km wide and 264 meter deep. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-9.Second day at the Khovsgol lake

Taking rest and do some activities including boating and trekking up to mountain. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-10.Zuun Lake

This large lake is the scenic highlight of Khövsgöl's far south. There is excellent camping all around. This blue dollop of water is located 13km north of Shine-Ider village and about 100km southwest of Mörön. That night we will do wild camping. Overnight in ( B L D )

Day-11.Terkh White Lake

After breakfast we will drive to White lake(Terkh). The lake was formed by lava flows from a volcanic eruption many millennia ago. This is 2060m a.s.l, 16 km long, 4-10 km wide, 20 m deep fresh water lake . Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-12.Khorgo Volcanic Crater

This day is no driving and bit relaxing day. Hike or horse trekking to the Khorgo volcano. It is the last volcano which extinct around 9000 years ago. 2240m high a.s.l. Swimming and fishing is possible for the personal interest. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-13.Tsenher hot spring

After breakfast we will drive to the Tsenher Hot Spring. The SPA is +86C hot. Here you will have opportunities to have bath in the healing spa. The spring consists of elements such as sulphur and calcium.Relax in the hot spa. Overnight in tourist camp ( B L D )

Day-14.Orkhon Waterfall

We will visit to Uurt gorge, Orkhon river, and the Red waterfall in Orkhon valley. The red waterfall is situated in historically significant Orkhon valley, whose river flows an incredible 1120 km to the north before it joins the Selenge river. Also called Ulaantsutgalan, the waterfall was formed by unique combination of volcanic eruptions and earthquakes about 20000 years ago. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-15.Ancient capital Kharkhorin and Erdenezuu Monastery

Early morning we will start drive to Kharkhorin ancient capital city and will visit to the ErdeneZuu Monastery. It’s aancient capital city called kharkhorin where developed Kharakhorum capital of Great Mongolian Empire in 13th century. Explore ErdeneZuu Monastery Musuem. It is a biggest Buddhist center in medieval ages and it was closed and badly damaged in 1930s. Visit to some other sightseeing. Overnight in Ger camp ( B L D )

Day-16.Back to Ulaanbaatar