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Reindeer Spirit
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Reindeer Spirit

13 Days
12 Nights
5 - 15 travelers
October 10th, 2024 - October 21st, 2024

Tour Overview

A unique journey that transcends traditional itineraries. This immersive experience takes you deep into the heart of Mongolia, offering not just a glimpse but a genuine connection with the nomadic way of life.

Your adventure begins in Ulaanbaatar, the vibrant capital, where the modern and the ancient coexist in a dynamic dance. As you explore the city, the warm hospitality of the locals becomes your first introduction to the rich tapestry of Mongolian culture.

Venturing into the wild, the tour takes you to Khustai Nuruu National Park, a sanctuary for the Przewalski horses, where binoculars come in handy for spotting these majestic creatures. The journey continues with a flight to Murun, opening the gateway to Khuvsgul Lake and the mesmerizing landscapes that surround it.

A highlight of the tour is the encounter with the Tsaatan community, also known as the Dukha, who lead a nomadic life herding reindeer in the taiga. As you delve into the taiga, a dense forest of unparalleled beauty, the Tsaatan welcome you into their world. Experience the spiritual essence of their daily lives, intricately woven with reverence for nature and a profound connection to the reindeer they herd. The landscape becomes a living canvas, where every tree, every reindeer, holds a spiritual significance embedded in centuries-old traditions.

Lake Khuvsgul, with its crystal-clear waters, offers a serene interlude, inviting relaxation on its shores or optional activities like boating and horse riding. As your adventure unfolds, the captivating landscapes become a canvas for your photography skills, capturing not just images but moments that tell the story of a culture on the brink of change.

The tour weaves together nature, culture, and photography seamlessly, providing a holistic experience that transcends the conventional. From the bustling city to the serene taiga, each day brings new revelations and connections. Your journey concludes back in Ulaanbaatar, leaving you with memories etched in your heart and a deeper understanding of the nomadic spirit.

This tour isn't just about ticking off landmarks; it's about creating lasting connections, understanding cultural nuances, and immersing yourself in a way of life that stands at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. It's a celebration of nomadic resilience, a tale of two worlds meeting in the middle, and an adventure that goes beyond the ordinary. Join us for an experience that promises not just a tour but a transformative journey into the soul of Mongolia, The people.

Tour available dates

2024-10-10 - 2024-10-21

Tour Highlights

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Tour Itinerary

    Day 1 - ARRIVAL IN ULAANBAATAR CITY

    Please arrange your arrival date in this day and our national escort will pick you up from airport/train station and transfer to your hotel for check-in. If your arrival time permits join the welcoming dinner with your tour guide and tour briefing will be introduced during this dinner.

    Day 2 - KHUSTAI NATIONAL PARK DAY TRIP

    Drive to Khustai Nuruu National Park. Drive deep into the National Park in search of Przewalski horses (takhi), ancestor of all modern-day horses in the world. If you have binoculars, please bring them. View a short documentary and visit the museum. Drive back to Ulaanbaatar

    Day 3 - MURUN TOWN

    Drive to airport for a domestic flight to Murun. Upon arrival in Murun, visit a local market and drive to Khuvsgul Lake. Visit Deer Stones on the way. Arrive at the ger camp at lunch time and check in. (If the flight is delayed, we will have lunch in Murun). Visit a local herding family. Dinner and overnight stay in a ger camp.

    Day 4 - KHUIN RIVER

    Drive to Huin River for around eight hours. Packed lunch on the way. Group will stay in Taiga ger and cabin camp. The camp is very basic and is located next to Huin River – the river has variety of fish. The group can bring fishing equipment and pay for the fishing permit to go fishing. (Catching / releasing of fish is very common)

    Day 5 - TSAGAAN NUUR

    Morning drive to Tsagaan Nuur soum. Here we get introduced to the Tsaatan Community Visitor Center (TCVC) - a one-of-a-kind facility owned and operated by the reindeer herding community. Its services are modestly priced and tourism incomes are fairly distributed and dedicated to the sustainability of this small community as a whole. This ethnic group is called Dukha. Overnight stay in a local ger camp called Tsagaan Nuur Resort. Optional kayaking and boating is available.

    Day 6 - HORSE RIDING TO TAIGA

    After an early breakfast, drive to Khogorgo River, the drop off point at the edge of the taiga where our local horse guides with their horses will meet the group. Here, the group will start the horse riding into the taiga. The riding will take place in open and wooded terrain with lots of mud, puddles, almost entirely at a walking pace. Luggage and camping equipments of the group will be carried by pack horses led by local herders. As you ride accompanied by the guides, you will pass from a steppe (grassland) into a taiga (dense forest). In the evening, arrive at Dukha community encampment. Overnight stay in a tent next to a reindeer herding family.

    Day 7 - TAIGA

    Full day to enjoy your stay in a taiga forest. There is a chance to meet with reindeer herding families and explore their unique way of life, play with children and learn how they make dairy products out of reindeer milk. You will have plenty of opportunities to discuss with and ask questions from Dukha families. Overnight stay in a tent next to the reindeer herding family.

    Day 8 - RIDING OUT OF TAIGA

    On this day, the group will bid farewell to the reindeer herding families and ride back to Tsagaan Nuur village. Full day horse riding to Taiga Tour camp. Overnight stay in a ger and cabin camp. Opportunity to enjoy a nice hot shower.

    Day 9 - LAKE KHUVSGUL

    After early breakfast, drive to Khuvsgul lake. Stay overnight in a ger camp.

    Day 10 - LAKE KHUVSGUL LEISURE

    Relaxing day on the shore of Lake Khuvsgul. Optional boating and horse riding is available. Stay overnight in a ger camp.

    Day 11 - ULAANBAATAR CITY

    After the early breakfast, drive to Murun and catch a domestic flight back to Ulaanbaatar. (If the flight is delayed, have lunch in Murun

    Day 12 - DEPARTURE

    Any time for your international departure, you will be transferred to airport or train station.

Reindeer Spirit
1Adults, 0 Children