Gallop in Search of Tsaatan

TOUR OVERVIEW

Enjoy an exhilarating horseback riding trip through untamed wilderness and panoramic scenery. During this tour you will experience an unforgettable excursion through timbered ridges and mountain meadows, unique chance to visit the settlement of rare reindeer herders (Tsaatan people) residing remote taiga forest of Northern Mongolia and being able to talk to them and witness their amazing lifestyles. Horseback trips allow you to reach deep into the southern Siberian wilderness and may be from a remote base camp where you strike out each day to new places or you may break camp each morning and make a new camp each afternoon.

category:

Horse Riding tour


AVAILAble:

June - September


Duration:

11 Days / 10 Nights


Destination:

Northern Mongolia

Tour grade:

Moderate


Distance:

drive 360kms / riding 200kms


Highlights:

Khuvsgul National Park

Darkhad depression

Khoridol Saridag mountains

experiencing Tsaatan culture and lifestyle


DETAILED ITINERARY

DAY 1. Flight to Murun town
L  D

In the morning, we will pick you up from your accommodation and transfer to the airport to catch a flight to Murun town, the provincial center of Khuvsgul province. Guided tour around town, visit to the local museum. Stay overnight in a local hotel.

DAY 2. Tsagaannuur
B  L  D
Tsaatan people&Shamanism

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Early morning drive to Tsagaannuur soum. Picnic lunch on the way. Late afternoon come to the camp in Tsagaannuur. This soum covers the north-western part of the Darkhad valley, which is rich in lakes and rivers. The area is famous for its natural beauty, but relatively remote even by Mongolian standards. Both Tsaatan and Darkhad practice shamanism. After dinner, get in the saddle for some horse riding practice. Stay overnight in local guest Ger. 

DAY 3-4. Tsagaannuur – Darkhad Depression
B  L  D
Darkhad Depression

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These days are devoted to horse riding trek to Darkhadiin Khotgor (Darkhad Depression), the homeland of Tsaatan people, reindeer breeders. Visit Tsaatan families to explore their lifestyle. On the fifth day, head to Renchinlkhumbe village.

DAY 5-6. Renchinlkhumbe
B  L  D
Darkhad Depression

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Continue horse riding trip and arrive in Renchinlkhumbe village. The village is located in the Darhad Depression. The region is the strongest center of Shamanism. Stay overnight at tented camp. 

DAY 7-8. Khoridol Saridag mountain – Jigleg
B  L  D

Leave Renchinlkhumbe to continue the horse riding journey to Khoridol Saridag mountain range, passage by Jigleg. The pass offers us a beautiful view of the lake. Stay overnight at tented camp. 

DAY 9 -10. Khuvsgul Lake
B  L  D

FACILTIES: Standard Gers & Tepees: 10 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers & Wooden houses: 9 Restaurant: 1 Sanit...
Ger Camp
Khuvsgul Lake

FACILTIES: Standard Gers: 23 Wooden house: 0 Deluxe Gers: 0 Restaurant: 1 Sanitary: Western style hot shower &am...

Continue the horse trek to Khuvsgul Lake. While passage by Uran Dosh Mountain an impressive view of the lake Khuvsgul is open. Named as a “Blue pearl of Asia”, Khuvsgul Lake is the deepest freshwater lake of central Asia. In the afternoon arrive in camp at the shores of Khuvsgul Lake. Leisure hiking along the lake shores. Stay overnights in Ger camp.

DAY 11. Ulaanbaatar
B  

Early morning drive to Murun town to catch a flight to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive at Ulaanbaatar, and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of tour.

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Map & destination

Tour price

group size
price/per person
2 pax
1550$
3-5 pax
1350$
6-8 pax
1150$
Deposit
20% of tour price

Inclusion & Exclusion

Include

1 Night in a local hotel

2 Nights in Ger camps

6 Nights tented stay

4 WD Vehicle in the countryside

Airport transfers for arrival / departure

Meals as listed (B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner)

Sightseeing and Entrance fees according to the itinerary

English speaking guide&local guide

Camp assistants / horse men

Riding and carriage horses

Riding helmets

Camping and cooking equipments

Daily water supply

Visa support invitation letter where applicable

not include

Accommodations in Ulaanbaatar

International airfare / train tickets+ tax

Travel insurance / Visa fees

Items for personal use

Sleeping bags

Alcoholic drinks

Gratuities for staffs

Single supplements