AVAILABILITY: June, Sept

ACCOMMODATIONS: Camping

 

HIGHLIGHTS:Khovsgol Lake, Taiga, Tsagaans, Tsagaan Nuur​

 

Description: There is no better way to explore Mongolia than on horseback, and this tour will take you to the far north of Mongolia to the reindeer-breeding people who live near Khovsgol Lake. We’ll also pass through the White Lakes, rivers and valleys and camp under the stars.

 

ITINERARY

 

• DAY 1. Ulaanbataar, Moron (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Today we’ll fly to Khovsgol province and land in the Moron capital. Here your driver will meet you and transfer you to the town of Hatgal is at the southern end of the lake. We’ll rent your horses and meet horse trekking guide before beginning the trek. By this evening we’ll arrive at Khovsgol Lake, which holds almost 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water and 0.4% of all the fresh water in the world. We may see yaks and horses grazing here as well. Overnight at tourist camp.

• DAY 2. Lake Khuvsgul, Jigleg, Darkhad Valley (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Today we’ll move on to Jigleg Pass and into Darkhad Valley crossing the mountains. Camping Overnight.

• DAY 3. Arriving in Rinchinlkhumbe (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): We’ll continue on horse to Rinchinlkhumbe village, arriving early in the evening. Overnight at tourist ger camp.

• DAY 4. Horse riding in the Darkhad Valley (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): We’ll ride to the north toward Taiga. Camping Overnight.

• DAY 5. Riding in the Taiga and meeting the Tsaatans (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): Today we’ll ride to the Taiga to meet the Tsaatan people or the Reindeer Herders and immerse ourselves a bit in their culture. Camping Overnight.

• DAY 6. The Taiga, Tsagaan Nuur (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): We’ll leave our horses and drive to Tsagaan Nuur village. Camping Overnight.

• DAY 7. Tsagaan Nuur, Rinchinlkhumbe, Ulaan Uul (Includes Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner): We’ll drive back to Moron. Overnight at tourist ger camp.

• DAY 8. Moron, Ulaanbaatar (Includes Breakfast & Lunch): Take the flight back to Ulaanbaatar.

 

Transportation

Four-wheel drive vehicles are used for the entire tour along off-roads. Tracks are only asphalt near the capital.

  

Accommodation

Mongolian traditional homes are called Ger, which are tents. Gers are equipped with beds. And showers with hot water are sometimes available here.

 

Food

We serve Mongolian traditional food, but can offer European food and vegetarian options at your request. A traditional dish is called Khorkhog-Mongolian and is meat and vegetables cooked on hot stones.

 

Contribution to the last nomads

In return of the nomads’ hospitality and accepting us as members of their family it is customary for guests to bring prepared presents. If you want to bring own gratitude for nomads please check our suggested gift list.

 

PROGRAM INCLUDES: Domestic Flights, Meals as per itinerary, Bactrian (including tents, sleeping bags, mattresses), Camping Gear, Guide/Driver/Cook, Fuel, Entrance Fees & Museum Tickets per itinerary, Camel ride, Gratitude to the locals

 

PROGRAM EXCLUDES: Your own gifts to the locals, International flight tickets and airport tax, Visas, Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses