Be ready to ride to the discovery of the Tsaatans. This mythic ethnic will welcome you in their home place near the Khuvsgul Lake. It’s on horseback that you will reach their remote camp. You will spend days in their tribe, learning their everyday life and their traditions like riding and milking reindeers while enjoying the beautiful nature. You will have the possibility to travel in mystical taiga.
Length: 14nights / 15days
Tour starting: 10th of Jun
Price: start from 4260$ per person
Tour starting: 10th of Jun
Price: start from 4260$ per person
HIGHLIGHT
Category: Horse riding tours Mongolia
Travel places: Ulaanbaatar – Tsagaannuur soum – West Taiga – Khuvsgul lake – Murun town – Ulaanbaatar
Activities: Meet reindeer breeders, nomadic meeting, shamans, horse riding
Duration: 14nights / 15days
Number of participants: Min-4, max-12
ITINERARY
Day 1 Welcoming day
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel. In the evening enjoy the traditional art performance and Welcome dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.*** (D)
Arrive in Ulaanbaatar the capital city of Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel. In the evening enjoy the traditional art performance and Welcome dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.*** (D)
Day 2 Flight to Murun
Transfer to airport and take a flight to Khuvsgul province by domestic airline. On arrival at the domestic airport of Murun town, the center of the Khuvsgul we will greet and meet our drivers. Drive to Yamaat valley for 90kms. Stay overnight in tent. (B/L/D)
Transfer to airport and take a flight to Khuvsgul province by domestic airline. On arrival at the domestic airport of Murun town, the center of the Khuvsgul we will greet and meet our drivers. Drive to Yamaat valley for 90kms. Stay overnight in tent. (B/L/D)
Day 3 Travel to Tsagaannuur soum & meet local horse riding guideTravel to Tsagaannuur sum for 200kms. Upon your arrival at a starting point, our local horse specialist guides/grooms will welcome and greet you. Then you will get acquainted with your horse and tack and have a brief instruction for riding Mongolian horses. Stay overnight at the Tsagaannuur lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 4-5 Riding trek to Tsaatans
Horse riding to West Taiga, the area where part of Tsaatan communities live. Due to marshy & mountain track condition we will not ride as fast and all riders will follow the same route along most part of the way. Stay overnights in tent. (B/L/D)
Horse riding to West Taiga, the area where part of Tsaatan communities live. Due to marshy & mountain track condition we will not ride as fast and all riders will follow the same route along most part of the way. Stay overnights in tent. (B/L/D)
Day 6-7 Stay with Reindeer people & visit Shaman These days we will stay among Tsaatan/reindeer people and will experience everyday life and unique tradition of them. Our activities include attending shaman ritual, riding and milking reindeers, processing milk products, talking with people and learning local culture… Stay overnights in tents. (B/L/D)
Day 8-9 Horse trek far inside of Taiga
Horse trek will continue deep into the Taiga. We will enjoy riding along Bor Khuyag river valley, is rich in crystals and other minerals, as well as ride through larch forest with beautiful wildflower patches. Second day along Jolgo River until reaching Menge Bulag where Tsaatan families are living. Stay overnight in tent nearby Tsaatan families. (B/L/D)
Horse trek will continue deep into the Taiga. We will enjoy riding along Bor Khuyag river valley, is rich in crystals and other minerals, as well as ride through larch forest with beautiful wildflower patches. Second day along Jolgo River until reaching Menge Bulag where Tsaatan families are living. Stay overnight in tent nearby Tsaatan families. (B/L/D)
Day 10 Horse riding back to Tsagaannuur
Leave from the area back to Tsagaannuur, we will be riding a full day. On the way riding through picturesque forested mountain and valley. All riders will follow a same trail along as we did before when coming to Western Taiga. Stay overnight in Tsagaannuur lodge. (B/L/D)
Leave from the area back to Tsagaannuur, we will be riding a full day. On the way riding through picturesque forested mountain and valley. All riders will follow a same trail along as we did before when coming to Western Taiga. Stay overnight in Tsagaannuur lodge. (B/L/D)
Day 11 Travel to Khuvsgul LakeMorning our vehicle will come at our campsite and we will continue our travel to the direction of Khuvsgul lake. This day drive will take about 6-7hours. Stay overnight in tent near the beautiful mountain. (B/L/D)
Day 12 Khuvsgul Lake
Continue our drive for 4-5 hours until reaching Ger camp at the shore of Blue pearl Lake Khuvsgul. Enjoy walking around the lake or having rest. Stay overnight in Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Continue our drive for 4-5 hours until reaching Ger camp at the shore of Blue pearl Lake Khuvsgul. Enjoy walking around the lake or having rest. Stay overnight in Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 13 Enjoy walking & leisure day
Enjoy walking along the lake shore. Evening we are up to a highlight of the day, which is Mongolian barbeque! This is going to be made in real traditional way as the meat dish is grilled with hot stones and has a unique taste. Stay overnight in Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Enjoy walking along the lake shore. Evening we are up to a highlight of the day, which is Mongolian barbeque! This is going to be made in real traditional way as the meat dish is grilled with hot stones and has a unique taste. Stay overnight in Ger camp. (B/L/D)
Day 14 Drive to Murun town & flight to Ulaanbaatar
Moring we will drive back to Murun town. Transfer to domestic airport and take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel.Guided shopping for cashmere and souvenirs. Enjoy the farewell dinner. Stay overnight in hotel***. (B/L/D)
Moring we will drive back to Murun town. Transfer to domestic airport and take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel.Guided shopping for cashmere and souvenirs. Enjoy the farewell dinner. Stay overnight in hotel***. (B/L/D)
Day 15 DepartureAfter breakfast transfer to airport for departure. (B)
PRICE & DATE
• Tour starting (start in Ulaanbaatar):2015:
HT01 10 Jun
HT01 05 Jul
HT01 02 Aug
HT01 10 Jun
HT01 05 Jul
HT01 02 Aug
Price from:USD 4260 per person
Included: All activities described in the itinerary, twin/double basis hotel *** accommodation (2 nights) in Ulaanbaatar, Ger camp stay (4 nights) tent stay (4 nights), stay in teepee nearby Tsaatan family (3 nights) in countryside, English speaking guide service, local mountain specialist guides and pack horses, field cook, all camping equipments, entrance fee to Protected Area and sightseeing fees, RT domestic flight, all transfers by 4WD Russian minivan in the countryside. Meals of breakfast, lunch /picnic during the ride/ and dinner as mentioned per day itinerary.
Excluded: International transportation to and from Mongolia, travel insurance, mineral (bottled) water and alcoholic drinks, sleeping bag, tips and gratuities, laundry and items of a personal nature.
TOUR INFO
Few countries have such a strong historical link with the horses as Mongolia – the first domesticated horses are thought to have emerged on the Eurasian steppes between 4500 and 2000BCE. The Mongolian nomadic culture is only remaining horse-based culture in the world. Here horses and people depend on each other, so there is a mutual respect between them that runs deep and long in the civilization. The horse is still the main form of transport, especially for nomadic families, whose horses are methods of transport and status symbols. Nomadic people extremely proud of their horse riding skills and children begin riding as young as three years old. Mongolian horses possess remarkable working ability. For carting, one horse, with a load of 450-500kg, can walk 50-60 km a day. During the grass-growing season, mares are milked 8-10 times a day, producing 0.5-1.0 liter of milk each time. Traditionally, Airag (koumiss), fermented mare’s milk is the famous drink of the nomads.
We offer great opportunities to those wishing to experience the riding in the country of nomads. A variety of rides is possible, from crossing mountain passes to pack-trips across the vast steppes that make up much of the country. You will have the chance to ride one of the oldest breeds of the horse, the indigenous Mongolian Pony, which is built for fortitude and endurance. Traditional Mongolian tack includes wooden saddles decorated with large silver studs, but most visitors will use more conventional English or Russian tack.
We offer great opportunities to those wishing to experience the riding in the country of nomads. A variety of rides is possible, from crossing mountain passes to pack-trips across the vast steppes that make up much of the country. You will have the chance to ride one of the oldest breeds of the horse, the indigenous Mongolian Pony, which is built for fortitude and endurance. Traditional Mongolian tack includes wooden saddles decorated with large silver studs, but most visitors will use more conventional English or Russian tack.
Essential Information on riding:
Horses – Mongolian Ponies (average standing height is less than 14hands 2inches – 1.47m)
Tack – Russian (and or locally made English-style)
Riding ability – Strong novice upwards
Accommodation – Hotel, Ger camp, Ger-(home) stay with local nomads & tent camping
Terrain – Varied: mountains, steppes, and grasslands
Best time of riding – July, August
Horses – Mongolian Ponies (average standing height is less than 14hands 2inches – 1.47m)
Tack – Russian (and or locally made English-style)
Riding ability – Strong novice upwards
Accommodation – Hotel, Ger camp, Ger-(home) stay with local nomads & tent camping
Terrain – Varied: mountains, steppes, and grasslands
Best time of riding – July, August
We provide our clients best suitable horses according to their riding skills, either competent riders or beginners. Our local grooms and horse professionals will take best care for every client. Before starting a trip, they will usually, instruct rules about riding in Mongolia. In our riding tours, we use mostly Russian (cavalry) saddles, which are more convenient for “western bottoms” than the Mongolian equivalent. We recommend our clients bring their own riding helmet/hard hat. And riding boots or chaps are essential. A saddle bag is provided to every client, so bottle of water and necessary personal items can be carried in.
Our programs include many of different trails in different destinations of the country and our clients are recommended to choose best suitable riding holiday according to their fit and capabilities.
We mostly evaluate ability of our clients as like:
We mostly evaluate ability of our clients as like:
Beginner: A rider, who has limited experience, is unable to post the trot and does not canter.
Novice: A rider who is capable of mounting and dismounting unassisted, capable of applying basic aids, comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length posting trots, and short canters.
Intermediate: A rider who has a firm seat, is confident and in control at all paces (including posting trots, two-point canters and gallops), but does not ride regularly.
Strong Intermediate: An intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is comfortable in the saddle for at least 6 hours per day.
Advanced or competent: All of the above, plus an independent seat, soft hands, and capable of handling a spirited horse in open country.
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