11 days tour

The Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Tour

The Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Tour

This tour includes:

Transport

Meals

Guide

Accommodation

Not included:

Insurance

Flights

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Itinerary of your trip The Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Tour

  • Day 1 Amarbayasgalant Monastery
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Amarbayasgalant Monastery

      In the morning, youโ€™ll be greeted by our team at your hotel, and we will start our drive to the Amarbayasgalant monastery, the second largest monastery in Mongolia. It is located in the beautiful Iven Gol river valley at the foot of the Burenkhaan mountains. Amarbayasgalant is one of the few monasteries in Mongolia that has remained intact despite religious purges during the 1930s.

      The beauty, decorations, and construction of the monastery have made it one of the most magnificent architectural monuments in Mongolia. In 1990, communism had fallen and the people were eager to revive their religious tradition, so Amarbayasgalant was restored. Now it stands strong after 300 years of a persecuted history.

      Overnight in tourist camp (B+L+D) 


  • Day 2 Direction Lake Khuvsgul - Murun City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Direction Lake Khuvsgul - Murun City

      Enjoy scenic driving through rural landscape to Lake Khuvsgul. Lake Khuvsgul is to the northwest, near the Russian border. Spreading 136 km long, 262 m deep and about 1100 m above sea level, it is the second largest freshwater lake in all of Asia.

      During the winter, the lakeโ€™s surface freezes over completely, becoming the focal point of the annual ice festival in early February. This festival, the taiga, and the Tsaatan (reindeer) people are the main attractions of the area. This peaceful spot is the right place to enjoy a well-deserved rest after long hours of scenic road tripping.

      Spend free time to exploring around the lake before dinner will be served. 

      Overnight in Murun Hotel or Ger Camp (B+L+D) 

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  • Day 3 Explore And Enjoy Lake Khuvsgul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Explore And Enjoy Lake Khuvsgul

      Explore and enjoy lake Khuvsgul.

      Spend a peaceful day at the lake. Go swimming, hiking, horseback riding, and relax next to the vast blue lake. Stay overnight in a Mongolian ger/tent

      Overnight in tourist camp (B+L+D) 


  • Day 4 Ulaan-Uul Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ulaan-Uul Village

      Early after breakfast we will start our drive to Ulaan-Uul village. There is many rivers and mountains on the way, we will stop for taking pictures and have lunch on the way. 

      After 6-7 hours of driving, we will reach the village of Ulaan-Uul and spend the night camping or in a host ger. 

      Overnight camping or host ger (B+L+D) 


  • Day 5 Tsagaanuur Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsagaanuur Village

      After breakfast, start driving to Tsagaanuur village. The scenery along the way is amazing with mountains and river in the Taiga, possibility to stop to take pictures. 

      Once we reach Tsagaanuur, we can rest or enjoy the lake and the surrounding areas. During the evening, you will be briefed for the next few days of horse riding. 

      Overnight camping or host ger (B+L+D) 


  • Day 6 Horse Riding To The Summer Tsaatan Camp
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Horse Riding To The Summer Tsaatan Camp

      Start of the horse-riding trip, drivers will stay in Tsagaanur with the cars and some of the unnecessary luggage. Horse riding for about 5 hours, stop for lunch break. Ride to the mountain area where the Tsaatan summer camps are, scenery and tundra area spectacular.

      Arrive in the teepee camp and spend the next 2 days with the Tsaatan community. 

      Overnight in a Teepee (B+L+D) 


  • Day 7 Tsaatan Families
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsaatan Families

      We will spend the next 2 days resting and spending time with the Tsaatan families and reindeers herders. We will experience their daily life and take part in their activities, milk the reindeers, cheese makingโ€ฆ Itโ€™s possible to ride reindeers. 

      Overnight in a Teepee (B+L+D) 


  • Day 8 Tsaatan Families
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tsaatan Families

      We will spend the next 2 days resting and spending time with the Tsaatan families and reindeers herders. We will experience their daily life and take part in their activities, milk the reindeers, cheese makingโ€ฆ Itโ€™s possible to ride reindeers. 

      Overnight in a Teepee (B+L+D) 


  • Day 9 Riding Back To Tsagaanuur Village
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Riding Back To Tsagaanuur Village

      After 2 days immersed in the Tsaatan community, we will ride back to the Tsagaanuur village. 

      Overnight in a ger camp or camping (B+L+D) 


  • Day 10 Drive Back To Murun
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Drive Back To Murun

      We approach the end of our adventure, and it will be a long driving day back to Murun, near the Khuvsgul Lake. We will stop on the way for picnic lunch and for sightseeing and taking pictures. 

      We will spend the night in one of Murun Hotel to enjoy a well-deserved rest after all our adventures. The next day, you will have your flight back to Ulaanbaatar. 

      Overnight in a hotel (B+L+D) 


  • Day 11 Flight From Murun To Ulaanbaatar
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Flight From Murun To Ulaanbaatar

      After breakfast, our team will drive you to the Murun airport. You will departure at 9:00 and arrive in Ulaanbaatar at 10:00. (B)

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 70

Age range allowed for this experience.

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