Visit Reindeer Herders In Northern Mongolia
About this tour
We emphasize the quality of human contacts and encounters with local people. Respect for the horse and local equestrian traditions, from which many lessons can be learnt. Shared adventures. To travel with Blue Wolf Travel means travel with the horses and the local people in the great outdoors, choosing the life of the nomad. It is an active holiday calling for some effort but with moments of complete relaxation and pleasure.
Mongolia is a transition zone where the Great Siberian Taiga meets the Central Asian steppes. Hence, much of Northern Mongolia is classified as Taiga, a biome characterized by coniferous forests. The Tsaatan, one of the last nomadic reindeer herders in the world, dwells in this remote area. They are considered to be the smallest ethnic minority of Mongolia with just over 300 individuals. The reindeers provide all their basic needs such as milk, meat, transportation, heat and clothes. Although it would be more comfortable for the Tsaatan to live outside taiga, the specialized nutritional and geographical requirements of reindeer forces them to stay.
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Ulaanbaatar to Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace
On your arrival, meet by our guide and transfer to the hotel. And we drive towards “Chinggis Khaan Statue Complex” and “XIII Century National Camp”. Chinggis khan statue complex is located 54 km from Ulaanbaatar among beautiful natural scenery on the bank of river Tuul. After lunch, drive back to UB. Typical folkloric Mongol performance (songs and dances), at the restaurant, during dinner time (optional). Overnight in 4/5* hotel. (LD)
Day 2: Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to Murun, Mongolia
After early breakfast, transfer to Chinggis airport and take a flight to Murun. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 min. Meet by local guide. Have a lunch and start to drive towards Ulaan-uul village. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 3: Tugul, Mongolia to Zuulun, Mongolia
Driving about 300kms /7-8hrs/ reach village Renchinkhumbe. The road goes by Darhad Hotgor valley. Darhadyn Hotgor is a wide high valley west of Hövsgöl nuur. The valley is about 150 kilometers long and 40 kilometers wide, the valley's altitude is about 1600 meters, and the surrounding peaks are up to 3100 meters high. Darhadyn Hotgor is named after the Darhad Mongols, who make up most of the valley's population. Meet horse rangers and first introduction to the horses and riding training. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 4: Zuulun, Mongolia to Horse ride
Today we start a horse riding to Reindeer herders community on Siberian Taiga Mountain. Our bags will be loaded on pack-horses. The horse-rangers, cook and English speaking guide go with us. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 5: Zuulun, Mongolia to Taiga Tourist camp, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Toda continue our horse-riding and reach Reindeer community's camp in the evening. Overnight in tent near local Tsaatan camps. (BLD)
Day 6: stay with Reindeer Community to Stay With Reindeer Community
Learn their everyday life and their traditions as like milking reindeers, riding, processing skins. Also you enjoy the beautiful nature. Reindeer people /Tsaatan/ are small ethnic group of Mongolia /about 600/. We meet here roughly 20 families. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 7: Stay With Reindeer Community
Learn their everyday life and their traditions as like milking reindeers, riding, processing skins. Also you enjoy the beautiful nature. Reindeer people /Tsaatan/ are small ethnic group of Mongolia /about 600/. We meet here roughly 20 families. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 8: Stay With Reindeer Community
Learn their everyday life and their traditions as like milking reindeers, riding, processing skins. Also you enjoy the beautiful nature. Reindeer people /Tsaatan/ are small ethnic group of Mongolia /about 600/. We meet here roughly 20 families. Overnight in tent. (BLD)
Day 9: Ride back to the road end to Ride Back To The Road End
Ride back by beautiful Taiga (Siberian) Mountains
Day 10: Ride Back To The Road End
Ride back by beautiful Taiga (Siberian) Mountains
Day 11: Drive from Taiga to To Lake Hubsugul And Murun
Known as “The Dark Blue Pearl”, Lake Khuvsugul is Mongolia's largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province, it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baikal in Russia. Lake Khuvsugul is 136 km long, 36 km wide, and 262 meters deep and is located at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level and is frozen from January until April or May. It's the second largest fresh water lake in Central Asia. It's inhabited by nine species of fish including the Siberian grayling and lenok. Fishing and sport fishing are becoming popular in the lake area. Taiga Fauna and Flora, Tsaatan, practicing reindeer breeding are the main attractions for tourist. Different ethnic groups live in the area: Khalh, Darhadt, and Buryat. Tsaatans are reindeer herders. Lake Khuvsugul is on the important migration route for birds from Siberia, thus facilitating marvelous opportunities for birdwatching. In the evening, come to Murun city. Overnight in local hotel. (BLD)
Day 12: fly from Murun to fly to Ulaanbaatar
Take a flight to UB and transfer to 4/5* hotel. (BLD)
Day 13: Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Fly back home
Leave only footprints and a memories
What's included
Border and National Park permits
Personal needs, alcohol drinks and laundry
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Ulaanbaatar to Kempinski Hotel Khan Palace