Tsaatan people: Adventure tour

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Ulaanbaatar
Khuvsgul Lake, Taiga
Min Age : 12
Max People : 12+

DAYS

10

STYLE

Overland

Overview

The taimen is the world’s largest salmonid. Mostly found in  Russia, Mongolia, and China. On this trip, you fish with one of the most experienced fishermen and hunter in Mongolia. You will fish along the Onon river staying in Ger as well as in a tent. 3 meals a day by a chef.

StartUlaanbaatarCodeTSAA-01
FinishUlaanbaatarPhysical rating4 star
DestinationKhuvsgul Lake, TaigaAgesMin 12
StyleOverlandGroup sizeMin 2, Max 12
ThemeCultural, Active Adventures

Highlights

  • Visit one and only reindeer herder nomads – Tsaatan people, and stay with them for 2 days. Learn about their unique lifestyle, culture, family bond, and reindeer herding technology. 
  • Ride horse across Taiga. Camp in the middle of the forest and create your own adventure. 
  • Enjoy a pleasant stay in Khuvsgul lake. Take a boat trip through the lake and more.

Tour itinerary

On the First day of your trip, you will arrive in Ulaanbaatar city, the capital of Mongolia. We will pick you up from your arrival location whether it is the airport or train station.  you will be greeted by our staff, and depending on your arrival time, a city tour is available.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in hotel
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

On the second day of your tour, our guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Murun city, the capital of Khuvsgul province. After landing in Murun your local driver will pick you up from the airport. Firstly we will visit Murun town, take short a city tour to a local market & a museum. After lunch drive to Huvsgul Lake, the deepest and purest lake in Mongolia.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tourist camp
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Today we will drive to Tsagaan nuur village which is located in the Darkhad depression. The Darkhad depression is a large valley a broad expanse of open steppe surrounded by Ulaan Taiga and Hordil Saridag mountain range located in Khuvsgul province, Mongolia. There we will meet our new travel crew, and start our horseback tour to the Taiga.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tent
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

We will ride horses through the Taiga for a full day. Do not forget to bring sunscreen and bug spray. You will enjoy the wilderness of the Mongolian Taiga forest. 

At the end of the road, we will meet with one and only Tsaatan or reindeer herders of Mongolia.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tent
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

We will spend two full days with the Tsaatan family and learn about their culture, lifestyle, and more. 

In the most northern Taiga of Mongolia, the last remaining Dukha people, the Tsaatan tribe – Reindeer herders are living with their 1000 years old unique tradition and lifestyle. They move around the deep taiga up to 10 times a year tending their reindeer. 

Now around 60  families of Tsaatan with 500 people are living in the deep taiga of Mongolia.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tent
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

After breakfast, we will say goodbye to the Tsaatan family and start our way back home.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tent
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive back to the Khuvsgul lakeside. Today we will spend 1 full day relaxing around the Khuvsgul lake. You can take a boat trip around the lake and biking, kayaking is optional. 

Accommodation

  • Overnight in a tourist camp
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive to Murun city and take a flight to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving in Ulaanbaatar we will do some city tours and shopping. In the evening we will attend a folklore concert.

Accommodation

  • Overnight in hotel
Meals Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Last day, our staff will take you to the airport or train station for your departure. 

Inclusions

Meal

Meals included in the tour itinerary

Transport

Comfortable Japanese, Russian or Korean minivan.

Guide
  • Japanese and English speaking professional guide
  • Professional tour driver
Accommodation

Accommodations included in the tour itinerary

Included activities
  • Horse and camel riding guide
  • Activities included in the tour itinerary
Inclusions
  • Entrance fees and tickets to the attractions are included in the tour itinerary
  • Meals included in the tour itinerary
  • Three bottles of water every day (500gr)
Meal
  • Meals included in the tour itinerary
Transport
  • Comfortable Japanese, Russian or Korean minivan.
Guide
  • Japanese and English speaking professional guide
  • Professional tour driver
Accommodation
  • Accommodations included in the tour itinerary
Included activities
  • Horse and camel riding guide
  • Activities included in the tour itinerary
Inclusions
  • Entrance fees and tickets to the attractions are included in the tour itinerary
  • Meals included in the tour itinerary
  • Three bottles of water every day (500gr)

Dates & availability

Available fromUntil
June 2024September 2024

1.Travelers are required to have proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 either, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test certification or any kind of valid documents. Children aged 6-17 must present. 

  • Proof of vaccination status (for children who are eligible); or
  • Proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or lateral flow) conducted no more than 72 hours before your tour; or
  • Proof of recovery from COVID-19 (a medical clearance certificate from a medical professional) dated no more than 9 months before your tour.  

3. Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar, our driver will pick you up from the airport or train station and take you to your hotel. On this day depending on your arrival time city tour is available. And the last day of your tour our driver will take you to the airport, and a city tour is not included.

4. A single supplement is available if you want to use a room just for yourself. If you want a single supplement please make an inquiry with our booking manager. The single supplement is 70$ per night.

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Departure & Return Location

John F.K. International Airport (Google Map)

Departure Time

3 Hours Before Flight Time

Price Includes

  • Air fares
  • 3 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • Tour Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • All transportation in destination location

Price Excludes

  • Guide Service Fee
  • Driver Service Fee
  • Any Private Expenses
  • Room Service Fees

Complementaries

  • Umbrella
  • Sunscreen
  • T-Shirt
  • Entrance Fees
What to Expect

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Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Zürich, Switzerland

We’ll meet at 4 p.m. at our hotel in Luzern (Lucerne) for a “Welcome to Switzerland” meeting. Then we’ll take a meandering evening walk through Switzerland’s most charming lakeside town, and get acquainted with one another over dinner together. Sleep in Luzern (2 nights). No bus. Walking: light.

Day 2Zürich–Biel/Bienne–Neuchâtel–Geneva

Enjoy an orientation walk of Zurich’s OLD TOWN, Switzerland’s center of banking and commerce. Then, leave Zurich and start your Swiss adventure. You’ll quickly discover that Switzerland isn’t just home to the Alps, but also to some of the most beautiful lakes. First, stop at the foot of the Jura Mountains in the picturesque town of Biel, known as Bienne by French-speaking Swiss, famous for watch-making, and explore the historical center. Next, enjoy a scenic drive to lakeside Neuchâtel, dominated by the medieval cathedral and castle. Time to stroll along the lake promenade before continuing to stunning Geneva, the second-largest city in Switzerland, with its fantastic lakeside location and breathtaking panoramas of the Alps.

Day 3Enchanting Engelberg

Our morning drive takes us from Swiss lakes to Swiss Army. At the once-secret Swiss army bunker at Fortress Fürigen, we’ll see part of the massive defense system designed to keep Switzerland strong and neutral. Afterward, a short drive into the countryside brings us to the charming Alpine village of Engelberg, our picturesque home for the next two days. We’ll settle into our lodge then head out for an orientation walk. Our stroll through the village will end at the Engelberg Abbey, a Benedictine monastery with its own cheese-making operation. You’ll have free time to wander back before dinner together. Sleep in Engelberg (2 nights). Bus: 1 hr. Walking: light.

Day 4Interlaken Area. Excursion to The Jungfrau Massif

An unforgettable trip to the high Alpine wonderland of ice and snow is the true highlight of a visit to Switzerland. Globus Local Favorite At an amazing 11,332 feet, the JUNGFRAUJOCH is Europe’s highest railway station. Jungfrau’s 13,642-foot summit was first ascended in 1811 and in 1912 the rack railway was opened. There are lots of things to do here: enjoy the ALPINE SENSATION, THE PANORAMA 360° EXPERIENCE, and the ICE PALACE. Also receive your JUNGFRAU PASSPORT as a souvenir to take home with you. The round trip to the “Top of Europe” by MOUNTAIN TRAIN will take most of the day.

Day 5Lake Geneva and Château de Chillon

It’s market day in Lausanne! Enjoy browsing and packing a picnic lunch for our 11 a.m. boat cruise on Lake Geneva. A few miles down-shore we’ll dock at Château de Chillon, where we’ll have a guided tour of this delightfully medieval castle on the water. On our way back we’ll take time to peek into the vineyards surrounding Lutry before returning to Lausanne. Boat: 2 hrs. Bus: 1 hr. Walking: moderate.

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