Taiga tour will take you on an unforgettable journey through the stunning natural beauty of Northern Mongolia.
Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar.
The tour will begin with your arrival in Ulaanbaatar, where you will be picked up by our friendly guide and driver at the airport. After resting for a few hours, we will embark on a city tour, visiting historical sites such as Sukhbaatar Square, the National Historical Museum, Gandan Monastery, Bogd Khan Winter Palace Museum, and the Zaisan Hill Memorial statue. In the evening, we will enjoy a Mongolian Traditional Folk concert at the Drama Theater followed by a delicious dinner in the Special Mongolian Buffet Restaurant. You will spend the night in a cozy hotel.
Day 2. Fly to Moron – Ulaan-Uul village
The next day, we will fly to Moron, where another local driver with a 4WD vehicle will pick us up. After lunch and shopping for food and other supplies, we will head north towards Ulaan-Uul soum. We will sleep in a tent under the vast starry sky on our way there. Our guide will also have a role to cook during the trip.
Day 3. Ulaan Uul village
We will wake up in the beautiful countryside and continue our journey to Ulaan-Uul soum. The road conditions are rocky and sometimes muddy after a long day of rain, but the stunning scenery will make up for the bumpy ride. In the late afternoon, we will reach Ulaan-Uul soum, where we will visit one of our local nomad families and stay overnight. You can ask the friendly family members anything you want, and they will be happy to share their stories with you. You will spend the night in a traditional ger or tent.
Day 4. Tsagaan Nuur village – Taiga edge
Drive to the next village called Tsagaan Nuur, which is famous for its Taiga region and Tsaatan (reindeer herders) tribe. Here, we will stock up on food and fuel and head towards the edge of the Taiga region, where we will see our horse guide and visit their family. They are also part of the Tsaatan community, and you will spend the night in a tent.
Day 5. Horse Trekking – Reindeer Herders Family
The fifth day is when the real adventure tour to Taiga begins. We will start our horse trek to the Tsaatan community, with your guide and a horse guide. The horse path is swampy, so it might take a long day of riding. But the stunning views of the Taiga region will make the journey worth the effort. After a long day of riding, we will reach the Tsaatan tribe, where you will spend the night in a tent.
Days 6-7. Reindeer Herders Family
For the next two days, you will be able to stay with the Tsaatan community and experience their unique way of life up close. The Tsaatan people live in a yurt, herd reindeer, and rely on hunting as their primary source of income. You will be amazed by their way of life and the beautiful scenery around you. You will spend the night in a tent.
Day 8. Taiga edge
Today we will leave the Tsaatan community and head back to the family on the edge of the Taiga. We will spend the night in a tent.
Day 9. Renchinlhumbe soum – Khoridol Saridag Mountain Range
Travel to Renchinlhumbe soum and camp around Khoridol Saridag mountain on the way to Khovsgol lake. The beauty of nature along the trip will leave you spellbound. You will spend the night in a tent.
Day 10. Khovsgol Lake
Drive to Khovsgol Lake, where you will have plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of the lake scene at the camp. You will spend the night at the camp.
Day 11. Moron-Ulaanbaatar /fly/
Today we will drive to Moron and catch our flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Before dinner, we will go shopping for souvenirs and cashmere. You will spend your last night in a cozy hotel.
Day 12. Departure
On the final day of the tour, we will transfer you to the airport for your departure.
GROUP SIZE | PRICE PER PERSON |
2 PAX | 2721$ |
4 PAX | 2074$ |
8 PAX | 1643$ |
Inclusions:
- Hotel (3*-4*)
- Ger camp
- Restaurant
- 4WD tour vehicle
- Guide
- Driver
- Fuel
- 3 meals a day
- Entrance fees
- Taxes
- Airport pick-up and transfer
- Domestic flight around-trip ticket
- Horseback riding in the national park
- Various travel equipment
Exclusions:
- Alcoholic drinks
- Snacks
- Private activities
- Sleeping bag