Off across the steppe
- Tour group size: 4-14
- Booking by appointment for tours between May and September 2020
Discovery Tour – Reindeer
From the seemingly endless expanse of the grassy steppe across the wooded hills of the Taiga to the snow-capped peaks of the Altai Mountains, this tour departs from Ulaanbaatar northwards and offers new and surprising impressions of the landscape every day, changing gradually along the route.
Encounters with the people who live here and who make this tour unforgettable are a wonderful experience. The Tsaatan are among the last nomadic reindeer herders in the world. With their herds, they move through the pathless, almost impenetrable forests of the north, near Lake Khuvsgul.
Finally, but equally importantly, the tour also offers cultural highlights, whether a Buddhist monastery, early art or a folk concert. In other words, there is lots to discover in the north. Let's go!
Well suited for
Everyone who already knows the south
Nature lovers
Animal lovers
Mountain lovers
Itinerary
The following day the tour beings with a northward journey. After around 350 km through the vastness of the Mongolian steppe, we arrive at the picturesque yurt camp, Amarbayasgalant. We spend our first night in a typical Mongolian yurt camp, accommodation that is traditional and comfortable at the same time.
The next nature experience awaits us in the mountains to Murun. The picturesque landscape is rightly nicknamed “Mongolian Switzerland”. Overnight in a yurt camp.
After breakfast, we visit the so-called deer stones. These ancient stones owe their name to the depictions of flying deer. After this, we continue to Lake Khuvsgul.
We then continue to the thermal baths in Jargalan sum (district) where you can end the day enjoying a warm thermal water bath. Overnight in a yurt camp.
After this we travel to “White Lake”, Terkhiin Zagaan Nuur. This lake was created after the eruptions of the Khorgo volcano and is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Mongolia. Here we have the opportunity to swim or horse ride. Overnight in a yurt camp.
From here we travel into the valley of the Orkhon, home of the legendary old capital Karakorum. We visit the Buddhist Erdene Zuu Monastery. Overnight in a yurt camp.
After breakfast, we continue to the holy mountain Khogno Khan and the monastery ruins of Ovgon Hiid where we have an opportunity to hike the area around the monastery. Overnight in a yurt camp.
In the capital we visit the imperial temple palace of the last emperor and visit a cashmere factory, and in the evening we attend a folk concert and enjoy a farewell dinner. Overnight in the hotel.
The following morning after breakfast we transfer to the airport.
All our tours include:
- English-speaking tour guides from arrival in Ulaanbaatar
- All transfers within Ulaanbaatar in a minibus or across the steppe in a robust off-road bus or car, each with experienced, local drivers
- All meals (cooking service if you are staying in a tent) and mineral water
- Entrance fees to sights, concerts and other performances
- Conservation fees
- Equipment and support for camel rides and fishing trips (horseback rides are charged extra)
- Travel security certificate according to § 651 k BGB
Flights are usually not included, except for tours with the option “incl. scheduled flight”.
Travel insurance is not included.
Our tip: book scheduled flights with the Mongolian airline MIAT and take out Travelsafe travel cancellation insurance.