On Horseback to Mystical Taiga

Our representatives will greet you at the airport and will transport you to your hotel or guest house
in Ulaanbaatar.
After checking in, you will have time to rest before having dinner at a modern Mongolian restaurant.

After breakfast in the hotel, you will be met by your driver in the morning (departure will be
confirmed as soon as when you book the trip), transfer to the airport and fly north to Murun in the
northern region of Mongolia. The flight is just over an hour, and upon landing, you will meet by our
local driver. Take a stroll around town and the local market, then have lunch in a local eatery. Then
in the afternoon, board the off-road vehicle and set off north-west towards the mystical Taiga. You
will camp halfway, and the exact campsite location will depend on weather conditions. You will
camp tonight among the scenic hills and forested valleys, around the midpoint to the Taiga’s
boundary. In the evening, enjoy the freshly prepared dinner.

Travel details: 1.5hrs flight to Murun; 3-4 hrs/70-120km

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning pack up the tents and continue the scenic off-road drive to Tsagaannuur a remote
outpost village located at the boundary of the taiga. The drive may be anywhere between 6 to 8
hours, the exact time will depend on weather and trail conditions. You will stay tonight in a
guesthouse that has showers. while you rest in the camp, your guide will arrange border permits
that will be required for tomorrow.
Travel details: 6-8 hrs/170km
Accommodation: Guesthouse; Tsagaannuur Village
Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

After breakfast in the guesthouse drive 20 km to the meeting point with your local Tsaatan guides,
crossing a river. This is the furthest point for a 4WD vehicular access – it’s on horseback or by foot
from now on only. After preparing the horses and packing all the equipment and supplies there will
be a brief instruction on horseback riding, after which mount your horse and enter the taiga. Pack
horses will carry all the luggage, equipment and provisions, and you will be accompanied by a local
cook, Tsaatan wranglers, and your Mongolian guide. Depending on the time of the year, the ride
may take from 3 to 7 hours as Tsaatan tribes are nomadic, and change their location frequently.
Once you arrive, meet your host family of reindeer herders and spend the evening together
socializing by their Teepee. This is also a good time to exchange gifts. After dinner, enjoy your first
night sleeping in a Teepee.

Travel details: 30 mins/20km; 3-6 hrs/on horseback or hiking

Accommodation: Teepee

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Spend today with the Tsaachin family and learn about their way of life, their customs, and
traditions. You may have an opportunity to venture out to visit another family living nearby too, and
depending on your guides’ decision, you may spend tonight with them too. Today is also an
excellent time for taking in the breathtaking scenery of the taiga and for photography. You will also
be able to help with reindeer milking or herding – and you may also be able to try to ride one.

Travel details: Explore around the Tsaachin Community

Accommodation: Teepee

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today continue your interaction with the Tsaachin families, and explore the area on the horseback.
In the evening you will ride visit an authentic local shaman. Shamanism was banned for 70 years
under the communist rule but prevailed in these remote parts. Tsaachin considers the Shamanism
not as a religion, but rather as a way to communicate with the souls of people who lived long ago.
The shamanic ritual usually takes place around midnight (If their spirit is not willing they do not do
the ritual) – enjoy your evening around the campfire under the vast Mongolian sky.
Overnight stay in a shared Teepee. Breakfast, lunch and dinner will be prepared by our cook.

Travel details: Explore around the Tsaachin Community

Accommodation: Teepee

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today you will part with your Tsaatchin hosts and ride back to the meeting point with the vehicle.
You need to cover at 15-25km today on the horseback in muddy terrain, which will take a good half
of the day. Continue in the vehicle to Tsagaannuur, where you will stay in the local ger camp again,
and enjoy a restaurant meal and shower, before settling into your gers.

Travel details: 3-6 hrs/on horseback or hiking

Accommodation: Guesthouse;Tsagaannuur

Meals included: Breakfast; Lunch; Dinner

Today you will start the drive back to Khuvsgul. Board the off-road vehicle and stop on the way for
lunch. You will camp in the wilderness halfway to the lake, in a scenic location.

Travel details: 3-4 hrs/70-120km

Accommodation: Tent

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a rustic breakfast continue the drive to Lake Khuvsgul and arrive in time for lunch in the
village of Khatgal. Afterwards, board the Sukhbaatar ship for the trip (If available) to a vantage point
on the other side of the lake. Climb up and enjoy the views of Khuvsgul Lake and Taiga. After
returning by ship to Khatgal, you will have a chance to go off hiking or cycling on the mountain
bikes you can rent from the camp on trails alongside the lakeshore. In the evening enjoy dinner at
the camp and perhaps some amazing stargazing if the skies are clear.

Travel details: 1-2 hrs boat ride

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After a leisurely breakfast explore the town on foot, perhaps visiting the main street, where you can
sample local fish or Huushuur. There are also paddle boats for hire on the shore. If you are up for it,
you can try bathing in the cold waters of the lake, or you can also head off on a mountain bike to
explore the area, those are available for rent from the camp. In the afternoon, just rest at the camp
and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Travel details: –

Accommodation: Ger Camp

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we will travel to Murun town for 100kms. Transfer to the domestic airport and take a
flight back to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to your hotel. Shopping for cashmere
and souvenirs. Enjoy a Farewell dinner.
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Travel details: 2hrs 100km/1.5hrs flight to UB
Accommodation: Grand Hill Hotel – Standard Room
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner