Tsaatan People tour

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Tsaatan people tour , In this tour you’ll visit the legendary Lake Khuvsgul and Great White Lake, take horse trekking to the Tsaatan people (dukha people ) region surrounded by outstanding landscapes. The reindeer herders /Tsaatan people / represents one of the last truly reindeer life styles in the very north of Mongolia with amazing scenery. Also, We will visit central Mongolia and ancient capital, Kharkhorin.

Our main purpose of this trip is Tsaatan people (Dukha people). We will do horse trekking or hiking to the Dukha people. It not possible to drive to there. They are living in the deep Taiga. It’s possible drive there only in the winter. Otherwise, We can do horse trekking or hiking there.

For thousands of year Tsaatan people (Dukha people) have living in the Northern part of Mongolia, where breeding  Reindeer is a way of life. Today they are the last Nomadic Reindeer herders in the world. There are 400 Dukha people of 70-80 families in the Northern Mongolia. Reindeer People are in two main groups, the Western Taiga and the Eastern Taiga. Both are most readily reached from the town of Tsagaan Nuur (generally reached by car) or from Renchinlhumbe (generally reached from Lake Khuvsgul by horse or foot).

 

ACCOMMODATION:Yes duration:15 days, 14 nights Tour Distance:2700 km group size:2-16 Tour operator:Idre tour

Itinerary

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Route

Ulaanbaatar – Khustai National Park - Khugnu Khan Mountain - Kharkhorin City & Erdenezuu Monastery - Orkhon Valley & Orkhon Waterfall - Tsenkher Hot Spring - Great White Lake - Murun Province - Tsagaan Nuur - Khuvsgul Lake - Ulziit Village - Ulaanbaatar

activities

On this tour you will have the chance to experience the local family lifestyle, hiking, camel and visiting temples and museums, capture a glimpse of a wild horse and visit the ancient Mongolian capital and its museum. horseback riding trip and visiting Reindeer people.

day 1 KHUSTAI NATIONAL PARK & KHOGNO KHAN MOUNTAIN, ELSEN TASARKHAI
We’ll drive to Khustai National Park, located on the northern side of the Tuul River, about a two-hour drive west of Ulaanbaatar. Although the park is located in the central grasslands, “Khustai” means “with birch,” as birch trees and aspen groves are abundant in the area. The landscape is hilly, with the Tuul River forming its southern boundary. The national park was established in 1993 as a nature reserve for the first reintroduction of Przewalski’s horses (Equus przewalskii) into Mongolia. Today, the park is managed by the Khustai Trust and is mainly funded through tourism. In the afternoon, we’ll drive to Khogno Khan Nature Reserve. The area is home to hundreds of bird species, as well as deer and gazelles. You’ll have the opportunity to hike around the area or visit the nearby Elsen Tasarkhai sand dunes. We’ll spend the night with a nomadic family.
Day 2 KHARKHORIN CITY & ERDENE ZUU MONASTERY
We’ll drive to Mongolian ancient capital, Kharkhorin, Chinggis Khaan's fabled city, founded in 1220 in the Orkhon Valley, at the crossroads of the Silk Road. It was from there that the Mongol Empire was governed until Kubilai Khan moved it to Beijing. It served as the capital for 40 years. Following the move, and the subsequent collapse of the Mongolian empire, Karakorum was abandoned. Whatever was left was used to help build the glorious Erdene Zuu monastery in the 16th century. Nearby, Turkish monuments and rock inscriptions erected in the 8-9th centuries in memory of outstanding fighters for independence.
Day 3 Orkhon Valley & Orkhon waterfall
We will drive to the Orkhon Valley and Orkhon Waterfall. The 121,967-hectare Orkhon Valley Cultural Landscape encompasses an extensive area of pastureland along both banks of the Orkhon River and includes numerous archaeological remains dating back to the 6th century. We’ll visit Orkhon Waterfall, a beautiful spot for taking photos and hiking through the surrounding gorge.
Day 4 Tsenkher Hot Spring
We will drive to Tsenkher Hot Spring, one of the most beautiful hot springs in Mongolia. You’ll have the opportunity to relax and enjoy a natural hot bath in the warm spring water.
Day 5 Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur (Great White Lake)
We’ll drive to Great White Lake and Khorgo Volcano. Khorgo-Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur National park was established to protect the spectacular mountain scenery and endangered species of fauna and flora. The area has extinct volcanoes, many beautiful lakes, a great number of animals and birds, and is definitely one of the best natural tourist attractions. Khorgo is a unique natural complex (2240 m)National Park surrounded by the Khangai Mountains, which is 3000 meters above sea level. In the craters some of them are very tiny crystal- cleared lakes. The Khorgo crater, situated at an altitude of 2.210 meters with a diameter of 20 meters and depth of 70 to 80 meters, is the most stunning.
Day 6 Murun Province
We’ll drive to Murun. Mongolia has 21 provinces, each with its own capital, and Murun is the capital of Khuvsgul Province. Upon arrival, we’ll obtain the necessary border permit to visit the reindeer herder community.
Day 7 horse herder family
We’ll drive to Tsagaan nuur. We’ll meet the Horse herder Family and get prepared for the horse trek to Reindeer people. The reindeer herders of northern Khuvsgul aimag, Mongolia are a small, tenacious group who strive to maintain their way of life and culture in the face of great challenges. They are called Tsaatan, tsachin or Dukha. The Reindeer People are in two main groups, the Western Taiga and the Eastern Taiga. Both are most readily reached from the town of Tsagaan Nuur (generally reached by car) or from Renchinlhumbe (generally reached from Lake Khuvsgul by horse or foot).
Day 8 Horse trekking to Reindeer herders
We’ll start horse trekking to the reindeer herder community. The trek will take the entire day. We’ll stay overnight in a traditional reindeer herder’s tipi or tent.
Day 9 Reindeer people
The reindeer herders of northern Khuvsgul aimag, Mongolia are a small, tenacious group who strive to maintain their way of life and culture in the face of great challenges. They are called Tsaatan, tsachin or Dukha. The Reindeer People are in two main groups, the Western Taiga and the Eastern Taiga. Today, we’ll experience the lifestyle of the reindeer herders.
Day 10 Horse herder family
We’ll go horseback trekking back to the horse herder’s family.
Day 11 Khuvsgul lake
We’ll drive to Lake Khovsgol which is one of the most visited places for both locals and tourists. We’ll go hiking around Lake Hovsgol which is one of the country's largest and most spectacular protected areas. Lake Khovsgol's 380 cubic km of water make it the fourteenth largest freshwater lake in the world and second largest in Central Asia by volume, with over 1% of the world's fresh water. At its deepest, the lake dives 262 meters. Ninety-six rivers and streams empty into the lake, but only the Egiin River exits the lake. The Egiin flows southeast until it joins the Selenge River, which flows through one of Mongolia's most densely populated areas on its way to Lake Baikal. The Lake is 1645 meters above sea level and is generally frozen from January until April or May.
Day 12 Hiking in the Khuvsgul lake
We’ll take a short drive to Toilogt and go hiking around Lake Khuvsgul.
Day 13 URAN TOGOO MOUNTAIN
Now, we’ll head back to Ulaanbaatar. Today will be mostly driving, and we’ll stay overnight near Bulgan province.
Day 14 Amarbaysgalant Monastery
We’ll drive to Amarbayasgalant Monastery, one of the most well-known and largest monasteries in Mongolia. It is located in the beautiful Iven Gol River Valley, at the foot of Burkhan Mountain in Baruunburen soum, Selenge Province. Visitors especially enjoy its magnificent art and architectural design.
Day 15 Ulaanbaatar
We will drive back to Ulaanbaatar.

Tour Price

ALL PRICE ARE PER PERSON PER DAY

The difference between a comfortable tour and budget tour relates primarily to the accommodation type. Within a budget tour all accommodation will be with a nomadic family in their Ger, where they don't have running water. While a comfortable tour includes accommodation at Ger camps which are similar to a 3-4 star hotel standard. Finally the Mid-Range tour mixes Comfortable and Budget, where you will stay some nights in the traditional Ger with a nomadic family and others in a Ger camp.

Budget

Per person pricing

From $129
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $129
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $190
Private 3 guests $150
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Mid-range

Per person pricing

From $160
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $160
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $210
Private 3 guests $180
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Comfortable

Per person pricing

From $186
Join Group / Private 4+ guests $186
Private 1-2 guests (1 billed as 2) $249
Private 3 guests $210
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  • Driver + 4WD vehicle + Gas
  • English speaking tour guide/cook
  • National park entrance fee
  • Camel riding for an hour
  • Horse trekking
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Drinking water
  • All meal (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Travel and Medical insurance
  • Personal items
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Tips for the driver and the guide
  • Accommodation in UB
  • DURATION 15 days, 14 nights
  • From $1935 USD
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