In the depths of the northern Mongolian Taiga forest, reindeer herding Dukha people reside. Many travelers wish to visit the Dukha tribe. Although, the experience is available only for horseback riders. Designed for advanced equine adventurers, this horse trekking to Dukha tribe takes you through the mountain valleys, taiga forests, meadows, swamps, and over mountain passes. Overall, the road conditions are challenging, though the scenery will feast your eyes and heart. Not only horseback adventure and scenery, but you will also find out a lot about the nomadic mountain tribe people’s self-sufficient life on a few reindeer and wildlife, feel their hospitability, hear stories, and try reindeer riding. On top of that, you will discover the ancient historical relic Deer Stones and enjoy a stay at a ger camp at the shore of Khuvsgul Lakes, known as one of the freshest water picturesque lakes in the world.
Day 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and city tour
We will greet you at the airport/railway station. Depending on your arrival time, participate in a short city sightseeing tour, including visits to Mongolian Buddhism center Gandantegchilen Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, central square, and attend Mongolian traditional cultural performance. The cultural show is one of the most attractive and must-see things in Ulaanbaatar with its colorful dances, the play of horse-headed fiddle, contortion, and throat singing.
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Murun and off the beaten roads adventure starts
Today we will fly to Murun, a central town of Khuvsgul province. The flight takes 1.30 hours. Meet with your travel team at Murun airport, visit the local market and prepare for the trip if required. Drive northwards, heading Darkhad Depression. Break the driving on the way camping among the marvelous mountains.
Accommodation: camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Drive through Darkhad Depression heading Tsagaan Nuur
Continue the journey to remote Tsagaan Nuur village, driving through Darkhad Depression and passing enormous mountain passes, which provide stunning views of the majestic Khoridol Saridag mountain range. Arrive at the Tsagaan Nuur village late afternoon.
Accommodation: Guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Start riding to Baruun Taiga
Meet our horse equestrian, who will follow us during the horseback riding trip. We will start our horseback adventure, heading to Baruun Taiga. There are two places in the depths of the Taiga where the reindeer herding people live in communities; Zuun Taiga (East Taiga) and Baruun Taiga (West Taiga), named after their location measured from the Tsagaan Nuur village. Entire riding to and from the Baruun Taiga is along wooded terrains with occasional open parts and swampy spots. We will ride at walking speed most of the time. The West Taiga is home to 20 reindeer herding households. They live in 1-10 family groups in 2 and 10 km distances. Have an overnight in the tent on the way to Baruun Taiga.
Accommodation: camping.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: The riding continues, visit reindeer families
The riding will continue through rugged mountains and boggy valleys. Reach Baruun Taiga late afternoon. Visit the reindeer families and learn about their distinctive way of life. Stay in the tepee.
Accommodation: Tepee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Stay another day in Baruun Taiga observing the reindeer people
Today, we will remain with the reindeer people and continue the discovery. You will also experience the reindeer ride. Taiga forest hiking to familiarize the area, its flora, and fauna is an option. The Taiga is rich in medicinal plants, and the Reindeer people know how to use the plants for food and medicinal purposes.
Accommodation: Tepee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Riding back to the Tsagaan Nuur village and have an overnight in the tent
It is time to say goodbye to the Reindeer people. We pack our luggage and mount on the horses. Ride back on the same trails with an overnight in the tent.
Accommodation: camping
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Last day of the riding
The landscapes transform into open and grassy valleys. Today, we will have a half-day riding. Now it is time to say “goodbye” to our charming horses and the friendly equestrians. Arrive at a guest house and refresh from the adventure.
Accommodation: guest house
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Drive to Khuvsgul Lake
Our off roads driving journey bring us to beautiful Lake Khuvsgul. It will be a little long driving day of approximately 8-9 hours. The scenery will be eye-capturing with Taiga forests, open grasslands, majestic mountains, and occasionally seen nomadic dwelling Ger, flocks of sheep, goats, horses, and cattle, including yaks of the nomads. In the evening, we arrive at a ger camp conveniently located on the lake’s shore.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Leisure time t and do some hiking
It is a day to relax and enjoy yourself while staying in the same Ger camp. In the afternoon, we will trek for a short up a mountain to see the lake and its surroundings from an elevated area.
Accommodation: Ger camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Drive to Murun, fly back Ulaanbaatar
Today is the last day you spend in the charming countryside of Mongolia. The driving to Murun will take us 2-3 hours. We will land in Ulaanbaatar after one and a half hours of flight. Transfer to a hotel. Free time.
Accommodation: 3* hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Departure
We will transfer you to the airport/railway station. End of the Horse Trekking to Dukha Tribe tour.
Meals: Breakfast
2 PAX 2498 USD
3 PAX 2300 USD
4 PAX 2150 USD
For children of a family trip
One free space for every 16 pax
Low season discount: 5-10% (May, September)
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