Mongolia has a wonderful composition of ethnics like Khalkha Mongols, Darkhad, Buriyat, Kazakh, Khoton, Uzemchin, Torguud, Bayad, Tsaatan and many more. Among these dozen of slightly different traditions The Tsaatan or the Reindeer riders are the most interesting and the most mysterious people. Now there are about only 400 Tsaatan people in Mongolia and they inhabit the remotest but amazing beautiful mountain taigas. The Tsaatan worship The Eternal Blue Sky Father. The Tsaatan love their lifestyle of "breeding reindeer and sleeping in huts" the most and never gave up for the several attempts of the Communists of "making the Tsaatan living in comfortable homes and live a better life". Taking part in this trip you will travel to the most picturesque place of Mongolia the "Darkhad Depression" and meet the mystical Tsaatan people and reveal their secrets of life on your own.
The Tsaatan is a small ethnic group of Mongolia. They are Shamanists and live in the high mountain taigas in Huvsgul. Their dwelling is hut and they worship the Eternal Sky as shamainsts. They have a completely different lifestyle of breeding reindeers and living only from reindeer profit and very famous for their mysterious shamainst deeds and traditions. You will ride horses to go through the dense forests of the taiga.
During the trip you will also meet another interesting ethnic group, the Darkhad. The Darkhad are famous for their good shamans and hard works. The other parts of Mongolia don't understand Darkhad dialect as it's very melodic. Like other Mongolian ethnics the Darkhad are very friendly and you will enjoy their hospitality in their small wooden houses. The Darkhad Depression is famous for its spectacular landscape, unique cultures and traditions of ethnic minorities and excellent wilderness. The fascinating snowcapped mountains of Khoridol Saridag and Sayan Mountain Ranges, many pure and untouched mountain rivers and lakes make this region incomparable to anywhere else in the world.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1:
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, meet at the airport, check in to the hotel, city tour: Gandan monastery, the museum of National History & the museum of Natural History.
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Day 2:
Morning flight to Moren, center of Huvsgul province. Drive to the north toward Rinchinlkumbe county, admire the nature beauty of northern Mongolian spectacular mountains.
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Day 3:
Continue the drive to the north along the beautiful river Shishgid and the stunning Khoridol Saridag mountains. Meet Darkhad people on the way.
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Day 4:
Arrive in the Taiga, where the Tsaatan tribe lives and leave the vehicles and get on horse back to go through the forests. Meet the Tsaatan tribe.
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Day 5-8:
Days with the Tsaatan tribe, learn their everyday life and their traditions like riding reindeers, milking reindeers, processing skins etc while enjoying the relaxing, beautiful nature.
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Day 9-10:
Say goodbye to the Tsaatans and drive back to Moren, tent camping for the first night and get into a local hotel on the second night in Moren.
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Day 11:
Flight back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to hotel. Visit Bogd Khaan’s Palace Museum (the last king of Mongolia) and see a traditional folklore concert. Shopping.
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Day 12:
Transfer to the airport/train station after breakfast.
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2006 Tour dates: June 8-19, June 23-July 04, July 13-24, July 28-Aug 08, Aug 12-23.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
3-4 persons: 1627 USD;
5-7 persons: 1505 USD;
8 and more persons: 1323 USD.
Discount conditions:
-1 free space for every 15 PAX;
- Courier who brings min 6 pax!
Included in the price:
- Accommodation in hotel, tent;
- Guiding and interpreting service;
- Renting transport + driver with petrol, and maintenance;
- All meals (all kinds of drinks are on your own);
- Sightseeing admissions according to the itinerary;
- Entrance fees for protected area;
- Horse riding with horse keeper;
- Flights to/from Huvsgul;
- Return ticket confirmation.
Not included: Visa cost, International Airfare+Tax, All insurance, Gratuities.
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