Itinerary
- Day 1
Ulaanbaatar
You'll arrive in Ulaanbaatar and get transferred to your hotel. Take some time to settle in, freshen up, and then head out for dinner somewhere in the city to get your first taste of Mongolian food.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Ulaanbaatar to Lake Khövsgöl
Fly to Murun this morning where your local guide will meet you. You'll have traditional homemade lunch with a local family, then drive about 100km to Lake Khövsgöl, one of Asia's largest freshwater lakes with pine-covered mountains all around it. Spend the evening relaxing by the lakeshore at your ger camp and take in the night sky.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional homemade lunch with a local family), Dinner
Included Activities
- Traditional homemade lunch with local family
- Visit to Lake Khövsgöl
Landmarks Lake Khövsgöl - Day 3
Darkhad Valley
Head 210km north into the remote Darkhad Valley, passing through forested taiga and scenic river valleys. You'll meet your horse crew and set up a tented camp. After that, walk around the isolated village, talk with locals, and pick up supplies before tomorrow when you head out to find the reindeer herders.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Nourishing Mongolian meal)
Included Activities
- Travel through Darkhad Valley
- Explore local village
- Interact with local community
Landmarks Darkhad Valley Khoridol Saridag mountains - Day 4
Khogrog River Valley
Drive 130km through golden steppe landscapes to the Khogrog River valley, passing scattered villages and nomadic settlements along the way. You'll reach Tsagaan Nuur village, where the Dukha reindeer herding community lives permanently. Look around the village, stop at the local store for supplies, and sit down for a traditional Mongolian meal with your hosts.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional Mongolian meal)
Included Activities
- Visit to Tsagaan Nuur village
- Explore Dukha reindeer herding community
Landmarks Khogrog River valley Tsagaan Nuur village - Day 5
Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Camp
Set off on horseback into the northern taiga to reach a remote Tsaatan reindeer herder camp. Learn how these people work with their reindeer, including milking, herding, and crafting. Later, gather around the campfire to hear stories under a sky full of stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback journey into the taiga
- Meet Tsaatan reindeer herders
- Learn about reindeer herding traditions
Landmarks Tsaatan reindeer herders camp - Day 6
Tsaatan Community Immersion
Spend the day living alongside the Tsaatan tribe and participating in their daily life. Try riding reindeer, learn about animal breeding and care, meet the community shaman and see traditional shamanic rituals. By evening, sit by the campfire to listen to ancient stories under the stars.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Reindeer riding experience
- Learn reindeer breeding and care
- Meet community shaman
- Experience traditional shamanic rituals
- Evening campfire with traditional stories
Landmarks Tsaatan reindeer herders camp - Day 7
Khogrog River Valley to Ulaan Uul
Say goodbye to the reindeer herders and start your horseback journey back through the Khogrog River valley. You'll navigate the rugged terrain and then meet your vehicle team for the final stretch to Ulaan Uul village. Take time to reflect on your experiences in the wilderness.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Horseback ride back through Khogrog River valley
Landmarks Khogrog River valley - Day 8
Murun to Ulaanbaatar
Pack up and head back to Murun through northern landscapes. On the way, stop to see ancient Bronze Age deerstones and Khereksurs stone monuments. You'll visit local nomadic families, share gifts, and make connections before flying back to Ulaanbaatar.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit ancient Bronze Age deerstones
- Visit Khereksurs stone monuments
- Visit local nomadic families
Landmarks Bronze Age deerstones Khereksurs - Day 9
Ulaanbaatar
Spend the day in Ulaanbaatar exploring the capital with your guide. Check out the Bogd Khan Palace museum and then head to Naran Tuul Black Market. You'll find traditional Mongolian clothing, carpets, equestrian equipment, and unique souvenirs that reflect the country's heritage.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit to Bogd Khan Palace museum
- Guided exploration of Naran Tuul Black Market
Landmarks Bogd Khan Palace Naran Tuul Black Market - Day 10
Departure
Travel home today. If you'd rather extend your time, there's an option to join the Mongolia Sagsai Eagle Festival for more adventure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Optional extension to Mongolia Sagsai Eagle Festival
