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The Tsaatan reindeer herders are one of the last remaining groups of nomads living as they have for centuries in Northern Mongolia. A visit to the Tsaatan community of reindeer herders is a fascinating experience. It is a rare chance to learn about a unique traditional way of life in the vast open countryside and a highlight of any trip to Mongolia.
We will stay with the community, whom the Sayat Travel team know personally, and have the opportunity to volunteer for activities such as: reindeer milking, churning milk to be made into cheese, gathering firewood, and riding the reindeer. You will come away with a great appreciation for the remoteness and self-sufficiency of this tiny community in the “Land of the Endless Sky”.
After breakfast, we start driving to the Ulaan-Uul village, located 171km from northwest of Murun city. There are sever-al beautiful rivers, valleys, and mountain passes en route. Picnic lunch and many
small stops for photography. Overnight accommodation will be in a tent or wood-
en cabin. (B-L-D)
Early morning drive to Tsaagan Nuur village. Check
in at the Army headquarters and show our passports
and document permission to enter the Taiga region.
We will then meet the Tsaatan nomad family we are staying with and supplying us with horses and rein-deer.
The family truly enjoys meeting guests. We will eat homemade Mongolian traditional food and can drink mare’s milk, for those who would like to try this very Mongolian drink. We will sleep in a Ger / Yurt just like a Mongolian! (B-L-D)
Our staff will pack our main gear in the morning which we will be able to access again at night. Our driver will remain in the village with our supplies not needed for this part of the trip.
We start riding to the East Taiga forest at the southern edge of Si-beria, which will take 7 hours including a lunch break. Riding in the Taiga is exciting and challeng-ing. If needed, we make sure you are well led by very experienced guides.
The scenery, mountains, streams, tundra area, are
spectacular. There are many wild flowers, birds and
if we are lucky, we will see wild red colored deer.
When we arrive at the teepees of the reindeer fami-
lies, you will be welcomed and made to feel at home. We will spend the next two days experiencing authentic Tsaatan life. Overnight accommodation will be in a teepee. (B-L-D)
After 2 days of experiencing Tsaatan reindeer family’s life and the wild untouched land of the Taiga, we say good bye our Mongolian family ride back
to Tsaagan Nuur. We can swim in the lake if it is
warm enough. Overnight accommodation will be in
a Ger. (B-L-D).
We believe in old-fashioned values and being yourself, so we will only tell the truth about who we are. Our travel agency " Sayat Travel" is an eco-friendly and professional small team built on the service foundations of reliability and honesty, and delivering authentic unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We believe that our guests should receive the most convenient and tailored tour plan suited for them, and we strive to ensure all concerns and discomforts are minimized. We guarantee our tourists an individual approach and quality service at every step.
We believe in old-fashioned values and being yourself, so we will only tell the truth about who we are. Our travel agency " Sayat Travel" is an eco-friendly and professional small team built on the service foundations of reliability and honesty, and delivering authentic unforgettable experiences for our guests.
We believe that our guests should receive the most convenient and tailored tour plan suited for them, and we strive to ensure all concerns and discomforts are minimized. We guarantee our tourists an individual approach and quality service at every step.
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