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Riders in Khuvsgul
Riders in Khuvsgul
 


Discovering Tsaatans people. 
There was a large turquoise blue lake, Mountains embracing us. Everythings were green, everythings were blue, but some huts from here and there. We were in Tsaatanes country... Magic was everywhere. On horseback,following the rhythm of the animals carting our material, we will disappear into Tsaatanes country to discover the last members of this Shaman people who still live today on Reindeers breeding.  

Lenght :

Trip dates :

15 Days

From May to September

Program


Day 1
. Welcome at your arrival at the Ulaanbaatar airport. Transfer to your hotel (Standard category). City tour. Visit of Gandantegchilen monastery and introduction to Buddhism in the Buddhist center of Mongolia. Lunch in a restaurant of the city. Visit of the Natural history museum. Briefing on the trip. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2. Flight to Moron or Khatgal. Transfer on the bank of the Khuvsgul Lake (or Hovsgol), one of the natural wonders of Mongolia: a 2760 square meters alpine Lake with so pure that you can drink it, surrounded by a dozen of Mountains towering above 2,000 meters and covered by pine forests and luxuriant meadow where yacks and horses are grazing peacefully. Horses' allocation. Dinner and night in ger camp.

Day 3. Today, after a copious breakfast, we will start our horse riding along the Lake, heading north. Then we will turn west towards the Jankhain Tsaram Mountain where we will set up our camp. Dinner and night under the tent. 18 Km

Jour 4. We will continue on our ride accross the Jankhain Tsaram Mountain before reaching the Toilogtiin Lake where we will pitch our tents. Dinner and night under the tent. 20 Km

Jour 5. This day will take us to Khilt Lake passing by the wooded Khoridol Sardigiin Mountain. Dinner and night under the tent. 25 Km

Jour 6. Today we will ride through the Valley parting the Bayanzurkh Ovoo and the Uran Dosh Mountains. These Mountains are part of the Khordiliin Sardig range and reach 2,600 meters at their higher point. We will finally reach Khar Us Lake and set up our camp on its bank. Dinner and night under the tent. 25 Km

Jour 7. Today you will have the unique chance to meet the authentic Tsaatans' families who leave in the Jiglegiin Hill area. Off the beaten tracks, this meeting will be a highlight of your trip. Cultural exchange and discovering the other. After this meeting, we will go and set up our camp on the Jiglegiin foothills. Dinner and night under the tent. 30 Km

Jour 8. Ride throughout the Jiglegiin Hill (2,500 mters) then ride along the Arsain Sairiin River. Numerous streams stretch along this high-Mountains area. Dinner and night under the tent on the bank of the Arsain Sairiin River. 30 Km

Jour 9. Ride in the Valley parting the Tsagaan Ovor and the Khoridol Sardigiin Mountains. We reach the foothills of the Mongol Goliil Am Mountain where we set up our camp. Dinner and night under the tent. 25 Km 

Jour 10. Ride to Yamaat Mountain. On the way ride along the Arsain River and numerous streams in this much wooded area. Dinner and night under the tent. 25 Km.

Day 11.  Ride along the Temeen Suult Mountain before reaching the Olkhonii Hill. Dinner and night under the tent. 26 Km 

Day 12. Our loop is ending and we will head back to the Khuvsgul Lake. Dinner and night in gers camp. 28 Km

Day 13. Relaxing day on the bank of the Lake. You will have the opportunity to fish and, as an option, to do canoe. Lunch and dinner in the ger camp. Night under the ger.

Day 14. Drive to the airport and flight to Ulaanbaatar. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Free dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Day 15. Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

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Our set departures - 2007


From 2 to 6 people maximum for each group. Fixed prices:
 1,830 US$      1,460 €

12th of June  - 26th of June

8th of July - 22th of July

11th of August - 25th  of August

Guaranteed departure as soon as 2 people suscribe. 

PRICE per person - all taxes iincluded:                                                

US$    


2 persons group:

3 - 7 persons group:

> 8 persons group:


2,140

1,830

 1,540


1,710

1,460

1,230

Included in our price:

  • All transfers airport / hotel / airport
  • 2 ways plane tickets Ulaanbaatar / Moron ou Khatgal
  • 2 nights accomodotion (standard category), breakfast and lunch in Ulaanbaatar
  • Full pension during the trip
  • 3 nights in corfortable ger camps with hot shower
  • 4x4 ou mini mini van + driver
  • Gasoline
  • English speaking guide or other language upon request
  • Horse riding Guide(s)
  • Horse renting + 1 additional horses for 2 persons in case your horse doesn't suit you or injury.
  • Horse riding equipment including russian saddles
  • Pack horses or yack to cart the material
  • Cooker for groups above 4 persons
  • All park and museum entrance fees as mentioned in the program
  • Camping materials (Tent, mattress, sleeping bag, gaz stove, cooking tools)
  • Satellite phone for your security

Not included in our price:

  • International transport
  • Passport and Visa costs
  • Repatriation insurance
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport taxes
  • Extra drinks - alcohol
  • Phone calls
  • Dinner in Ulaanbaatar
  • All excursion not mentioned in the program

Optional:                                                                     

                      US$                       

 

  • 4 stars Hotel

  • Farewell party including traditional show + Dinner for you and your team in one of the best restaurant of Ulaanbaatar + ½ bottle of wine per person

  • Local insurance

 

 

+ 170 / room


50 / person


60 / person

 

+ 140 / room


40 / person


50 / person

 

 

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