You’ll catch a domestic flight to Murun for about one hour. The summer flights are scheduled to arrive in Murun between 07:10 and 08:15 AM. Upon arrival, the team consisting of a tour guide, driver, and cook will greet you, and then you’ll embark on a journey northward to explore the Reindeer herders in the Taiga. Along the way, you’ll traverse stunning mountainous terrain and serene valleys, passing through the local town of Ulaan Uul. As you drive through a pass near the town, you’ll encounter the picturesque 13 shamanic “Ovoo,” symbolizing the entrance to the land of shamans. Furthermore, will visit local nomadic family in Darkhad village and get involved in their cultures. For the next few days, you’ll be accommodated in comfortable, high-quality expedition tents, and our skilled cook will prepare delicious meals for you.(B/L/D)

Note: There are no guesthouses or tourist camps in the north and we’ll set up our private camp, tents. Our talented cook will prepare 3 times meals for you every day. You’ll be provided with, mattresses, sleeping bags, and all camping equipment. In certain places, there aren’t proper bathroom amenities, so you’ll be roughing it like you’re camping outdoors. Some spots might have outhouses made of wood.

Following a delightful morning in the Ulaan-Uul village, your journey continues through the captivating Darkhad valley to reach Tsagaan Nuur town. Upon arrival at Khogorog, you’ll rendezvous with our local horse crew, marking the start of an exceptional equestrian adventure the following day.(B/L/D)

You’ll be embarking on a 6-7 hour horse trek to visit the Reindeer herder family today. Comfortable, soft saddles will be provided for the journey. You’ll need to pack only essential items for the next three days, as you can’t carry too much on the luggage horses. Two horses will be allocated for carrying foodstuff, kitchen essentials, sleeping bags, and mattresses. Once the horse guides have loaded all the luggage onto the carrier horses, you’ll begin the trek to the Taiga. You’ll ride through dense forests, swampy meadows, and cross rivers for approximately 30 km until you reach the Reindeer herders in the evening. Will have a packed lunch along the way. You’ll conclude your day by meeting the Tsaatan people, who are the local Reindeer herders. “Tsaatan” means “Reindeer Herder,” derived from “Tsaa” or “Tsaa-Buga” for Reindeer/Deer and “tan” as a suffix similar to “-er” in English (e.g., driver, cleaner). Tonight, you’ll stay in the traditional tent teepee of the Tsaatan people. Overnight.(B/L/D)

You’ll spend the day with the Reindeer herder tribe. Ethnically, these individuals are Tuvans, also referred to as Dukha people. Their language, religion, and culture differ slightly from typical Mongols. They primarily speak Tuvan, but many young people have begun to use Mongolian as well. Their main religious practice is Shamanism. They use reindeer like horses and consume their milk as regular milk. You’ll not only learn about their cultures but also actively participate in them. You can try your hand at milking reindeer and ride them in the surrounding areas. For the remainder of the time, relax in the serene surroundings of the Taiga. Overnight.(B/L/D)

Bid farewell to the Reindeer herders and will return to the Khogorog through the last way. Overnight.(B/L/D)

So, we’ll head out from Khogorog early in the morning and drive about 350 km off-road, which should take us 7-8 hours to reach the lakeshore. Khuvsgul Lake, also known as Blue Pearl Lake, is surrounded by forested mountains and stands as one of Mongolia’s largest lakes. We’ll arrive at the tourist camp in the evening, where there are bathroom facilities. Chill out at the tourist camp.(B/L/D)

Enjoy a boat ride to Khusliin Khad, climb up the mountain to enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the lake, and take a leisurely stroll along the lakeshore. Afterward, we’ll drive for about an hour to Murun via a paved road and have dinner at a restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.(B/L/D)

Driver will pick you up from the hotel and you’ll transferred to the airport. You’ll catch a morning flight to Ulaanbaatar, flying for about an hour. We’ll bid you farewell, hoping that we were able to be a part of your unforgettable vacation and add some color to your life.(B)