Reindeer herder family photography tour
/9 days/
Short description
Take a photo tour to wild Taiga Mountains of Mongolia with experienced guide. Photographers and travelers have a great opportunity to photograph Mongolia’s epic landscapes such as majestic mountains, peaceful forest and picturesque lakes along with the hundreds of grazing sheep, galloping horses, caravanning reindeers, explore lifestyle of authentic Mongol nomads- the yurt dwellers, and experience mysterious shaman rituals while staying with Mongolian Ethnic Dukha Tribe-the teepee dwellers.
You will be roaming through the taiga wilderness on reindeer and horseback, living with mystical Tsaatan people to experience primitive lifestyle, sitting around the campfire to talk about shaman stories, staying in teepee, waking up in the foggy morning surrounded the photogenic landscape of Northern Mongolia and Capture them all with your camera. All levels of photographers are welcome. If you are a landscape, portrait, travel or night photographer and looking for your next photo destination then this is the right tour for you. We are your specialized photography guide to Mongolia and ready to help you to collect amazing photo shoots and experience unique culture on this Mongolian Photo Adventure.
Tour itinerary
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Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of MongoliaPick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
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Day 2 - Khuvsgul lake, Murun city, Khuvsgul provinceDomestic flight to Murun town and picked up from local airport by then drive to Khuvsgul Lake – as named as “Blue Pearl”. The lake itself is one of the natural wonders of the earth and the second largest freshwater lake. It is surrounded by magnificent pine-covered mountains. You will relax at the lakeshore and capture a multitude of stars over the blue lake. Stay overnight in ger camp.
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Day 3 - Khuvsgul lakeA half day photographing in Khovsgol Lake area surrounded by stunning color providing tips and tricks. Then heading to Tsagaan Nuur village, where Tsaatan people are settled. We will drive through Darkhad depression, is one of the must photograph landscapes in Mongolia due to its outstanding natural beauty, ragged mountains, peaceful meadows, marvelous lakes and clear air. Stay overnight at tent. (B/L/D)
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Day 4 - Ulaan Uul villageThe Darkhad valley is divided between the Ulaan-Uul, Renchinlkhumbe, and Tsagaannuur sums. Inhabitants are mainly Darkhad (whom the valley”s name derives from), and also some Tsaatan. The area is 4270 km². It was transferred from the People”s Republic of Tagna Tuva to the Mongolian People”s Republic in 1925 as a Soviet concession to the Mongolians, who had wanted to incorporate the territory of Tagna Uriankhai into their country.
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Day 5 - Reindeer familyToday we will visit to Reindeer family /3 or 4 families/. Explore their life style and have enjoy photography with reindeer families.
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Day 6 - Reindeer FamliyMorning we will Explore Reindeers families life style and meet other families. Have a enjoy your time.
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Day 7 - Ulaan Uul villageWe are start drive to Murun city. On the way we will rest Ulaan Uul village and tomorrow morning continue drive to Murun city.
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Day 8 - Murun city, Khuvsgul provinceStart drive to Murun city. On your way you can see Darkhan nomads life style and wild nature.
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Day 9 - Ulaanbaatar cityToday will be an early start in order to get back to Murun in time for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. On arrival in Ulaanbaatar you will be met by a driver and vehicle and taken back to your hotel.
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Day 10 - Home sweet homeLeave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
Essentials
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
Tour route
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Day 1 - UlaanbaatarDistance: n/a
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Day 2 - Ulaanbaatar > MurunDistance: 530km
Time: 1.5 hours -
Day 2 - Murun > Khuvsgul lakeDistance: 120km
Time: 2 hours -
Day 3 - Khuvsgul lakeDistance: n/a
Time: n/a -
Day 4 - Khuvsgul lake > Ulaan UulDistance: 200km
Time: 6 hours -
Day 5 - Ulaan Uul > TsagaannuurDistance: 130km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 5 - Tsagaannuur > Reindeer familyDistance: 20km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 6 - Reindeer familyDistance: n/a
Time: n/a -
Day 7 - Reindeer family > TsagaannuurDistance: 20km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 7 - Tsagaannuur > Ulaan UulDistance: 130km
Time: 3 hours -
Day 8 - Ulaan Uul > MurunDistance: 210km
Time: 6 hours -
Day 9 - Murun > UlaanbaatarDistance: 530km
Time: 1.5 hours -
Day 10 - Home sweet homeDistance: n/a
Time: n/a
Tour Package Price
Including package
Excluding package
Include service of Meals
Including package
- A Van 4×4 with a driver
- Fuel for the trip for whole time
- English speaking guide
- Accommodation
- All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/
- All cooking and camping gears
- National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China border)
- Pick up, Drop of to Airports
- Domestic flight tickets
- Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything
Excluding package
- Items of personal nature
- Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry
- Travel and insurance
- International transportation
- Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/
- Optional activities
- Single supplement /Hotel room/
- Gratuity for the tour team
- Taxi
Include service of Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Per day 1 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/
- 1 bottle wine during trip /0.75L/
- 24 can of beer/0.5L/ during trip
- One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/
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