Explore Tsaatan Reindeer Herder Tribe Life
Explore the Unique Nomadic Life of Tsaatan Reindeer Herders in Northern Mongolia
Discover the Tsaatan reindeer herders, among the last nomadic groups preserving traditions in Northern Mongolia. This extraordinary journey offers a rare glimpse into centuries-old practices against the backdrop of the vast open countryside, making it a captivating highlight for any Mongolia trip.
During your stay, our Sayat Travel team, intimately familiar with the Tsaatan community, facilitates an immersive experience. Engage in various traditional activities such as reindeer milking, cheese-making, firewood gathering, and even reindeer riding. These hands-on experiences provide a unique connection with the nomads' lifestyle.
This intimate involvement with the community offers profound insights into their remoteness and self-sufficiency in the captivating setting of the "Land of the Endless Sky." The personal connection fostered through shared activities leaves you with a lasting appreciation for the resilient way of life of the Tsaatan people.
Reindeer Herder Tour Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Chinggis Khan International Airport, our guide will greet you and transfer you to your hotel. If time permits, join us for dinner and an introduction to Ulaanbaatar, including a visit to Sukhbaatar Square. We may also visit a money exchange and grocery store for last-minute supplies. Overnight stay in a hotel. (L-D)
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Fly from UB to Murun and meet the Sayat Travel team at Murun airport, including an English-speaking guide, driver, and cook. Drive 100km to Khuvsgul Lake, the second most voluminous freshwater lake in Asia. Enjoy spectacular views, local wildlife, and campfires. Overnight accommodation in a tent or wooden cabin. (L-D)
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After breakfast, drive to Ulaan-Uul village, 171km northwest of Murun city. Experience beautiful rivers, valleys, and mountain passes with small stops for photography and a picnic lunch. Overnight stay in a tent or wooden cabin. (B-L-D)
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Early morning drive to Tsaagan Nuur village. Check in at the Army headquarters, secure permission to enter the Taiga region, and meet the Tsaatan nomad family providing horses and reindeer. Experience Mongolian traditional food and sleep in a Ger/Yurt. (B-L-D)
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Pack main gear in the morning and start riding to the East Taiga Forest. The journey includes spectacular scenery, mountains, streams, and the chance to see wild, red-colored deer. Arrive at the teepees of the reindeer families for an authentic Tsaatan experience. Overnight stay in a teepee. (B-L-D)
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A full day to experience Tsaatan reindeer herder's everyday life, ride reindeer, and participate in chores. Overnight stay in a teepee. (B-L-D)
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After two days in the Taiga, bid farewell to the Mongolian family and ride back to Tsaagan Nuur. Enjoy a swim in the lake if weather permits. Overnight stay in a Ger. (B-L-D)
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Drive back to Murun, passing rivers and mountain passes with stops for lunch and photography. Overnight stay in a hotel. (B-L-D)
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After breakfast, your guide will accompany you to the local airport for your return flight to Ulaanbaatar. Enjoy a free evening to explore the city. Overnight stay in a hotel. (B-L-D)
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Transfer to Chinggis Khan International Airport for your return flight home or further adventures in other regions of Mongolia, such as the Altai Mountains or Gobi Desert. (B)
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Group Tour $ (Single supplement 330$)
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Family Discount:
Special rates available for family bookings.
Child Discount:
One free space for every 16 pax
Rebooking Discount:
Exclusive discounts offered for rebooked trips.
Group Travel Discount:
Discounts provided for group bookings. For further information, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to assist you!
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✔️ 1 nights in *** hotel
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✔️ Four wheels driving vehicle transfer
✔️ Drop off service
✔️English speaking guide
✔️ Daily bottled water
✔️ Horse & camel riding
✔️ Entry fees to national parks and museums
✔️ Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
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❌Items of personal use
❌International travel
❌Alcoholic drinks & beverages
❌Bar bills, laundry, telephone calls
❌Travel & medical insurance
❌Visa fee
❌Single supplements
❌Optional activities & additional services
❌Gratuity for guides & drivers/optional
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Rest easy in comfortable accommodations that offer a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure for travelers with medium physical strength. Whether you prefer cozy guesthouses or traditional yurts, our lodging options provide a welcoming retreat after a day of exploration.
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High-skilled kazakh guide for an authentic experience
Oct 2017 • Couples
Our guide Erlan and his family hosted us during the Golden Eagle Festival. We were welcomed at their home as if we were part of their family. It was a real chance to have him with us during the Festival : as he speaks a perfect English, he gave us all the explanations about the different celebrations / activities taking place. He introduced us to his Eagle hunters friends and we ended in a pub to celebrate the event with them. We learnt a lot of things as Erlan took the time to translate all our questions. We also stayed in a Eagle hunter's family for a few days. Once again we had the chance to understand better the kazakh culture thanks to the many explanations and translations of our guide. The thing is that by relying on Sayat travel to organize your trek, you will live a much more authentic experience than if you went through an agency in UB or Ulgii. Erlan knows his region very well, he can tell you everything about his culture and traditions. The eagle hunters are not his business partners but his real friends. Plus, the price he asks is ultra competitive compared to any other agency. We would recommend him for sure and we hope we'll come back one day with our families to share this experience with them !
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Eagle festival and staying with nomadic families.
Wonderful trip around Olgyi the days before the eagle festival. We stay with nomadic families and shared time, food and the Great time during the two days of the festival as well as during our trip back to UlaanBator by UAZ minivan. Six days in the flat of Mongolia. Great experience for my whole family. Perfect organization by Erlan of Sayat Travels. If you want to do something really different go to this region of Mongolia with Sayat travels.
Diego D
Date of experience: October 2019 -
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We will be back!
This was my first time visiting Bayan Olgii, and this time, I travelled with my fellow landscape photographers who went crazy with the beauty of the landscape. We literally stopped and took pictures in ten or twenty minutes of drive, and the crew was accommodative and resourceful throughout the trip. We were able to attend an Eagle Hunter festival which was the highlight of the trip. Kudos to the crew who were instrumental in making our trip enjoyable and memorable!
Totofore Jakarta, Indonesia
Date of experience: October 2019 -
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Great trip & host to explore the Altai mountains.
Oct 2018 • Friends
Erlan organized an awesome 6-day trip to see and experience this beautiful part of the world. He's a great host and speaks perfect English, which is a relief in this part of the world. We lived with hospitable locals, did great hikes, saw breathtaking views and even joined a small eagle festival. Definitely recommended!
Tijmen H
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![Nowadays, the Kazakhs of Mongolia continue their ancestors’ golden eagle hunting tradition during the cold months. One of the last Kazakhz Mongolian Eagle hunters still hunts golden eagles.]()
Eagle Hunters Festival
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