NORTHERN MONGOLIA & REINDEER HERDER NOMADS

NORTHERN MONGOLIA & REINDEER HERDER NOMADS - Discover Kazakh Nomads

NORTHERN MONGOLIA & REINDEER HERDER NOMADS

NORTHERN MONGOLIA & LAKE HUVSUGUL

★★★★★

Price :

$ 1,850.00

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OVERVIEW

Mongolia Homestay – Northern Khuvsgul’s Reindeer

Welcome to Mongolia, the land of endless beautiful nature and home to nomadic people. “Discover Kazakh Nomads” offers you an unforgettable adventure “ Mongolia Homestay in northern Khuvsgul’s Reindeer Tribe”, where you can experience their ancient cultures.

Also, they are well known as a tribe of Tsaatan herders. Optionally, you can either join our annual “Christmas and New Year in the Mongolian Taiga” tour or else choose your individual private trip.

Nomadic reindeer herders also well known as Tsaatan people migrate 3-4 times a year. And live in a teepee all year round. You have the opportunity to be part of their unique lifestyle and explore their ancient cultures.

There are only fifty families left in Khuvsgul’s Taiga who could keep their unique way of living, and sadly who are about to disappear. This is a fully guided expedition, where you can enjoy the magnificent Mongolian taiga, live in a teepee with a tribe of reindeer herders, and admire Lake Khuvsgul.

Also, you will be supported by an experienced local team consisting of an English-speaking guide, expedition cook, and experienced drivers with off-road vehicles. This is a winter tour that starts from December 1st to February 1st. And it is based on enjoying the great winter atmosphere.

You can join our group departure which starts on 23^rd December and is planned to celebrate Christmas and New Year. For more details please get in touch with us.

The tour will start in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar and ends at the same place, and we highly recommend you book your trip as early as possible due to limited tickets in that period of the year.

Khuvsgul Province is one of the best places in Mongolia and is always at the top of the “must-visit” list. Khuvsgul lake is the largest fresh-watered lake in Mongolia and it is well known as Khuvsgul sea. Enjoy the crystal clear ice of frozen Khuvsgul.

We highly recommend you bring maximum warm clothes and a sleeping bag. The weather can reach -45 C at night. For the full list of “what to bring” please find below.

We will set up our own kitchen tent, where you can drink hot tea and coffee at any time. During the trip, you will not pay for additional entertainment, everything is included in the tour price. But you may need cash to buy souvenirs, alcoholic drinks, and tips.

Please Come & Enjoy Mongolia homestay at Khuvsgul’s Reindeer herders tribe in winter 2026-2027!

Itinerary

Day 1

1 DAY - ARRIVAN ULAANBAATOR CITY CAPITAL OF MONGOLIA

Met at airport by local guide. Take to hotel for the night. Dinner and introduction to the City. Take to Money exchange for local currency. En route, visit the big Sukhbaatar Square, centre of the City.

Overnight accommodation will be in a hotel.(L-D)

Day 2

2 DAY FLIGHT TO MURUN

Take flight to Murun and explore Khuvsgul lake

At Murun airport you will be met by one of our representatives: driver, English speaking tour guide, and cook. We will drive from airport to Khuvsgul lake which is the second most voluminous freshwater lakes in Asia. It is located in the northwest of Mongolia, near the Russian border, at the foot of the eastern Sayan mountains. 100 km driving on paved road to reach the lake and enjoy the spectacular view of the area. Overnight accommodation will be in a tent or wooden cabin.(L-D)

Day 3

3 DAY ULAAN UUL VILLAGE

After breakfast, we start driving to the Ulaan-Uul village, located 171km from northwest of Murun city. There are several rivers and mountain passes en route. Picnic lunch and many small stops for photographing. Overnight accommodation will be in a tent or wooden cabin.(B-L-D)

Day 4

4 DAY TSAGAAN NUUR VILLAGE

Early morning drive to Tsaagan Nuur village. Check in at the Army headquarters and show our passports and document permission for the Taiga region.

Then we will meet the nomad family supply us with the horses, and reindeer to go to Tsaatan family. The Family truly enjoy 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. Sleep in ger just like a Mongolian! Overnight accommodation will be in ger.(B-L-D)

Day 5

5 DAY HORSE RIDING TO REINDEER NOMAD FAMILY

Our staff will pack our gear (you need to sort out your unnecessary things and leave it to the car). Our driver will remain in the village with our supplies not needed for this part of the trip. We start riding to East Taiga (South Edge of Siberia). We need to ride for 7 hours including lunch break. Riding in the Taiga is exciting and challenging. If needed, we make sure you are will lead by very experienced guides.

The scenery, mountains, streams, tundra area, is 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 families, you will be welcomed and made to feel at home. We will spend the next two days, experiencing Tsaatan life. Overnight accommodation will be in a teepee.(B-L-D)

Day 6

6 DAY THE MAGIC TAIGA

Full day of rest. We experience Tsaatan/reindeer herder’s everyday life and can ride a reindeer and help with any chores, from milking. Cheese making and even trying to teach the children some Western games. Overnight accommodation will be in a teepee.(B-L-D)

Day 7

7 DAY RIDING BACK TO TSAGAAN NUUR

After 2 days of experiencing Tsaatan reindeer family’s life and wild untouched Taiga’s land, we say good bye our Mongolian family ride back to Tsaagan Nuur. Swim in the lake if warm. Overnight in Ger.(B-L-D).

Day 8

8 DAY DRIVE TO MURUN

There are several rivers and mountain passes en route. Picnic lunch and many small stops for photographing. Overnight accommodation will be in a hotel(B-L-D)

Day 9