MONGOLIA

Journey in the Land of Nomads

Destination Explanation

Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East and Central Asia. It has a population of around 3.3 million people and covers an area of approximately 1.6 million square kilometers, making it one of the world’s largest countries in terms of land area. Mongolia shares borders with Russia to the north and China to the south, east, and west.

Mongolia has a rich history that dates back to the Mongol Empire, which was founded in the 13th century by Genghis Khan. The empire eventually became one of the largest in history, stretching from Eastern Europe to the Pacific Ocean. 

Today, Mongolia is a parliamentary republic with a president as its head of state.

The country is known for its vast and rugged landscapes, including the Gobi Desert, which covers much of southern Mongolia. The country is also home to numerous natural wonders, including the Altai Mountains, Lake Khövsgöl, and the Orkhon Valley, all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Mongolia is a country with a rich nomadic culture, and many of its people still live a traditional lifestyle, herding livestock across the country’s vast grasslands. The traditional Mongolian dwelling, called a ger, is a portable, round tent made of felt and wood that is easy to assemble and disassemble, making it ideal for a nomadic lifestyle.
In recent years, Mongolia’s economy has been growing rapidly, driven in part by the mining industry, which produces large quantities of coal, copper, and gold. However, the country faces challenges such as a harsh climate, limited infrastructure, and a small population.

Date

October 20 - 28, 2023

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tour price: US$3100

US$300 deposit required to reserve your spot

group size

Minimum 4 participants
Maximum 7 participants

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Necessary Covid-19 Vaccinations, ​International Medical and Travel Insurance Coverage

SUPPLEMENTAL FEES

SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT: US$850

Prices are based on double-occupancy unless noted. Single-occupancy rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis (in most places) and subject to a supplemental fee.

We try to accommodate participants who request single accommodations, as well as those looking for a roommate. If a single room is requested, or if we are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.

SMALL GROUP ADDITIONAL CHARGE: US$500

The photo tour price is in US Dollars, based on 6 paying participants. In the unlikely event the photo tour does not fill, there is a small surcharge of US$500 for 4-5 paying participants.

What’s Included:

1 Photography Instructors

Local guide with english native speaking

Accommodations hotel and yurt base on double occupancy

Food and drink

Local flight around the the trip

Eagle hunter talents

All Tickets and Entrance fee

Roundtrip Airport Transfer

Camera and Gear Rent

What’s Excluded:

Liquor and Alcohol

Tips for tour guides, drivers, bellhops ect.

International Medical and travel Insurance Coverage

Add On:

Porter US$100 per day

Additional food (Vegan, international food) US$25 for each Eat

TOUR OVERVIEW

DAY 1

  • Meeting Point at Genghis Khan international airport at Almaty Internasional.
    Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia. At Genghis Khan international airport you will be met by one of our representatives English speaking tour guide and transferred to your hotel. after check in hotel we city tour Ulaanbatar

DAY 2

  • Flight to Olgii
    Olgii is the highest Mongolian aimag (province). For the most part, it is located in the Mongolian Altai mountain region. The aimag is famous for the traditional hunting method using trained golden eagles. An estimated 80% of the world`s eagle hunters live here. At the local airport, you will be met by one of our representatives: a driver, English-speaking tour guide, and cook. We will drive from the airport to the “Khatu pasture” for sunset landscape photography of the “Khatu River and mountains”. (25km drive from Olgii)

DAY 3

  • Off-roading towards Altai national park via Ulaankhus and Tsengel countries.
    After early morning photography, we drive towards to west via Ulaankhus and Tsengel villages. On the way, we stop for short landscape photography of the Altai mountains and valleys. The highlight of the day is photography in the Khovd river valley.

DAY 4

  • Altai tavan bogd national park
    After early morning photography and brunch, we head to Altai National Park. Khoton Lake in Altai National Park We spent a few days photographing and filming in this region.

DAY 5

  • Drive to Khoton and Khurgan Lake (in the Sirgaly area)
    Sirgalia is a beautiful spot where the twin pristine lakes of Khoton and Khurgan meet. The Khoton and Khurgan lakes offer the traveler an adventure in a spectacular landscape of stunning natural beauty with almost endless opportunities for fishing. Endless snow-capped mountains with larch forests and crystal-clear lakes make the area one of the most beautiful parts of the trip. It is also a good place for fishing and bird-watching.

DAY 6

  • White river valley
    Today we’ll trek about five hours towards the northwest, where we’ll go past some ancient burial sites and petroglyphs (from the Bronze & Iron Age) and Aral-Tolgoi military base, which is now less than 10km away from the Chinese border

DAY 7

  • Drive to “Sagsai” village, Visit eagle hunters’ family
    After 100 kilometer drive, you’ll arrive in a small Sagsai village which is situated in a picturesque place on the bank of the Khovd River. Visit the nomadic eagle hunter’s family where you will see demonstrations with the eagle, have the chance to talk with the eagle hunter, and take photographs with the golden eagle. Furthermore, you will enjoy tasting milk products and the hospitality of local Kazakh nomads

DAY 8

  • Drive back to Olgii
    Almaty is the biggest city in Kazakhstan, located in the southeast part of the country. The population is around 1,8 million inhabitants. The city was very famous to be the old capital and the city remains the economic, financial, and cultural center of all of Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It’s a very ethical city, full of older buildings, oriental bazaars, churches, mosques, and a lot of other interesting things to see. This and the following day will be dedicated to the tour around this magnificent city.

DAY 9

  • Departure
    Transfer to Genghis Khan international airport at Almaty

Brilliant Routes

Each route selected and studied for the results of extraordinary photos

Smart Guides

It’s not that we are so smart, it’s just that we have tons of experiences.

Optimal Timing

We always pay attention in details, not too fast and not too late.

Unique Experience

Extraordinary experiences can only be achieved from teams that we prepared. 

Cancellation Policy

Your deposit is a firm commitment, and will be subject to a cancellation fee. For this reason, we recommend trip insurance. Please refer to the Payments, Cancellations, and Refunds section in our terms and conditions for the full details of our policies. Please do not make air travel arrangements until checking with us first.

Disclaimer

While these descriptions represent the photo tour’s planned itinerary, we reserve the right to revise it without notice as we see fit. Details on this page are also subject to change without notice, including substitutions of tour leaders. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum number of participants is not met. And while we don’t anticipate this happening, we reserve the right to adjust the fees for this photo tour due to factors outside of our control, such as fluctuations in currency rates, political or governmental action, new applicable taxes, and related issues. Please do not purchase air travel before confirming with us. Participants are expected to be in fair health and be capable of spending days walking around the various areas while carrying their own equipment and luggage. We can never count on the weather patterns in our destination. For this reason, we have our list of beautiful locations we’ll be going to, but we need to keep our schedule fluid, as we will be adapting to changing weather conditions on the ground.

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