the nomadic
way of life
In the “Nomads” tour you will be visiting Khuvsgul Lake which
holds 70% of Mongolia’s fresh water and from there you will
visit a nomadic family that will show you the beauty of living in
harmony with nature and the ways of self-sustainable living.
On this trip, we will have 4 days that convene with the
Shaman’s Journey.
Includes
- Transfers on arrival and departure
- English-speaking guide at all times
- All other lodgings will be in Ger camps, tents, or nomadic family
- Meals are provided as mentioned in the itinerary that will be provided when you book the tour
- Ground transportation by chauffeured 4WD vehicle
- Park entrance fees
- Horses for riding fee
Good to know
BNM Tours will ensure that your stay in our beautiful country will be comfortable and enjoyable. In the city, you will be staying at the finest hotels for foreign travelers and during our trip, you will stay at Tourist Ger camps. These camps are modern in utilities yet traditional in design. You will have power (220V), water, showers, restaurants, and all required services and still be able to feel the Nomadic experience
After you book your tour please make sure to include all dietary requirements. In the city and at certain Ger camps you will have the finest international meal choices. It will be no different from back home. Moreover, during long road trips in the countryside you will be provided with lunchboxes from the previous Ger camp we stayed at. There will be traditional food offered on our journey, which you may choose to take part in but it is not part of your meal plan. Alcohol is not provided but tourists over the drinking age may bring their own
BNM Tours will provide the latest, air-conditioned 4WD vehicles for maximum comfort on your touring days with an experienced driver. A day’s drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km on average.
If you want to take videos or photographs yourself, we recommend you bring your camera equipment. If not, that is fine. Your tour guide team will be documenting your trip for you.
We also recommend you bring a first aid kit, sun cream, insect repellent, and all necessary medicine that you may require. (headache, cold, diarrhea, allergy, motion sickness, and any medication prescribed for you)
For clothing, we recommend you bring many layers of clothes. So that if it is too hot you can remove a layer, or if it is too cold you can add a layer. We also recommend a waterproof jacket, a hat, sunglasses, a headscarf, sturdy hiking shoes, and sandals.
Tour Schedule
After arriving in Ulaanbaatar we will check in at the Hotel, then we will visit famous sights and have a modern Mongolian city night at renowned restaurants and bars.
We will fly in the morning from Ulaanbaatar to Murun city. From there we will travel to meet the Nomad family with that we will be spending the next 3 days.
On the first day, you will intervene with our BNM film crew while they are filming a documentary on shamanism, and you will be able to witness the mysticism of Mongolian shamanism. After the shamans leave we will spend a couple of days with the designated Nomad family. They will have prepared Gers for us to stay at. You will get to experience the life of a real nomadic family and what it means to live in harmony with nature and the ways of self-sustainable living. They will show you how they live, how they obtain food, and their cultures, and traditions. This will be an authentic look at how people have been surviving for thousands of years in contrast to the modern life we are so used to.
Lake Khuvsgul is located in the Jankhai region of Khuvsgul. It is the largest freshwater lake in Mongolia by volume. The lake holds almost 70% of Mongolian freshwater reserves and is drinkable without treatment. You can go on a boat ride on the calm waters of Khuvsgul lake to visit the island in the middle of the lake or trek the lakeside mountains. Khuvsgul is the most famous holiday destination for Mongolians and is one of the busiest tourist spots.
From Murun Airport we will fly to Khustai. Khustai National Park is the habitat of essential Mongolian wildlife and plant life. Khustai Nuruu is home to over 667 species of plants, lichens, moss, and mushrooms. In addition, there are 385 species of insects and 279 species of animals, including fish, mammals, and birds. The main attraction will be to see the rare and endangered wild horse Takhi, also known as Przewalski’s Horse. If we are lucky we may get to experience the sights of a Mongolian wolf, wild deer, Eurasian lynx, golden eagle, and the Mongolian gazelle.
After leaving Khustai, we will drive from there to Terelj National Park and we will spend 2 nights there. Terelj National Park is located within the beautiful Mongolian mountains and we will get to experience the beautiful scenery and outstanding natural rock formations. After sightseeing landscapes, we will go on a horse-riding trip that is designed for tourists. Your tour of Terelj will be a calm and serene day.
Once we end our trip through the wilderness of Mongolia, we will return to the capital city, and then you will have free time to relax, go shopping, go sightseeing, and prepare for your departure back home.
Our team will drive you and your luggage to the airport on time and make sure everything is in order for you to board your flight safely back home.
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