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MONGOLIA : IN THE ALTAI MOUNTAINS, THE HEART OF BERKUTCHI COUNTRY, EAGLES RIDERS KAZAKHS...

Mongolia, mythical destination for riders travellers! Different tales have given an image in our spirit, Nomads in the heart of vaste steppe... Who have never dreamt of ridding in the immense region with a wild herd on the track of the rider people who knows first of all horse ridding before walking? In this country the horse is a mean of transport very useful, you will meet the last nomadic people, ridding with them between plains and montains, trying some very tastyful traditional dishes, and experiencing the particular warm hospitality, sleeping in Yurt camp to feel far away of nowhere... During our trekking you will discover fantastic lanscapes and a rich cultural heritage. In addition to some new itinerary, you will have a professional French guide during your whole trip. With his good logistic team, including one or two riding local guides, cookers, drivers (depend on the number of riders). You will discover on horseback all the assets of his country out of the paths.

For all our horses trekking in Mongolia, you will have two horses at your diposal during the trip, the horses not use will roam free in a pure Mongol tradition.

We have other rides in different parts of Mongolia to make you discover completly this marvellous country !

ITINERARY

This horse trekking follow a new itineray, between steppe, mountains, and lakes to meet isolated people to Berkutchi country, where are living Kazakhs riders who grow up eagles to hunt as their ancient tradition.

Day 1 : Ulaanbaatar
Arrival at Oulaanbaatar early in the morning. Greeting with our team at the airport and transfer to your Yurte hotel. In the afternoon, In the afternoon visit of the Capital and notably Gandan Monastery,temple complex where thousand of pelegrins come to pray. The visit of this temple is ended by a service. Then, we will carry on visiting the art and craft market among the local people. Traditional diner under a Yurte-restaurant and night in a Yurt camp.

Day 2 : Domestic flight to Khovd
Flight in the morning, to Khovd. Greeting with the local team, cookers, drivers, and guides which will come with you throughout the ride.
Departure to Khar Us Nuur lake, amazing black water lake. Night in camp.

Day 3 and day 4 : Meeting with the breeders
Two days of horse trekking around the big Khar Us Nuur lake. You will discover inhabitant's lifestyle of the isolated region and enjoy meeting the Nomads people.

Day 5: Doroo Lake
Today,we are going to Doroo lake, a magnifique lake where a lot of rare birds and fishs live. This montainous region dotted lakes is without any doubt the most beatiful region of the country!

Day 6 and 7 : Tsambagarav Montain
Today, we are going to 3 days in autonomy, you will see wild landscapes especially inacessible. After preparing the horses we ride to Tsambagarav Montain (4195 m sea level). In the way, you meet few unusual and isolated ethnic groups: the Oold, the Zakhchin...

Day 8 : Khongor Olon
After going up to Burat Pass, you will be in the most charming high top of the Altaï Montain. On the evening, we refind the logistic vehicule and our staff for the night in the camp.

Day 9 : Tolbo Nuur (Tolbo Lake)
From today, we will change of province: we are with the Kazakhs, in the Berkutchi country of the hunters riders of eagles. (Demonstration possible.)

Day 10 : Doroo Nuur (Doroo Lake)
During our horse trekkingnous you will discover the "Thousand water's lake", called Doroo Nuur.

Day 11 and 12 : Burgast Valley
During these two days, you will discover an amazing valley: Burgast Valley. Here you could meet nomadic ethnic group and youn could share their way of life thanks to our guide. Typical diner and night under tent in the forest.

Day 13 : Olgi
Way back to Olgi airport. Domestic flight to Ulaanbaatar.

Day 14 : Ulaanbaatar
Visit in Ulaanbaatar. Lunch not included.

Night in camp

Day 15 : Ulaanbaatar

Breakfast and drop back to the airport.

Please note that this horse trekking in Mongolia is a real adventure in some region which are just opening up to tourism. MOreover, for the mongols the track of time and space is very different than us. For this reason, we can be sure of the definite program and schedule , our guide will be flexible according to the circumstances. All of that is a part of an expectional trip and give it a certain charm!

The domestic flight might be changed or postponed even cancelled without notice, so that the last day in Ulaanbaatar is organised in case of change of return flight to Ulaanbaatar, whatever happen you will take your flight to Europe. Also the last day can be replaced by a visit day in the city of the domestic flight.

All our programmes above are indicative. They can be modified or rearranged for technical, safety or weather reasons. In this case, only the supervisiors are able to take the decisions that are necessary. Please be confident on the guide onsite in any case, who knows everything about the country and will do his best for your comfort.

Extension "Special Naadam Festival" (11th and 12th July 2008) In july, the departure are orgnanised to be at the famous Naadam Festival, national event which celebrate the millenar culture of Mongolia. You could see different show and traditional fight, Mongol Nadaam, horse racing...

* Extension of few days in Moscow. Take the opportunity to visit the city!
* Carry on with a week in Gobi desert or to go and enjoy the Great Wall of China...

Please contact us to organize any extension

EXTEND YOUR TRIP

HORSES AND REQUIRED RIDING LEVEL

Mongols horses are little but solid and they are well trained for any grounds.
The sadlery is occidental and hand maded by the Mongolians.

You do not really need a big horse ridding experience, but it is rather important to be use to live outside and do not be scared of a rustic comfort and to have a good health to discover the most far away region of Mongolia and to be able to ride during 4 to 7 heures per day.

For this horse trekking in Altaï Montain, you need to be an expereince riders, because of the hard environment.

YOUR GUIDES

The satff of the team onsite are local specialists. A French guide will come with each horse trekking as well as a cooker team, drivers and 1 or 2 horses ridding guides. It is really important to be in good healt and to know the risks link to a horse trekking inside a wild environment. Some stop off will bring you away of the beaten tracks and so far from the closest hospital. However, our personal security is garanteed by the traditional hopistality in Mongolia. A raid or theft is most likely in your city than in these welcoming regions!

ACCOMMODATION

Please note: the lackes and rivers are not your bathroom for environmental reasons, plastic blow will be provied to get washed, but it is at this price that you will live an extraodinary horse trekking!

Your meals will be cooked by great cookers. You will taste some good Mongolia specialities.
Tasting of milk in some region.

DATES AND RATES

Only horse trekking

Small group supplement (group of 2 ): + 210 euros per rider

From May to October :

Possibility to organize private departure with a minimum of 2 riders.

BOOKING - INFORMATION

Contact Claire, the specialist of this destination !

PRATICAL INFORMATIONS

15 days including 9 days on horseback
+ possibles extensions

Ulaanbaatar.

Formalities
Please check with your local ambassy.

Vaccination - health
No specific vaccinations. Don't forget your repatriation insurance.

We recommand to be update of usual vaccination, and especially tetanus..