Mongolia Reindeer Herders | Tsaatan & Dukha People Experience

Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia.
Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a short city walk or rest after your international flight.

Overnight: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Morning flight to Murun, the regional center of northern Mongolia.
Meet your local driver and guide, then begin an overland journey toward the Darkhad Valley, home to nomadic herders.

Experience the vast landscapes and remote beauty of northern Mongolia.
Stay with a nomadic family in a traditional Mongolian ger (yurt).

Overnight: Nomad family ger, Darkhad Valley

Short drive to the taiga forest region where the Tsaatan reindeer herders live.
Meet the Dukha people of Mongolia, prepare your gear, and ride reindeer to the reindeer herders’ camp.

This unforgettable journey introduces you to the reindeer herd, the backbone of Tsaatan life.

Overnight: Traditional reindeer teepee (Urtz)

A full day living alongside the Mongolia reindeer herders.
Participate in daily activities such as reindeer care, milking, and firewood collection. Plenty of time for photography, storytelling, and cultural exchange.

Overnight: Reindeer herders’ camp (teepee)

Morning at leisure with the reindeer herders.
In the afternoon, ride reindeer back and continue driving to Ulaan-Uul village.

Enjoy a hot shower and a freshly prepared meal at a local restaurant — a welcome comfort after days in the taiga.

Overnight: Guesthouse in Ulaan-Uul village

Drive south to Khuvsgul Lake (Lake Khövsgöl) and arrive at Khatgal village.
Enjoy sunset photography along the lakeshore, capturing Mongolia’s most iconic natural scenery.

Overnight: Wooden cabin by Khuvsgul Lake

Morning hike along the lakeshore, exploring the forests and crystal-clear waters of Khuvsgul National Park.
In the afternoon, drive back to Murun city.

Overnight: Hotel in Murun

Morning flight back to Ulaanbaatar.
Visit the Chinggis Khan Statue Complex and explore Terelj National Park, known for its dramatic rock formations and alpine landscapes.

Overnight: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Transfer to the airport for your international departure.
End of your Tsaatan Reindeer Herders Experience in Mongolia.