The Reindeer Expedition to Taiga

Your adventure begins in Ulaanbaatar, heading north through Mörön before venturing off‑road into Khovsgol Province, where you’ll embark on a scenic horseback journey through untouched forests and mountain valleys, leading you to the reindeer‑herding Dukha families of the Taiga region

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Day 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Arrival at Chinggis Khaan International Airport
Transfer to Ulaanbaatar city center
Welcome dinner with local cuisine
Overnight stay at a 3–4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar → Murun (by car)
Breakfast at hotel
Depart for Murun by car
Lunch en route
Preparation for Taiga expedition (grocery and supplies)
Dinner at Murun hotel
Overnight stay in Murun hotel

Day 3: Murun → Tsagaannuur
Breakfast at hotel
Full-day drive to Tsagaannuur
Lunch en route
Dinner during the journey
Overnight in a tent picnic near Tsagaannuur Lake

Day 4: Tsagaannuur → Taiga
Reindeer ride into the Taiga (horse option available)
First night in Taiga at local nomadic tents (Yurt Urts)
Dinner with the nomadic family

Day 5: Taiga Exploration
Full day in the Taiga
Interact with Tsaatan people and reindeers
Optional trekking or reindeer herding activities
Overnight second night in Taiga

Day 6: Taiga → Tsagaannuur
Depart Taiga, return towards Tsagaannuur
Hostel stay and shower time
Dinner provided

Day 7: Tsagaannuur → Murun
Continue drive Tsagaannuur to Murun
Evening arrival and hotel check-in
Dinner at Murun hotel

Day 8: Murun → Ulaanbaatar
Full-day journey back to Ulaanbaatar by car
Hotel check-in upon arrival
Dinner and overnight stay at UB hotel

Day 9: Free Day in Ulaanbaatar
Optional activities: shopping (cashmere), Chinggis Khaan Museum, Bogd Khan Museum
Dinner at local restaurant
Overnight stay at hotel in UB

Day 10: Departure
Morning transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport for departure