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From Steppes to Taiga 12 Days Tour

12 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.0
1 traveler review

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Hiking & Trekking
Epic trails and breathtaking landscapes await
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
High Intensity
Travelers should be in very good physical condition and expect continuous demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Amarbayasgalant Monastery

    Start point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (We will pick you up from your hotel or guest house in the Ulaanbaatar city 1 hour prior to launch of the tour, 06:00 - 08:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Amarbayasgalant Monastery
    • Meet Buddhist monks and temple
    • Hiking around natural beauty
    Landmarks
    Amarbayasgalant Monastery
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  2. Day 2

    Uran Togoo Volcanic Crater

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking to the crater
    • Explore Uran Togoo volcanic crater
    Landmarks
    Uran Togoo Volcanic Crater
  3. Day 3

    Lake and Khadan Khui Island

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat trip to Khadan Khui island
    • Hiking and lake exploration
    • Observe fish species

    Optional Activities

    • Cycling in the area
    Landmarks
    Khadan Khui Island
    Lake National Park
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  4. Day 4

    Darkhad Depression and Reindeer Family Trek Begin

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Meet nomadic family in Darkhad depression
    • Bird watching
    • Exploration of area
    • Cultural exchange introduction
    Landmarks
    Darkhad Depression
  5. Day 5

    Reindeer Family Horse Trek and Cultural Exchange

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse trek through mountain terrain
    • Meet reindeer family and cultural exchange
    • Taste reindeer milk
    • Explore nomadic lifestyle with reindeer
    Landmarks
    Reindeer Family Settlement
  6. Day 6

    Reindeer Family Return Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Horse trek through mountain terrain
    • Cultural exchange with reindeer family
    • Continue exploring nomadic lifestyle
    Landmarks
    Darkhad Depression
  7. Day 7

    Reindeer Family Experience Continuation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bird watching
    • Exploring and hiking
    • Cultural exchange
    • Meeting minority population
    Landmarks
    Darkhad Depression
  8. Day 8

    Final Reindeer Family Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Bird watching
    • Exploring and hiking
    • Cultural exchange
    • Meeting minority population
    Landmarks
    Darkhad Depression
  9. Day 9

    Moron City Rest Day

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Moron city
    • Relaxation and personal refreshment

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping in Moron
    • Visit pub or lounge
    Landmarks
    Moron City
  10. Day 10

    Rest Stop at River Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking around nature
    • Explore village life
    • River and mountain exploration
    Landmarks
    River Village
  11. Day 11

    Ugii Lake

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Hiking around Ugii Lake
    • Swimming in freshwater lake
    • Sunset gazing

    Optional Activities

    • Fishing
    Landmarks
    Ugii Lake
  12. Day 12

    Ulaanbaatar

    End point
    Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia (We will drop you off to your hotel or guest house in the Ulaanbaatar city 1 hour prior to launch of the tour, 15:00 - 18:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Travel to Ulaanbaatar
    • Hiking
    • Camel riding
    Landmarks
    Ulaanbaatar
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  • Olympic
    August 10th, 2024
    4.0
    The process until reaching the moment we arrived in Mongolia was long. It felt strange to pay it all in advance...
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    Carlos

    Asked on February 25th, 2025

    If I book for the 13th July are there enough other people now booked to reduce the cost of this tour?

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    • Tengri ToursOperatorWritten February 2025

      At the moment, we don't have a guaranteed departure for this date yet, but we'll keep you updated as soon as more travelers join. If you'd like, we can notify you as soon as we have a confirmed group, which could help reduce the cost. Let us know if you have any questions or if you'd like to explore alternative dates.

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      Carlos

      TravelerWritten February 2025

      That would be amazing. I can also do the 14th if we arrive back in the morning to catch my flight in the afternoon, but the 13th is preferable.

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    Evelyn

    Asked on July 29th, 2024

    Is there any space on this tour as i alreasy got my flights and i was really looking forward to see this country.

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    • Tengri ToursOperatorWritten August 2024

      We regret to inform you that there are no group tours available on your requested date. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have flexibility with your schedule, we would be happy to suggest alternative dates for our group tours or provide information on private tour options.

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      Evelyn

      TravelerWritten August 2024

      My next vacation is in march and april next year, if this tour become available in thst time frame please let me know, as i would love to visut mongolia on another opportunity.

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    Carolyn

    Asked on June 8th, 2024

    Is there a single supplement for a single traveler for the 12 day Steppes to Taiga tour on 3 or 4 September?

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    Single supplement
    • Tengri ToursOperatorWritten June 2024

      The private tour for solo traveler would be 5000$

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      Carolyn

      TravelerWritten June 2024

      Can you provide more itinerary details for the 4th to 8th day? What is the cost for 2 single females?

    • Tengri ToursOperatorWritten June 2024

      The price for 2 people is 6000 USD (3000 USD per person). In days 4-8, the itinerary includes: 1. Reaching Darkhad Depression family and preparing for horse riding. 2. Horse riding through terrain to reindeer herders. 3. Spending a day with reindeer herders learning about their culture and exploring Mongolia. 4. Riding horses back to base family. 5. Rest period.

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    Christian

    Asked on May 26th, 2024

    would like to know if the trips need a minimum number of people to be accomplished. Is it guaranteed?

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    • Tengri ToursOperatorWritten May 2024

      The tour is required atleast 3-4 people to launch. I will need to register and confirm the tour only after minimum requirement is met

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Mongolia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
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