{"id":653,"date":"2020-04-09T09:36:44","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T09:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/?p=653"},"modified":"2024-05-10T08:45:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T08:45:27","slug":"reindeer-herders-eagle-festival-19-days-from-3040","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/reindeer-herders-eagle-festival-19-days-from-3040\/","title":{"rendered":"Reindeer herders & Eagle Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Day 1 Arrive in UB<\/td>\r\n
Arrive UB airport and meet by our Blue Wolf team. Takes approx 45min to transfer to hotel.\u00a0
After a short rest to freshen-up we will do a sight -seeing tour of Ulaanbaatar, focusing on such significant cultural sites as Gandan Buddhist Monastery, the Zanzabar Fine Arts Museum, which holds the finest collection of thangka paintings, carvings and sculptures in Mongolia. The Chojin Lama temple will be visited, the location of which clearly illustrates the great contrast between the old and the new in Mongolia. Lunch will be enjoyed in a nearby Mongolian restaurant with traditional cuisine. In the afternoon, the Winter Palace of the last Bogd Khan will be visited which houses some very interesting cultural and religious artifacts. To get a panoramic overview of the city, we may visit the Great Buddha statue and memorial at Zaisan. Overnight at a 5* hotel.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 2-3 Fly to Khuvsgul & Drive ton Renchinkhumbe<\/td>\r\n\u00a0<\/strong>
Fly to Murun and meet by our team. Driving about 300 km \/7-8 hrs\/ reach village Renchinkhumbe. The road goes by Darhad Hotgor valley. Darhadyn Hotgor is a wide high valley west of H\u00f6vsg\u00f6l nuur. The valley is about 150 kilometers long and 40 kilometers wide, the valley’s altitude is about 1600 meters, and the surrounding peaks are up to 3100 meters high. Darhadyn Hotgor is named after the Darhad Mongols, who make up most of the valley’s population. On second day, we will meet horse rangers and first introduction to the horses and riding training. Overnights in tent. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 4 To Reindeers<\/td>\r\n
Early morning we start horse ride toward high mountains. Only next day evening, we reach the rein-deer people, who live in tepees. Overnight in tent. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 5 Stay with Reindeer herders<\/td>\r\n
Learn their everyday life and their traditions as like milking reindeers, riding, processing skins. Also you enjoy the beautiful nature. Reindeer people \/Tsaatan\/ are small ethnic group of Mongolia \/about 600\/. They follow shamanism and very believe in mysterious shamanist deeds and traditions. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 6-7 Ride back & Drive to Lake Khuvsgul<\/td>\r\n
Known as \u201cThe Dark Blue Pearl\u201d, Lake Khovsgol is Mongolia’s largest and deepest lake. Located in the northernmost province, it is the largest tributary stream of Lake Baikal in Russia. Lake Khuvsgul is 136 km long, 36 km wide, and 262 meters deep and is located at an altitude of 1645 m above sea level and is frozen from January until April or May. It’s the second largest fresh water lake in Central Asia. It’s inhabited by nine species of fish including the Siberian grayling and lenok. Fishing and sport fishing are becoming popular in the lake area. Taiga Fauna and Flora, Tsaatan, practicing reindeer breeding are the main attractions for tourist. Different ethnic groups live in the area: Khalh, Darhadt, and Buryat. Tsaatans are reindeer herders. Lake Khovsgol is on the important migration route for birds from Siberia, thus facilitating marvelous opportunities for birdwatching. In the evening, come to Murun city. Overnights in local hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 8-10 Drive to Ulgii<\/td>\r\n
Driving from Hangai Forest Area to Altai Mountains, you can see many different wild areas, where mountains and steppe areas are combined. Meeting nomadic families, you can see how they are used to live on these remote wild places. Last day, come to Olgii, where you can stay in gercamp or hotel with hot shower. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 11 Golden Eagle experience<\/td>\r\n
The Mongolian Kazakhs use for hunting female eagles as far they are bigger mail ones and more aggressive. These eagles are trained to hunt fox, wolves, rabbit and wild cat. Going side by side with eagle hunter to hunt mostly fox we learn and enjoy this unique customs of the Mongolian Kazakhs. We have the chance to visit some Kazakh families and feel the grade hospitality. Every evening we stay with the Kazakh Dombro Player (traditional musical instrument with two strings). Overnight in tents. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 12-13 Eagle Festival<\/td>\r\n
Drive to the festival place and meet the Kazakh Eagle hunters. The rodeo of eagle hunting. A fantastic opportunity for photographers and adventurers alike to see these magnificent birds up close. There are approx. 400 eagle hunters in Bayan-Olgii aimag. The eagle hunters from around regions gather to test their finely trained birds in singular contests of speed and agility in these few days. During the festival we also see some Kazakh Traditional Horse Games like \u201cBushKushi” (Try to take out from each other the goat skin on horseback), “Kiss woman on horseback”, “Pick up coins from the land on horseback” and others. In the evening we enjoy to have the Kazakh Concert with some traditional songs and music. Overnights in ger\/local hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 14 Drive to Altai Tavan Bogd Nat. Park<\/td>\r\n
We will drive further west. Bayan-Ulgii is rich in archaeological remains, as a reminder of the Bronze Ages and the time of the Huns and Turkic invasions. At Shiveet Hairhan Mountain, where numerous Tuvan nomads live, in Altai Tavanbogd National Park, we will pitch our camp. Shiveet Hairhan is holy for them, so there are about 400 Ibexes there. Sometimes seen, sometimes not seen. Here we will be able to view the biggest petroglyphs from the second period of the Huns (200 B.C.). The Huns were the reason for the Chinese emperor Qin Shi Huangdi to build and finish the Great Wall of China at this time. Overnight in tent\/ger. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 15 Potanin Glacier & Snow Peaks<\/td>\r\n
We will do day hike in the area. In the mountains here, there are some 20 glaciers and this is one of the few locations in the world where camels are used as pack animals in glacier areas. Should weather conditions be difficult we will not be able to see the glaciers. Tavanbogd means \u201cthe Holy Five\u201d referring to the five highest peaks, of which Huiten Uul is the highest in Mongolia, 4374 meters above sea level. Quite a considerable height at this latitude. Overnight in tent\/ger. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 16 Drive to Twin Lakes<\/td>\r\n
Today\u2019s driving to north comes out to the steppe valleys of the lake area. We pitch camp on the shores of Hoton Lake, where you will find numerous petroglyphs. The area is below the snow-capped Ikh Turgen Uul. We are now only 15km from the China border. These are the summer pastures of numerous Kazakh herdsmen. Their yurts are a bonanza of handicraft. They are a very friendly and hospitable people. A fishing rod comes in handy here. The largest subspecies of Mongolian Grayling (Thymallus arcticus) is easily fished here. The numerous Great Cormorants in the vicinity are a good indicator that there are plentiful fish in the lakes. Overnight in tent or with family. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 17 Drive back to Ulgii<\/td>\r\n
Drive to east via Ulaanhuis over desert mountain landscapes, with the snow-capped Sogoog Mountain as a powerful backdrop and the Altai Mountain range ahead of us. After driving 4-5 hrs, come to Olgii. Overnight in gercamp\/local hotel. (BLD)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 18 Fly back to UB<\/td>\r\n
Early breakfast and transfer to UB airport. Transfer to 4* hotel. (B) You will have a full day to explore the sprawling city of retro architecture, thrilling nightlife, wild traffic and exciting commerce. There\u2019s plenty to see, do and eat \u2013 your guide will recommend some of the best places to dine at<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n
Day 19 Depart UB<\/td>\r\n
After early breakfast, transfer to Olgii airport.\u00a0Leave only foot prints & take only lifetime of memories\u00a0home from your Mongolian adventure.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Day 1 Arrive in UB Arrive UB airport and meet by our Blue Wolf team. Takes approx 45min to transfer to hotel.\u00a0After a short rest to freshen-up we will do a sight -seeing tour of Ulaanbaatar, focusing on such significant cultural sites as Gandan Buddhist Monastery, the Zanzabar Fine Arts Museum, which holds the finest […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":593,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,38,24,25,7,41,27,16,17,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destinations-by-country","category-duration","category-halal-tour","category-horse-riding","category-mongolia","category-more-than-8-days","category-photo-filming","category-theme","category-where","category-winter-tours-migration"],"acf":{"cover_image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC03327-scaled.jpg","content":"","description":"

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Reindeer Herders<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are about 400 reindeer people of 80 families in total. They live in tepees. Their livelihood is completely dependent on the nature and few heads of reindeer. The most famous shamans are among them. Visiting the Reindeer people can be a lifetime experience for you either the challenging riding in awe-inspiring nature with bardens of high mountain passes, steep slopes and boggy valleys as well as an exotic lifestyle of them in the remoteness.<\/em><\/p>\n

Hunting with Golden Eagle<\/strong> is one of the most unique features of the Kazakh life. The hunter is named kusbegi or berkutchi. The experience of wild birds training was gained by Kazakh kusbegi by centuries, the secrets were impacted from the father to the son and kept deep secret. At the present time we can meet few people with such name. These masters have innate gift of wild birds training. For a hunting they tame falcons, golden eagles and eagles. Names of birds are given depending on their appearance and battle characteristics. The hunting with Golden Eagle are during ten centuries. Was considered, to present the teenager a nestling of hunting bird, means, to wish to him to begin courageous, strong dzhigit. <\/em><\/p>\n

To train golden eagle \u2013 it is the high art. The caught bird gradually accustom to the owner. For it berkutchi some nights doesn’t close eyes and interdicts to sleep golden eagle. The bird can take feed (bits of uncooked meat) only from hands of the owner. After bird will get used to the hunter- berkutchi, and his horse, berkutchi begins to train to hunt for stuffed fox and only then the real hunting begins. Specially trained golden eagler hunts for small animals: hairs, foxes, wild cat and others.<\/em><\/p>\n","tour_start_date":"","tour_end_date":"","image":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/DSC03327-scaled.jpg","intro_text":"

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  • Explore the Mystical Taiga<\/li>\n
  • Visit Reindeer & Khuvsgul Lake<\/li>\n
  • Explore the culture of Tsaatan people<\/li>\n
  • Experience Eagle Festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","price":"$3599","discount":"","why_choose_this_tour":"
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    • Take a ride on a reindeer and have a \u201cSanta Claus\u201d experience. Take breathe taking photos<\/li>\n
    • Have a memorable stop at the Husvgul Lake, where the water is said to be the purest in the world.<\/li>\n
    • Take a refreshing swim in the purest waters in the world. It will be an experience of a lifetime.<\/li>\n
    • Hike across the pure and rolling landscapes and see some amazing wildlife, birds and plants.<\/li>\n
    • Enjoy horse riding among the locals<\/li>\n
    • Great opportunity to take photos during the Eagle festival<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","theme":"Nature, Nomadic cultural, Wild Life, Shamanic culture, Teepee homestays","duration":"19 days","group_size":"2-12","price_included":"
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      • Shared accommodation at Ger camps<\/li>\n
      • Private transfers<\/li>\n
      • English speaking guide<\/li>\n
      • All meals as listed<\/li>\n
      • All entrance fee<\/li>\n
      • Horse, camel ride<\/li>\n
      • Mongolian barbecue<\/li>\n
      • Letter of Invitation<\/li>\n
      • Visit Eagle Hunter and his family<\/li>\n
      • Domestic Flights ULN-Murun-ULN<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","good_to_know":"
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        • Prices: As we\u2019ll customize your journey based on your preferences and needs, please note that this indicative price is just a rough estimate. Prices may vary depending on season, type of accommodation and activities\/experiences chosen (private vs. shared) etc.<\/li>\n
        • This journey outline is by no means conclusive. It is just a guideline and can be tailored according to your comfort level, interests and preferences for every detail from accommodation to activities.<\/li>\n
        • Health: Travellers to Mongolia should ensure that they are up-to-date with routine vaccination courses and it may be advised that further vaccines are sought. Please talk to a health professional 4 – 6 weeks before travelling. It is recommended that most travellers are vaccinated for Hepatitis A and Tetanus but it is also worth discussing Hep B, Typhoid, Meningitis, Tuberculosis, Tick-borne Encephalitis and Rabies.<\/li>\n
        • Long bumpy rides: Be prepared for some epic long car rides in some old school furgons (Russian UAZ vans). As few of the vans have speakers or a method of playing music, you might like to bring along your own portable speakers and an MP3 player (but bear in mind others may like to enjoy the serenity!) It is not unheard of for people to feel a little travel sick, so if you are prone to this, remember to bring your tablets and feel free to ask your guide\/driver to stop as frequently as you wish.<\/li>\n
        • Guide:
          \nAn English speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.<\/li>\n
        • Occupancy: Single $380
          \nYou can stay in a single, twin or double room\/ger\/tent (where applicable). Single occupancy may not be possible during the Naadam festival (July 5th -15th) at ger camps. At community-based camps and ger homestays, single occupancy is subject to availability. Single and twin\/double occupancy at ger camps require an extra supplement.<\/li>\n
        • The best time to make this trip
          \nMay to September is the best season, with the peak season in July for the Naadam Festival. July and August are also the wettest months of the year, but be assured, our climate is such that you will still have many sunny days at this time.<\/li>\n
        • Accommodation:
          \nWe believe that comfortable, welcoming accommodation is vital to the enjoyment of your trip. You will be stay in a standard 3-4 star hotel in Ulaanbaatar and a tourist ger camp (traditional dwelling) with currency (220V), shower and other useful services (2 to 4 people per ger) in the countryside. All accommodation offered by Blue Wolf is personally checked by our staff to ensure high standards.\u200bMeals:
          \nIn Ulaanbaatar, you will be dining at fine European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from tourist camps. It is good food and our experience has been that guests are happy with this arrangement. Please let us know in advance if you are a vegetarian. Alcohol is not provided on the trip but tourists are free to bring their own.<\/li>\n
        • Transport:
          \nWe use the highest level, most comfortable, air-conditioned private vans or 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. A day’s drive in the countryside will be approx 200-250km.<\/li>\n
        • \u200bPersonal things to bring with you:
          \nBinoculars, sunscreen, a hat, gloves, long underwear for travel in the high mountains, comfortable footwear, lip balm, sanitary hand wipes, sunglasses, prescription medications (if needed),pills for motion sickness, rain gear, flashlight, universal plugins for charger<\/li>\n
        • Alternative connections to Olgyi: Entering or exiting across the land border with Russia, we can pick you up or leave you at Gorno-Altaisk or Barnaul, in southern Siberia (Russia).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","not_include":"
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          • Personal expenses<\/li>\n
          • Optional activities<\/li>\n
          • Camera fee for museum & monastery<\/li>\n
          • Travel Insurance www.WorldNomads.com<\/li>\n
          • Single supplement<\/li>\n
          • Personal needs<\/li>\n
          • Laundry and alcoholic drinks.<\/li>\n
          • Single occupancy USD $380<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","status":"","erxes_form_id":"c36tuc"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=653"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":940,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/653\/revisions\/940"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/593"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=653"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=653"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/admin.bluewolftravel.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=653"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}