An immersive journey through Arkhangay and Ovorkhangay, two provinces that form the heart of Mongolia.
Mongolia, with its lush steppes dotted with yurts of nomadic camps, where herds of yaks, horses, and sheep graze. It’s a land where the imagination wanders to the land of the blue sky.
We offer you a genuine immersion into the land of Mongolian nomads. Accompanied by your guide/translator, you will discover three different sites in the Khangay massif in the center of the country: the famous White Lake, the renowned Orkhon Valley, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Kharkhorin, and conclude with a camel riding experience in the Little Gobi.
But the aspect of solidarity is also at the heart of this stay. We will take you to meet several groups of women and nomadic herders who have joined forces to create small workshops for felt and cashmere production located in Kharkhorin and Tsetserleg, preserving ancestral know-how and supporting the local economy.
You will meet the herders and visit these workshops, and of course, purchase items from their production.
We will also offer you the opportunity to make a symbolic donation to help them continue their sustainable production and pasture management efforts.
Next, in Bat-Ulzii, you will meet another group involved in traditional yurt-making. You will see this heritage and craftsmanship passed down through generations and witness several stages of yurt construction, from the posts and walls assembled with camel tendons to the decoration of doors and other parts of the yurt by women.
You will also be invited to support their fair and sustainable approach with a donation according to your preference.
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Day 1: Arrival in UB – Check-in at the Edelweiss Hotel
City tour to discover the capital Ulaanbaatar, visit the museum and monastery depending on your timing.
Day 2: Departure to the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Kharkhorin – Visit the city museum. Overnight in a yurt with Gombo’s family. The family’s camp is set up for the summer, not far from the city.
Day 3: Full day in the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, Kharkhorin – Visit the grand Erdenezuu Monastery, built on the ruins of the old capital.
After lunch, visit the Mongolian arts and calligraphy center.
Overnight in a yurt with Gombo’s family. The family’s camp is set up for the summer, not far from the city.
Day 4: In the morning, meet a group of local women who traditionally make felt items – Felt workshop with the cooperative members.
See below for more information about the group and felt tradition.
In the afternoon, enjoy a horse ride in the hills overlooking the village.
Overnight in a yurt with Gombo’s family.
Day 5: Transfer to Tsetserleg – Visit the monastery museum in the afternoon and overnight at Chingisiin Khuree camp at the edge of the village.
Day 6: “Solidarity” Day – Meet the herder group and visit the cashmere workshop. Overnight at the yurt camp.
See below for information about the group and cashmere workshop.
Day 7: Continue your exploration of the central steppes toward the Orkhon Valley. Check-in at the nomadic camp of Baska.
Experience nomadic life, discovery, and interactions.
You can join in the daily tasks.
Day 8: Horseback ride in the vast Orkhon Valley, visit the famous waterfalls, and then follow Baska or his brother to discover nomadic life.
Overnight in a yurt at Baska’s camp.
Day 9: Visit the Tuvkhun Monastery perched on the mountainside – A pleasant hike to reach the site.
Overnight in a yurt at Baska’s camp.
Day 10: Today, you will have another “solidarity” encounter, discovering and meeting the group involved in yurt-making.
At the end of the day, return to the Orkhon Tour yurt camp. Overnight in a yurt.
See below for information about the traditional yurt workshop.
Day 11: Travel to the “Little Gobi.”
Long sand dune stretching between two granite massifs.
Check-in at the family yurt of ……..
Day 12: Camel riding discovery day. Depending on the time, embark on a “méharée” in the heart of this desert area. Overnight with a nomadic family.
Day 13: Return to the capital.
Arrival around 2 PM, time to check into the Edelweiss Hotel and do some last-minute shopping before attending a traditional music concert.
Day 14: Early morning transfer to the airport for your international flight, which will likely be in the early morning.
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