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MONGOLIA NOMADS MIGRATION TOUR

MONGOLIA NOMADS MIGRATION TOUR

Nomadic Life on Horseback_ Staying with Local Families in the Altai Mountains Mongolian Nomadic Life Tour
Mongolian Nomadic Life Tour

10 DAYS – 9 NIGHTS 

  1. Duration: 10 days 9 nights
  2. Price from:   USD
  3. Arrival in: Bayan-Olgii province
  4. Group size: 2- 8
  5. Destination: Altai Mountains
  6. Difficulty: Moderate, Easy
  7. Suitable age: 15-70
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Mongolian Nomadic Life Tour: Migrate with nomads in the Altai Mountains

Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world. It is the 18th largest country by area, with only 3.4 million people. And if we consider that half of them live in the capital Ulaanbaatar, then it turns out only 1.7 million people for the rest of the vast land.

How is this possible?

  • Well, the main reason is that the Mongols are descendants of the great Genghis Khan. And the Great Mongol Empire conquered the largest territory in human history. But it is one thing to conquer, but how could they hold such a large land to this day? The best answer is a nomadic lifestyle. Even today, when we talk about Mongolia, it is automatically associated with vast lands of nomads.

         At present, there are more than 80 million animals in Mongolia, such as sheep, goats, horses, cows, camels, and yaks, which nomads herd in their daily lives. And this is the only country where there are more horses than people.

Of course, having so many animals is not easy, and it requires hard work all year round with no rest. Additionally, the most important part for nomads is to migrate 4–5 times a year to graze animals on the best pastures.

The Discover Altai team invites you to join our Mongolian Nomadic Life Tour, a unique opportunity to travel alongside real herders and witness their traditional lifestyle. During this authentic experience, you will explore the beauty of the Altai Mountains and discover the rhythm of Mongolia’s nomadic culture.

Western Mongolia is well known as the home of nomadic eagle hunters as well as the magnificent Altai Mountains. On the Mongolian Nomadic Life Tour, you will have the chance to take part in a real nomadic migration and enjoy the warm hospitality of Kazakh eagle hunters.

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8+ years Experience

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Local experienced guides will support you during your visit.

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Trekking Tour Itinerary — Modern
10-DAY ITINERARY

Tour Itinerary

Ten days living alongside Kazakh nomads in Mongolia’s Altai — joining a real seasonal migration over high mountain passes, frozen lakes and herder valleys, and meeting the eagle hunters of Bayan-Ölgii.

10
Days
Altai
Bayan-Ölgii
Nomads
Local hosts
Migration
Real seasonal move
  1. DAY1
    DAY 1: Arrive in UlaanbaatarDay 1

    DAY 1: Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

  2. DAY2
    DAY 2: Fly to Bayan-Olgii Province the westernmost part of the country.Day 2

    DAY 2: Fly to Bayan-Olgii Province the westernmost part of the country.

    Here you can meet a nomadic eagle hunters and enjoy the snow-capped Altai Mountains.

  3. DAY3
    DAY 3: Meet a nomad’s family and get prepared for migrationDay 3

    DAY 3: Meet a nomad’s family and get prepared for migration

  4. DAY4
    DAY 4: First day of migration.Day 4

    DAY 4: First day of migration.

    Traditional village Sagsai

  5. DAY5
    DAY 5: Pass the Modun Khusuu.Day 5

    DAY 5: Pass the Modun Khusuu.

    The highest pass on this trip

  6. DAY6
    DAY 6: Kharangat Valley.Day 6

    DAY 6: Kharangat Valley.

    The main valley between summer and winter pastures. More than 200 nomads migrate seasonally through this village.

  7. DAY7
    DAY 7: Khar Nuur Lake.Day 7

    DAY 7: Khar Nuur Lake.

    A frozen lake that melts by the end of May

  8. DAY8
    DAY 8: Get to our final destination.Day 8

    DAY 8: Get to our final destination.

    Under good weather conditions, we can do it on the 5th day.

  9. DAY9
    DAY 9: Visit an eagle hunter and be a part of real hunting by horsebackDay 9

    DAY 9: Visit an eagle hunter and be a part of real hunting by horseback

  10. DAY10
    DAY 10: End of the trip.Day 10

    DAY 10: End of the trip.

    Fly back to Ulaanbaatar.

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       Depending on land differences, nomads migrate on average 4 times a year. So, nomads have two big breaks: three months of summer from June to September and 4 months of winter from November to February.

During this period of the year, nomads are more likely to stay and not migrate. But in the remaining months, you can see migrations throughout the country.

Someone migrates along a short route of about 10 km, and someone migrates along a longer route, and this takes more than 4-5 days. If you want to join the nomad migration and are looking for picturesque landscapes, we can offer you to join the spring migration in the Altai Mountains.

The average destination is about 140 km and it takes about 5 days. During this migration, you can experience the harsh weather of the Altai Mountains and the hardships that can come with such a long migration.

But you can also join the migration in June, August, and September. During this time of the year, the weather is warmer and you can enjoy horseback riding with nomadic families.

If you are interested in joining the nomad migration, please do not hesitate to contact us. As a local expert, we will do our best to create the perfect nomad migration trip for you.

Nomads migrate 3-7 times a year depending on what land they graze their animals on.

It could be the endless Mongolian steppe, the Gobi desert, forested northern Mongolia, and more mountainous western Mongolia. The main reason for migration is to herd the animal to a fresh pasture.

Thus, there are always places like winter pastures and summer pastures that cannot be mixed and must follow local laws. And the number of your animals can be a factor in your migration.

If you have more than a thousand animals, this means that you cannot stay in one place for more than 2 months. Because your animals will finish eating grass in this place and you need to migrate to a new place to herd your animals.

And for wintering, nomads try to stay in warmer and less windy places, for example, in valleys or on the north face of the mountains. In summer, they can take higher altitudes, where there is more greenery and not so hot, which is good for animals.

      If you are interested in nomadic traditions and want to experience the real nomadic lifestyle, you experience a unique expedition by joining the nomad migration.

Also, if you are a photographer or filmmaker, you can take amazing wildlife shots, which are very natural.

The nomads are very friendly and have traditions that have been preserved for thousands of years. They always respect visitors and are glad to see you.

During the migration trip, you will be supported by the local experienced team. The only trusted off-road vehicles and chef cooks.

The most important part of the trip is to join the right family. Not all of them are happy to have extra attention and be filmed during not-that-easy migration.

When they are very tired and don’t really want to communicate. So, we will only work with the family who are more than happy to have tourists and who have sons, who really matter.

When there are a couple of sons and they can handle all the hard work of the migration and they don’t worry about anything and enjoy it.

And of course, we will also be very helpful to the migrating family.  So, yeah it is important to join the right family.

Migration Trip has a large number of hidden gems that can be very interesting. And, of course, this is a unique expedition that you will remember for long years.

There are many traditions that have a deep meaning and are an important part of a nomad’s life.

They live all year round in the wilderness, and everything they do is very different from the Western world. As additional activities, you can ride horses and go on real eagle hunting.

Visit more families and get to know their culture. Visit a local museum in the town and enjoy their traditional meals. 

Tour Price includes  

  • Domestic flight round trip
  • Accommodation during the trip
  • Eat & Drink
  • All transportation (Off-road vehicle with experienced driver) + Fuel
  • English-speaking tour guide
  • Expedition cook
  • Visit nomadic families
  • All permit and fees
  • Support team assistance
  • Joining the nomads migration
  • Visit Eagle Hunter’s families
  • Pick-up and drop off during your stay in Mongolia

 Tour price excludes

  • Personal needs
  • Alcohol drinks
  • Excess baggage fee (15 kg domestic flights )
  • Laundry
  • Gratitude

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Tour Price & Scheduled dates:

Tour Price

Private solo traveler – 1550 USD
2 PAX – 1250 USD p/p
3 PAX- 1080 USD p/p
Join the group- 950 USD p/p

Cancellation Policy:

·        Cancellation more than two months fee would be 400 USD
·        Cancellation more than 45 days fee would be 500 USD
·        Cancellation less than a month before departure will 600 USD
·        And rest of the payments will be return back.

How to BOOK?

  1. Confirm with our tour itinerary
  2. Agree with terms and conditions
  3. Set the tour departure date
  4. Deposit 600 USD per person
  5. Send us a copy of your passports

Discounts:

  1. The first two travelers who join the group can get a 5% discount each.
  2. For private group tours 5 % discount

Why join our group?

  1. Make new friends
  2. Best time to travel
  3. Most experienced guide
  4. More Enjoyable
  5. Price effective

It is a fully guided package tour where you have an opportunity to explore the true taste of nomadic life and eagle hunting traditions with your local-based team. Hope to see you!

So, Ladies and Gentlemen! The Discover Altai team is looking forward to meeting you and providing unforgettable expeditions to this remote corner of the world!

If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact us!

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