Nomad Family Homestay Tour -western Mongolia

Itinerary

Day 1. Fly to Ulgii, Western Mongolia

Fly from Ulaanbaatar to Ulgii. We will welcome you at the airport and transfer you to one of the best hotels in Ulgii. After taking a good rest, we’ll have lunch at a restaurant. We will go town exploration that includes the local museum, bazaar and Friendship memorial, a hill on the edge of the town providing a panoramic view of Ulgii.
#Accommodation: Hotel
#Meals: L+D
#Driving time: 3-4 hour

Day 2. Drive to Nomad herder family

Drive to a nomad herder family to the south of Ulgii. The drive is about 4 hours on unpaved mountain roads. The family lives in the mountains close to Altai Tavan Bogd NP. Our host is an eagle falconer which means the opportunity of seeing his majestic golden eagle is in the pocket. When getting closer you will see that not just one family but many living close to each other in their egg like white oval yurts. Upon arrival you will instantly notice the good hearts and sincere hospitality of these humble people. You will sit at the expansive lunch table filled with mostly dairy products and will be amazed at hand crafted decorations in the yurt.
#Accommodation: Tent or yurt (felt tent)
#Meals: B+L+D

Day 3, 4. Be nomad days

Every morning, you will wake up at the noise of animals and morning sunlight flooded into the ger. You will stay three full days to observe what nomads do daily, learn their customs and tradition and taste their homemade dairy products. You can volunteer for daily chores of the family such as taking care of the animals, collecting firewood, milking animals, making dairy products, cooking local meals and much more. You can also go horse riding. Sleep in a colourfully decorated Kazakh yurt.
#Accommodation: Tent or yurt 
#Meals: B+L+D

Day 5. Twin Lakes

Journey to the idyllic Twin lakes of Altai Tavan Bogd NP (Khoton and Khurgan) and we’ll arrive the area in the noon. The area is summer pasture for Kazakh herder people and wonderful place with forested towering mountains over the lakes. Reach Khairakhty hill and pitch camp on the shore of Khoton Lake. It is a great camping spot and an archaeological site as well. Explore ancient rock carvings and enjoy the view around the lake from the hill top.
#Accommodation: Tent
#Meals: B+L+D
#Driving time: 3-4 hour

Day 6. Waterfall & enjoy the nature

After breakfast, you will take a short drive to a nearby valley to see a beautiful waterfall. The valley’s view is spectacular and the hike takes about 2 hours. Drive back to the campsite. For the rest of your day you can go swimming in the lake, fishing and taking a walk on the lakeshore. In short, enjoy the day. Overnight.
#Accommodation: Tent
#Meals: B+L+D
#Hiking time: Total 3-4 hour

Day 7. Back to Ulgii

Drive back to Ulgii. Check in your hotel and do some souvenir shopping for hand embroidered souvenirs. Farewell dinner at a restaurant.
#Accommodation: Hotel
#Meals: B+L+D
#Driving time: 5 hour

Day 8. End of nomad homestay tour

We will transfer you to the airport for your flight back to Ulaanbaatar. End of the tour.