Discover Mongolia's nomadic culture and eagle hunting in the Altai Mountains
Discover Mongolia's nomadic culture and eagle hunting in the Altai Mountains
Rolling steppe make way to stark desert; small nomadic ger camps pepper this vast land where camels and goats are herded on horseback, fermented mare’s milk is the tipple of choice, sand dunes are known to ‘sing’ and the first intact dinosaur eggs were found. Genghis Khan went forth from here on horseback to conquer the biggest land empire in history and, to this day, Buddhist and Animist traditions mix. We travel through steppe, mountains and the Gobi Desert exploring the nature and culture of this fascinating, yet little known country before making our way to the far western reaches to visit the Eagle Festival, celebrating the fascinating past time of hunting with eagles and the strong connection the Mongolian people have with their animals and land. This departure of the Eagle Festival tour visits Terelj National Park at the start of the trip.
September/October is very much shoulder season in Mongolia. Temperatures can vary quite widely from very hot to freezing and you should pack for both hot and cold weather as you’ll be in a t-shirt one minute and a down jacket the next. This is possibly the best time to visit the Gobi Desert as the temperatures cool down and the crowds have mostly gone. In Olgii, where the Eagle Festival takes place, the weather is likely to be cold with temperatures averaging 7’C.
Mongolia is 6.5 times larger than the UK but with a population 21 times smaller. Understandably this means that large tracts of the country do not have much infrastructure. Much of our time is spent in areas where roads are barely tracks through the landscape. On this trip we go further into the wilderness than the average visitor to Mongolia and whilst this allows us to travel through stunning parts of the country, encountering few people other than the odd nomad, it does mean that some days involve long and bumpy drives. The longest driving days are in Bayan Gobi and the drive to Arvaikheer where we are on the move all day. These drives are balanced out with some downtime to relax and just take in the incredible surroundings, with the option of going for a walk or even, at times a horse or camel ride. There are some scheduled hikes, looking for wild Takhi horses, visiting the Singing sand dunes, Vulture canyon or the Flaming cliffs, for instance. These are relatively short, no more than one or two hours on mostly flat or undulating terrain. The Flaming Cliffs hike may not be recommended if you have an acute fear of heights and can involve some scrambling, however, it’s possible to still enjoy great views of the cliffs and opt out of the walk.
The climate in central Mongolia is generally pleasant in summer when the trip runs. In the Gobi Desert, however, temperatures can get well above 30’C, even approaching 40’C.
This is a trip that goes off the ‘tourist trail’ and encounters local nomads. It takes us through spectacular and diverse wilderness and gives us an insight into a fascinating country unlike any other.
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TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | STATUS REISE | |
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søn, 17 sep 2023 / tir, 03 okt 2023 | NOK 55 800 | På forespørsel | På forespørsel | |
søn, 22 sep 2024 / tir, 08 okt 2024 | NOK 57 100 | På forespørsel | På forespørsel |
TILGJENGELIGE DATOER | PRIS (1 VOKSEN) | PRIS (1 BARN) | STATUS REISE | |
søn, 17 sep 2023 / tir, 03 okt 2023 | NOK 55 800 | På forespørsel | På forespørsel | |
søn, 22 sep 2024 / tir, 08 okt 2024 | NOK 57 100 | På forespørsel | På forespørsel |
Vi vil komme tilbake til deg med et tilbud på den forespurte reisen/pakken I løpet av 48 timer. Alle tilbud er uforpliktende og er vanligvis gyldige i 7 dager. Vi gjør oppmerksom på at reserverte tjenester kan bli kansellert innenfor disse 7 dagene og at pris kan endres inntil en endelig bestilling er mottatt.
SEND FORESPØRSELAntall dager | 17 |
Pris fra | NOK55,800.00 |
Destinasjoner | Ulaanbaatar |
Turkode | ACK |
Aktivitet | Dyreopplevelser & fotoreiser,Festivaler |
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