Photo Tour to The Reindeer Herders in Mongolia

Transfer to the hotel and relax. City tour including the Gandan Monastery, the National Museum of Mongolia, which represents Mongolian Culture starting from the Stone Age to the 21st century, and Buddhism, Sukhbaatar Square (also known as Chingis Khaan Square). In Gandan Monastery, you can take local prayers, monks, the biggest standing indoor Buddha statue, and temples' own figure. (L/D) 

Take a domestic flight to Murun town and picked up from the local airport by then drive to Lake Khovsgol – as named as “Blue Pearl”. The lake itself is one of the natural wonders of the earth and the second-largest freshwater lake. It is surrounded by magnificent pine-covered mountains. You will relax at the lakeshore and capture a multitude of stars over the blue lake. (B/L/D)

A half-day photographing in Khovsgol Lake area surrounded by stunning color providing tips and tricks. Then heading to Tsagaan Nuur village, where the Tsaatan people are settled. We will drive through Darkhad depression, which is one of the most photographic landscapes in Mongolia due to its outstanding natural beauty, rugged mountains, peaceful meadows, marvelous lakes, and clear air. (B/L/D) 

The day we will leave our car and driver and meet our next adventure crew. Arrive at Lake Khogrog where we meet our horse crew and Riding Adventure begins here. Having lunch and a short break, then start packing on horseback. We saddle up the horses and ride up to the Taiga Mountains. (B/L/D)

Reindeer herders/Tsaatan people, who live in the exact place for ancient traditions and oldest religious human belief – Shamanism, that rules the tribal life for thousands of years and still exists today. Photograph in a high Taiga forest environment, primitive lifestyle, and ancient strange culture, unique portraits of Reindeer herders, adorable Dukha children who are spending their summer holiday, playing and riding reindeer around. Late evening we will experience and capture Spiritual Shaman’s performance, sacrificing ceremony to the earth. (B/L/D)

It is time to heading back and say goodbye to the incredible Tsaatan friends. Hop on horseback and ride back towards Khogrog Lake. We will stop in Tsagaan Nuur Village to take a short rest. Wild camping on the way to Murun town. (B/L/D)

Continue our drive to Murun town via Ulaan Uul village. Rest in local hotel. (B/L/D)

Take a flight from Murun to Ulaanbaatar. Short city tour depending on the domestic flight time. In the evening, go to a traditional folk song performance (only during summer) and photograph colorful traditional dressed beautiful dancers and singers on the stage. Farewell dinner together. (B/L/D)

Transfer to Chinggis Khaan International Airport or Train station and depart Mongolia. We hope you will leave with beautiful memories in your mind and unique captures on your camera. (B)