Tsaatan Journey (3-17 August 2027)
€4,290 per person
About Tour
A fifteen-day journey into Mongolia's remote northern wilderness to spend time with the Tsaatan - one of the world's last reindeer-herding peoples. The group is deliberately small, maximum four travellers, so the encounter stays intimate and the pace stays human.
You travel by 4WD and horse into the taiga forest, entering the reindeer herders' summer territory, and live alongside Tsaatan families - reindeer herding, tepee life, plant medicine, and ceremonies with the community's own spiritual practitioners.
Guided throughout by Shaman Bulgan Windhorse from the Gobi Altai, with quiet days on the open steppe to absorb what you meet.
Highlights
- Experience Mongolia's remote northern nature
- Spend time with the Tsaatan reindeer-herding community
- Encounter Mongolian shamanic traditions and rituals
- Live alongside traditional nomadic and indigenous culture
- Combine horse riding, ceremony, and reflection
Itinerary
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Airport welcome and transfer to your hotel. Evening orientation and an opening circle.
Ulaanbaatar & opening ceremony
Gandan Monastery and the National Museum, followed by an opening fire ceremony.
Flight north to Mörön
Domestic flight to Mörön and drive into the countryside. First night in a ger camp beside the river.
Lake Khövsgöl
Arrival at Mongolia's great northern lake. Morning meditation by the water and an offering ceremony at a sacred ovoo.
Into the taiga
Travel by 4WD and horse into the taiga forest, entering the reindeer herders' summer territory.
With the Tsaatan
Four days living with Tsaatan families. Reindeer herding, tepee life, plant medicine, and ceremonies.
Return journey & integration
Ride out of the taiga and return to a river camp. Rest, sauna, and a group integration circle.
Steppe and silence
Two quieter days on the open steppe with a half-day of silence and evening drum journeys.
Reindeer & shamanic ceremony
A final ceremony with Shaman Bulgan, with time on the land to close the inner work of the journey.
Flight to Ulaanbaatar
Return flight to the capital, free afternoon, and a farewell dinner with traditional music.
Departure
Closing circle and airport transfer.
Included
- All domestic transport in Mongolia (4WD vehicles and drivers)
- Accommodation in traditional gers, tented camps, and hotels in Ulaanbaatar
- All meals during the tour as described in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide and translator throughout
- Guidance and ceremonies led by Shaman Bulgan Windhorse
- National park, heritage site, and festival entrance fees
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure
- Drinking water, tea, and snacks on travel days
Excluded
- International flights to and from Ulaanbaatar
- Mongolian visa fees, where applicable
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Personal expenses, souvenirs, and alcoholic drinks
- Optional activities and extra nights in Ulaanbaatar
- Tips for guides, drivers, and local hosts
- Single supplement, if a private ger or room is requested
Additional information
- Moderate fitness required: several days involve horse riding and walking on uneven ground.
- Group size maximum 4 travellers.
- Accommodation in the taiga is simple - tepees and shared washing facilities.
- Minimum age 16. Travellers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Itinerary order may shift with weather, river levels, and the movements of the herding families.
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