Mongolia / 10 days Dog sledding in Mongolia
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You will live this unique experience at Terelj, located in the Gorkhi-terelj national park, at 80 km from the capital. Terelj region is part of a mountain range with summits up to 2700 m. Covered with large forest areas, Terelj is also a shrine for wild fauna. The park is endowed with zones of steppes and of splendid rocky structures.
An ideal place for this adventure combining nature and culture. You will drive yourself a sled pulled by 5 - 6 dogs on the meanders of Tuul and Khagiin rivers. Meetings with our nomadic friends and discovery of a timeless life and famous nomadic "hospitality".
Winter in Terelj is strict and cruel, between - 25°C to – 35°C, but very dry air and with an adapted equipment, this adventure journey can be possible for everybody.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Bejing - Ulan Batar - Terelj (D)
This morning, take your flight to Ulan Batar. Arrival at Ulan Batar airport early in the afternoon. Then transfer by car to our base camp in Terelj.
Day 2 - Khentii – Departure for the dog sledding adventure Itinerary on Tuul river. (B,L,D)
Departure for 7 days dog sledding. During the first few miles, we will follow Terelj river by car before reaching the point of the dog sledding departure, on junction of the rivers Terelj and Tuul. Next, we’ll continue on the Tuul, up the valley towards to Khagiin Khar Nuur (Khagiin Black Lake). Several families of nomads live in this valley. Wildlife is never far away and silence reinforced by the cold create an unreal atmosphere. Ice on the Tuul river is amazing and changing: blue one day, it can darken to become black an other. We reach for the night Bosgiin Guur, a small hamlet where a group of several Enkhtaivan and Mungoo families live. It is in their little wooden cabin we’ll spend the night. Share moments in a ger with nomads is an unforgettable experience. Discovery of another culture, which combines harmoniously tradition and modernity.
Day 3 - Bosgiin Guur - Khar Us (Last nomads camp of the valley) (B,L,D)
On this route, the course of the Tuul River becomes quieter, divided into several branches, some of them will disappear in endless maze. After a picnic break, we will reach in the afternoon the Khar us (the black waters) camp. We will be greeted by Tsodoo and his family and will spend the night in his comfortable guest ger. The camp is one of the last of the Tuul valley.
Day 4 - Junction Khagiin and Khar Us rivers – Urtin Bulag (B,L,D)
Today we head to some more rocky area in the mountains, ever closer to the Khagiin Black Lake. The landscape becomes increasingly wild, reminiscent of Alaska. There is no more nomads in these areas, but it can happen to encounter a little group of horse riders who cut through the mountains to move from one valley to another. A 40 km itinerary to reach the junction with the Tuul and Khagiin rivers, then we will continue a little further on Khagiin gol, to join Urtin Bulag. A place of incredible natural beauty. Overnight on tent. NO PANIC. It is a tent specially made for us doubled by felt and offers really good isolation. Inside, a small stove for cooking facilities and specially to keep warm all night long.
Day 5 - Urtin Bulag - Khagiin Ovuur - Urtin Bulag (B,L,D)
Magic Itinerary... We will continue to go up on the Khagiin Gol river, that becomes more a mountain stream than a plain river. Splendid landscapes on the way to reach a kind of open plateau. Following the meandering or cutting through the trees, we’ll reach the end of the plateau and depending on weather and snow condition, we’ll reach.... maybe the little lake, among a group of 20 lakes. But whatever we reach, this day will for sure be the most beautiful of the trip. It's pretty rare to see travelers in this far place. In these places of wilderness, live elk and musk deer, but so rare to see, even from far, like wolves or wolverines ...But prints are every where. Back to our camp in the middle of the afternoon, where will wait for us the Mongolian team. Prepare soup for the dogs, chopping wood ... and finally sipping hot tea ...
Day 6 - Urtin Bulag - Khar Us (B,L,D)
It's always hard to leave this place ... on the end of the world... But we will resume our way to the Tsodoo's camp. Last night with our "guides". Festive evening in the ger!!!
Day 7 - Khar Us - Bosgiin Guur (B,L,D)
35 km to reach the Enkhtaivan camp, further down the valley. Dogs are always eager to run on the ice, without any apprehension, sniffing here and there wolves’traces. To join the camp, we take the same route as the outward journey on the river. This gives us the opportunity to better observe the nature around us. Installation in Enkhtaiven & Mungo ’s wooden house or in the ger close to their own. At Mungono’s ger, as we say, the atmosphere is always cheerful, and as soon as we arrive, our guests start preparing a copious meal, enough to recharge our batteries ....and enjoy Mongolian food.
Day 8 - Bosgiin Guur - Uliin Bulan - Terelj (B,L,D)
Departure from Bosgiin Guur. Again, we slip on the Tuul, to the junction with the Terelj. Only a few kilometers to reach our end point, where will wait vehicle and trailer. Last moments of sledding and encounters with nomads. Arrival at Terelj Base Camp in afternoon. Overnight in Wind of Mongolia’s Camp.
Day 9 - Terelj - Ulan batar. (B,L,D)
In the morning, transfer by car to Ulan batar. Check-in your hotel. Short city tour and visit of the well-known great Gandan monastery. In winter, not a lot of possible visits except a museum and some monasteries, but a loop through the big market city is really interesting, where you can find everything, from a little spoon for baby to a ancient silver cup. Dinner in town.
Day 10 - Ulan Batar - Beijing (B)
This morning, free time until your driver picks you up at your hotel to transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Includes:
- Flights Beijing-Ulaanbaatar-Beijing
- Musher French, English and Spanish speaking. Mountain leader and professional
musher, with 20 years experience on dog sledding expeditions. - Logistic & transfers
- All equipment for dog sledding
- Hotel in Oulan Bator
- Overnight on camps and nomadic families
- Restaurant & a l meals
- Visit in Oulan Bator
- Driver & English speaking guide in Oulan Bator
Excludes:
- Travel Insurance (Compulsory)
- Visas and international airport departure tax
- Meals, drinks and other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
- Tips and gratuities
Remarks:
- Price based on group from 3 to 5 persons
- Subject to availability
- Specific departure dates
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