Mongolian Wildlife

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights

Type: Adventure (Special Interests)

Level: Adventure

Vehicle: 4WD, Some Off-road Driving, Horseback Riding

Meals: Local and basic

Highlights: Three days of tracking wolves in the Northern Mongolian stunning landscapes with forest mountains you won't find a more in-depth opportunity, to visit local nomad families and learn more about their unique culture, horseback riding, see local herder’s traditions and beliefs for rousing wolf, taste local food, and Ulaanbaatar city tour for historic and cultural orientation.

Accommodation: Ger (Mongolian traditional dwelling)

FROM $2800

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day

Arrive in Mongolia and picked up by tour guide and driver and transfer to downtown Ulaanbaatar.

Accommodation: Ramada, Best Western or similar **** hotel

Day 2: Ulaanbaatar and Bulgan Province (500 km)

Early morning after breakfast, we will drive to north to the Bulgan province. We will drive for about 500 km and arrive at Bulgan province at local nomad family and stay in a ger/yurt. Lunch will be served on the road and dinner will be at the ger and local family will serve Mongolian traditional cuisine. During this long driving we will explore Mongolian Northern landscapes and animals. The local nomad Jagaa's family will host us in their Ger/yurt.

Accommodation: Ger

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 3: Nomad Family and Wolf Photography

We will have a continental breakfast. We will observe and learn from nomadic families’ daily activities such as milking a cow and processing the milk, herding the animals, and so on. Today we will meet a group of locals to discuss latest news of the wolf locations. We might pack and go today or tomorrow, we will follow the local guide's advice. The family will cook a traditional Mongolian barbecue called Khorkhog. The method of preparation is unique and we will learn how they are cooking the meat with metal pots and hot stones.

Accommodation: Ger

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 4: Wolf Photography

Today we will leave with the 5-10 assistant locals in order to rouse a wolf from forest. The photography operation will take a place.

Accommodation: Ger

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 5: Wolf Photography

Wolf Photography project will continue.

Accommodation: Ger

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 6: Bulgan province and Ulaanbaatar (500 km)

After breakfast, we will take a trip back to Ulaanbaatar. One full day of driving and arrive in Ulaanbaatar after about 10 hours of driving. Arrive at the hotel.

Meals: BF, L, D

Day 7: Departure

Our driver will take you to the airport.

  • Day 1: Arrival Day

  • Day 2: Travel to Bulgan Province

  • Day 3: Nomad Family

  • Day 4: Wolf Photography

  • Day 5: Wolf Photography

  • Day 6: Travel to Ulaanbaatar

  • Day 7: Departure

Pricing

Trip Cost:

Hotel Nine or similar hotel**** Standard twin/double room $120 per night
Best Western or similar hotel***** Standard twin/double room $145 per night

Excluded:

All personal expenses
Travel insurance|
Winter equipment
Photography equipment

Included:

Private SUV with driver
Private English speaking guide
Horseback riding
Local guides and horse guide
Museums and attraction
Snack and water
Airport pick up and drop off
All area entrance fee
Mongolia winter clothing
Hotel in Ulaanbaatar for 2 nights