Photography Outback Countryside Tour.
Photography outback countryside tour will take you to the Mongolian central, north and western regions. These destinations are in wild nature and home to make photographers dream come true. We are showing you the different variety of the country including snowcapped Altai Mountains, Great lakes, Sand dunes, rivers, ancient archeological sites and unique nomadic families with their livestock and natural flora and fauna.
HIGHLIGHTS
Karakorum ancient capital of Mongolia, Buddhist monasteries, Khorgo terkh national park, Ulaagchiiin Khar Nuur, Muhar Shivert sand dunes oasis – land of paradise in Zavkhan province, Sand dunes, Uureg and Tolbo Lakes, Kharkhiraa and Turgen Mountains of Uvs province, Snow – capped mountains in Western Mongolia, Tavan Bogd national Parks, Five Holy Peaks of the Altai Mountain, Hoton, Hurgan and Dayan lakes, Khalkh, Durvud, Tuvan and Kazakh nomad’s cultural lifestyle,
Itinerary:
Day 1. Arrival day in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Trip preparation.
Welcomed by your crews in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Transfer to your hotel and check in. Trip preparation day. Optional city tour if you want. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 2. KaraKorum, Ancient Capital of Genghis Khan, Mongolia.
Today we will travel to KaraKorum, Ancient capital of Mongolian empire in the 13th century by Genghis Khan, We will do cultural day trip today, visiting at Erdene Zuu Buddhist monastery and local museum of Karakorum city. Photography of cultural sites and surrounding landscapes. Stay overnight at tourist camp.
Day 3. Khorgo Terkh /Volcanic Mountain/ Great White Lake National Park.
In the morning, we will travel to visit at Khorgo Terkh national park. On the way, we will take pictures of scenery, animals and some natural sites. afternoon we will arrive at Khorgo national park. Stay overnight at tourist camp.
Day 4 – 5. Ulaagchnii Khar Lake /Black Lake/, Zavkhan province.
In the morning, visit at Khorgo extinct volcanic mountains and Great with lake. Then we will continue to Ulaagchiin khar lake, one of the must see destination in Mongolia, where locating in Khangai Mountain range of Zavkhan province. Landscape is so beautiful in this region. We take 2 days trip to get there. Stay overnight at tents.
Day 6 -7. Muhar Shivert, Surrounded by Sand Dunes and Urgamal.
Explore around the lake sites, including Muhar Shivert ‘river is surrounded by sand dunes. Visit at Shinjet Khad rocky mountain formation. These days are best spot for taking pictures. Late afternoon, we will head up to Urgamal village following alone side of sand dunes and rivers. Stay overnight at tents.
Day 8. Khyargas Lake, Uvs Province Western Mongolia.
Travel to Khyargas Lake, one of the largest lake in western Mongolia, belongs to the Great Lakes Hollow, is a large semi-arid depression in Mongolia that covers part of the Uvs and khovd province. Visit at Khetsuu Khad rock, it is home to migratory birds in southern shore of the Lake. Best place to photograph and see the sunset. Stay overnight at tent.
Day 9. Ulaangom, Uvs Province.
Reach at Ulaangom city of the Uvs province in western Mongolia. Enjoy see the view of Kharkhiraa and Turgen snow capped mountain ranges. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 10. Uureg lake, Western Mongolia.
Travel to Uureg lake, one of the beautiful lake in the western Mongolia, surrounded by Tsagaan Shuwuut, Kharkhiraa and Turgen mountain ranges. Best spot for photograph birds and surrounding areas.
Day 11. Bayan Ulgii Province, Western Mongolia via visit at Achit Lake.
We will travel to Ulgii provincial capital city of Bayan Ulgii province. Kazakh nationality is living in this region. On the way, we will visit at Achit lake, in the afternoon, we will reach at Ulgii city. Stay overnight at hotel.
Day 12 – 13. Tavan Bogd National Park, Western Part of the Country.
These 2 days, we will travel to Tavan Bogd national park. We will reach at Tsagaan Gol valley and enjoy to admire the holy five peaks of Altai Mountains /4354m/. It is spectacular beautiful of western Mongolia. Admire the snow – capped mountains. It gives us great hike or horse riding to base camp. Stay overnight at tents. Best spot for photography and adventure activities.
Day 14. Khoton and Khurgan lakes in Altai Tavan Bogd National Park.
Full 2 days, exploring around the beautiful Khoton and Khurgan lakes of the Altai Tavan Bogd national park in western Mongolia. These destinations are spectacularly view on your eyes. Stay overnight at tents.
Day 15 – 16. Experience with Golden Eagles at Kazakh Family.
Experience from the Kazakh tribe, where living in the western part of the Mongolia. They train eagle for their daily life, specially for hunting. Learn from their culture and pictures with eagles and families. Homestay at Kazakh family.
Day 17. Travel back to Ulgii city.
In the morning, we will travel back to ulgii city, travel through beautiful landscapes. Arrive at ulgii and transfer to Hotel.
Day 18. Flight Back to Ulaanbaatar capital.
Take a flight back to Ulaanbaatar, transfer to your hotel.
Day 19. Departure.
Price:
2 person: US$ 7600 per person.
3 -5 person: US$ 6650 per person.
Included:
- Local flights
- English speaking tour guide
- Local guides
- Accommodations / tents, yurts, hotels/
- Meals during trip /snacks and drinks/
- Transportations
- Tents / camping equipment/
- National parks fees / entrance fees at site seeing/
Not included:
- Travel insurance.
- Personal items.
