An amazing journey of 10 days, including 7 days at the back of a sled in total autonomy, in the snowy Gorkhi-Terelj National Park.
The Mongolian land covered of snow is awaiting you for a thrilling journey, for which you’ll be leading a sled of 5-6 dogs on the frozen rivers on the region.
The trip takes place 80 km away from the capital, before taking you deeper in the countryside, where you will slide over Khagiin Khar Nuur Lake and further North in the Park.
A surprising journey taken under the rhythm of Alaska and Greenland dogs, with the help of our 20 year-experienced musher.
Day 1Arrival and visit of Ulan Bator
Arrival at the airport, meeting with our driver. Transfer to your hotel, settling in, and rest.
Visit of Gandantegchinlen Monastery. In the morning, lamas get together to pray. They will answer your questions at the Mongolian Buddhist Centre.
Lunch at a local restaurant of the capital before heading to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
Day 2Let's hit the track for a sledding adventure!
We set off our 7 day-trip. At first by car, for a few kilometers, along the river, before reaching the intersection of Terelj and Tuul rivers, where our dogs will be awaiting. A real gorgeous white setting at the gates of the capital : rocky formations sculpted by erosion, mountains tree-filled with pines, plains scattered with wild flowers and edelweiss, rivers and lakes.
We’ll slide through a magical scenery until reaching the camp of a nomadic family at Bosgiin Guur. Enkhtaivan and Mungoo will give us a warm welcome, after this first amazing day.
Day 3Slide on the Khar Us river
Bosgiin Guur - Tsodoo's family camp
This new day will take us to Khar Us "the Black waters", for which the terrain gets smoother, making the ride even nicer. We'll enjoy a splendid view on the neighbouring and the mountains around with their perpetual snow. Pic-nic around Khar us camp, where 4 to 5 families have set their gers to face the roughness of winter.
Pic-nic around Khar us camp, where 4 to 5 families have set their gers to face the roughness of the winter.
An enjoyable evening among Tsodoo and his lovely family, who will host us for the night.
Day 4Intersection of the 2 rivers
Always towards North, we will cross wilder parts of the park.
During this 40km-loop on the top of Tuul river and towards Khagiin river, few encounters with horsemen will spice up the day. Back to Tsodoo’s for a well-deserved rest
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Camping for the night under a warm and confortable tent, heated by a stove.
Day 5The beauty of the Blake lake
Facing such scenery, we go further north on the Khagiin River. Once on the top of the plateau, let's enjoy the stunning panorama...
We will reach the lake Khagiin Khar, which is the largest of the 20 lakes in Khentii range.Although, it is a remote place, some people can be seen around for fishing trout or perch that are abundant during summertime.
The pace has slow-down a bit to let us observe the magnificent scenery and the spoors left by the wild animals.
Back to our camp in mid-afternoon, where the team is awaiting us. Preparation of the dinner and the food for our dogs, chopping wood and sipping hot tea around the fire place.
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Camping for the night under a warm and confortable tent, heated by a stove.
Day 6Welcome back to Tsodoo!
Back to Tsodoo’s for a well-deserved rest.
Enjoy our last night with our host around a nice meal.
Day 7On the spoors' track!
The following morning, let’s slide back for 35km until reaching Enkhtaïvan camp, further south in the valley.
This way back we allow us to observe the magnificient scenery and the spoors left by the wild animals
Day 8Heart touching moment with your fluffy friends
We're leaving Boshin Guur to slide again on the Tuul until the Terelj's intersection. Only a few kilometers to reach our final destination, where are our vehicle and trailer. Last slides and last exchanges with the nomads. Arrival at Terelj base camp in mid-afternoon.
Arrival at Terelj and transfer to your camp. Last heart touching moment with these amazing dogs, before driving back to Ulaan Bataar.
We'll spend the evening in the camp, before driving back to Ulan Bator the following morning.
Day 9Way back to the capital
Transfer to your Hotel in Ulan Batar. With our guide, you can go shopping in the centre of the city or even in the Naran Tuul market.
Lunch and dinner at the restaurant of your choice with your guide.
Day 10Have a nice journey and see you soon !
Breakfast at the hotel. We go with you to the international airport of Ulan Bator. The transfer can be organized at the time you want, according to the schedule of your flight.