Mongolia Nomads Winter Migration– 7 Days / 6 Nights
Experience the authentic life of Kazakh nomads in the remote Altai Mountains as you live, travel, and migrate alongside a local family. From staying in a traditional ger and learning daily chores to joining a real seasonal migration, this journey offers a deep cultural connection and unforgettable landscapes. Travel by foot, horse, or camel across frozen rivers, mountain passes, and wide steppe, while discovering eagle hunting traditions, herding life, and warm nomadic hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to witness how nomadic families move with their livestock toward spring pastures, preserving a way of life passed down for generations.
PAX | PRICE PER PERSON |
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7-8 PAX | 1160 USD |
5-6 PAX | 1300 USD |
3-4 PAX | 1600 USD |
2 PAX | 1900 USD |
1 PAX | 2900 USD |
Day 1 – Flight to Bayan-Ulgii Province
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Morning domestic flight from Ulaanbaatar to Bayan-Ulgii (approx. 2 hours).
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Meet your driver and local Kazakh guide at Ulgii airport.
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Visit the Bayan-Ulgii Museum – learn about Kazakh culture, history, and wildlife.
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Explore the local bazaar (open market) for handicrafts and souvenirs.
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Evening welcome dinner featuring traditional Kazakh cuisine.
Accommodation: Hotel or ger camp in Ulgii.
Day 2 – Meet Nomadic Family
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Morning drive to a Kazakh nomadic family winter camp (approx. 1–2 hrs).
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Introduction to family life: ger setup, daily chores, livestock care.
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Observe traditional eagle hunting culture and meet trained golden eagles.
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Short hike in surrounding valleys and steppe.
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Evening: learn Kazakh cooking and enjoy a traditional meal with the family.
Accommodation: Ger camp with nomadic family
Day 3 – Migration Begins
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Assist the family with packing livestock and ger materials for migration.
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Begin migration toward spring pastures (10–15 km depending on terrain).
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Travel on foot, horseback, or with camels along frozen rivers and snow-covered plains.
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Stop for photos of the Altai Mountains and nomadic life along the way.
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Evening: set up camp at a temporary site, enjoy dinner around a campfire.
Accommodation: Ger camp with nomadic family
Day 4 – Migration & Cultural Activities
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Continue migration through mountain valleys and steppe (10–20 km).
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Observe and help with herding horses, yaks, and sheep.
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Optional activities: short hikes, photography, or ice fishing at a nearby frozen river/lake.
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Evening: storytelling with the nomads about legends, eagle hunting, and Kazakh traditions.
Accommodation: Ger camp with nomadic family
Day 5 – Arrival at Spring Pastures
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Morning trek toward spring pasture lands, completing the main migration journey.
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Observe nomads setting up new gers, grazing livestock, and preparing summer pastures.
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Participate in daily nomadic activities: milking animals, cooking, or crafts.
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Optional: short hike to nearby mountains or valleys for panoramic views.
Accommodation: Ger camp with nomadic family at spring pastures.
Day 6 – Return to Ulgii & Departure
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Morning breakfast and pack up camp.
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Drive back to Ulgii town (2–4 hours depending on location).
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Explore Ulgii town’s bazaar to buy handicrafts, felt products, Kazakh jewelry, or souvenirs.
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Optional visit to local museums or cultural centers for a last glimpse of Kazakh traditions
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulgii.
Day 7 – Fly to Ulaanbaatar
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Transfer to Ulgii airport for flight back to Ulaanbaatar (approx. 2 hrs).
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Meet at airport and transfer to hotel.
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Visit State Department Store for souvenirs.
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Optional dinner show with Mongolian throat singing & dance.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ulaanbaatar.