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Fishing Mongolia with Local Nomads towards Conservation

9 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS EPIC JOURNEY: Fishing with the

Fishing Mongolia with Local Nomads towards Conservation
Duration
11 days
Duration
Group size
Max 4
Group size
From, per person
$1,800
From, per person

Overview

9 REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS EPIC JOURNEY:

  • Fishing with the professional and experienced team in silent and remote areas
  • Visiting and fishing in Great Chinggis Khan’s birthplace where the crystal clear rivers host various fish species
  • Catch and release the iconic Taimen, the largest fish in Mongolia
  • Great opportunity to participate in the adventure monster fishing
  • Visit and fishing in the junction of the largest two rivers (Onon and Balj)
  • Unique holiday with nomads in wilderness Visit to local Buryat family, a unique ethnic group of Mongolia
  • Taste local cuisine
  • Support and help to raise a fund for Mongolian national fish field guide through your booking of the trip. This is the sustainable and conservation manner of our service. Your name is acknowledged in the book. Hope you will help us.

At a glance

  • Duration: 11 days
  • Group size: 4 - 14 persons
  • Price: from $1,800 per person
  • Departures: Sep 15 - 25, 2023
  • Physical rating: Easy/Moderate
  • Trip code: FI156

Itinerary

Day 1. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar

Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. The crew will pick you up at the airport. After lunch, we will visit the natural history museum to see some fish exhibition of Mongolia. Welcome dinner and overnight in the hotel.

Food: Optional Lunch, Dinner.

Day 2. Gun Galuut Nature Reserve (Kherlen River)
Stay in the ‘Steppe Nomads’ tourist camp and do the angling in the slow-running and muddy Kherlen River. Potential species include Barbot, East-Asian Catfish, and Amur Grayling. Overnight in tourist camp near Kherlen River.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.Road: Total coverage 130 km paved road (2-3 hours’ drive).
Day 3-4. Binder Sum/County (Onon River)
Today we will cover very long drive to get the wonderful fishing site which is the Onon River, one of the largest freshwater rivers in Mongolia. Our target species: Amur Grayling, Lenok, and large Perches. Overnight in a tourist camp near the river. Night fishing is also available here.
Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.Road: Total coverage 114 km paved and 172 km dust road (6-7 hours’ drive).
Day 5-6. Dadal Sum (Balj River)

After early breakfast, we will leave the tourist camp and drive along Onon River whilst fishing on a few spots. This site is the birthplace of Great Chinggis Khan of Mongolian Empire in the 13th century. It is the most remote area near the Russian border with breathtaking natural sceneries. There is a great opportunity to visit many different historical sites depending on your request. Overnight in a tourist camp near Balj River.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Road: Total coverage 130 km dust road (5-6 hours’ drive).

Day 7-8. Junction of Onon and Balj Rivers

We will have two full days fishing at the junction of Onon and Balj rivers. This area provides us with Taimen, Lenok, Pike, Amur Grayling, and others. We will try to catch the largest Taimen and release it into the wild. Overnight camping in the river valley under millions of stars. We will visit a local Buryat family and taste traditional food and national drinks.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Road: Total coverage 200 km dust road (6-7 hours’ drive).

Day 9. Chinggis Town (Kherlen River)

Early morning we will leave the fishing site for the Chinggis town. Do fishing in the Kherlen river for Burbot and other small fishes. Overnight in a local hotel.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Road: Total coverage 300 km dust road (6-7 hours’ drive).


Day 10. Ulaanbaatar

Early morning we will drive to Ulaanbaatar. Check in a hotel. Shopping and city tour. In the evening you will have a farewell dinner with the crew. Overnight in the hotel.

Food: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Road: Total coverage 300 km paved road (6-7 hours’ drive).


DAY 11. Departure

We will bring you to the airport anytime in accordance with your flight.

Trip details

Physical rating: Easy/Moderate

The price includes: Price is per person, double occupancy. For a single room, add USD 350. Price includes all transports and accommodations within Mongolia, and meals, expert bird guide, drinking water, nomad family visit, entrance fees to all national parks, and road tolls.

Date & Duration: This tour will run in September 2023. And it continues for 11 days including arrival and departure date in Mongolia.

Group Limit 4-14 participants, plus guides

Accommodation Please note that the hotels you are staying at are below the average of international hotels, but those are clean, comfortable, and has en-suite rooms.

You will stay overnights in permanent tourist ger camps, which have gers (yurts) for accommodation, and separate blocks with European style toilets and shower rooms, as well as the restaurant. Each ger is equipped with small wood or coal-burning stove, which fired by a worker of the camp. Deluxe en-suite gers are also possible in some sites, but it charges a little bit higher than the standard ones.

We will be camping in the field for a few days close to the fish-abundant river. Tents, sleeping bags, and mattress will be provided. There will be a field table, chairs, and other equipment.

Meals All main meals are included in the price. The breakfasts will be very simple. We will have bread/toast, cheese, butter, jam, eggs, sausage and cereals for breakfast. Depending on the time possibilities, we will have picnic lunches packaged from the tourist ger camps or restaurants. Sometimes we will have lunches in local restaurants. Evening meals will be well prepared Mongolian and European-style dishes served in the hotel restaurants and at the ger camps. Food is generally good, it may lack a variety (e.g. meat, vegetables, rice, French fries).

Payment The deposit 30% of all cost per person should be paid by wire transfer or through Paypal before 3 months. Be sure that you have read our terms & condition on our website before you make payment. If you pay it through our website, our collaboration with the Trade and Development Bank of Mongolia has been taken care of the transfer security.

Includes:

      • Accommodation (2 nights’ hotel in Ulaanbaatar city; 1-night hotel in Chinggis town; 7 nights’ tourist ger lodges)
      • Transport (Ground transportations by 4WD vehicles, including petrol)
      • Meals -10 breakfast, 10 lunch; 10 dinner
      • Entrance fees to all national parks and road tolls
      • English speaking expert guide
      • Drinking water will be provided. It will be appreciated if you could bring your refillable bottle.

Excludes:

      • Last dinner (It will be your free choice)
      • International transportation
      • All types of insurance
      • Visas
      • Departure tax
      • Alcoholic drinks and items of personal nature
      • Binoculars, telescopes, and tripods
      • Extra luggage
      • Optional tours
      • We cannot warranty:
      • Occasional flight delays or cancellations
      • Poor road conditions
      • Items of personal nature
      • Adverse weather conditions

Physical Rating The tour is suitable for every angler with different levels of skills and ages. Our experienced guide will do his/her best to let you catch the best fish in the region.

We will do easy and moderate walks during this trip. There will be optional hard walks in the mountains.

Road and Transport We will mostly drive on the paved road during this trip. The longest drive will cover 150 – 200 km a day, which will take about 4-5 hours with shortstops. Mitsubishi Delica or Russian Furgon or County Bus will be employed depending on the number of participants and their interests. 3-4 clients will occupy a car in case we do not hire a county bus. Our experienced and skilful drivers will drive safely on the occasion of the off-road journey.

Weather Temperature is generally warm during days in September, mostly being 10-20 degrees Celsius. In the boreal forest, it is likely to rain and be foggy during this period. You can check the weather forecast on http://www.tsag-agaar.gov.mn/eng while you are packing or staying at the hotels in Mongolia where it is possible.

Money You can change your US Dollar or Euro and other foreign currency into Mongolian tugriks (MNT) at the Chinggis Khaan International Airport just after your arrival. Alternatively, you can ask your guide and drivers to stop for changing money at any bank or official currency exchange offices in Ulaanbaatar. Remember it might be a problem if you try to change them outside of Ulaanbaatar as the banks there could have a limited amount of foreign currency. You can change the money only for your need for beers or any other alcoholic drinks, snacks, and personal items. A fine bottle of beer costs about 4000 -6000 MNT at the restaurants of tourist ger camps, but in the supermarkets, it will be cheaper. The official currency rate can be found at https://www.mongolbank.mn/eng/default.aspx.

For more information, please visit our website www.mongolica.org.

Dates & prices

Group sizePrice per person (USD)
1-3 persons$2,500
4-9 persons$2,000
10-14 persons$1,800

Departure dates: Sep 15 - 25, 2023

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