West Mongolia Winter Nomadic Migration Tour
HIGHLIGHTS:
Join nomads as they move their herds
⭐ Nomadic Winter Migration
⭐ Travel with Eagle hunters
⭐ Learn about eagle hunting
⭐ Skii or hike across frozen lakes
⭐ Stay with nomadic Kazakh families
⭐ Traditional herding life in winter
⭐ Zoost Ereg, Taldibulak, Dayan Lake
⭐ Winter landscapes of Altai Mountains
⭐ Kazakh cultural performances
⭐ Winter Off-roading
⭐ Stay in warm gers
… and more
All our tours are 100% customisable. We also combine tours across Mongolia. Contact Us.
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 01 — Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Meet Bek’s team at the airport.
Drive to Edelweiss Hotel and settle in.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Dinner (depending on arrival time)
Day 02 — Fly to Olgii & Meet the Host Family
Morning flight from Ulaanbaatar to Olgii.
Have brunch in Olgii town.
Drive to Zoost Ereg Valley in Sagsai village.
Meet and stay with a Kazakh nomadic family.
Overnight in gers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 03 — Begin the Winter Migration (Approx. 23 km)
Start moving with the herding family and Bek Travel support team.
Travel approximately 23 km to Taldibulak Valley.
Experience true nomadic migration across snowy terrain.
Overnight along the migration route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 04 — Move to Sagsai Station (Approx. 20 km)
Continue the migration toward Sagsai Station.
Witness daily winter herding routines.
Arrive at the next campsite and settle in. Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 05 — Move to Black Lake (Approx. 20 km)
Travel further with the family’s herd across white mountain valleys.Arrive at Black Lake and set up camp.Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 06 — Reach Dayan Lake (Approx. 20 km)
Move toward Dayan Lake with the migrating families.This is where the family reaches their spring shelter—ending their winter migration.Overnight in gers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 07 — Ski or Hike to Khuu Uy Station (Approx. 20 km)
Begin skiing or hiking ahead of the group (or drive with support vehicles if preferred).
Arrive at Khuu Uy Station near Dayan Lake.
Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 08 — Ski or Hike to Shumek (Approx. 20 km)
Continue along the frozen lake to Shumek at the far end of Dayan Lake.Overnight in gers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 09 — Continue to Tumba of Dayan Lake (Approx. 22 km)
Ski, hike, or drive along the lake’s edge toward Tumba.
Arrive at the next winter camp. Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 10 — Return to Olgii & Cultural Evening
Drive back to Olgii town.
Enjoy a farewell dinner celebration.
Experience throat singing and a traditional Kazakh musical concert.
Overnight at hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 11 — Fly to Ulaanbaatar & Cultural Show
Fly from Olgii to Ulaanbaatar.
Have lunch in the city.
Attend the Tumen-Enkh Ensemble performance.
Dinner and overnight at Edelweiss Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner provided
Day 12 — Departure from Ulaanbaatar
Transfer to the airport.
Fly home. End of the trip.
Meals: Breakfast provided
More Tours
All our tours are 100% customisable. We also combine tours across Mongolia. Contact Us.
Tour Dates
💬 Contact us with your travel dates to plan your private tour.
👥 Minimum group size of 2. For solo travel please contact us.
Tour Prices
👥 Minimum group size is 2. Price is per person for a 2 person group.
🎁 Price is all inclusive. Domestic flights included.
💬 For Group discounts -or- Solo travel please contact us.
Meeting Point
👋 We will meet you at the Ulaanbattar Airport.
✈️ We'll book your domestic flights Ölgii.
What's Included?
✅ What's Included?
✈️ Domestic Flights included
Return tickets between Ulaanbaatar & Olgii
🚙 Transport included
Airport transfer in West Mongolia & Ulaanbaatar
4x4 Land Cruiser
Driver
Fuel
🏠 Accommodations included
All accommodations in Western Mongolia
All accommodations in Ulaanbaatar
All camping & cooking equipment
Other necessary items
🍽️ Meals included
All meals
Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten free meals available
🙋🏼♂️Support Team included
English speaking guide
Cook
Logistics team
📄 Permits, Activity Fees included
All Entertainment & Event fees
Horses, Wrangler fee
Eagle Hunter’s fees
Wearing traditional clothes and holding eagles on arms taking photos etc
Border area permits
National Park taxes
Other administrative costs
❌ What's NOT included?
International Flights
What to Pack?
🧥 Clothing
Look to dress in layers. Weather can be unpredictable. In addition to your regular clothing, we recommend the following:
Waterproof, Windproof Jacket
Fleece or Down insulated Jacket
Hiking pants
Hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Wool socks
Water-resistant Hiking shoes/boots
Camp shoes/sandals
🎒 Travel & Field Gear
Daypack to carry water, snacks
Main backpack / luggage. You don't need to carry this.
Water bottle
Headlamp
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Optional: Trekking poles
Note: Sleeping bag, Blankets are provided by Bek Travel. All activity related gear is provided by Bek Travel.
📸 Photography (if bringing gear)
Recommended Lenses – wide (24–70mm), telephoto (70–200mm)
Tripod
Extra batteries (batteries drain faster in colder weather)
Extra memory cards
🧼 Personal & Health
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Sunscreen
Personal meds
Hand Sanitizer
Wet wipes
Toiletries
📄 Documents & Money
Passport
Visa (if required).
Cash (USD or MNT)
Backup copies
✅ Pro Tips for Mongolia
Plan to dress in layers. That way you can add or remove layers.
Quick-dry clothing performs better than cotton.
FAQs
I have not ridden horses before? Can I ride in Mongolia?
Yes. We select horses suitable for your riding experience. You don't need any prior riding experience. If you have never ridden before our horse wrangler will guide your horse as well. Many of our guests have never ridden horses before. They loved the experience of riding in the open steppes.
Are there any additional costs?
No, There are no extra costs. We cover everything in the itinerary including meals, transportation, entertainment fees.
I am looking for different dates, Is it possible?
Yes we can plan a private tour for you. Please contact us to work it out.
Will there be vegetarian meal options?
Yes. We can provide vegetarian and vegan meals. Let us know your diet requirements and we ll plan it out for you.
Travel with Local Experts
16+
Years Experience
8,400+
Guests Hosted
