DARKHAD VALLEY, FLY FISHING TOUR /12 DAYS/
SHORT DESCRIPTION
This fishing adventure allows you to discover the wild rivers of northwestern Mongolia, under the expert guidance of our expedition leader, who will take you to the best fishing spots in Mongolia’s northernmost province, which shares a border with Siberia Russia to the north. This is a wonderful opportunity to take a relaxing, peaceful journey through some of Mongolia’s most impressive scenery in the far northwest. Fishing in Alag Tseel River and Darkhad valley. We will spend the day fishing in the river, surrounded by impressive snowy peaks. This valley is a paradise for bird watchers because of the number of lakes (more than 300). This small and slow-flowing river is also rich in graylings, lenoks, as well as surprisingly large taimen. Fishing in Shishgid and Tengis rivers, a fly fisher’s paradise, where your guide will be able to direct you to the best spots for Siberian salmon, Armour River pikes, burbots, lenok, grayling, and taimen. The taimen is known as the ‘giant trout of Asia,’ and can grow up to 6 feet! Get creative making those flies – Taimen has been known to eat rats and ground squirrels!
- CATEGORY: CULTURAL AND ADVENTURE TOURS
- AVAILABLE: JUNE TO OCTOBER
- DURATION: 12 DAYS, 11 NIGHTS
- DESTINATION: NORTHERN MONGOLIA
This is an Note
We don't teach you how to catch fish we just show you where to fish.
ESSENTIALS
GUIDE
A Chinese, English or Russian speaking Mongolian guide will accompany the group at all times. The guide will be a native Mongolian person with great local knowledge who can deal with any requests and ensure that your holiday to become one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life.
TRANSPORT
This trip you have a two choice. First one is a highest level, latest model, air-conditioned private 4WD vehicles for the maximum comfort on your touring days. And second choice is Russian 4x4 Van. Also with 20 years’ experience drives.
MEALS
In Mongolia, you will be dining at fine American, European and Asian cuisine restaurants. Mutton, beef, rice and noodles form the basis of the Mongolian diet, so your meals will be based around this. However, the trail rations may include vegetables, eggs, peanut butter, cheese and sometimes yak! On some days there will be lunchboxes from our cook.
PERSONAL THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU
Warm thin layers of clothing are the best such as bring a rain jacket, gloves and hiking booth. Don’t forgot first aid kit (medicine for headache, cold, diarrhea, runny nose; bandages; any medicine prescribed for you). All your camera equipment.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE
| Group size | Price/Per person |
| 1 pax | 3890USD |
| 2-3 pax | 3080USD |
| 4-6 pax | 2950USD |
| 7-9 pax | 2880USD |
| 10-12 pax | 2780USD |
| 13-15 pax | 2680USD |
| 16< pax | 2550USD |
| No | Include service | Exclude service | Include service of Meals |
| 1 | Vehicle with a driver. | Items of personal nature | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| 2 | Fuel for the trip whole time | Beverages, alcoholic drinks, bar bills, laundry | Per day 3 bottle water for per person /1,5 liter/ |
| 3 | English speaking guide | Travel and insurance | One time Mongolian traditional food /lamb with vegetables/ |
| 4 | Accommodation/Ger camps and Hotel/ | International transportation | |
| 5 | All food, during the trip and at restaurants /Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner/ | Excess baggage fee in the flight /15kg includes handbag is free of charge/ | |
| 6 | All cooking and camping gears. | Optional activities | |
| 7 | National park and border office permits (area you will go is close to China and Russia border) | Single supplement /For hotel or Ger camp/ | |
| 8 | Airport shuffle | Gratuity for the tour team | |
| 9 | Other small administration fees Basically, includes everything. | Taxi |
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 - Ulaanbaatar capital city of Mongolia
Pick you up our driver and guide from Chinggis Khan international airport. Drive to Your hotel. Visit local outdoor market /bazaar/, Gandan Monastery and Mongolia national museum. Evening Leisure day in Ulaanbaatar city. Over night at Hotel
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| Accommodation | Grand Hill Hotel |
| Food | Dinner |
Day 2 - Murun city, Khuvsgul province
Take a domestic flight to Murun, the central town of Khovsgol province. Meet our driver at the local airport and drive to Alag Tseel river in the Darkhad Valley
| Distance | 860km |
| Route | Air route |
| Fly time | 1 hours |
| Accommodation | Ger camp |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 3 - Alag Tseel River
Fishing in the river, surrounded by impressive snowy peaks. Spanning 4000m, this valley is a paradise for bird watchers because of the number of lakes (more than 300). The abundance of birds: ducks; geese; swans; cranes; curlews; heron; snipe; and many other birds will increase your pleasure while you fish there. This small and slow-flowing river is also rich in graylings, lenoks, as well as surprisingly large taimen.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 4 - Shishgit river
Boating across the Shishgid River and fishing is available.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 5 - Tengis river
Reaching the confluence of the Shishgid and Tengis rivers – a fly-fisherman paradise. Overnight in the tent next to a good fishing spot.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 6, 7 - Tengis river
Taking two days to enjoy the tranquility of fishing the lower stages of the Tengis River.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 8 - Shishgit river
Spending one peaceful day fishing in the Shishgid River.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 9 - Tsagaan Nuur /White lake/
Returning to Tsagaan Nuur. We will drive back to the original river we visited, Alag Tseel, where we will fish for the
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 10 - Delger river
Driving to the Delger River, where we will camp in a picturesque spot on its bank, close to Murun town.
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| Accommodation | Tent |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 11 - Murun city via Uushgiin Uvur deer stones
we either visit Deer Stones, from the bronze age, at Uushgiin Uvur. Transfer to the hotel and relax. Farewell dinner.
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| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 12 - Ulaanbaatar city capital city of Mongolia
In the morning after breakfast, Fly to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive in Ulaanbaatar, and you will be transferred to your accommodation. End of tour.
| Distance | 850km |
| Route | Air way |
| Fly time | 1 hours |
| Accommodation | Hotel |
| Food | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
Day 13 - Home sweet home
Leave Ulaanbaatar. Our driver drop off to Chinggis Khan international airport. Thank you for visiting our country
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| Food | Breakfast |
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