Canoeing in Mongolia – an Introduction

Canoeing is arguably the best way to get to know Mongolia, one of the last great wildernesses on earth.

 In the short hot summers, life in the steppes concentrates on the riverbanks. Huge flocks of horses stampede out of the water as you draw near,  bald eagles circle above, looking for prey, and all sorts of water-fowl enliven the clear, fastflowing river. From time to time, a horseman will appear on a high bank or a bluff overlooking the river and wherever there´s abundant pasture you´ll glimpse the outline of a white yurt through the green bushes lining the river. 

The Best time for canoing is the  from  the 20th of June until the end of August, but you might also consider  September, which many regard as  the most beautiful time of year with almost continuous sunshine, the Mongolian version of  an “Indian Summer”.  Although you will be in a T-shirt most of the time, night temperatures already dip below freezing point and short cold spells and even snow are  – although rare - a distinct possiblity.We offer four different routes each of which is in its own way uniquely attractive....

We offer four different routes each of which is in its own way uniquely attractive.
You might go down the Tool river for one, two or three days right near the capital Ulan Bator or you might choose any one of three different tours (or combine them) on the Orkhon river, a days drive from Ulan Bator.

I. Tuul river for one, two or three days

Fastflowing, meandering river / changing landscapes from  mountains nearby to wide valleys with lots of horses, cows and sheep as well as the odd yurt. right beside the river / primeval forest near to Ulan Bator

II. Cradle of Nomad Civilisation (6 days)

Three or four days down the Orkhon river near Har Horin / See the lush river valley where all the great Nomad empires assembled their followers / Visit the famous monastery of Erdene Zuu and the relics of Kara Korum on the way / Spend a night in the mountains besides the Ogiy Nuur one of Mogolias most beautiful lakes

III. Orkhon Canyon Adventure (9 days)
Absolutely fascinating unusual wilderness trip, where only few people have ever ventured / For the physically fit and adventurNous

IV. Orkhon River Magic (7 days)
Five days on the river with something of everything:  rocky canyons with breath-taking scenery and a few easy rapids / lush valleys with great herds of horses and cattle

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