Yuruu River Canoeing tour

Highlights

Spend the night in a traditional Mongolian Ger

Visit several nomadic families

Go canoeing with Mongolia’s expert waterway tour guide and be sure to ask him how he become a canoe tour guide

Take pictures in front of Turtle Rock

Pay tribute to Time magazine’s “Man of the Previous Millennium” at Chinggis Khan Statue

Rest, Relax, and Enjoy a cultural concert performed by Mongolia’s National Dance & Song Ensemble

Renew your spirit at Aryapal Meditation Temple

Enjoy an invigorating ride on horseback or on camelback

Mongolia’s largest annual festival Naadam

Tour summary

On this trip we will venture into a little-visited area of Northern Mongolia. The Yeruu river originates deep in the Khentii mountain range, a vast impenetrable area protected as Khan Khentii Strictly Protected Area. We will float down the river in open canoes for five days and cover roughly 150 km. On the first three days, the river winds through densely forested mountains and we have the chance to see various wildlife. The last two days we will paddle through a wide valley, where many herder families have set up their yurts. The river is surrounded by dense alluvial forests that are home to a wide range of birds.
This trip is suitable for beginners. The river is mostly wide and calm. An experienced river guide will accompany you. During the paddling part of the tour, we will camp at beautiful spots along the riverbank.

Customizable Itinerary

DAY 1

Today we will explore the bustling capital Ulaanbaatar. Highlights include the Chinggis Khaan Museum (or Museum of National History) and a fantastic concert showcasing national music, dance and folklore.

DAY 2

We will visit the Chinggis Khan Monument, the tallest equestrian statue of the world at Tsonjin Boldog and the Gorkhi-Terelj National Park with its distinctive rock formations and beautiful landscapes.

DAY 3

We will drive to our put-in point on the river near the village of Bugant, about 620 km from Ulaanbaatar. We will pass through Darkhan, the second biggest city of Mongolia.

DAY 4 - DAY 8

These are paddling days. Overnight will be in tents. Each day we will spend approximately 4-5 hours in the canoe, giving us ample time to enjoy camp life and explore the area along the river banks. The surrounding hilltops and mountains offer great vistas of the winding Yeruu river and the adjoining valleys, sprinkled with nomads’ yurts and herds.

DAY 9

Drive back to Ulaanbaatar. On the way we will visit the Buddhist monastery Aglag Buteeliin Khiid, beautifully nestled between forests and rocky outcrops. After you had time to refresh in your hotel room, we will have a farewell dinner.

Deposit: 30% of total cost required to confirm booking.  
Balance payment: Due 60 days before departure.

DEPARTURE

DURATION & GROUP SIZE

TOTAL PRICE

AVAILABILITY

On request (no fixed dates)

10 days / Max 7 / Min 2 paddlers

From USD 1500 per person

On request

Price based on group of 5-7 paddlers
Smaller groups have a higher cost.

Included

• Airport pick-up and drop-off
• All ground transportation during the tour
• All accommodation: 3 nights in a single room at a 4 star hotel,  6 nights camping.                                                                                                                                • All meals during the tour (breakfasts, lunches, dinners)
• Experienced canoeing guide
• Canoe, paddle, and standard safety equipment
• Life jacket
• Support 4x4 vehicle with local driver(s), where required
• Basic first-aid kit
• All scheduled sightseeing as per itinerary
• Entrance fees to listed sites
• Local taxes and service charges
• Tents and Shade canopy

Not Included

• International flights
• Visa fees
• Travel insurance
• Alcoholic beverages
• Photography or video fees (where applicable)
• Tips and gratuities

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