At Mongolian Highland Travel Company, we believe that every moment in life holds the potential for romance and enchantment. Our photography tour is not just an excursion; it’s a heartfelt voyage through the world of love, captured frame by frame.
Capturing Emotions: Imagine strolling hand in hand with your loved one, the soft whispers of the breeze, and the gentle touch of sunlight on your skin. Now, freeze these moments in time with your camera. Every click is a testament to the emotions shared, a keepsake of your love story.
Golden Hour Magic: As the sun bathes the world in a warm, golden glow during the magical golden hour, we’ll guide you to breathtaking vistas where the hues of the setting sun conspire with your lens to create art. It’s a time when romance is painted across the sky. New Destinations: Our tours take you to new locales that ooze romance. Whether it’s the charming streets of town and city, the authentic lifestyle of nomadic people, or the mystical landscapes of different geographical sites, every destination has been handpicked to invoke photographer’s tender embrace.
Couples Connect: Share your passion for photography with like-minded couples who share your love for the craft. Together, you’ll forge lasting connections, creating bonds that go beyond the tour.
Hidden Gems: We’ll unveil hidden gems that only locals know about. From secluded territories to cozy cafes, these are the perfect settings for romantic and memorable photos that reflect your unique travel story.
Professional Guidance: Our expert photographers will be with you every step of the way, offering tips and techniques to ensure your shots are nothing short of spectacular. They’ll help you see the wonders in Mongolia through the eyes of an artist.
Create Your Travel Storybook: By the end of the tour, you’ll have not just photographs, but a travel storybook. Each image, a page filled with the essence of your tour, will transport you back to that special moment whenever you flip through its pages.
Rediscover Yourself: Our tours are designed to rekindle the flame of memories in your life. Whether you’ve been traveling for years or are just starting your journey, our photography tour will help you rediscover the magic of yourself and new destinations.
What to expect:
A photography tour offers a unique and immersive experience for photographers of all skill levels. While the specifics can vary depending on the tour provider, location, and theme of the tour, here are some general things you can expect on a photography tour:
Expert Guidance: Our photography tours are led by professional photographers or experienced guides who are familiar with the location and know the best spots for capturing stunning images. They can provide valuable tips, advice, and feedback on your photography.
Photography Instruction: Our Tours often include on-site photography workshops or sessions where you can learn or enhance your photography skills. Topics may range from camera settings and composition to post-processing techniques.
Access to Unique Locations: Our Photography tours often take you to off-the-beaten-path locations or provide access to areas that are not easily accessible to the general public specifically in state protected areas. This can result in capturing unique and exclusive shots.
Local Insights: Guides often provide insights into the culture, history, and geography of the region you’re visiting. This knowledge can help you better understand the subject matter you’re photographing.
Timing: Our Tours are usually planned to take advantage of the best lighting conditions, such as the golden hours around sunrise and sunset, to ensure you capture the most breathtaking images.
Group Interaction: You’ll be with a group of like-minded photography enthusiasts, which can be a great opportunity to share experiences, exchange tips, and make new friends who share your passion.
Equipment and Gear: Depending on the tour, some providers may offer equipment rentals or suggest what gear you should bring. They might also help you with equipment settings and techniques. But it is always good to bring your own equipment and lenses.
Transportation and Accommodation: Our tours, transportation and accommodation are always included and find this information on your itinerary inclusions and exclusions.
Flexibility: While some tours are structured with a strict itinerary, our tour packages allow for more flexibility, giving you the freedom to explore and shoot at your own pace.
Critique and Review: Our tours include sessions where you can review and discuss your photos with the guide or group, offering constructive feedback to help you improve your skills.
Special Events and Photography Opportunities: Depending on the season, there may be special events or photography opportunities, such as local festivals, wildlife encounters, or night sky photography.
Small Group Sizes: To ensure personalized attention and a more intimate experience, photography tours often limit the number of participants.
Safety: Our Tour providers prioritize the safety of participants, especially in remote or challenging locations. They typically have contingency plans and are knowledgeable about potential risks.
Fun and Adventure: Beyond the photography aspect, our photography tours are meant to be enjoyable and adventurous experiences, allowing you to explore new places and create lasting memories.
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Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of Mongolia. A tour guide and driver welcome you at
the airport and transfer to the hotel in 50 km. We kindly advise you to take a very good rest.
You will have breakfast in the hotel. The guide will pick you up from the hotel in the morning.
Today we start our journey heading to our next destination. On our way, we would have
lunch at a local dining place in a town 75 miles away. Afterwards, we would drive to Elsen
Tasarkhai or Sand Dunes, which is around 80 km/ 50 miles long of sand in Uvurkhangai
province. We visit an old temple called Uvgun – Old Man, which is right before reaching the
sand dunes. By the sand dunes, we build our tents, have dinner and rest in the tent at
night. The sand dunes are located 173 miles away from the capital. You can walk with your
bare foot on the dunes and have leisure time. (Breakfast – hotel, Lunch & Dinner – Elsen
Tasarkhai)
In the morning, our cook prepares breakfast for us. After we disassemble and upload the
tents, we drive to the next destination called Shargalzuut hot and cold spring water
treatment center in Bayankhongor province. On our way, we would have lunch at a dining
place in Arvaikheer town while we would drive through and continue our journey. Our final
destination for today is a hot spring water area 350 km/ 218 miles away from the sand
dunes. We would stay in tents after dinner. Spring water from underground is rich with
hydrocarbonate, mainly salt cake – chemical element, and the temperature is between 43-
95C degree /109-203F. Treatment center requires at least a week stay under the
supervisor’s advice, therefore we would not have the treatment. (Breakfast – tent camp,
Lunch – Arvaikheer city, Dinner – Shargalzuut)
Breakfast in the treatment center and check out rooms. We would meet the guide and
drivers again at the outdoor gate heading to Erdentsogt village 40 km/ 24 miles away to visit
an old Buddhist temple called Khachin Lama and have a chance to talk to lamas.
Afterwards, we would drive 12 km/ 7 miles away from the temple to see an ancient
sightseeing called Shatar Chuluu – Chess Stones, deer stone, rectangular shaped burial
sites aged 3000 BC. Lunch would be served by sightseeing in the wilderness. We would
drive through the same village to get to Mandal village, which is our final destination today in
115 km/ 71 miles. Once we get there, we would build our tents to stay for 3 nights in a
row. Dinner would be served afterwards. (Breakfast – treatment center, Lunch – sightseeing,
Dinner – tent camp)
We would have breakfast in the camp and visit nomad families to watch their daily life
routine, have a chat, make a conversation, even to participate or do some dairy products on
your own with the help of herders’ family members. In the evening, we would watch and
enjoy how nomadic people deal with their livestock such as roping horses, taming horses,
milking cows etc. Lunch (Khorkhog is traditional cuisine of Mongols) and dinner we would
have in the tent camp.
As usual we would be served breakfast in the morning. Today we would go to the ancient
ruins of the temple, where lamas used to sit when they meditated. You would freely walk
around and take your time to meditate. After lunch, we would go to the mountains and hills
to find rock carvings of 21 Gods of Buddhism along the river bank. In the evening, we would
have free time to rest.
In the morning we would prepare for departure, packing up everything to the vans and
leaving after breakfast saying Goodbye to local people. On our way, we would pull over by
the Galuut gorge (the name means Goose Gorge, where people can see a nestle in the
middle of the gorge some years) to have a tea and coffee break. Full board meal would be
served during the day.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner are on the list. We can walk along the bank of the lake and
watch birds listed in the International Red Book such as Dalmatian Pelican (rarer), Swan
Goose, Palla’s fish Eagle, Relict Gull, and Houbara Bustard. Free day. It is an absolutely
convenient environment to meditate and feel the digital cleaning chance for your body.
We would visit nomadic herds mens families with goats, camels and sheep. Orog Lake is a
saltwater lake. Water levels vary, depending on in-flow from the Tuin River, which rises in
the Khangai mountain range. The lake is frozen from November until May. The Tuin River
creates a large wetland on the north side of the lake. To the south, the lake is bordered by
the slopes of Ikh Bogd Mountain, which support desert steppe, and give rise to several
streams with associated wetlands. On the northern side of the lake, there is a wide sand
dune which stretches along the shore. Orog Lake is located within the Valley of Lakes
Ramsar Site.
Early in the morning, we would drive 150 km/ 93 miles after breakfast. We will be located by
the famous mountain, on which petroglyphs (rock carving and painting) are hidden to find
out. Today, anyone can do his or her rituals in the open air by the mountains. Free day.
Full board meals would be served. Tent stay.
In the morning we would have breakfast and upload everything to the vans. We would get
on the paved road heading to the province center, where we would have lunch. Then we
would visit the local museum. In the evening, we may walk a bit around the town. Dinner is
at a local dining place. Stay in the local hotel. (Breakfast – camp, Lunch – Arvaikheer town,
Dinner – local hotel)
After having breakfast at a local hotel, we would head to the next destination called Hustai
National Park, where people watch wild horses Takhi – Przewalski’s horse. It is 180 km/ 111
miles away from the town on the paved road. Kitchen van, our cook and kitchen driver
would say goodbye to us and head to their home today. Lunch and dinner at the national
park in the tourist camp. Overnight in the tourist camp too. The National Park is famous for
its wild horse sanctuary and different species of wildlife. We would watch documentary films
about the NP in the information center. (Breakfast – hotel, Lunch – on the way, Dinner –
tourist camp)
We would check out the rooms after breakfast and drive back to the capital. When we
reach the capital it is lunch time, which is followed by the city tour. It includes a visit to the
Buddhist Monastery of Gandan Tegchenling, which is one of the three biggest monastic
centers in Mongolia. Afterwards we would visit one of the famous cashmere factories
making the tour inside. In the evening, we would watch a cultural performance of ethnic
group ensemble at a small sized theater. Afterwards, we would have farewell dinner at a
restaurant to try traditional food. Overnight at a selected hotel. (Breakfast – tourist camp,
Lunch, Dinner – restaurants)
Tour guide and bus driver would pick you up and transfer you to the airport. Hope you all
have a very nice and memorable trip in Mongolia with the help of us and see you again. It is
a great pleasure to assist you to travel here adding a new page to your life. Have a safe and
joyful trip back to your home.
