CROOKED COMPASS
Mongolia – one of Asia’s last frontiers and one of the
world’s last unspoilt destinations. Join us for 13 days in
this remarkable location in July and August 2018.
You will travel by horse to the nomadic Tsaachin
tribe who have a spiritual connection with the reindeer
herds that they live with. Once a thriving community,
the Tsaachin tribe has dwindled in recent years, leav-
ing only 200-400 members left in northern Mongolia.
This specialist photography tour with leading photogra-
pher Chris Van Ryn is the perfect way to explore and min-
gle with this shrinking tribe in the spectacular landscapes
of Mongolia whilst improving your photography skills.
You will become more confident with your equipment
and return from your journey with spectacular images,
memories and new found knowledge. Mingle with friend-
ly nomads as you learn their way of life. Ride through lush
meadows, wooded hills and ruins from the ancient Mon-
golian Empire before reaching the magnificent turquoise
Lake Khuvsgul, known in Mongolia as ‘Blue Pearl’.
The best way to reach the remote Tsaachin tribe is by
horseback, travelling with a full support crew of guides,
cooks and horse tenders waiting to assist you.
You will sleep like the locals do in teepees and Ger
camps. Witness the spectacular Tsaatan Reindeer Fes-
tival that aims to spread the unique livelihood, culture
and traditions of the reindeer people. The festival is en-
riched with a variety of ceremonies and activities from
Darhad folklore songs and reindeer parades to fascinat-
ing shaman rituals and fire worshipping. Traditional
Mongolian events will also take place, including horse
racing, archery competitions and wrestling.Find out more at
crooked-compass.com/tour/taiga-reindeer-festival/BELOW: A Tsaatan man with his reindeer in the rain in the
spectacular northern Mongolian landscape.TRAVEL SPECIAL: THE PHOTO TOURS“YOU WILL SLEEP LIKE THE LOCALS
DO IN TEEPEES AND GER CAMPS.”
SPECIAL PROMOTION