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The Camps
Big sky days. Star filled nights. Nice bed. We have provided extraordinary expeditions for some of the world's most discerning clients since 1993 and exclusive fly-fishing trips since 1999. To see more pictures of the lodges, close this overlay window, and the lodge photo gallery can be found on the right side bar. Look for the link "see more lodge photos"
Camp Staff. Our camp staff delivers exceptional, friendly, informed service with the objective of making the wilderness experience a relaxing pleasure. We're proud that most clients describe their experiences with our staff as one of the highlights of their Mongolian adventure.
Food. We like to eat and drink well and our cooks are up to the challenge. They create hearty meals perfectly suited to western tastes. Breakfasts and dinners are served in the camp dining ger. Lunches are served streamside. Catering for individual diet requirements is generally no problem at all. Beer, wine, and soft drinks are inclusive.
Accommodations. On the river, guests are accommodated in traditional Mongolian gers (yurts). These spacious, dome shaped structures are constructed with a wooden frame insulated by layers of felt and weatherproof canvas. Inside, each ger is the size of a large bedroom. They are completed with table and chairs, a cozy wood-burning stove, and two beds with linens and plenty of blankets. There is a large, central ger for meals and socializing. Bathroom facilities are ex-suite, the showers are hot, and the stars seem close enough to touch.
No Fences. No Dams. Good horses. Mongolia reminds many folks of the American West before dams, ubiquitous paved roads, and barbed wire fences came along. Mongolians continue to make the most of this unfettered landscape, still following a unique nomadic, horse-riding lifestyle with deep, Tibetan Buddhist roots and a serious respect for nature. A memorable part of every journey is being entertained around the campfire by local musicians and visiting nomads in their homes, allowing you to sit down, chat and learn directly a bit about their amazing culture.
Things to do off the river. There's plenty to do for folks not necessarily interested in fishing or floating. Horses, hikes, and visits to local cultural sites are all easily arranged. We can organize single or multi-day journeys into the backcountry or the rest of Mongolia for you and/or your companion. Guests frequently arrange for trip extensions to visit the museums, monasteries and other cultural sites of Ulan Bator.
Reaching camp. Guests fly to the river via helicopter or fixed wing plane. Although the river's isolated, travel from Ulan Bator to camp requires only about an hour flying time. Usually you're on the river and fishing the morning after your arrival in Mongolia.
Fishing permits. Mongolia requires a variety of permits for fishing. Failure to have the appropriate paperwork may result in heavy fines, confiscation of equipment, and expulsion from the country. We arrange for all permits in advance and have long-term operations and conservation agreements with the local governments.
In a fascinating country. Mongolia is an amazing country and we highly recommend that time allowing you visit more than the river. We operate a host of natural history and cultural tours and would gladly arrange expeditions to places like the Gobi Desert, Karakorum, Hovsgol Lake, Altai Mountains or the Eastern Steppes.
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PO BOX 180446 BOSTON MA 02118
Phone: 888-857-6700
Fax: 617-427-7890
ed@flyfishingheaven.com