Accommodations and Logistics
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.
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.

When to visit. We offer angling trips only during early autumn when Mongolia fishing is at its best. After the summer rains,
the streams are gin clear and the fish are fat, sassy, and eager with the cooler weather. By mid-September, the birch, larch
and willows are nearing their full autumn brilliance. The days are generally warm and sunny and the nights just getting chilly.

International flights and visas. Regular international flights service Ulan Bator directly from Beijing, Seoul, Osaka, Berlin,
and Moscow. Most guests choose to fly either through Seoul or Beijing. Residents of the US currently do not need a visa to
visit Mongolia. Citizens of most other countries require an easily obtained visa. We're of course happy to help with
international travel arrangements.

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.