Place of visiting: Atsagat village, 50 km far from Ulan-Ude city
Time of visit: all year round
Duration: 5 hours
Tour programme
One of the most interesting and fun excursions - "Steppe Nomad. Atsagat " in Atsagat village (52 km, 50 minutes).
After lunch in the cafe (Buryat traditional food) moving to etnocomplex "Steppe Nomad" (http://bit.ly/2vEPlAM), where guests are greeted by the locals in traditional costumes with ancient ritual "Ugtamzha" (Meeting) with melodiс song and words of welcome, an honorary guest is awarded with "Hadak" - a symbol of hospitality of the Buryat people and white food, a symbol of prosperity and purity of mind.
Ethno program acquaints visitors with the traditions and customs of the Buryat people. Visit the ancient Buryat yurt, where you will see how the Buryats lived in ancient times. Visit to the Museum - House of Agvan Dorzhiev, with the only in the Eastern Siberia wax figures of the Buddhist hierarchy and a copy of the Atlas of Tibetan medicine, the guide will tell about the fascinating life of the famous Buddhist scholar, philosopher and diplomat Agvan Dorzhiev.
We will show a master class on the national game of "Shagai naadan", make photos in national costumes.
Guests will visit Galaxy yurt and know old stories about the planets and stars. Informative program will be finished by a traditional merry round dance “Yokhor”.
Also you have the unique chance to visit the only in the world Gallery yurt and see the ptoto exhibition "The World in Faces" of the famous photographer Alexander Khimushin.
In winter, there is an additional opportunity to ride with a snow tube, ride a horse-drawn sleigh / wagon, communicate with unforgettable camels.
Additionally by previous order: funny traditional ritual “Wonderful Courtship”, dog sledding (in winter) and others.
Guests will visit Galaxy yurt and know old stories about the planets and stars. Informative program will be finished by a traditional merry round dance “Yokhor”.
Also you have the unique chance to visit the only in the world Gallery yurt and see the ptoto exhibition "The World in Faces" of the famous photographer Alexander Khimushin.
In winter, there is an additional opportunity to ride with a snow tube, ride a horse-drawn sleigh / wagon, communicate with unforgettable camels.
Additionally by previous order: funny traditional ritual “Wonderful Courtship”, dog sledding (in winter) and others.
Price for one tourist, ₽:
| Number of tourists | 18 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Price |
4100 |
4600 |
5000 |
5200 |
6300 |
7400 | 10700 |
The price includes:
• Transportation cost Ulan-Ude - Atsagat - Ulan-Ude
• Excursion to Atsagat Datsan and Agvan Dorzhiev’s Museum
• English guide service for the excursion
• Meeting ritual with Khadak and white food
• Visiting Galactic yurt
• Visiting traditional buryat house, knowing traditions and household of buryats
• Master class at “Shagai” game
• Master class at Yokhor dance
• Lunch - traditional buryat dishes
The price does not include:
Guide from Ulan-Ude, personal tourists expenses, optional ritual "Wonderful Courtship”, personal astrological prognosis made by Lama in Atsagat Datsan
