Included / Not Included –
Included: Accommodations in UB on arrival and departure day, All accommodation and Meals on the float trip, guiding, all transportation within the country, beer and wine at the camp, flies.
Not Included: meals in Ulaanbaatar, gratuities, hard alcohol, transportation to and from Ulaanbaatar.
Travel Logistics:
Arrival Information: To get to Fly Fish Mongolia’s Delger float trip you will need to make travel arrangements to and from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Travel dates are custom for each trip. The best flight connections will take your through Soul Korea or Beijing China.
Getting to the Lodge: You will need to arrive Ulaanbaatar the day before your trip start date.
In Ulaanbaatar you will be met by a member of the Fly Fish Mongolia staff who will take you to your hotel for the night.
The following morning you will take a inner country flight to Muron. In Muron you will be met by the float trip staff who will drive you 3 ½ hours to the base-camp and put in.
Departure Information: After the last day of your float the team will drive you back to Muron where you will catch the flight back to Ulaanbaatar(included in package price). You will then spend one more night in UB before you catch your flight back home
Documentation Requirements:
A valid U.S. passport with at least six months validity is required for travel to Mongolia.
Note: If you travel through China you will need a multiple-entry transit visa for China.
US citizens are currently exempt from visa requirements for a one-month tourist visit. You can check current requirements and find contact details of the Mongolian Embassy in the US at www.mongolianembassy.us
Medical evacuation insurance is required for this trip.
Travel Regulations:
Before your departure we encourage you to review the current government and regulations for Air Travel. Current government rules can be found on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) web site: www.tsa.gov/
Baggage:
We encourage you to visit the web site of your air carrier(s) to confirm their current rules for carry-on and checked baggage. The rules and regulations are changing on a regular basis so please check these sites prior to your departure date. We encourage fishermen traveling to Mongolia to pack reasonably and suggest keeping baggage weight under 50 pounds.
Travel and Health Considerations:
In addition you may want to check the US Government website: http://travel.state.gov/travel . This site gives country specific information, travel alerts, etc.
Currency:
The national currency of Mongolia is the togrog. While the currency has stabilized to a certain degree, we urge clients to change only what is immediately necessary. Keep in mind that tourist shops in Ulaanbaatar eagerly accept U.S. dollars.
Travel Cash:
The amount of cash that anglers travel with is often a personal preference. This being said we will state the minimum requirements for cash needed. The major cash expense for this trip will be guide gratuities (see below) meals in UB, Souvenirs, and Additional services, e.g. sightseeing tours, taxis etc
For a 10 day trip we would recommend bringing a minimum of $600.00
Fishing Licenses:
The catch and release taimen fishing permit, issued by the Ministry of Nature, Environment and Tourism is included in the trip price. This is a group permit arranged in advance by the outfitter. Please note that Mongolian fishing regulations now require catch and release for taimen, using only single barbless hooks.
Climate:
Mongolia has a very dry climate with great temperature vagrancies. Temperatures can range from just above freezing in the morning to high 80’s some afternoons. Because of this it is important for guests to be prepared for a wide range of conditions throughout the season.
Medical Facilities:
The best emergency medical facility in Mongolia is the international SOS clinic. Medical evacuation insurance is required for this trip. We also suggest that travelers bring medication for common ailments as well as any prescription medication needed.
Power and Communications:
Generator power is available only at the base camp. Fish Mongolia crew carry a satellite phone for emergency use on all trips.
Water:
Bottled water is provided on jeep transfers to/from the camp. Filtered or treated water is available on the float trip and at camps. They treat drinking water using the MSR MIOX solution. Clients may want to bring a personal water filter to top up their own water bottle directly.
Clothing:
While traveling in Mongolia it is best to dress in layers. Camp is very informal so we find casual fishing clothes to be your best bet. Be sure to pack plenty of warm layers including fleece and waterproof jackets, gloves, and hat for the mornings and evenings. If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, we recommend that you bring an extra pair of glasses as well as a copy of the prescription.
Packing Notes:
This is a multi day down river trip. The outfitter will provide dry bags for all your clothing. We recommend traveling with soft duffel type baggage for ease of packing on the river. Also we find that having multiple smaller dry bags for fishing gear and small items you need on the boat each day is very useful.
Laundry:
No laundry facilities available on the float trip.
Beverages/Alcohol:
Alcohol is not included in the package price for this trip.
Gratuities:
Gratuities are not included in the cost of the package and are left to the client's discretion. The camp manager will be happy to give you tipping guidelines; however, for planning purposes fishermen can expect a range of $200 - $400 per person per week. All tips will be pooled and distributed among the entire camp staff.
“We have set up camp along a picturesque section of the Delger Muron. This river rivals any of the famous blue ribbon rivers in the U.S. in both productivity and beauty. Every mile or so lies an ideal pool with Yosemite-like cliffs hovering over it.”
“These fish are so powerful and elegant. Their coloration is marvelous. It is truly amazing to think that such a large, aggressive fish inhabits these rivers. Almost as astounding is the Lenok, or should I say the insistent nature of the Lenok. These fish don’t want to take a backseat to anyone. I’ve caught at least a dozen big Lenok that have attacked the mouse imitations intended for the Taimen. I reckon this is a pretty good problem to have.” D.C., journal entry
