CHULUUT RIVER, MONGOLIA (SOAR) -- Paddle a thrilling whitewater river that few westerners have even heard of, much less seen. This 15 day trip is chock full of adventures, unusual experiences and unexpected scenes. The river is a 7 day descent through canyons and Class II and III rapids in SOAR inflatable canoes. The current is so swift through the Hangai Mountains that we easily average 30 km per day. The trip from the capital, Ulaanbaatar, to our put in is an adventure itself. As we cross Mongolia by truck to the river we’ll sleep in a ‘Gers’ - the traditional felt tent of the nomads, visit a Buddhist monastery, see traditional dancers, hear the strange ‘throat singers’, meet local nomads, and see the site of Gengis Khan’s ancient capital. Our destination is Arkhangai province known as the “Switzerland of Mongolia”. Unlike the desert and steppes to the south, this area is forested mountains. Our river flows north, ultimately emptying into Lake Bakail in neighbouring Siberia. If you have good basic whitewater skills then the Chuluut River could be the most unique canoe trip of your life.