Mongolia Wilderness Odyssey

Difficulty

Challenging

Comfort

Basic

Basic+

Upscale

Weight limit

This horseback expedition provides intimate encounters with Mongolian horsemen, a nomadic people who have successfully maintained their traditional way of life amidst modern influences. Mongolia stands out as the only nation where horses play such a vital role. The unique Mongolian horsemanship sets it apart from other regions.

During this journey, we will ride two diverse landscapes on horseback: starting from the vast open steppe, the summer grazing grounds of Mongolian herders, we will gradually transition into the picturesque forest steppe and ascend into the southern taiga region of the Khan Khentii Area. You will witness a variety of terrains including steppes, wooded meadows, forests and mountains, camping beside rivers. This expedition will be a true 'Nomadic Journey', without vehicle support, through rugged terrain.

Private trip supplement: 2-4 people + 500$ per trip. 5+ members no charge.

Mandukhai S. is the provider of this trip

The provider speaks: English, German

For 30 years we are a leading tour operator in Mongolia, focused on low impact sustainable tourism. We work with numerous community groups/enterprises and conservation initiatives around Mongolia. Our philosophy is to offer a slow paced low impact travel experience, visiting different places on a horse back, a yak carts, and a camel carts rather than traveling long difficult journeys on a vehicle. In all of our destinations, each of our camps guarantees a 360 degree unbroken view of the Mongolian landscape.

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Tour highlights

Explore Two Different Environments

We will ride across the vast treeless steppes and taiga forests

Camp Under Incredibly Starry Skies

They are a landmark of the country

Meet the Nomads

Encounter Mongolian horsemen and gain insights into Mongolian horsemanship which is famous and in many ways different than anywhere else

Route details

Riding tours may be done in the reverse for operational reasons.

There is a Naadam Festival extension possible for 30 Jun - 10 Jul. There will be horseraces with almost 1000 race horses on the plains outside the city. As well as wrestling and archery. The cost is additional USD 900 per person.

Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar you will be transferred to your hotel. There will be a tour briefing and dinner.

Difficulty

Challenging

Tour provider's comments

You should be a competent rider, fit and capable of riding horse at all paces confidently. We will cover varying terrain, and will be in the saddle for several hours on most days.