MONGOLIAN WAYS

A sampling of the best attractions Mongolia has to offer for visitors in one trip, this 14 day tour will take you through the northern edge of the Gobi Desert, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire at Karakorum, hot springs, volcanoes, rivers and lakes. Along the way you will have the chance to meet different ethnic groups and learn about ancient traditions and about the lifestyle of the nomads roaming the vast Mongol steppes. Recommended months for Best Attractions of Mongolia Tour are May, June, July, August and September. If you want to attend the famous NAADAM FESTIVAL in Ulaanbaatar, look for our July departure below, or submit an inquiry for Naadam trip details. You could either join one of our scheduled departures, or have us arrange your own private tour at dates best fit you. Please contact us for more details.

Central Mongolia, commonly known as the Horse Breeders’ Paradise for its serene beauty, is a land of flourishing green meadows, rolling hills and crystal blue lakes and rivers lying at the northern foot of the Khangai Mountain Range. This is where many nomadic families are herding their livestock, and a great place to experience the Mongolian Horse Culture at first hand. Come with us on our Central Mongolia Cultural Tour that has been specially designed to accommodate travelers of every age, going at an easy pace that would allow one to truly absorb the unique tranquility Mongolia. Recommended months for Central Mongolia Cultural Tour are June, July, August and September. Please contact us for more details.

The great Gobi desert covers one third of Mongolia’s territory. Hundreds of years ago the desert was part of the main trade route between East and West, with camel caravans crossing the vast steppes loaded with perfumes, spices, and other goods. Today the Gobi is a mixture of rare wildlife, intriguing landscapes, and nomads in constant search of grazing land for their herds. We will take you to explore the secrets of the Gobi – an ice canyon, sand dunes, oases, dinosaur graveyards, and nomadic life. Transport will be by 4X4 vehicles and the distinctive two-humped Bactrian camel. Recommended month for Gobi Desert Tour is September and October. Please contact us for more details.

Wish to take your family on a unique vacation to an extraordinary travel destination? Based on our experience taking dozens of families throughout Mongolia, we have designed the perfect vacation tour for you. Our family tour features activities that will keep your children busy, and will allow them to explore unfamiliar environments and to experience natural surroundings in safety during your family tour. The trip includes overnights in gers, traditional Mongolian style felt homes, and opportunities to try new sports like kayaking and horseback riding. If we are lucky, we will also meet with reindeer herders. All our Mongolia Family Vacations are led by team members who have extensive experience working with kids. Recommended months for Mongolia Family Vacation are June, July and August. Please contact us for more details.

The Eight Lakes Nature Reserve lies high in the Khangai Mountains, Mongolia’s second largest mountain range. Barely accessible to vehicles, the nature reserve is being kept in a pristine condition, allowing the few visitors that do make the effort to climb up there to enjoy Mongolian nature at its best. As well as our 5 days' trek through the nature reserve, we shall explore other sites in the Khangai (Mongolian for prosperity) region, among them, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, hot springs and sand dunes. Through the trek, pack animals will carry our luggage, allowing us to enjoy the trek to the full. Recommended months for Eight lakes' Trekking Tour are June, July and August. Please contact us for more details.

Experience the best of Western Mongolia on this cultural adventure featuring the western region's breathtaking landscapes and diverse cultures. Spend time with a local Kazakh family, and learn from them the secrets of training and hunting with Golden Eagles. Recommended months for this Mongolian Golden Eagle Hunter Tour are July, August, and September. Contact us for more details.

A very special way to discover the lifestyle and traditions of the Mongols is to stay a few days with nomadic families. Accompanied by a translator, for a short while you will become a nomadic family member. Grazing the herds, riding horses, and eating the local cuisine are just a small part of the whole experience. We can also make special arrangements for you to stay in a Buddhist monastery; learn more about Buddhism, understand how the lamas of this Tibetan philosophy dedicate themselves to spiritual awareness, and take time to relax. Home and monastery stays can be arranged for you as standalone trips or added to another trip of your choice. Recommended months for Mongolia Nomad Tour are June, July and August. Please contact us for more details.

One of the most interesting ethnic groups living near the lake is the Tsaatan or as they are better known – ‘The Reindeer People’. A small tribe of Tsaatan consisting of about 40 families lives with its herds of reindeer in the forests around the lake. These graceful animals provide the tribe with all its basic needs - milk, transportation, meat, skins and bones and antlers used as building materials and for tools. Recommended months for Tsaatan/Dukha, Mongolia Reindeer People, Tour are June and August. Please contact us for more details.

Once a year Ulaanbaatar, the Mongolian capital city, is putting everything on hold as the country's top wrestlers, horse trainers and archers, are gathering from all corners of Mongolia to compete over the most prestigious titles for the Naadam Festival. Join us on this special Naadam Festival Tour that would not only take you to each of these competitions, but would venture off to some of the country's most beautiful natural sites, to meet the Mongolian nomads that preserve their ancient traditions to these days. The official state Naadam is held from July 11 to13 in Ulaanbaatar. But don’t worry! Those are not the only days Mongolians celebrate their famed festival. Many of the 21 provinces and its small administrative units of Mongolia celebrate the Naadam Festival on earlier or later dates in July, depending on local anniversaries and pasture or herd conditions.

Horses have played a major role in the Mongolian culture and lifestyle from the period of domestication of animals to this day. In this country of 3 million people, half of the population lives in the capital city of Ulaanbaatar while the rest live as nomads in the countryside. Having more than 4.2 million horses in a modern world proves how nomadic lifestyle is still revolving in Mongolia. The horses in Mongolia are used for transportation, herding, hunting, and horse racing. All children in the countryside learn to ride at the age of 4 and become jockeys by age of 7. Even today most Mongolians know how to ride a horse, whether they live in the city or in the countryside. Therefore, taking a horse riding tour in Mongolia is a great opportunity to feel the spirit of this nation. Recommended months for Mongolia Horse Riding Tour are June, July and August. Please contact us for more details.