The far west of Mongolia, dominated by Altai mountain range is a land of pristine nature, abundant wildlife and rich cultural heritage. Landscapes here comprise of vast glaciers, fast mountain rivers and lush alpine pastures where large flocks of yaks, goats and sheep graze. The country’s largest Muslim community sharing common origin with modern Turkish inhabits the region as well as a number of smaller ethnic groups that practice Buddhism and Shamanism. Their culture is authentic and their land is a treasure trove of human history with many ancient burials and r...
Join hospitable Mongolian nomads for a horse trekking journey through North Eastern Mongolia, the birthplace of Chinggis Khan, founder of the Mongol empire. Supported by local herdsmen with their stocky horses, ride across wide open grasslands, wooded hillsides and lush river valleys typical to taiga forest ecosystem of eastern Siberia. Experience a wealth of historical evidence in the form of burials and rock carvings with many belonging to the Great Khan’s times; that remind visitors of the remarkable continuity of horseback, nomadic culture that has been unbrok...
In the far north of Mongolia bordering with Russia lie taiga ecosystems dominated by woods primarily composed of larch trees and open valleys that resemble polar tundra. It is part of the Siberian permafrost ecosystem highly distinct from the steppe grasslands found in much of Mongolia. Due to isolated and inaccessible location the most pristine and unpopulated lands in whole Mongolia lie here. Equally authentic is the culture of the reindeer herders of whom there is just a couple of hundreds living in teepees and grazing their reindeer in taiga forest and on alpi...
Ride majestic Bactrian camels across the wide-open spaces of the Gobi Desert under the clear blue skies of Mongolia. This part of the Gobi is the least travelled region of Mongolia not only by international tourist but Mongolians alike. Experience one of the least densely populated regions on Earth and imagine yourself as a legendary explorer. Camp out under myriads of stars and absorb the inexhaustible energy of nature. Interact with local nomads who will guide you through their homeland — a truly authentic cultural experience.