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A life with almost no running water, electricity or gas. Herding requires advanced skills such as gathering and moving livestock while riding. Nomads live in tune with changes in nature. If you choose the time of your visit, you can experience nomad life of that season.
Course code MO-1004: Horse Trekking, Eating Khorkhog, Homestay Tour
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Horse trekking and khorkhog too. Lunch included, private car included, English-speaking guide |
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At 9 am, depart a hotel in Ulaanbaatar by private car. To the nomads outside Ulaanbaatar. After arrival, receive a riding lesson from a nomad (instructor) along with the horses. Then, horse trekking with the nomads' home as the base while herding livestock. Riding time is 2–4 hours. The guide and nomads accompany you. Lunch is khorkhog, a traditional Mongolian dish (Mongolian BBQ). It is a stone-cooked barbecue made in a large container together with hot stones. You make it with the nomads. It takes 1–2 hours to finish. At 16:00 move to Ulaanbaatar. After arriving at a city hotel at 18:00, thank you for your hard work. |
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Course code: MO-1004 |
1 person $370 |
2 people $300 |
3 people $270 |
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* Khorkhog is one of Mongolia's traditional dishes. A Mongolian dish of stone-cooking in which chunks of mutton are put into a large can with vegetables, salt and spices, layered alternately with hot stones. * Khorkhog = a stone-cooked barbecue made by putting butchered meat of sheep, goats and so on into a large container such as a milk can together with hot stones, a dish made for celebrations. For "khorkhog," a whole sheep is butchered, packed with vegetables and hot stones into a milk can, the lid is closed tightly, and it is steamed over a strong fire from outside. It is also said to be Mongolia's best dish. |
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MO-2004: Local Mongolia Day Tour, Visit a Nomad's Ger, Livestock Herding!
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| UlaanbaatarSee a day in the life of nomads outside the city, horse riding experience, lunch included, with guide |
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At 09:00, by car to a nomad family outside the city. After arriving at the ger, change into the traditional Mongolian costume, the deel, and go to fetch water at the river, tend livestock and help cook. The nomad life experience begins. Visit a nomad's ger and enjoy meeting local people. Livestock herding experience. Make lunch together at the nomad's ger. In the afternoon, hiking and a horse riding experience (2–4 hours). Return to Ulaanbaatar around 18:00. |
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Dinner: none |
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Course code: MO-2004 |
1 person $370 |
2 people $300 |
3 people $200 |
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* As options, shooting at targets with a gun,MotorbikeRental (250cc) is also possible. An extra charge applies. |
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MO-2007: Homestay Tour, Stay in a Mongolian Nomad's Ger, Livestock Herding! 2 Days / 1 Night
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| Experience traditional life on the steppe, nomad homestay 2-day tour, with English-speaking guide |
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09:00, hotel pickup. By private car to a nomad's ger 80 km outside Ulaanbaatar. After arrival, change into the traditional Mongolian costume, the deel, and the nomad life experience begins: fetching water at the river, tending livestock, helping cook and more. Enjoy meeting local people. Livestock herding experience. Make lunch together at the nomad's ger. |
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After breakfast, head to Ulaanbaatar at 10 am. The tour ends on arrival at a city hotel in Ulaanbaatar. Thank you for your hard work. |
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Course code: MO-2007 |
1 person $405 |
2 people $335 |
3 people $270 |
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Homestay in the ger of a nomad family that herds sheep, goats, cattle and horses on the steppe near Ulaanbaatar, about 1 hour by private car. Precisely because winter is the season when nomad work is not so busy, the charm of this season is that you can spend relaxed time with the family. The cold outside is severe, but the round ger is airtight and warms quickly with a stove burning livestock dung. A tour where you can feel the wisdom of life on the steppe. |
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MO-1028 Semi-Gobi, Burd on the steppe, horse and camel riding, 2 days with 1 night in a ger
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Burd Dunes Sightseeing, Horse Riding on the Steppe and Camel Trekking, 2 Days / 1 Night Course With guide |
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Day 1 |
Hotel pickup early at 8 am. On the way, we stop to enjoy a snack and coffee or tea while looking at beautiful scenery.Semi-Gobi DesertAfter arriving at (the Burd dunes), visit the ger of a local nomad and be introduced to nomad culture. Enjoy sightseeing the dunes on a camel for 1 hour. Then a lunch of traditional Mongolian food is served. In the afternoon, horse riding experience on the steppe. Safe even for beginners (1–2 hours). Accommodation is as the traveler wishes. If you wish, you can enjoy the sunset or sunrise from the Burd dunes. At night, a sky full of stars! |
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Day 2 |
Breakfast at the ger camp at 9 am. Relax until departure. At 10 am head toward Ulaanbaatar. On the way,Hustai National Reservesightseeing. We go to see the "takhi," said to be the world's last wild horses. |
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Lunch: yes. Dinner: yes |
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Course code: MO-1028 |
1 person $555 |
2 people $470 |
3 people $405 |
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* The above prices are for a nomad ger stay; for a tourist camp stay add $65. * Based on this itinerary, it is also possible to changefor an extra charge to adeluxe gerwith toilet and shower.. |
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MO-1023: Nomad Ger Homestay Tour, 3 Days / 2 Nights in a Ger
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2 nights in a Mongolian nomad ger, summer and winter. Experience nomad life outside Ulaanbaatar. |
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In the morning at 9:00 the English-speaking guide meets you at your local hotel. Move to a nomad's ger outside Ulaanbaatar, about 2 hours. Enjoy the car trip. |
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After breakfast: horses and cattle are the livelihood of nomads. The day starts with milking in the morning, then feeding, grazing, rounding up horses... there is a lot to do. |
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Day 3 |
At 10 am, return to Ulaanbaatar by private car. The tour ends on arrival at a main hotel in the city. Thank you for your hard work. |
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Breakfast: yes. Lunch: yes |
Lunch: yes. Dinner: yes |
Dinner: yes |
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Course code: MO-1023 |
1 person $535 |
2 people $470 |
3 people $405 |
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*The above itinerary and times may change locally depending on weather and traffic congestion on the day. In that case, please follow the instructions of the local staff. We appreciate your understanding. |
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MO-1024: Nomad Homestay in the Vast Burd of Mongolia, 3 Days / 2 Nights in a Ger
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Nomad Homestay on the Mongolian Steppe, Unlimited Horse Riding, Open to Beginner Riders! |
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Day 1 |
In the morning at 9:00, the English-speaking guide meets you at your local hotel. Move to the ger of a nomad living on the steppe,Burd. On the way, enjoy ice cream at the Harumafuji Milk Farm. Enjoy the car journey, about 4 hours. |
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Day 2 |
After breakfast, to the old capital of the Mongol Empire built by the second emperor, Ogedei Khan,Karakorum Ruinsabout 1 hour. On the site of the capital that once became the center of the world, there still stands, surrounded by 108 stupas,Erdene Zuu Monastery. See also the granite Turtle Rock. Then return by private car to the nomad ger on the Burd steppe. |
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After breakfast, head to Ulaanbaatar at 9 am. On the way,Hustai National Reservesightseeing. We go to see the "takhi," said to be the world's last wild horses. |
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Breakfast: yes. Lunch: yes |
Lunch: yes. Dinner: yes |
Dinner: yes |
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Course code: MO-1024 |
1 person $740 |
2 people $605 |
3 people $535 |
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* Shooting at targets with a gun is available as an option. An extra charge applies. |
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MO-1025: Nomad Homestay on the Undurshiret Steppe, 3 Days / 2 Nights in a Ger
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Nomad Homestay on the Mongolian Steppe, Unlimited Horse Riding, Open to Beginner Riders! |
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Day 1 |
In the morning at 9:00 the English-speaking guide meets you at your local hotel. Move to the ger of a nomad living on the Undurshiret steppe. On the way, enjoy ice cream at the Harumafuji Milk Farm. Enjoy the car trip, about 3 hours. Because it is away from Ulaanbaatar, old-fashioned, simple staff and nomads will host you. |
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After breakfast: horses and cattle are the livelihood of nomads. The day starts with milking in the morning, then feeding, grazing, rounding up horses... there is a lot to do. Morning: horse riding experience on the steppe with the nomads. * As an option,a balloon, fishing and canoeing can also be enjoyed.[Stay in a nomad ger] |
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Day 3 |
At 09:00 by car to Ulaanbaatar. Arrive at your hotel (where you are staying) around 12:00 noon. The tour ends. |
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Breakfast: yes. Lunch: yes |
Lunch: yes. Dinner: yes |
Dinner: yes |
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Course code: MO-1025 |
1 person $640 |
2 people $570 |
3 people $470 |
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*The above itinerary and times may change locally depending on weather and traffic congestion on the day. In that case, please follow the instructions of the local staff. We appreciate your understanding. |
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1 night at Undurshiret with a hot air balloon flight, 1 night at the Burd dunes with a horse riding experience, 3 Days / 2 Nights Course |
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At 8 am, move by private car to Undurshiret on the steppe, where the balloon operator is based, about 3 hours. After arrival, receive a lecture from a nomad (instructor) together with your beloved horse that will travel with you across the steppe. Then set out from the camp with the nomads on a horse trekking experience on the steppe. In the evening there is also an optional hot air balloon flight ($200 per person). Become the wind blowing across the Mongolian steppe and enjoy the moving 360-degree panorama. Flights take place early in the morning or in the evening, when the wind is calm. After the flight, a hot air balloon boarding certificate is issued. At night you can enjoy a sky full of stars. |
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After breakfast,At 9:00 the English-speaking guide meets you at your local hotel. Move to the ger of a nomad living on the steppe,Burd. After arriving at the ger, you are introduced to the family by the English-speaking guide and the homestay begins. Change into the traditional Mongolian costume, the deel, help with household chores, learn how to make dairy products, ride horses with the nomads. Taste dairy products such as yogurt, butter, cheese and airag, and cook traditional Mongolian dishes together with the nomads. Horse riding experience on the steppe with the nomads. Afternoon: camel riding experience at the nearby dunes. Dinner is also traditional Mongolian food. |
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Day 3 |
After breakfast, head to Ulaanbaatar at 10 am, about 4 hours. After arriving at a main hotel in Ulaanbaatar, thank you for your hard work. |
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Breakfast: yes. Lunch: yes |
Lunch: yes. Dinner: yes |
Dinner: yes |
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Course code: MO-1029 |
1 person $670 |
2 people $605 |
3 people $535 |
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*The above itinerary and times may change locally depending on weather and traffic congestion on the day. In that case, please follow the instructions of the local staff. We appreciate your understanding. |
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For experiencing local life up close, a homestay is best! Stay in a nomad's ger, tend livestock, help make dairy products, and try a nomad's day of work together.
Do you want to experience real life, not just travel? For such people, how about a course staying in an apartment in Ulaanbaatar? During your stay in Ulaanbaatar you can join a day-trip optional tour every day. While helping with the family's daily work, you can learn how to cook Mongolian food and about Mongolian culture and customs.
The Kazakhs living in Bayan-Ulgii, the westernmost province of Mongolia, are famous for hunting with golden eagles. Hunting is normally done only in the depths of winter, when the mountains are white with snow. By car to the ger of a Kazakh nomad. Experience the life of a falconer who rides a traditional horse and hunts with a golden eagle. Go hunting with the falconer.
Mongolia is a country where you can try dog sledding. Under the direction of an instructor (teacher), you can glide refreshingly across a great snowfield with the dogs' light steps. Experience skiing and snowboarding in Mongolia, the land of snowmen. The facilities are equipped for enjoying it with peace of mind, and ski equipment and wear are available, so you can join easily!



