Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 10 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4504
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Sleep in traditional Mongolian gers.
  • Ride across desert landscapes on horseback or camel.
  • Learn to make local crafts and garments from nomadic hosts.
  • Compete with Mongolian nomads in archery.
  • Mongolian vodka and cheese making demonstration.
  • Orkhon Valley waterfall hikes.
  • Historical Erdene Zuu Monastery visit.
  • Enjoy a Mongolian cultural performance
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The Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life tour starts and ends in Ulaanbaatar. The Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life is a trekking and hiking tour that takes 10 days taking you through Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia and other destinations in Mongolia.

It was from Mongolia that Ghengis Khan set forth to conquer the world. This unique adventure is your chance to return to this heartland and let its people and scenery capture your heart. Leave Ulaanbaatar and the modern world behind and stay with three different families to experience life as a nomad. From Orkhon Valley to Gorkhi Terelj National Park, you'll live in gers, take tea with your neighbours, ride horses, and learn archery and garment-making skills. It's 10 days like you never imagined.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Ulaanbaatar
  • Day 2: Ulaanbaatar/Rashaant Sum
  • Day 3: Rashaant Sum/Orkhon Valley
  • Day 4: Orkhon Valley
  • Day 5: Orkhon Valley/Kharkhorin
  • Day 6: Kharkhorin/Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Day 7: Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Day 8: Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Day 9: Gorkhi Terelj National Park/Ulaanbaatar
  • Day 10: Ulaanbaatar
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Traditional ger (6 nts), ger camp (1 nt), basic hotels (2 nts).
Meals
  • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
  • Public bus, oxcart, horse.
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local nomadic hosts.
Included activities
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Nomadic Family Stay, Mongolia
  • Your Foodie Moment: Mongolian Vodka and Cheese Making Demonstration, Gorkhi Terelj National Park
  • Daily lessons and demonstrations of various nomadic skills and techniques while staying with nomadic hosts
  • Horseback, oxen cart, and camel rides
  • Historic monastery visit
  • Mongolian Cultural Show
  • National park entrance fees
  • Transport between destinations and included activities
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/from Ulaanbaatar are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Local Living Mongolia—Nomadic Life tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
  • 4. Travel Style : Local Living Intimate unpack-just-once adventures that bring out the best of the world’s best destinations.
COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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