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On Horseback to Mystical Taiga

11 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.6
41 traveler reviews
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Highlights

  • Explore the Chinggis Khaan Museum
  • Camp in the scenic hills of Taiga
  • Ride horses with Tsaatan reindeer herders
  • Experience a shamanic ritual under the stars
  • Boat across the stunning Lake Khuvsgul

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CITY TOUR - WELCOME DINNER
  2. Day 2 FLY TO MURUN AND DRIVE INTO THE WILDERNESS
  3. Day 3 OFF-ROAD DRIVE TO TSAGAANNUUR
  4. Day 4 ENTER TAIGA AND TREK ON HORSEBACK
  5. Day 5 VISITING TSAACHIN COMMUNITIES
  6. Day 6 VISITING TSAACHIN COMMUNITIES
  7. Day 7 HORSE TREK - RETURN TO TSAGAANNUUR
  8. Day 8 OFF ROAD DRIVING
  9. Day 9 BOATING, HIKING AND REST AT KHUVSGUL LAKE
  10. Day 10 REST DAY AT THE KHUVSGUL LAKE
  11. Day 11 TRAVEL TO ULAANBAATAR
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Tour Mongolia

4.6
(41 reviews)

Number of tours

17

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • Elizabeth
    · July 31st, 2025
    I found the tour group very easy to communicate with and quick to respond, which I really appreciated. We covered a good amount of Mongolia, and I enjoyed the authenticity of the homestays. My guide was informative and easy to get along with. I especially liked the two tourist ger stays—the first one felt peaceful and genuine, while the second was crowded and a bit too touristy for my taste. There was a lot of time spent in the car, which was tough; my favorite moments were the walks I took on my own, outside the planned itinerary, to experience Mongolia’s natural beauty. Coming from the U.S., it was a bit of an adjustment traveling in a less developed country, especially to remote, off-road locations. I barely slept for five days due to the uncomfortable accommodations and am still dealing with fatigue. I’d suggest adding more evening activities, and offering more to see on the third, fourth, and especially the long fifth day drive back. I really like making dumplings with one of the homestays which I asked to do. Once again I feel like it would be better if we got to actually participate in the nomadic lifestyle. Western travelers should be warned about the bumpy back roads—I was extremely carsick. It was also hard to connect with the people at the homestays, so I sometimes felt isolated. Still, the trip was special: I enjoyed the food, valued the guide’s knowledge and kindness, and loved my solo hikes and temple visits.
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  • Wayne
    · July 3rd, 2025
    We thoroughly enjoyed our 7 day tour through the beautiful Mongolian county. Our guide and driver were installed class and provided excellent services and information throughout out trip. We stayed with local nomad families and enjoyed their lifestyle and living arrangements which was 1 of the many highlights of the trip. We especially liked the local cooking and had some great food during these overnight stays. The country side is magnificent and the long daily drives pass by with different scenery at each turn. Thourghly recommended this experience for everyone.
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  • Kyle
    · June 24th, 2025
    Rating this four stars, not just for the tour, but for Mongolia as a travel destination as a whole. First, if you've researched the country you already know the roads are rough, that goes doubly when a tour involves long hours of driving in between locations. Be prepared. Guide and driver were friendly and the activities were generally well received, although I think the second stay with a nomad family could be either replaced or retooled, perhaps with a different cultural activity? Overall, an enjoyable time, but infrastructure is underdeveloped and tourism is still very much in it's early stages.
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    Sara

    Asked on June 22nd, 2025

    Just wondering if you have any tours with guaranteed departures leaving on 13th July this year? I am a solo traveller, so I would like to join a group.

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten June 2025

      We have one open tour, Essence of Mongolia - 5 Days, starting on 14 July. Currently we have one lady booked from Japan, speaks English. Please let us know if you want to join.

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    Ben

    Asked on June 4th, 2025

    Could you please confirm the following: The minimum and maximum number of travelers required for this tour? Whether a Spanish-speaking guide is available for August? Whether you could offer at least one Spanish-speaking departure in December?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten June 2025

      Minimum 2, and maximum number of travelers can be up to 8pax. We can provide Spanish-speaking guide for August and December.

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    Lorraine

    Asked on June 29th, 2024

    We are interested in Northern Mongolia. I would love to meet the reindeer herders. We are interested in 2025 dates

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten June 2024

      Please advise us of your preferred date in 2025. We can arrange it according to your chosen date. And please let us know how many people are in your group.

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    Daniel

    Asked on March 31st, 2024

    Does that mean 4 guests riding horses? I can't decide whether or not this is a good thing, compared to say a group of about 8-12 guests AND are there any guaranteed departure dates as yet for July 2024?

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    • Tour MongoliaOperatorWritten April 2024

      We don't have any confirmed join group departure yet. A tour will be started with min of 4 travelers, so if you book any departure we will promote that departure to add more traveler.

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