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Orkhon river rafting

7 days
Start and end in Ulaanbaatar
4.6
41 traveler reviews
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 5
Ages 14+
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Highlights

  • Explore ancient Khar Bukhiin Balgas ruins
  • Horseback ride with a guide in Bulgan
  • Play traditional Shagai with nomads
  • Raft through Mongolia's longest river
  • Visit Amarbayasgalant, a major Buddhist site

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Travel to Nomad community
  2. Day 2 Experiencing nomad culture
  3. Day 3 Drive to Orkhon river and start rafting
  4. Days 4 - 5 Rafting days
  5. Day 6 Rafting and travel to Amarbayasgalant Monastery
  6. Day 7 Travel to Ulaanbaatar
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Tour Mongolia

4.6
(41 reviews)

Number of tours

17

Age Range

2 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

96%

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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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Dates & Availability

7 days
Orkhon river rafting
From Ulaanbaatar to Ulaanbaatar

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