Live like a Mongolian Nomad

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4 days (approximately)
Pickup offered

The transportation service offers a safe, comfortable, and reliable journey to the destinations. Travelers are picked up on time and enjoy scenic views. A half of the road is paved and another half road is off road.

What's Included

Lunch (Optional[4])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[3])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[3])
Breakfast

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

When a driver picks you up at the meeting point, he will be waiting for you with a sign displaying the lead traveler's name in the lobby of the meeting point.

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Meeting point

Travelers' guest houses

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival & Journey to the Countryside

    1 stop
  • 1

    -Pick-up from Ulaanbaatar (city center or airport). -Drive about 100 km to the Mongolian steppe. -Arrive at the first nomadic family, experience a traditional welcome.Travelers live with nomadic herder families and participate in daily tasks such as herding livestock, milking, preparing dairy products, and assisting with seasonal work. Gain hands-on experience in traditional Mongolian customs, games, and cuisine. Learn about the nomads’ deep connection with nature and sustainable living practices.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Nomadic Lifestyle Discovery

    1 stop
  • 2

    Possible to ride a horse nearby from the family. Experience daily life with the herders: tending livestock, learning traditional skills, and enjoying home-made dairy products.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    Explore deeply into the nomadic lifestyle

    1 stop
  • 3

    Try to interact with daily life which is depending on what season you come to their life. Each nomadic family has its own work routine and lifestyle, which varies by season: Summer: Travelers may help with milking livestock and producing traditional dairy products like yogurt, cheese, fermented mare’s milk, dried curd, and butter. They may also assist families in moving to new pastures to ensure better nutrition for the animals. Autumn: Travelers may help families move to autumn camps, prepare for winter, gather and store hay, and assist in producing seasonal dairy products. Winter: Work is lighter but weather conditions are harsh. Travelers may help provide extra hay and bran to weak livestock, and observe traditional winter preparations including livestock slaughter for food. Spring: After winter, livestock give birth. Travelers may assist with deliveries and care for newborn animals.

    Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Farewell Ride & Return to Ulaanbaatar

    1 stop
  • 4

    -Morning activities with the nomadic family – help feed livestock or learn more about traditional customs. -Farewell to the host family. -Drive back to Ulaanbaatar with scenic stops along the way. -Drop-off.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Addicted with any other things like drugs, alcohol and so on
Supplied by Nomadic Family Stay

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Multi-day Tours
Private Drivers
Involves Animals
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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