Nomadic Lifestyle

Nomadic Lifestyle

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Nomadic Lifestyle

2 Days Starting and ending in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Visiting: Khustain Nuruu, Altanbulag, Ulaanbaatar, Ungut Monument, Hustain Nuruu - Biosphere Reserve - Hustai National Park

Tour operator:

Tour Mongolia

Tour code:

THTB/1905

Specialist Group:

18-30 Somethings

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 4

Physical rating:

Low, Relaxing

Age range:

10-80

Special diets catered:

VegetariansMeat

Tour operated in:

English , German

Trip Styles:

Active, Adventure Tours

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NB: Prices correct on 04-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Besides Mongolian beautiful landscapes, the main attraction of our country lies in its nomadic tradition and unique lifestyle. About 850,000 nomads live in the traditional Mongolian lifestyle right now. To safe-keep the nomadic tradition we invite you to live as a nomad encouraging them to meet foreigners and exchange cultural similarities and differences. Be a nomad like a Mongolian doing everyday work and activities. During these days you’ll spend time with them from dawn till dusk, learning their etiquette and engaging in the daily chores, such as participating in cooking, making different kinds of dairy products, milking cows and sheep, and herding the livestock with a lasso on horseback await you.

Highlights

  • Explore the archaeological area in Ungut near the National park.

  • Experience the Nomadic way of life, interacting and playing with Nomads, learning Mongolian cuisine and making dairy products

  • Venturing Hustai National park and stare the Wild horse and their habits.

Places You'll See

The Biggest Family Of Wild Horses Live In Hustai National Park.

Mongolia Is The Motherland Of Takhi - Wild Horse.

Takhi

Mongol Ger

The Ger Is Called Yurt By Many Foreigners But, Mongolians Don't Particularly Like This Russian Labeling Of Their National Dwelling ...So Call It A Ger. Gers Have Existed For Thousand Of Years In Central Asia, In Virtually The Same Form As They Exist Toda

Przewalski's Horse

Red Deer And Takhi

Twin Foals Of Takhi

Red Deer In Hustai National Park

Red Deer

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Visit To Nomad Community

Location: Khustain Nuruu, Altanbulag, Ulaanbaatar, Ungut Monument

Accommodation: Homestay, Homestay - Guest ger alongside the Nomad family

Accommodation Name: Ger

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner, Other traditional drinks and dairy products will be offered

We will pick you up from your location at 9 am. One-hour drive southwest of Ulaanbaatar brings us to the mountain valley where the nomad family resides. They will welcome you with their unique traditional etiquette. They will offer unconventional homemade special dairy products, Mongolian salty milk tea or Suutei Tsai, Mongolian biscuits or boortsog and so on. You can interact with nomad people and get well acquainted with their nature-hugging lifestyle. It’s optional to hire a horse riding service. Explore the neighbourhood by trekking around the local area. You will feast upon the Mongolian traditional cuisine. In the evening you will be mentored with a lesson on “Shagai”, a traditional game. You’ll have an opportunity to play with the nomad family in various types of games like eliminating the similar herding animal, capturing the livestock and horse racing game which you need the shagai or sheep ankle bones to play. We’ll be staying in a nomad family guest ger.

Day 2 : Visit To Hustai National Park

Location: Hustain Nuruu - Biosphere Reserve - Hustai National Park, Ulaanbaatar

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Ger

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After the nomad daily breakfast, we will continue our journey to the Tureq historical monument the Ungut, the ancient graveyard of the 7th century then continue on travelling to Khustai National Park which is encompassing an area of 50.620hectare is the habitat of resurrected wild Mongolian horses popularly known as Takhi or Przewalski’s horse. Explore the park to spot the Takhi horses in the wilderness. We’ll have lunch in the ger camp of Khustai National Park. We will visit the information centre and get more insight about the Takhi horse. Late afternoon we will head back to Ulaanbaatar city and transfer you to your hotel. End of the service.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

    1.5L mineral water

  • Accommodation

    During your journey, you will stay at authentic guest gers alongside nomadic families and in a ger camp in Hustai. Gers are equipped with beds, linen, stove, table and chairs and have electric lighting. Loos and showers are only available at the ger camp, with homestay facilities being more basic.

  • Entrance Fees

    All protected areas and Museums

  • Fully Guided

    At Tour Mongolia, we believe that a good guide is essential to the enjoyment of any trip. Knowledge, enthusiasm, good humour, proactivity, language and communication skills need to combine with responsibility and sensitivity to guests' needs. Your guide will be English-speaking by default, but we also can provide French, German, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Spanish-speaking guides - please let us know your preference. Your guide will be hand-picked by us to suit your itinerary and requirements. Each guide is personally briefed on all elements of the trip. You will be sent guide details in the confirmation document prior to your tour.

  • Meals – Full Board

    Please let us know your dietary requirements at the time of booking. At ger homestays, meals will be traditional Mongolian home-cooking such as Mongolian rice porridge for breakfast and Tsuivan (stir-fry with homemade noodles), or Buuz (steamed dumplings) for lunch and dinner. During your time at the ger camp in Hustai meals will be a mix of western and Mongolian cuisine, and breakfast is a continental buffet style along with cooked options. Dinner is often a three-course set menu of traditional dishes with a western twist.

  • Local Taxes

    All road taxes

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

    On the dust of the desert and mud of the steppe, the Japanese off-road MPV such as Mitsubishi Delica provides comfort and safety for your trip. These 4x4 vehicles are specifically tuned for the rough off-roading that's inevitable when travelling in the wilds of Mongolia. They provide ample space, and air conditioning and are well maintained while offering good luggage space, seat belts and speed.

What's Not Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Country Entry Visas

  • Tipping and Gratuities

Optional Extras

  • Horse ride

    Horse ride

Mode of Transport

On the dust of the desert and mud of the steppe, the Japanese off-road MPV such as Mitsubishi Delica provides comfort and safety for your trip. These 4x4 vehicles are specifically tuned for the rough off-roading that's inevitable when travelling in the wilds of Mongolia. They provide ample space, and air conditioning and are well maintained while offering good luggage space, seat belts and speed.

Accommodation

During your journey, you will be staying at an authentic guest ger alongside a nomadic family, and depending on the season in a guesthouse or in ger camps. Gers are equipped with beds, linen, a stove, table, and chairs and have electric lighting. Bathrooms and showers are only available at ger camps, with homestay facilities being the natural basis.

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Visa entries are not included in the price of the tour. Visa is required for all, except citizens of the following countries. Visas are available from the Mongolian embassy in your country. If there is no Mongolia embassy in your country, one-month visas can be obtained on the spot once you arrive at the airport or railway station. There will also be a visa fee of $53US.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    – EASY: A basic level of fitness is required, the tour is generally easy-paced.

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Local tour guides speak English.

  • What is the maximum group size?

    The maximum group with 6 people.

  • Do you require a visa for this tour?

    All travellers must obtain a visa before travelling to Mongolia. Some nationalities can obtain visas at the airport, however, it requires an application through us to the Immigration Authority of Mongolia in advance.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Guests will homestay at ger alongside the Nomad family in the rural areas. There is no available Wi-fi in remote areas.

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Mainly, we provide 4WD Russian minivans (UAZ 452 type) and Japanese minivans (Mitsubishi Delica) in our tours travelling in the remote countryside. Only Japanese vehicles are equipped with air-conditioning.

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    kids can be part of the family trip or attend other tour groups with their care-taker.

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    A vaccination certificate is required if you are vaccinated with all types of vaccines.

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    We will arrange your pre-and post-tour accommodations upon on your request.

  • How to get relevant entry visas easily?

    Some nationalities can obtain visas at the airport or train station, however, it requires an application through us to the Immigration Authority of Mongolia in advance. Please check the following website for your nationalities requirements. www.consul.mn

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport transfers aren't included in this tour. However, private arrival and departure are available on request.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    All entrance fees are included in the tour price such as national park and museum.

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    Each person can bring a back sack of 3-5kg and a suitcase of 20kg on that tour.

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    You can keep Mongolian Tugrug(MNT) during that your tour. It is necessary to buy something from locals and for souvenirs.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    If you are not fully vaccinated, get tested with a viral test 1–3 days before your trip. During your trip you should follow all recommendations and requirements at your destinations including wearing well-fitted mask and staying 6 feet (2 meters) apart from anyone who did not travel with you. Wash your hands often with soap and water or use hand sanitiser with at least 60% alcohol.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    You will be sent tour

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    The Tour Mongolia has been trading their products such as cultural, active and adventure trip since they have established in 2001.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you noticed to your companions in 2 months prior your departure it is available to postponed till your alternative dates or cancel it according to policy.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    All accommodations such as hotel, lodge, Ger camp and Ger of local communities are meet with local health and safety regulations.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Tour Mongolia's handpicked and experienced team will be companied with you during on your trip.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Droesj_55  

amazing trip to the grasslands of Mongolia

06-Jan-2019

We visited real Mongolian Nomads with a excellent driver and a pleasant guide in a wunderfull country.

Laura & Ricky  

Amazing lands and very interesting people

30-Oct-2018

We are an Italian couple and we had a unique experience in the country side aroud Ulanbataar last August. We stayed very well with our driver and guide and we heve found a lot of special persons. We will bring in our hearts a lot of fantastic moments and unique experieces. If you want to spend time in fantastic pleace with very special people…..you have to contact Active Adventure Tours in order to book your Journey. Laura & Ricky - Biassono - Italy

RAPHAEL MASVIGNER  

Travel to Hustai

20-Mar-2020

Seeing Takhi (wild horse) in Hustai National Park. Spending time with a local family was the highlight of my trip.

r.masvigner@gmail.com
Bold Bat-Od  

Travel to Hustai

07-Aug-2021

It was an amazing time to venturing wild animals such as wild horse red deer in Hustai National park.

bold.b@gmail.com
Lyn Elliot  

Travel to Hustai

20-Jul-2019

The highlight was the first day with the nomadic family near Hustai National Park- that was amazing! And it was beyond my best expectations.

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    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tour mongolia charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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