One of the world's most undeveloped regions - a rich variety of experiences awaits you.
By working with local people we ensure more of the money you pay for your holiday stays in the local economy. This will help to ensure that the local people can sustain their livelihood, traditions and culture. All this and a great holiday playground.
The balance of the profits will go to our main core charities.
Long Stay - If you are planning to stay in Mongolia for more than 30 days you must register (and de-register) with the Foreign Citizens Registration Office – the cost of this is negligible, but you may need to allow extra time for the two visits to the registration office. Please note that volunteers on certain projects with Muir's Tours will be spared the need to personally register and deregister, as this will be done for you as part of our services to you, our volunteer.
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A selection of our current trips...
11 days - Classic Tour of Mongolia + Horse & Camel Riding
Explore the Gobi Desert & Ride with Nomads in the Baga Khentii Hills
Marvel at the contrast between the ice gorge and sand dunes of the Gobi desert, visit dinosaur excavation sites, and stay in gers, the traditional Mongolian circular felt tent. Ride on horseback through the stunning Khentii Mountain range, and visit a Buddhist temple and nomadic settlements. This trip combines the adventure of horse riding in a truly wild area with an insight into Buddhism with a visit to Mongolia's famous Gobi desert. The trip finishes with 4 days or more of horse riding or trekking on foot (you choose which) in the beautiful Khentii Mountains.
14 days - Highlights of Mongolia + Horse & Camel Riding
Ride with nomads in the Baga Khentii Hills & Camel safari in the Gobi
Horse Riding and Trekking with Nomads
On this adventure you will experience nomadic life as we horseback ride through areas used by the earliest of the nomadic horse people.
The Khangai Mountain range in Central Mongolia is drained by some of Mongolia’s mightiest Rivers. The Orkhon is the most famous of them and for tens of thousands of years the Orkhon has provided drinking water, and was therefore a magnet to the nomadic people. Their lifestyle has changed little over thousands of years. The terrain on this ride is quite varied with high mountains providing a backdrop much of the time.
Suitable for all levels of rider, but to get the most out of the experience it is best to be conditioned to regular riding when you arrive in Mongolia. The route includes a number of areas that are used for grazing, so it is like a lawn and an excellent pace can be achieved on theses sections, for those who choose to gallop. There is a support vehicle with the group all the time, so you can choose to ride in it if you need to be out of the saddle for some of the time.
The Mongolian horses are small but very sturdy and great fun to ride.
14 days - Horse Riding The Nomadic Trail in Western Mongolia
17 Days - Horse Riding with Reindeer Herders + Horse Riding in Khuvsgul Province
Make the most out of the visit to Tsaatans, the reindeer herding people of Mongolia and a tribe which has only 300 people. Trek on horseback through the picturesque Khuvsgul province, and camp for 2 days on the shores of the tranquil Khuvsgul Lake, before returning to Ulaanbaatar to explore the sights of Mongolia’s capital city.
Lake Khuvsgul, the largest and most beautiful lake in Mongolia is located in Lake Khuvsgul National Park, which comprises of high mountains, dense taiga forest and clear rivers.
In order to meet the Tsaatans we will take a dramatic ride through the taiga. These enigmatic people herd reindeer, not only for their milk and meat, but also for the antlers, a lucrative medicine. Reindeer are the best beasts of burden for the forested mountains of the area. This is your chance to drink reindeer milk and go for a reindeer ride!
18 days - Horse Riding - Gobi Desert & Khangai Mountains
13 days - Horse & Camel Riding + Kazakh / Mongol Culture
soft adventure with wide appeal
The far west of Mongolia is a remote and unique geographical area with a population of nomadic people equally as interesting and diverse as the land they inhabit. The landscape includes high glacial mountain peaks, large lake basins, steppe grassland and desert sand dunes. One of the main minority groups in this area is the Kazakh minority who are as well largest in Mongolia, inhabiting the province of Bayan Olgii since the mid-1800s. Still maintaining their traditional customs and traditions, they live in large felt gers and hunt with huge, Golden eagles in the winter months to supply themselves with fur of the prey.
We will take you by some of the most spectacular peaks of the Altai Mountains and later into the flat arid plains of the Gobi desert. We will set up tented camps by vast, clear blue lakes and visit many of the minority groups in the area and learn about their ancient customs and culture. You will travel on horseback, camel and by jeep allowing a wide experience of this land in all its brilliant diversity.
15 days - Horse Riding in the Ancestral Home of Genghis Khan
The Khentii Hills
There are just two departure each year for this particular itinerary. The early summer ride in particular may involve some areas of bog. The route includes some tough sections of mountainous terrain, so this particular ride is suited best to experienced riders. The support vehicle is not able to be with the group at all times due to the remote and tough terrain. The later departure will suit a wider range of riders, but those with little experience will have trouble.
The Mongolian horses are small but very sturdy and great fun to ride.
16 days - Horse Riding in the Altai Mountains & 5 Kings
This journey traverses the Altai Mountains from the foothills of the mighty Tsambagarav to the base of the five glorious peaks of Tavan Bogd (5 Kings), the highest in Mongolia. We will ride through green pastures and lush meadows, camping next to crystal-clear mountain lakes and amongst valleys filled with wild flowers. The journey will be on foot and horseback, but always at a leisurely pace. On the way we will meet nomadic people who maintain one of the world’s most ancient and sustainable ways of life. This journey will give you a fresh perspective on life and a renewed sense of well being.
The
Przewalkski Horse Repatriation to the wild and
Hustain Nuruu Steppe Reserve Volunteer Project
Volunteers ensure the continued success of the (1) horse breeding / repatriation to the wild and the (2) protection of the biological diversity of the Mongolian steppe. Some of the time is spent horseback riding and some on foot, following the herds and keeping notes.
Hiking in the footsteps of Genghis Khan
One of the greatest leaders the world has ever known Genghis Khan, spent much of his youth in the forested foothills of the Khentii Mountains. This hike takes us deep into the valleys, hills and meadows of his boyhood. We trek in the bounds of the Gorkhi Terelj National Park.
Camel Riding - The Gobi Desert - Shapes, Shades & Colours
Experience the natural and historical diversity of the Gobi desert. Ride across the desert on camel back, guided by a local camel herder, and stay overnight close to his family. Explore the ice gorge, sand dunes, and site of dinosaur fossil finds. Examine Bronze Age cave paintings, and rest on the shores of a mountain lake – all in the Gobi.
Mongolian Tourist
Visa
It saves
valuable holiday time if you
obtain your visa in advance from the Mongolian embassy in your home
country. For volunteer participants you should be able to obtain a tourist
visa without an invitation letter. However, if you are requested to
provide supporting documentation we will gladly provide individual invitation
letters.
For US citizens a valid passport only is required.
A visa is
not required for US Passport holders if your visit is for less than 90 days. However all visitors with a planned
stay of more than 30 days are required to register with the Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens
Agency in Ulaanbaatar, during the first 7 days in the country.
You are advised to allow 2 spare days to complete this process.
Mongolian
Embassies
| Washington D.C. | Embassy
of Mongolia 2833 Main Street, NW Washington D.C. 20007 USA Tel - (202) 333 7117 Fax - (202) 296 9227 E-mail - MONEM8@AOL.COM |
London |
Mongolian Embassy 7 Kensington Court London W8 5DL England Tel - 0207 937 5238 E-mail - embmong@aol.com |
