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Nomadic Life Experience - Special family tour


Why you'll love this tour ...

 

  • This tour has been specially designed for families with children: short transfers, horseback riding and "a la carte" activities.
  • A very balanced tour with cultural visits, horseback riding in the Orkhon Valley, search for the wild Przewalski's horses and encounters with nomadic families.
  • 100% accommodation in yurts (outside Ulan Bator): 4 nights in yurt camps with showers + 4 nights in a nomadic family's yurt.
  • "Nomadic experience": 4 full days with a nomadic family to experience their traditional way of life.
  • 100% financial guarantee for your tour in Mongolia.

Dates and Rates


Each tour is guaranteed with a minimum of 3 persons.
From To  Rate /pers.  Status
On request from May to Sept. 2026 2150 € Minimum 3 pers.

 

*What is a Guaranteed Departure?

After taking time off work, booking your flights and arranging for your neighbour to feed the cat, the last thing you need is for your trip to be cancelled because of a lack of people on your tour. Our guaranteed departures give you the peace of mind to book the tour that suits you.

A guaranteed departure means that the tour will definitely operate on the day it is scheduled and will not be cancelled for lack of participation. All guaranteed departures will run except in the event of a natural disaster or other similarly disruptive event that is beyond our control.

 

DISCOUNT FOR CHILDREN

For children who are under 12 years old during the tour: -150 €

MEETING POINT / TRANSFERS

Day 1: Grouped transfer from Ulan Bator Airport on arrival of Turkish Airlines flight TK236 (usually landing at 07:15am). You can book any flight landing before this flight.
If you are already in Ulan Bator, the meeting point is at the airport in the arrival hall at 07:20am.
Day 13: Grouped transfer to Ulan Bator airport on time for Turkish Airlines flight TK237 usually taking off at 08:50am. You can book a fligh departing after 08:50am. No individual transfers, you will need to take a taxi if you don't join the grouped transfer.


Please wait for our written agreement on your flight schedule before buying your tickets.

SMALL GROUP SUPPLEMENT

The rate is based on 5 persons.
Groups of 3 & 4 persons: + 250 € / pers.
Applies to the 4 first persons booked. When the 5th person is booked the supplement is refunded for all travellers.

 

INCLUDED

  • tour and horseback rides as described
  • full board from lunch of day 1 to dinner of day 9
  • English or French speaking translator depending on the selected date
  • local 4x4 minivan with driver
  • 1, 2 or 3 nomads as equestrian guide(s) depending on the size of the group
  • financial guarantee of your deposits.

 

NOT INCLUDED

  • international flights
  • drinks except water, tea and coffee
  • the €250  ‘small group’ supplement if the group consists of 1, 2, 3 or 4 riders
  • personal expenses
  • travel insurance
  • visa if necessary (see https://www.evisa.mn/en for the latest information)

 

Tour itinerary

Yes, it is possible to travel to Mongolia with children!

It is even one of the best ways to socialize with nomadic families, since children are ubiquitous here. Yours will be greeted with joy and curiosity ...

And what a wonderful experience to share so much emotion and beauty with your family! Believe us, this tour has been tried and trusted with our own children, aged 8 and 10 on the pictures ...

Of course, we must take into account the specific needs of your children and we studied their journey to ensure maximum variety (visits, horse or camel rides, encounters with nomads ... ) with the shortest possible transfers.

Day 1 : Ulan Bator – Hustai National Park

Welcome to Mongolia!
Your English or French speaking translator is waiting for you at Ulan Bator airport at the arrival of Turkish Airlines flight TK236 usually landing at 07:15am for a grouped transfer.
Immediate departure for the Mongolian Steppe!
A 2h30 drive takes you to the famous Hustai National Park, home to Przewalski's wild horses, also known as Takhi.
Lunch at the yurt camp where you will also spend the night.
Your driver will take you on a 4x4 safari in Hustai National Park, in search of Przewalski's wild horses, as well as deer and marmots, which abound in this protected area.
Dinner at the yurt camp.
For your first night in Mongolia, you will discover the traditional Mongolian yurt (up to 4 riders per yurt - showers in a separate building).

 

Day 2: Hustai National Park

Full day at Hustai National Park.

Depending on the group's choice and weather permitting, we can enjoy another 4x4 safari in Hustai Park, or a walk in the secluded walleys, or visit the ancient historical sites between 1200 and 4000 years old.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and night at the Hustai yurt camp (2 to 4 persons per yurt, with single beds, showers in a separate building).

 

Day 3: Hustai National Park - Kharkhorin (Karakorum)

Breakfast and drive to Karakorum, picnic lunch en route.

Visit of Erdene Zuu Monastery.

Dinner and night at the yurt camp (2 to 4 persons per yurt, with single beds, showers in a separate building).

 

Day 4: Orkhon Valley

After breakfast, we drive on the dirt tracks of the Orkhon Valley.

Picnic lunch en route.

Along the way, we stop at the Tovkhon Monastery. A short hike (about 1 hour up and 45 mn down - you can rent horses if you want) is necessary to reach the Monastery.

At the end of the day, we reach the yurt camp of the nomadic family who will welcome us during 4 days.

Night in a guest yurt close to the one of our nomadic friends.

During 3 nights, we will sleep in a "guest-yurt" close to our nomad family's yurts.

The comfort is more simple than in the yurt camps as there are no showers, but you will experience the real nomadic way of life...

 

Days 5 and 6 : Nomadic life experience in the Orkhon Valley (nomad family)

These two days are devoted to horse riding and discovering the traditional lifestyle of the nomads of Mongolia.

The program is very flexible, the idea is to let you very free so you can tailor your activities according to your desires. The horses are at your disposal, as well as your translator and the equestrian guides of the nomadic family, so you can ride when you want.

The nomads adapt the pace to your riding ability. It is possible for example to plan a horse ride for beginners in the morning and another one in the afternoon for riders with a faster pace.

Similarly, your vehicle and driver are at your disposal if you want to visit a place which can not be reached in a day on horseback.

Do not be overwhelmed by the tours and horseback rides, try to take the time to sit quietly in camp, playing with children, helping to care for the herd if you want ... to really appreciate the unique lifestyle and the sweetness of life in the wilderness among the herds.

We can participate in their daily activities, and become acquainted with the various family members.
You'll find simple tips to facilitate contact with your host family on the site by clicking here

However, we recommend that you go at least for one horse ride to the most famous Orkhon Falls.

The last evening, our hosts will prepare a traditional specialty, the Khorkhog, the "Mongolian barbecue".

Nights in a guest yurt close to the one of our nomadic friends.

 

Day 7: Orkhon Valley - Khogno Khan Park (Bayan-Gobi)

Last morning with our nomadic family.

After lunch, it's time to say goodbye to our host family.

Always a difficult moment because we have forged real friendship for a few days out of time

Transfer to Khogno Khan Park.

We will visit the Ovgon Khiid Monastery.

Dinner and night in the guest-yurt of another nomadic family.

 

Day 8: Bayan Gobi Desert

Full day in Khogno Khan Park (Bayan Gobi Desert), to discover this new environment.

We can ride horses, walk in the dunes, or hike to a remote ancient monastery in the mountains. Only a few stones remain but they are full of tragic stories.

Meals included.

Night in a guest yurt close to our nomadic family.

 

Day 9: Bayan Gobi Desert - Ulan Bator

After breakfast, we enjoy a last relaxing morning in the Bayan Gobi Desert.
After lunch, we set off towards Ulan Bator (5-6 hours’ drive depending on the traffic conditions).
Transfer to a hotel or yurt camp on the outskirts of Ulaanbaatar, heading towards the airport.
Dinner and night at the hotel / yurt camp in a double or triple room.


Day 10: Transfer to airport

Early in the morning (5:30 am), transfer to the airport on time for Turkish Airlines flight TK237 usually departing at 08:40 am.
Breakfast is not included as the transfer leaves too early but you will find a coffee shop at the airport in the right part of the transit area.

 

 

 

Practical Information


MEETING POINT / TRANSFERS

Day 1: Grouped transfer from Ulan Bator Airport on arrival of Turkish Airlines flight TK236 (usually landing at 07:15am). You can book any flight landing before this flight.
If you are already in Ulan Bator, the meeting point is at the airport in the arrival hall at 07:20am.
Day 13: Grouped transfer to Ulan Bator airport on time for Turkish Airlines flight TK237 usually taking off at 08:50am. You can book a fligh departing after 08:50am. No individual transfers, you will need to take a taxi if you don't join the grouped transfer.


Please wait for our written agreement on your flight schedule before buying your tickets.

Group size: 3-10 persons.

Accommodation


This is a "comfort" tour: no nights in tents, you will enjoy the most comfortable accommodation available in Mongolia.

  • 2 nights in yurt camps
  • 5 nights in a yurt with a nomadic family
  • 2 nights in 3* hotels in Ulaanbaatar.

More information about accommodation during our tours in Mongolia ...

Horses and Equestrian Ability


This tour is for beginners and novice riders.

A horse will be at your disposal during your stay with the nomads, and your translator will accompany you on horseback if you want to try this activity.

Tour Reviews


Your travel expert - Sabine

"A wonderful experience to share with your family. Our company's managers created this tour for their own children, tried and trusted!"

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IMPORTANT - Flights in Mongolia


Be aware that very few airlines go to Mongolia, flights are therefore quickly fully booked, especially between June and September. Book at least 6 months in advance to have the best air fares.
If your luggage has been delayed, the airlines do NOT deliver it in Mongolia, they keep it available in Ulan Bator. If your tour has already started, and you are already in the Orkhon Valley for example, it can be very expensive to deliver it.
We can do it for you at extra cost:
- 50 € for a delivery inside Ulan Bator
- 100 € for a delivery in Hustai
- 200 € for a delivery in Khogno Khan
- 300 € for a delivery in Karakorum, the Orkhon Valley or Arkhangai
- 400 € for a delivery at Lake Khövsgöl or in the Gobi Desert
This cost includes the driver & the vehicle for 1 or 2 days depending on the distance + fuel for the vehicule for the round trip + meals and accommodation for the driver if the roundtrip is more than 1 day.
If your flight is late, the same rates apply if you need a private transfer.