Our easiest itinerary, built for first-time visitors: a mix of short hikes, horseback outings, and multi-night homestays with herding families across Western Mongolia’s valleys and lakes.
Highlights
- Two multi-night homestays with different herding families
- Easy day hikes through Western Mongolian valleys with panoramic viewpoints
- Short horseback outings suitable for first-time riders
- Our gentlest itinerary — designed for first-time visitors to Mongolia
- Genuine time with nomadic families rather than a packed sightseeing schedule
Itinerary
Day 1-2: Arrive & acclimatize
Day 3-4: Homestay one
Day 5-6: Valley hiking
Day 7-8: Homestay two
Day 9-10: Return journey
Trip details
Activities
Short hikes, horseback outings, and daily life with two different herding families.
Accommodation
Ger camps and family homestays.
Transportation
4×4 support vehicle throughout, with airport pick-up and drop-off.
Meals
All meals included during the tour.
What’s included
Included
- Local English-speaking guide
- All ground transport (4×4 support vehicle)
- Accommodation (ger camps / homestays)
- All meals during the tour
- Airport pick-up and drop-off
Not included
- International flights
- Mongolia visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal gear and tips
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Frequently asked questions
How difficult is this tour? Do I need to be physically fit?
This is our easiest itinerary. Travelers should be able to walk on uneven terrain, enjoy short hikes, and ride horses for short outings. No technical skills or advanced fitness are required.
What is the accommodation like in Western Mongolia?
Accommodation varies between nomadic gers (yurts) — shared, simple, warm and authentic — and homestays with herding families. Facilities are basic but clean, giving you a genuine nomadic experience.
Are toilets and showers available during the trip?
In remote areas, you will use outdoor camping-style toilets. Facilities are simple but functional throughout the tour.
What kind of food is provided?
You’ll enjoy freshly cooked meals including rice, pasta, vegetables, soups, bread, and snacks. Dietary restrictions can be arranged with prior notice.
Wide valleys, alpine lakes, and the nomadic herding families of the Mongolian Altai.
