Khishi is a great guide, very flexible and she is taking care of everything. Also, we had great drivers. -HIGHLIGHTS: Bayanzag, sand dunes, nomad, family story. Ger camp at Ongi. hustai with geoligist, Excellent; -Kamila
Some misunderstanding with the no of people Joining, which costed extra, but managed to resolve quickly. THANK YOU OYUNAA! - Highlights were camel tour & climbing the sand dunes. Excellent service, very helpful & friendly tour guide & driver. Overall vert good experience , will recommend. Loanna
Wow, just wow! This was an amazing tour that taught me so much about the culture but also about how sometimes we forget how to just live. I dont even know where to begin. Mir was our amazing guide and the family we stayed with were so welcoming even during a special holiday for them.
We did the 3 day experience where you basically immerse yourself into the nomadic culture and world. It is interesting to see how there are people that still live off the land like this and pass the lifestyle on to generation after generation. Only thing I would say is ask questions about your tour. If you are doing this one, know you will be completely off the grid with no phones etc. Be prepared to function as if you are primitively camping.
This was easily one of the best and most unique travel experiences I've ever had. The cold may be extreme, but this was the best time to go. Our guide, Mir, was very knowledgeable and engaging with excellent English skills. These are important qualities because your guide will be with you all the time, even sharing sleeping quarters e.g. the yurt, and none of the host families speak English. She was also versed in Western culture which was important to help us understand the local customs. When we first arrived, she called our hotel to greet us and set up our pick up the following day. It was great that she called us early because our luggage didn't make our flight and she helped us with getting supplies we might need. We also let her know about any dietary restrictions we had. Otherwise, while in the countryside, you'll be limited to yak meat, noodles, dumplings, fried bread, Mongolian vodka, and yak's milk tea.
Celebrating the Lunar New Year in Mongolia was magnificent. It meant an entire day dedicated to meeting family and friends in nearby yurts some requiring a ride on horseback and giving the traditional greeting. Giving and receiving small gifts was completely optional. The host families were so very nice and it felt like they adopted us as one of their own. So saying goodbye was difficult and not without tears. This trip will forever be in my heart!
My partner and I had a wonderful winter tour of central Mongolia. The staff (at the office and the on-site guides and driver) were all so wonderful and friendly, as were all the locals we met. This is definitely an experience I will never forget! :)