Think about it: The 60+ traveler has everything one needs to make the most of the exotic travel. They’ve got the time to really explore a new place, pacing themselves so they can see and do everything that interests them.
They’ve got more flexibility to travel when exotic locations are at their best—no school schedules, work deadlines, or other obstacles to taking an adventure on the fly.
And they’ve got the disposable income to treat themselves to the once-in-a-lifetime vacations they’ve been dreaming of for years.
Mongolia is a bucket-list destination, especially for the 60+ traveler. Despite its tremendous tourism growth, the country remains unaffected and unchanged, its authentic cultures and traditions carefully preserved.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s in store for the 60+ traveler visiting Mongolia, take a look at these eight spectacular experiences that await you.
1. Live like a nomad amid the reindeer, horses, and camels.
Mongolian horsemen
Almost half of Mongolia’s population lives a nomadic lifestyle; this is one of the few places left on earth where you can experience a lifestyle virtually unchanged since medieval times. In fact, Mongolia is home to the last of the Dukha people, the reindeer nomads, who rely on migrating reindeer for their existence. When you visit Mongolia, you have the opportunity to live with a nomadic family, sharing their traditional food and drink, and telling stories around a campfire at night. You’ll learn to milk a mare and sample airag, fermented mare’s milk. You’ll find out how to hobble a horse, construct the ger, the conical felt tent-dwelling used by nomads, and even pack a yak cart. You’ll help tend the goats and sheep—and even ride a reindeer if that’s your fancy.
2. Trek through the Gobi Desert on the back of a camel.
Gobi Desert @Umnugobi province, Southern Mongolia
Picture yourself seated between the two humps of a Bactrian camel making your way cashmere conjures up images of wealth and sophistication. True cashmere comes from the long, soft fibers on the underbelly of the cashmere goat, a breed that originated in Mongolia. It can take more than two goats to make a single cashmere sweater—which perhaps explains why it’s such a desirable and exclusive textile.
Picture yourself seated between the two humps of a bactrian camel making your way cashmere conjures up images of wealth and sophistication.
True cashmere comes from the long, soft fibers on the underbelly of the cashmere goat, a breed that originated in Mongolia. It can take more than two goats to make a single cashmere sweater—which perhaps explains why it’s such a desirable and exclusive textile.
Our tourists during a trip to Gobi desert
You’ll find unbelievably soft cashmere clothing and accessories—as well as an amazing assortment of yak and camel wool products, felts, leather goods, and even vodka and chocolate. And you won’t believe the steep discounts compared to products back home.
6. Celebrate a special anniversary in a memorable way.
Mongolian herder boy
Anyone can go out to dinner or enjoy a weekend getaway for their silver or gold anniversary, but only couples who think big spend their special day in a ger, celebrating with a nomad family in Mongolia. Try new regional dishes and cuisines— boodog is perfect for an anniversary celebration. Imagine a barbecue where the meat is cooked from the inside out by cleaning the body of a goat or marmot and filling the cavity with hot stones, vegetables, and delicious spices. The resulting meat is tender and delicious, an experience you’ll never forget. Don’t forget to share some milk tea /suutei tsai/.
7. Immerse yourself in a Mongolian folklore concert.
Mongolia has a rich folklore heritage of song, dance, theatre, and instrumental music. Mongol folk dancing is expressive, fluid, and dynamic, sometimes portraying different animals and birds, sometimes displaying martial arts movements. Traditional Mongol folksongs embrace the nomads’ love of storytelling and mythology. Tuvan throat singing is harmonious overtone singing unique to Mongolia and Siberia. The morin khuur, or horsehead fiddle, is considered the symbol of Mongolia and was designated as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible History of Humanity by UNESCO.
8. Stand in the shadow of the massive equestrian statue of Chinggis Khan.
Chinggis Khan Statue @Tsonjin Boldog, Around Ulaanbaatar
Just east of Ulaanbaatar, the majestic 130-foot-tall statue of Chinggis Khan rises over the banks of the Tuul River. It stands atop a circular visitor complex graced by 36 columns representing each of the 36 khans from Chinggis to Ligden. The massive structure was completed in 2008 and holds the Guinness World Record for equestrian statues.
You can climb to the head of the horse by passing through its chest and neck to enjoy a stunning panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.
The statue required over 250 tons of steel to complete and is a fitting tribute to Genghis Khan, the man who was named the “Man of the Millennium” by both Time Magazine and the Washington Post.
As you can see, Mongolia has something for every type of 60+ travelers—festivals, camel rides, folklore concerts, and even spiritual enlightenment. If something is speaking to your traveler’s soul, why not contact us today and start planning your Mongolia tour?
