The only accommodation option in Mongolia, except for a few big cities, is the camps inspired by traditional nomadic tents called gers. Ger tents are made of felt. They have wooden doors painted with traditional patterns and bright colors. They have two or four beds inside and a stove in the middle with a chimney that opens from the roof of the tent to the outside. Showers and toilets in most ger/tourist camps are in a separate tent or building and are shared.

On this trip, we stay in tourist ger camps with private bathroom (8 nights) and 4* hotels (2 nights)

Solo travelers will be paired up with another participant. There is no single room/tent option on this trip.

There are no facilities on the days we stay with nomadic families. There is no running water.

We will have kitchen equipment with us throughout the tour and our guide will prepare most of the meals in the countryside. We will have breakfasts and dinners in the facilities in the ger tourist camps. On this trip all meals are included.

Vegetarians can be catered for if you inform us upon booking. For other dietary requirements (vegan, gluten-free, allergies, etc.), please contact us to discuss the best course of action for you.

In this country with a small population and abundant land, there are no asphalt roads except for certain cities. When you go outside the settlements, everywhere is steppe, everywhere is dirt, everywhere is meadow. Or in other words, everywhere is road. All trips in the Mongolian countryside will be made in 4x4 vehicles with a capacity of 3-5 passengers. Our convoy will consist of a maximum of 4 vehicles.

Your passport must be valid for a minimum period of six months from the date you arrive in the country and have at least three blank pages, two facing each other.

Holders of ordinary passports issued by most nations, including EU nationalities, the US, the UK, Turkey, do not need a visa to enter Mongolia for stays up to 30 days.

Please consult the Mongolian Embassy/Consulate in your country of origin for further information about visas. Should you have any questions, we will be happy to assist.

You must ensure that passports and visas are valid for the countries visited. If your passport is in its final year, you should check with the Embassy of the country you are visiting.

Disclaimer: The following information is intended as a guide only and is not intended to replace professional advice. We, at MAHO on Earth, cannot guarantee that the following information is complete, up-to-date, accurate, or error-free.

As of the publishing date, there are no mandatory vaccinations to enter the country.

We do highly recommend that you obtain professional travel health advice at your doctor or an institute of tropical medicine with respect to your individual needs and your intended travel, including advice on vaccinations, anti-malarial and other medications based on your past vaccination history, your present medical condition, and your intended itinerary.

To join this trip, you'll need to have a reasonable level of fitness. While not too strenuous, the tour involves long journeys on bumpy roads, a fair amount of walking, early-morning wake-up calls, being in the sun in potentially hot temperatures, cold nights/mornings, and other similar scenarios.

Horseback riding in Orkhon Valley is free for guests who have previously participated in our tours or register with their friends/spouse. Although the course is also suitable for beginner level riders, we would like to emphasize that it is necessary to act with awareness of the possible risk of accidents such as falling off the horse and not to ride a horse without travel health insurance. For this reason, we advise that inexperienced riders who want to ride a horse or those who cannot walk be accompanied by a private riding guide. The vehicle will be following us during the horseback riding days.

This trip may not be suitable for people with special needs such as reduced mobility due to local conditions and activities. If in doubt, please contact us.

Please do not send sensitive information (such as health, accident or other highly personal information) through our contact form. You may want to get in touch with us directly via phone instead.

We do strongly recommend you take out travel insurance as soon as you make your deposit to ensure the most coverage. Your travel insurance policy should at least cover medical expenses, trip cancellations, activities you intend to do, and repatriation in the event of an accident or illness. We will reach out and collect your travel insurance and emergency contact details shortly before the departure date. Your trip price with us does not include any travel insurance. Travel insurance policies are generally speaking more economical when taken out locally in your country of origin. For those who would like to ride a horse, a travel insurance is mandatory.

While your trip with us cover most of the expenses, things such as some meals, non-/alcoholic beverages, souvenirs, snacks, laundry, and tips are examples of a few additional costs that might arise during your trip. Any optional activity is mentioned clearly so that you don't have to worry about hidden costs.

We recommend carrying some cash and budgeting around $10 – $30 USD/EUR per day for incidental expenses.

Further details and recommendations on what to pack will be provided prior to departure.

We care about getting to know our fellow travellers, hence we keep our groups small and intimate. Our tours usually run with 12 or fewer participants and require a minimum of 8 participants to take place. It will be an international group and the main language will be English.

People from all walks of life and nationalities, singles, couples, friends, and families with a sense of adventure, an open mind, and an open heart can join our tours. We consider each trip as an opportunity to cultivate our travel persona with humility, curiosity, and respect, what we call a "Mindful Adventure".

Designing a trip is engineering work, and this is not a cookie-cutter tour. We curated this itinerary to make the best use of your hard-earned bucks and vacation days with lots of wonderful handpicked activities and locations included!

We want you to have the most rewarding experience possible. We take care of all the hassle of planning, and you can enjoy your vacation with peace of mind, not least because we support social projects and NGOs, and partner with the best local enterprises.

Join us on this Mindful Adventure, Highlands to Oceans!

To reserve your spot, please use our booking form!

Please note, the minimum age to participate in this tour is 18.

Should you need any support with your pre or post-tour travel arrangements, we are here to help.

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