Mongolia is a special place for people who enjoy the outdoors and adventure. By jeep, on foot, or on horseback, the natural wonders of Mongolia rival any in the world, from the snowcapped mountains of the Altai and alpine lakes of Khövsgöl to the dry washes of the Gobi famous for dinosaur bone. Enjoy the buddhist temples, abundant wildlife and hospitality from Reindeer people or Kazakh eagle hunters.
Mongolia remains one of the unspoiled travel destinations. Enjoy the old tradition and untouched nature of the Altai mountains, while trekking through or climbing the highest peak, mount Khuiten.
Mongolian Wildlife
Mongolia has 136 mammal species almost 400 different types of birds and 76 species of fish. From the abundance of wolves to the globally endangered snow leopard, there is a myriad of wildlife to track. The country hosts an array of wildlife species, including large mammals such as ibex, Przewalski’s horses, moose, camels, and two species of gazelles. Magnificent birds of prey—including the endangered imperial eagle, saker falcon, golden eagle, steppe eagle, boreal owl, and cinereous vulture—soar through its skies. Eastern Steppe hosts the world’s last great spectacles of migrating ungulates.
The people
Mongolia is one of the nomad countries in the world. There are actually quite a few ethnic groups, all of whom are the descendants of either Mongolian nomadic tribes or groups of Turkic origin who have become Mongolized over time. Khalkh Mongols constitute 75% of the population. The other significant ethnic groups are Kazakhs in the west of the country and Buriates in the north. The Oirats are a group of ethnic western Mongolians, which includes smaller groups, Durvud, Torgud, Bayad, Uuld, Zakhchin, Myangad and Uriankhai. Since the early history of Mongolian Oirat people have resided around Siberias Lake Baikal, the Sayan Mountain Ranges in Northern Mongolia and forested areas within the Altai Mountain Range. Northern Mongolian ethnic groups include the Darkhat, Tsaatan, and Khotgoid.
What places do we visit?
Ulan Batoor – capital of Mongolia.
Gobi desert – one of the world’s great deserts, covers much of the southern part of Mongolia.
Lake Khovsgol – is the largest and deepest lake in Mongolia and Central Asia.
Altai Tavan Bogd – is a national park in western Mongolia, it covers 6362 square kilometres and contain highest mountains of Mongolia.
Mount Khuiten – highest mountain of Mongolia.
Potaniin glacier – the largest valley glacier of the Altai, aprox. 20 km long.
Who travels with us to Mongolia?
Mongolia Wild West Trekking
A fantastic trekking adventure taking place in Mongolia’s “Wild West” among the snow-capped peaks of the High Altai Mountains, remote region where many nomads live.
Mongolia to Rusia Canoeing Wilderness Expedition
From Lake Khovsgol in Mongolia to Baikal in Russia. The ultimate adventure expedition, canoeing the Eggriver through mountains, meadows, Mongolian steppes. Be one of the few!
