Mongolian riding safaris summary
For those seeking a real adventure, riding in Mongolia will not disappoint. This is a vast and untamed landscape populated by nomads whom live and move with their livestock according to the seasons. We work with our partners in Ulaan Bataar to design bespoke riding itineraries that explore the furthest flung regions of this remote country, including the snow capped Altai Mountains, magnificent golden sand dunes, rolling steppes, the forested north, and the arid Gobi desert in the South. You will experience the legendary hospitality and fascinating lifestyle of the nomads, whilst riding their hardy horses beneath clear blue skies through a wild and unexplored country. According to the time of year, you may be able to join the minority Kazakh tribe hunting foxes with golden eagles in the mountains, or ride with the reindeer herders in the forested northwest.
Local people supply the horses, and accompany us on the rides. The three biggest misconceptions about Mongolia are climate, horses and food. You will be pleasantly surprised by the quality of all three – in summer hot sunny days are normal, the horses may be small, but they are not lacking in spirit or agility, and we pride ourselves on the variety and quality of food served in the heated mess tent. However the infrastructure of this vast country is fragile and un-developed, and you can expect to spend time travelling long distance between different geographical regions. All our rides are supported by two or three vehicles, which carry all the tents, tack and supplies required for the duration of the ride.
We offer 3 riding itineraries in Mongolia: The Classic Tour, Riding in the Cradle of Nomadic Civilization and the Western Mongolian ride. Please see the relevant tabs for more information. Wild and Exotic recommend the Western Mongolian ride for greatest diversity, and have refined our original programme to incorporate the very best of sand dunes, steppes and mountains. Please contact us for further information and sample itineraries for the Gobi Desert and northern Mongolia. A slightly different version of the Classic Tour is also run each year to coincide with the Naadam festival, which is held during the first half of July. Please contact Wild and Exotic for details.
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