5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour grade: Easy
Style: Private Tour
Most Mongolia nomadic family tours run in summer. This one is different. The Springtime Nomadic Adventures 5 days tour takes place during the most extraordinary season on the Mongolian steppe — when the land is waking up, the livestock are giving birth, and nomadic families are at their busiest and most alive.
You arrive during lambing and foaling season: a time when every morning brings new life. You will help feed newborn lambs, check on overnight-born calves, repair livestock pens, herd sheep across open pasture, and learn to make the dairy products that sustain nomadic life through spring. The tour also visits Hustai National Park, home to the Przewalski horse — the last truly wild horse species on earth — where you'll trek through rolling steppe in search of the herds. The journey ends in Ulaanbaatar with a visit to the Chinggis Khan Museum, Mongolia's newest and most impressive cultural landmark.
Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
Upon your arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, you will be warmly greeted by your guide at the airport after completing your customs formalities. You'll then be whisked away to your hotel, where you can take some time to relax and unwind before embarking on your Mongolian adventure. Please note that the hotel check-in time is at 2 pm.
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Hustai National Park
Start the day off right with a hearty breakfast before embarking on an exciting journey to Hustai National Park, one of Mongolia's most beloved national parks. Upon arrival, we will go on a mission to spot the Takhi wild horses, also known as Przewalski Horses - the last surviving wild horses on the planet - as well as other magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat. Later, we will arrive at the host family, where you'll enjoy a delicious welcome dinner and engage in fascinating conversations with the nomads, gaining valuable insights into a way of life vastly different from your own. This unique and enriching experience promises to be a highlight of your journey through Mongolia.
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Meals Included
Nomadic family days
Wake up early in the morning, join in the morning activities, which may include milking the cows, feeding the newborn animals and checking bond between mother animal and newborn livestock (herders have developed a deep understanding of their livestock and can often recognize individual animals by their appearance, behavior, and even their voices). In the noon, you will learn to make Mongolian traditional dish ‘Buuz’ with nomads and enjoy the lunch with new friends. After lunch, you will join afternoon activities, including herd sheep with nomads, check whether new baby lambs are born, repairing fences, and collecting dungs and many more. The long busy day is over and enjoy dinner and overnight with nomads.
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Meals Included
Ulaanbaatar
After breakfast, we will head to the Giant Genghis Equestrian Statue located in Tsonjin Boldog. Visit museums and climb to the horsehead for the panoramic view of the surrounding area. Return to Ulaanbaatar and lunch at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we visit Central Square of Mongolia named after Sukhbaatar with 2 statues one dedicated to the Great Khan himself, and another to Sukhbaatar – hero of Mongolian people’s revolution in 1921. We visit the Genghis Khan monument on the square and the newly established Chinggis Khan Museum. There will be free time for you in the early evening to do some souvenirs and cashmere shopping if you wish. Farewell dinner and overnight at the hotel.
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Meals Included
Departure from Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport (standard checkout time applies, 12 pm). Say goodbye to Mongolia.
Meals Included
Tour Dates:
March 30 - April 15, 2026 / 2027
Tour Status: Active
*Active: This tour is currently accepting bookings. Once minimum numbers and dates are confirmed, your departure is guaranteed to go ahead.
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Tour Price:
1600 USD per person for a private tour for a solo traveler
950 USD per person for a private tour with 2 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
870 USD per person for a private tour with 3 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
800 USD per person for a private tour with 4 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
750 USD per person for a private tour with 5 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
700 USD per person for a private tour with 6 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
650 USD per person for a private tour with 7 participants (based on twin/ double occupancy)
90 USD per person for a Single Supplement
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Welcome to our immersive Springtime Nomadic Adventure Tour, where we offer our travelers a unique opportunity to explore the real life of a typical Mongolian nomadic family, without any staged or touristy events. Our goal is to provide an authentic and enriching experience that allows our clients to fully immerse themselves in the daily lives and traditions of the nomads.
Livestock such as sheep, goats, and cows are an integral part of nomadic life, as the nomads' livelihoods are centered around animal husbandry. Spring is a critical time of year for nomadic families, as it marks the birth of new livestock and the beginning of a new cycle of life. Our tour takes place during this magical period, providing our clients with a unique opportunity to witness the bonding between mother and newborn, and the nurturing of the animals that are so important to the nomads' way of life.
On this tour, we will stay with our host family at their family home, most often in traditional Mongolian yurt without running water or modern toilet facilities and will learn to make and eat Mongolian traditional meals. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the daily activities of a nomadic family, such as caring for newborn livestock, making dairy products, and learning about the nomads' customs and traditions.
We believe that immersing yourself in this culture is the best way to explore the country and gain life-changing experiences and insights. By becoming a real Mongolian for a period of time, you'll develop a newfound appreciation for the traditions and customs of this remarkable country. At the end of your journey, you'll return home with a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of this fascinating way of life.
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