Mongolia

A wild frontier with a heart of gold.

Level 5: Alpine environments, altitude, rough terrain underfoot, horse riding, camping.

A moderate to demanding trek experience with GirlsTrek is a once in a lifetime opportunity to immerse yourself in the mystic and raw beauty of life as a Mongolian Tuvan herder. Cycling 2 days , Horse riding 3 days and trekking for 4 days, you perspective of connection to spirit and land will shift learning from these people and their deep acknowledgement of ancient wisdom. The trek experience is fully supported with camels and there will be no need to carry a heavy pack as we make our way over Shivet Mountain. The elevation of the trip will get to 3150m, only 900m higher than Mt Kosciuszko. Imprint your memory for ever in this unique and amazing experience.

This is a Wild Adventurer level trip graded 5/5. We request that you have the following experience/fitness to join this trip:

Experience hiking a multi-day trek in the last 4 years that required you to walk for up to 8hrs per day on undulating terrain

OR Experience hiking 2 x  GirlsTrek Level 3 or 4 trips in the past 4 years. 

AND 4-5 hours a week of regular consistent exercise that involves hiking / running or fast walking.

INCLUSIONS:

• 15 days walking and experiences fully hosted with GirlsTrek
• Local Mongolian guides – English Speaking
• All accommodation: 4 star city hotel (3 nights), traditional Ger (1 night), tent (9 nights), local hotel (1 night)
• Camping including sleeping mats, dining, shower and toilet tents
• Meals as per itinerary
• Sightseeing fees in Ulaanbaatar
• Sightseeing, national park fees in the countryside
• Overland transport
• Bike and helmet hire
• Domestic flight Ulaanbaatar – Ulgi – Ulaanbaatar
• Expedition cook with 1 assistant
• Horse hire and local guides during horseback riding
• Pack camels and camel drivers during trekking
• Australian stock saddles for horseback riding
• Satellite phone for emergencies
• Tips for local guides, horsemen, camel men, drivers and camp cooks
• Currency fluctuations
• City accommodation SINGLE room
• All other accommodation twin share basis
• GirlsTrek celebratory drink
• Small group size travel (8-10)
• GirlsTrek Gift
• Trip specific packing list with expert advice and great discounts with Paddy Palin Outdoors and LNDR active wear.
• Information get together to detail the trip and answer any of your questions
• Private group chat for messages and photos
• At home training program to prepare you for your trek

*A single supplement for camping can be requested at an additional cost

EXCLUSIONS:
Flights to Ulanbataar
Travel Insurance
Any meals not listed in the itinerary 
Items of a personal nature