Land of the Great Khans and home to, perhaps arguably, the sturdiest steppe horses and best horsemen in the world, sparsely populated Mongolia retains its unspoiled, rugged, high plateau beauty. The people of this vast prairie land are herdsmen and many are still nomadic, raising horses, sheep, goats, cattle and camels as they have done for centuries. Join our Mongolia tours to experience the vibrant festivals of the Mongolian and Kazakh people which retain traditional aspects of the hunt: equestrian skills, archery and demonstrations of using eagles to capture small prey during the Golden Eagle Festival and the Nadaam Festival. As many as 1,000 horses compete across the open grasslands, often mounted by youth. Mongola’s high elevations with extensive wilderness, desert, lakes and mountains offer fascinating experiences as Mongolia travel is still rare and unique.

Travel to Mongolia on one of our fabulous small group Mongolia tours, or create your own custom journey with the help of our expert Mongolia travel specialists.