Mongolian ger in the mountains, Mongolia

Mongolia

Unleash your adventurous side where wilderness still thrives, nomads roam and the desert sings

Adventure Holidays in Mongolia

Mongolia is a place of legend. It’s known by its inhabitants as “land of the blue sky,” for the sky is cloudless for more than two thirds of the year. It’s the land of Genghis Khan; perhaps the world’s fiercest warrior – and longest continuous ruler –whose empire stretched from here to Venice. It’s the land of the Gobi Desert – meaning “waterless place” – it’s known for its sweeping dunes, and rare animals such as the Argali, Ibex and the snow leopard. Once the stomping ground of dinosaurs, this arid place has turned up the world’s richest cashes of dinosaur fossils and remains. And it’s famed for its horses and horsemanship. With a population of 2.2 million people, the ratio of equine beasts to human inhabitants is almost 1:1. And almost half of Mongolians live pastoral lifestyles little-changed for millennia.

Call us on
0208 772 3936
or chat online >
Request a brochure >

Our travellers rate our Mongolia holidays as

 4.1 / 5 based on 14 reviews

Mongolia Adventure Holidays

Cycling in Mongolia

Cycle through the Mongolian wilderness, past nomadic ger camps, across steppes and forests.

Guided Group

Cycling Adventures
16 days inc. flights
From £2,949
Activity Rating - Moderate/Challenging
Moderate / Challenging
5 / 5
 from 
1 reviews
Add to wishlist

Activities in Mongolia

Cycling
Culture

In focus: the Golden Eagle Festival

Where we can we time our departures to coincide with some of the world’s special and unique events. One such event is the Golden Eagle Festival in Olgii. The people of the Altai Region in Western Mongolia still practice the ancient tradition of hunting for foxes and marmots with eagles. It’s considered a high art form, and the eagles – eventually returned to the wild – are considered their most treasured possessions.

The annual festival celebrates the strong connection the Mongolian people have with their animals and land. It includes competitions and demonstrations from the eagles and their hunters, a camel race and the lively competition of Kukhbar – a fighting match on horseback where two riders have to fight over a goat skin, each trying to claim possession of it. Arranged by the local Kazakh community, the festival also includes a competition for the best Kazakh costume, horse racing and archery, as well as cultural performances.

Mongolia map

At Exodus, every single one of us is passionate about travel and adventure. Together our staff and tour leaders have visited more than 171 countries, and come from a range of backgrounds as diverse archeology and mountain rescue. We have the hands on experience to help when you need it, and from the moment you pick up the phone to the moment you land, we’re here to take the hassle out your holiday. We’ll meet you at the airport, get you safely from place to place, and provide you with the right kit to tackle your chosen adventure.

Expert Blog Entries

January 10, 2017
5 Perfect Places for Stargazing

Since the dawn of human consciousness, we have gazed up at the stars and wondered: what are these mysterious lights t

Call us on 0208 772 3936
Chat with us online