Adventure Tours
Travel Buddies’ Adventure Tours are built for travelers who crave raw landscapes, physical challenge, and immersive encounters far beyond the paved roads. These journeys venture into Mongolia’s most remote regions — from alpine valleys and taiga forests to desert canyons — blending hiking, horse trekking, and off-road exploration with meaningful time among nomadic communities. Designed for active, open-minded explorers, each itinerary embraces the unpredictability of the wild while ensuring expert local guidance, cultural depth, and unforgettable moments in nature.
This 9-day journey weaves together Mongolia’s most iconic landscapes, cultural treasures, and timeless nomadic traditions. Begin in Ulaanbaatar, the nation’s bustling capital, before venturing west to the historic ruins of Kharkhorin, once the center of the Mongol Empire. From here, immerse yourself in the breathtaking expanse of the Orkhon Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll spend several days exploring on horseback — riding across volcanic ridges, visiting remote herder families, and ascending to the mountaintop sanctuary of Tuvkhun Monastery. After days in the saddle, unwind in the comfort…
9 Days
2+
Wandering in Altai $1699
This journey takes you to Mongolia’s remote western Altai region, combining mountain trekking, cultural immersion, and nomadic traditions. Begin in Ulaanbaatar, then fly to Ulgii, the gateway to the Altai mountains. Explore Altai Tavan Bogd National Park, hike to Potanin Glacier, and visit the White River Valley. Discover Lake Hoton Hurgan and Biluu Tolgoi petroglyphs, then meet a Kazakh eagle hunter family at their homestay, learning about golden eagle training and local customs. Conclude with a Ulgii city tour before flying back to Ulaanbaatar. This tour blends adventure, nature, and…
7 Days
2+
Into the Northern Taiga $2137
This 10-day adventure takes you deep into Mongolia’s northern taiga to visit the Tsaatan (Dukha) reindeer herders, a small nomadic community living in harmony with nature. Take a local flight to Murun and the scenic Lake Khövsgöl region, before continuing by car and horseback into the remote forests near the Russian border. Along the way, travelers experience breathtaking landscapes of Darkhad valley, local nomadic hospitality, and daily life with the Tsaatan families — tending reindeer, learning about shamanic traditions, and exploring the pristine taiga wilderness. Nights are spent in teepees…
10 Days
2+