Mongol Horse Trail
27 August 2019
The Riding
The Accommodation
Before Your Holiday
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I'd put more emphasis on how harsh the weather can be. I was told that the temperature could go as low as -4C, which is what I prepared for. But at least one night was considerably colder (-10C) and I was shivering the whole night because my sleeping bag wasn't suited for that temperature. But I was ok because was sharing a tent (extra body heat) and they provided blankets. But still, I think it might be worth really telling people to bring a strong sleeping bag, even though it is the middle of summer. Mention that it can be very cold because of the high altitude (average 1500m).
Also: provide an English version of the safety while riding text for your danish partners. I've booked with them 3 times now and this part of the itinerary always comes in danish (which I don't speak).
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Nothing. Everything was great.
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Namuul was the best guide ever!! Please tell Nomadic Journeys that I was very very happy and impressed with him.
This trip was AMAZING! Absolutely everything about it exceeded my expectations: the accommodation, the food, the horses, the guide, the landscape. Everything was better than I expected. I definitely recommend this holiday to everyone.
The horses were amazing, and it is really interesting to see how the Mongolians care for and train their horses. Living in a ger was awesome. Super cosy! But definitely don't underestimate the weather! I went on the last week of August and we got absolutely everything: wind, sun, rain, ice (one night got down to -10C). So definitely bring lots of layers, rain gear and a good sleeping bag!
You will absolutely love the Mongolian steppe, its horses and its people. I promise!
Also, if you can, ask for the guide to be Namuul. He was the BEST!