If you’re an avid adventurer headed for Mongolia, here are a few outdoor activities and excursions that should make your list:
Go Horse Trekking
Let’s just jump right in with something unique. Horse trekking is one of the most adventurous things to do in Mongolia. You can go for one day or venture on an excursion that lasts anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.
Climb Mongolia’s Highest Mountain
Rising to 14,271 feet (4,374 meters), Mount Khuiten is the country’s highest peak. It’s popular with hikers, though you wouldn’t know it during your climb. You’ll hardly see a soul on the trails, save for any of the nomads that happen to be moving through the area.
Camel Trek the Gobi
Riding a camel across the desert gives you the freedom to breathe in the open air and stop when and where you please. Listen to the singing sands of the Khongoryn Els dunes or scavenge for dinosaur fossils at the Bayanzag Flaming Cliffs.
Raft the Tuul River
If freshwater sports are more your thing, dive into a whitewater journey down the Tuul River, navigating tough rapids and taking in the views of the Mongolian countryside.
Hike Around Lake Khuvsgul
Situated near the Russian border, Lake Khuvsgul offers a piercing shade of blue, translucent waters harbor many fish species, not to mention millions of years of ancient history.
