A land of people who live alongside reindeer herds, sleep in ger tents through winter, and move with the seasons as their ancestors have done for thousands of years. Not a tour — a genuine encounter.
Mongolians do not live in ger tents to serve tourists. They genuinely move with the seasons, herd livestock, and sustain themselves through a blend of thousand-year-old tradition and modern life. This is what Nomadica wants you to truly understand before you arrive.
A Mongolia journey with Nomadica is designed for connection — not observation. You will be invited into a ger for fermented mare's milk, sit with a nomadic family around a fire, and if fortune allows, witness the Tsaatan leading their reindeer through taiga forest in the bitter cold of winter.
No special fitness is required. What you need is curiosity, respect and a readiness for basic comfort.
"Wild yet warm. Vast yet intimate. Mongolia will stay with you longer than you expect."
If you need five-star comfort, reliable internet and a schedule with no surprises — Mongolia may not be the right time yet. But if you are ready to step outside, Nomadica will make sure the journey is safe, meaningful and unforgettable.
People at the centre
Nomadica connects you with local nomadic families — not through a bus window, but face to face, sharing a meal, listening to a story.
Mongolia's landscapes are vast and beautiful — but it is the people here who will stay with you. Their openness, their hospitality and the way they live within a harsh natural world will change how you see your own urban life.
A ger can be assembled in two hours and stay warm at -30°C. Inside there is always room for a guest, a hot cup of milk tea and a story to share.
Only about 40–50 Tsaatan families still live alongside their reindeer herds in the taiga forests of northern Mongolia. They are the last human community to live this way.
Being offered airag is a sign you are truly welcome. The flavour is unforgettable — sour, light and unlike anything you have ever tasted.
Unlike the round ger of ordinary nomads, the Tsaatan live in conical tepees made from wood and reindeer hide — suited to the dense taiga forests where horses cannot enter.
Mongolia has 1.5 million km² of steppe — the lowest population density in the world. Standing in the middle of it, horizon clear in all directions, is what real freedom feels like.
Held every July, Naadam is the soul of Mongolia — horse racing, traditional Bokh wrestling and archery. Watching it live on the open steppe is an experience no amount of money can replicate.
From sunny summer steppe to frozen winter taiga — each journey is a different Mongolia.
The perfect introductory journey — vibrant Ulaanbaatar, a night sleeping in a ger on the steppe, and the world's greatest 40m Chinggis Khan statue.
Mongolia's Olympics — horse racing, Bokh wrestling, traditional archery — combined with a meeting with Kazakh eagle hunters and their 4,000-year-old art.
Explore the world's most diverse desert — the 180m Khongor singing sand dunes, the blazing Flaming Cliffs and some of Earth's rarest dinosaur fossils.
A mysterious winter journey — 4WD vehicles crossing a frozen lake and seeking out the last Tsaatan families keeping reindeer deep in -30°C taiga forest.
Winter temperatures in northern Mongolia can drop to -25°C to -35°C. With the right clothing (layered system, goose-down jacket, winter gloves and boots) you will be completely fine. Nomadica will provide a detailed clothing checklist and advise on rental gear if needed.
In Ulaanbaatar: fully modern. On the steppe and in the taiga: outdoor toilets, water from streams or melted snow, electricity from solar panels or small generators. Internet is essentially nonexistent. Nomadica will give clear information about each stop on the itinerary.
No specialist trekking experience is needed. Travel is mainly by 4WD vehicle and on horseback for short sections. What matters more is good general fitness and cold-weather endurance. Some walking on snow and ice is required — but this is not mountaineering.
Vietnamese citizens require a Mongolian visa (e-visa or embassy visa). The process is relatively straightforward compared to Tibet. Nomadica will guide you through the application and check the latest visa policy for you.
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