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Horseback riding vacations in
Mongolia
 Mongolia is a vast country spanning the steppe and deserts of Northeast Asia. Having maintained much of its centuries-old nomadic traditions, Mongolia is one of the only places on earth you can interact with true nomadic peoples, whilst riding traditional Mongolian horses.
Hidden Trails have a range of authentic Mongolian horse riding holidays for you to experience – from the lands of Genghis Khan to the untouched Gobi Steppe and Khan Khenti Protected Area.
Horse Riding in Mongolia
Mongolia is a land still wrapped up in tradition and a nomadic lifestyle. Although low on distinctive, historical "sights," it is of significant interest to those seeking a unique culture, rough scenery and wildlife. Our Hidden Trails horse treks take you through the country, where you’ll find camping in the traditional gers are a perfect way of discovering the traditional Mongol way of life.
Mongolia has a unique and durable traditional culture, centered on the herding lifestyle. Herders remain semi-nomadic, moving their animals with the seasons as they have for centuries. Half of Mongolia's population is rural, and tending to livestock remains the backbone of the Mongolian economy. Join us on an epic horseback vacation adventure on the tracks of Genghis Khan.
The Gobi Steppe is the only remaining untouched steppe in the world, still wild and unyielding and home to traditional nomadic herders. On our Gobi Steppe Ride, you can live like a Mongolian herder, and experience the “Land of the Blue Sky”.
In the Khan Kentii Protected Area follow the trails of nomadic horsemen, whilst riding hardy Mongolian horses. Our Mongol Horse Trails and Big Sky Trail give you an insight into this unique and vital way of life.
Mongolia Weather and Climate
For most of the year it is very cold, especially at night. Precipitation is low and skies are usually clear during the wintertime. Summers, however, are very pleasant just as in the US and Europe. There is a short rainy season in July and August during which most of the yearly rain falls.
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Holidays on horseback in Mongolia
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Mongolia
Travel restrictions
On March 10th, 2020, Mongolia suspended inbound travel from foreign locations and banned the entry of foreign nationals. Mongolia continues to extend suspension of all inbound travel from foreign locations and has banned the entry of all foreign nationals with limited exceptions.
As of November 14th, all air travel into Mongolia has been suspended until at least January 6th.
All travelers to Mongolia are subject to quarantine for 21 days upon arrival. Mongolian public-health authorities request that individuals arriving in Mongolia from any foreign country will be quarantined under observation at NCCD for 21 days then self-quarantine at home for another 14 days.
The border crossings and ports of entry at Altanbulag and Selenge are closed for now.
Measures taken by government
On April 14th, the State Emergency Commission announced the launch of the “Let’s Wear Face Masks” campaign to promote the use of protective face masks throughout Mongolia.
On November 12th, 2020, Mongolia’s State Emergency Committee (SEC) announced new measures aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19:
- A strict lockdown is enforced since November 12th. Pedestrians and drivers will be stopped by the police and asked to show ID and report their purpose of travel. The public is urged to stay home and leave homes only to buy groceries, medicines, and other necessities. Supermarkets, grocery stores and markets will remain open, and residents are encouraged to shop in their neighborhoods.
- All entertainment activities and events, public gatherings, conferences, cinemas, sports, and cultural events, gaming centers, playgrounds, and all types of children’s activities in the city of Ulaanbaatar are temporarily suspended.
- From November 12th until at least December 14th, all outbound traffic including private vehicles, public transportation, scheduled domestic flights, and passenger trains departing Ulaanbaatar are temporarily suspended.
- All inbound special charter flights have been suspended until the current clusters of cases have been identified and tested. Limited outbound flights continue to operate and American citizens with tickets on future outbound charters should contact MIAT Mongolian Airlines about the status of their travel.
On December 21st, 2020, the Mongolian government announced that an emergency state of “all-out-preparedness” and associated lockdown measures would be reimposed in Ulaanbaatar beginning at 6am on?December 23rd and continuing until at least January 11th.
The Mongolian government has publicly announced a downgrade in its state of emergency preparedness in Ulaanbaatar, effective January 11th, 2021. Beginning on this date, vehicle restrictions will be lifted and certain businesses will be permitted to resume limited operations.
Emergency number (related to COVID-19) while visiting the country
Information not available.
Source:
US Embassy in Mongolia https://mn.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/
Published on January 19th (checked on January 20th)
For more information please visit our COVID-19 Updates page at https://www.hiddentrails.com/article/covid19update.aspx
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