Inner Retreat Tour in Mongolia - 9 days

Mongolia Nomadic Retreat

You will live with a nomadic family, joining their daily rituals — milking cows, herding sheep, reading the weather. You will hike through pine forests to the cliffside Tuvkhun Monastery and stand before the dramatic Orkhon Waterfall (Ulaan Tsutgalan). And each day, in the vast natural silence of the Mongolian steppe, you will have space for your own yoga practice, meditation, and reflection under some of the darkest skies on earth.

Mongolia Nomadic Retreat

You will live with a nomadic family, joining their daily rituals — milking cows, herding sheep, reading the weather. You will hike through pine forests to the cliffside Tuvkhun Monastery and stand before the dramatic Orkhon Waterfall (Ulaan Tsutgalan). And each day, in the vast natural silence of the Mongolian steppe, you will have space for your own yoga practice, meditation, and reflection under some of the darkest skies on earth.

A rare digital detox and yoga retreat in Mongolia's remote Orkhon Valley. Live nomadic life, explore sacred monasteries, and reconnect with nature far from the tourist trail.

Key Features:
  • Total digital detox in Mongolia's remote wilderness
  • Authentic nomadic family homestay in the Orkhon Valley
  • Self-guided yoga and meditation in raw Mongolian nature
  • Sacred hike to Tuvkhun Monastery through pine forests
  • Visit to the Orkhon Waterfall — one of Mongolia's most dramatic landscapes
  • Hands-on nomadic skills: herding signals, animal care, and daily traditions
  • Traditional local cuisine and world-class stargazing
Tour Months:

June to mid September

Tour Duration:

9 Days / 8 nights

Price:

Starting from US$ 2000 per person

Group Size:

3-6 participants

DAY 1: Arrival in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

  • Arrival in Ulaanbaatar
  • Private transfer to your hotel
  • Time to rest and gently settle in after your journey
  • Evening at leisure

Meals:

Overnight: Novotel local 5-star hotel or similar (standard room)

 

DAY 2: Ulaanbaatar City Tour

  • Meet your guide in the morning
  • Visit Gandan Monastery and experience morning chanting
  • Explore Sukhbaatar Square
  • Enjoy a local lunch
  • Optional visit to Narantuul Market
  • Visit Genghis Khan Statue Complex
  • Return to the hotel and relax

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Overnight: Novotel local 5-star hotel or similar (standard room)

 

DAY 3: Into The Orkhon Valley

  • Breakfast and hotel checkout
  • Scenic drive to Orkhon Valley
  • Lunch and short stops along the way
  • Arrival at your nomadic host family
  • Settle into the peaceful surroundings
  • Dinner with the family

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nomadic Family or Tent

 

DAY 4: Nomadic Life Immersion

  • Wake with the family and nature
  • Observe morning milking and dairy preparation
  • Learn traditional dairy products and how they’re made (milk tea, aaruul, yogurt)
  • Join a gentle herding walk
  • Help gather livestock in the evening
  • Dinner with your host family

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nomadic Family or Tent

 

DAY 5: Orkhon Waterfall and Nature Time

  • Breakfast in the countryside
  • Visit Orkhon Waterfall
  • Walk through the river valley and enjoy scenic views
  • Free time for self-practice yoga and meditation in raw, untouched nature
  • Optional horseback riding (to herd the livestock)
  • Dinner

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nomadic Family or Tent

 

DAY 6: Sacred Hike to Tuvkhun Monastery

  • Breakfast
  • Travel to Tuvkhun Monastery
  • Hike through pine forest trails
  • Explore the monastery and enjoy panoramic views, and learn about Mongolian religious practices from your experienced local guide
  • Free time for self-practice yoga and meditation
  • Return
  • Dinner and rest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nomadic Family or Tent

 

DAY 7: Slow Living & Cultural Connection

  • Observe and participate in daily nomadic life
  • Learn traditional skills (such as horse handling, tying a knot, etc.)
  • Prepare buuz (steamed dumplings) with your host family

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Overnight: Nomadic Family or Tent

 

DAY 8: Return to the City

  • Breakfast and farewell to your host family
  • Drive back to Ulaanbaatar
  • Transfer to your hotel
  • Free time to relax

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,  Dinner

Overnight: Novotel local 5-star hotel or similar (standard room)

 

DAY 9: Departure from Mongolia

  • Breakfast & your morning will be at your leisure, depending on your flight time
  • Transfer to the Chinggis Khaan airport for your flight home

Meals: Breakfast,

Overnight: ~

 

 

What's Included In The Price

  • English-speaking local guide throughout the tour
  • Sightseeing and entrance fees according to the itinerary
  • Private transfers using comfortable vehicle(s), with experienced driver(s)
  • Airport transfers
  • Twin shared tent /matt and sleeping bag will be provided/ using an outdoor squat toilet, no running water/- 5 nights
  • Horse riding fee
  • Meals as listed (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)
  • 0.5 l x 3 bottled water per day
  • Visa support invitation letter, where applicable

What's Not Included

  • International Airfare/train tickets + Tax
  • Travel insurance & Visa fees
  • Early check-in or late check-out fees at the hotel
  • Items of a personal nature, such as laundry, drinks, camera, or video fees at any sites, etc.
  • Tips for your guide and driver (discretionary).
  • Optional activities
  • 4% surcharge if you pay by credit car

The Retreat Experience

Nomads wake with the sun, and the day quickly fills with activity in ways many people in the modern world rarely imagine. Cows are milked, sheep are herded, animals are checked, and plans shift with land and weather. It sharpens attention, grounds the body, and brings a sense of presence that is hard to find elsewhere. This is the philosophy behind our journeys. To feel alive, aware, and content through engagement with nature. You will experience their rhythm of life and connect with nature on a deeper level. You will have the chance to do self-practice, yoga, and meditation in the beautiful raw nature of Mongolia while truly living the nomadic life!

  • Total Digital Detox: Unplug and recharge in Mongolia’s remote wilderness.
  • Off-the-Beaten-Path: Authentic immersion far beyond the typical tourist trails.
  • Orkhon Valley Stays: Live with nomadic families in this stunning UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • Sacred Alpine Hiking: Trek through pine forests to the cliffside Tuvkhun Monastery.
  • Nomadic Life & Culture: Learn traditional herding signals, animal handling, and daily rituals.
  • Wild Nature: Visit the dramatic Orkhon Waterfall and experience world-class stargazing.
  • Soulful Wellness: Enjoy traditional local cuisine with self-yoga and meditation.

 

What Makes This Retreat Special:

We don’t try to recreate tropical wellness retreats or luxury spa experiences. Instead, we offer travelers the chance to spend time in Mongolia’s countryside, experience the rhythm of nomadic life, and explore one of the least crowded landscapes in the world; something many popular retreat destinations have already lost.

Not many retreats can offer a travel experience that feels this personal and genuine.

But Mongolia remains one of the places where it is still possible.

And that is exactly what makes Mongolia such an extraordinary place for a retreat.

 

Meals On the Retreat

Full Board Meal /B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner/

Benefits

  • Escape to Mongolia’s wild, breathtaking landscapes and recharge
  • Get away from it all in a truly extraordinary destination
  • Unplug completely and reconnect with your deepest self
  • Discover yourself through ancient culture and inner exploration
  • Deepen your self yoga practice in extraordinary natural settings
  • An epic location where inner peace meets outer adventure
  • Nourish your body and mind with wholesome, healthy living
  • Meet incredible people sharing this once-in-a-lifetime journey

 

About The Destination:

Orkhon River Valley /UNESCO World Heritage Site/

The Orkhon River Valley is a breathtakingly beautiful expanse of land located in central Mongolia and is a destination that will leave you feeling inspired and refreshed. This region is renowned for its vast grasslands, stunning mountain ranges, and crystal-clear rivers that flow through it.

As you travel through the valley, you’ll be immersed in a sea of vibrant colors, from the rich green of the grasslands to the brilliant blue of the sky above. The valley is also home to numerous ancient ruins and archaeological sites, including the Orkhon Inscriptions, which offer a glimpse into Mongolia’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

 

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