Genghis Khan Warrior Training, Mongolia

This one-of-a-kind Mongolian adventure, featured in a recent BBC book Unforgettable Things To Do Before You Die, will show you first hand what it felt like to be a Mongol warrior under the mighty Genghis Khan.

Genghis Khan established the Mongol nation, conquered most of the known world, and rightfully earned the reputation as one of the great military leaders of all time. The Mongol warriors under Khan were the strongest, swiftest and most agile military force of their day, employing highly advanced tactics and strategies. This unique Mongolian culture holiday will show you first hand what is was like to live under the rule of Ghengis Khan.

Learn archery and horse riding skills whilst wearing a traditional 'deel' costume and staying at a Mongolian ger camp. Sip traditional salted tea with nomadic families whose lifestyle has remained virtually unchanged for centuries, try your hand at lassooing horses and centuries-old battle tactics, as well as witnessing a shaman ceremony and learning how to cook a traditional meal fit for a warrior!

This trip offers a variety of unique experiences in one of the world's fastest growing adventure destinations, it is suited to ages 12 and up, and caters to all levels of riding ability (4x4 vehicle support is always on hand).

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Itinerary / Highlights

Day 1 Arrive in Ulaanbaatar and transfer to the Chinggis Khaan Hotel for overnight accommodation. In the afternoon enjoy sightseeing of Ulaanbaatar, including a visit to the National History Museum and the Mongolian Military Museum. Collect your traditional Mongolian robes or ‘del', which will have been tailor-made to fit your body shape prior to your arrival. A welcome dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight in hotel.

Day 2 Before departing Ulaanbaatar you will visit a bow & arrow workshop and meet your archery trainer. You will then travel by 4WD to the training camp, located 3 hours outside of Ulaanbaatar. Here you will begin your warrior training with introductory lessons in archery and horse riding. After dinner at your ger camp you will mount your horse and ride to a guarding post, maintaining the camp's security and protecting the horses from wolves, enemies and thieves in the same way as Khan's soldiers would have done 800
years ago. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 3 After breakfast, collect your horses and learn how to cook a meal fit for a true Mongol warrior (this will then become your lunch later in the day). You will also learn how to make Mongolian milk products, including some special recipes which are still common. Later in the day you will master your riding skills and learn traditional Mongolian techniques for lassoing horses. Further archery lessons, learning to shoot from a standing position and on horseback before returning to the ger camp for dinner. Overnight at ger camp.

Day 4 After breakfast there are several battle tactics classes for you to participate in, designed to give you a good general knowledge of
Khan's most successful battle methods. This will include a lesson on Mongolian wrestling tricks, and a tactics performance. Later in the
afternoon there is a chance to learn an ancient Mongolian song to sing during the farewell festival and arts performance. Before
setting off for war, Genghis Khan would invite a shaman to call the spirit of war victory, followed by a festival of food and arts.
Overnight at ger camp.

Day 5 Begin a day of riding from Maikhan Tolgoi to Terelj (35km). Overnight in a tented camp.

Day 6 Another day of riding, from Terelj to Dund Bayan (35km). Overnight in a tented camp.

Day 7 Final ride from Dund Bayan to Gunjin Temple, a scenic and rewarding ride, with an evening return to Gunjin camp area (30km).
Overnight in a tented camp.

Day 8 After a relaxed morning you will be driven to Ulaanbaatar and checked into your hotel. After lunch you will have ample time for
souvenir shopping at your leisure. A farewell dinner will be organised in a local restaurant where you will receive your certificate of
achievement. Overnight in hotel.

Day 9 Transfer to the airport for your international departure.

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Accommodation Details

All Accommodation (mixture of hotels and felt gers)