On horseback in Mongolia on the sacred lands of shamanism

Before your departure, check with the embassy or consulate regarding the entry and stay requirements for your destination country. You can also find this information on the France Diplomatie website ( https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/dossiers-pays/ ).

In the case of flights with stopovers operated by different airlines, also check the entry requirements of the countries you are transiting through.

It is your responsibility to ensure you are in compliance, particularly regarding the validity of your identity documents (for example, some countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months after your return) , visa requirements, necessary vaccinations, and health recommendations. And don't forget to consider any customs restrictions and other potential requirements of your destination or transit country.

ℹ️ Information may change up to the departure date, remember to regularly check official websites.

A 5cm foam mattress

A blanket to cover you

Camping equipment: two-person tent

Cutlery, plates, bowls, forks etc.

– Valid passport. (Pay attention to the expiry date of your passport)

– plane ticket

– no mandatory vaccinations

– a minimum of €80 for your expenses on site, and more if you plan to shop in Ulaanbaatar –

Please allow approximately €60 for a tip for the Mongolian team (drivers, cooks, guide-interpreter, horse guides).

– local culinary specialties to share with our hosts, for a Franco-Mongolian aperitif on Day 4 (wine,

aperitifs, olives, tapenade, pesto, eggplant caviar, savory biscuits, crackers, peanuts…)

– small gifts to give to nomads (warm clothes you no longer wear, rolling tobacco, rolling papers)

cigarettes, body moisturizer, perfumes, school supplies…)

– small inflatable pillow, for sleeping and also for sitting on during journeys on the slopes – down sleeping bag

warm (+5°C to 0°C)

– silk sleeping bag liner

– basic pharmacy (antiseptic, bandages, arnica, tea tree essential oil, grape seed extract)

Grapefruit, powdered clay, earplugs…)

– mosquito and insect repellent cream or spray

– high protection sunscreen and after-sun

– lip balm

– biodegradable hygiene products (plant-based soaps and shampoos, etc.)

– floral water mist or spray (to refresh oneself)

– Refreshing washcloths (waterless): https://www.togi-sante.com/gants-aqua-total- hygiene-pour-

washing without water during travel - pharmaouest-29512.html, No polluting and unrecycled wipes on site

– paper tissues

– 1 roll of toilet paper (for use in the steppes)

– knife (not in the cabin), lighter (for burning toilet paper in nature), thread and needle

– rubbish bags (to isolate your personal belongings)

– flashlight

– small bottle or water bottle

– binoculars

- camera

– spare batteries

– external battery for mobile phones (avoid solar charging, which takes 4 days to

load)

– fleece jacket

– rain gear, windbreaker

For riders

Head

– A riding helmet: it is strongly recommended and often mandatory for our riders, no

mandatory for other travelers. Manufacturers (GPA, HKM, LAS Helmets, Lamicell, Troxel,

Equithème…) now offer ventilated, sturdy and lightweight riding helmets that are comfortable under

all latitudes. There are also protective covers to put under your hat (Ranch &

Rider, Lexington Safety Products) or western helmet hats (Troxel).

– Cap or hat for sun protection (essential)

– A bandana, scarf, or shemagh to protect the neck or face from dust and sun – A

pair of high protection sunglasses

– A hat or a balaclava

Bust

– Thermal underwear (short or long-sleeved T-shirts).

– Cotton T-shirts + long-sleeved shirts (for sun protection) or T-shirts made of other materials

quick-drying techniques.

– 1 lightweight fleece or equivalent

18– 1 warm fleece or equivalent + 1 spare fleece

– 1 warm Gore-Tex type jacket (waterproof and breathable)

Legs

– 2 pairs of riding breeches or long leather chaps (for riders). – 1 spare pair of breeches

(hiking or jeans or equivalent)

– 1 pair of Gore-Tex type trousers (waterproof and breathable)

– 1 pair of tights or equivalent for nighttime use

– 1 swimsuit might be useful (swimming in lakes, washing in rivers) – Cotton underwear

or in non-irritating synthetic material

Feet and Hands

– 1 pair of lightweight walking shoes with chaps or boots with mini-chaps specifically designed for

horseback riding

– 1 pair of waterproof shoes or boots (very useful in case of rain and also in the morning at camp,

(often abundant dew)

– 1 pair of sneakers or equivalent lightweight shoes for the evening

– Several pairs of thick socks

– 1 pair of gloves to protect against sun, cold and chafing

Little tips for horseback riding (for riders)

– Soothing cream very useful for the corners of your intimate area irritated by long hours in the saddle.

– Nothing on your back, everything in your jacket or a fanny pack: lip balm, sunscreen, passport,

small camera or mini camera (waterproof), cords, glasses… more accessible than the cast irons.

Backpacks are not allowed while riding.

Riders 1.90m and taller will appreciate a pair of adjustable stirrup leathers (local saddle stirrup leathers are

adjustable but sometimes limited in length)

Sleep

– Warm sleeping bag with a comfort rating of -5°C minimum, ideally -8°C or -10°C. We recommend

also to line it with a silk or fleece sleeping bag liner.

You can rent a sleeping bag on site for 25 euros for a 2-week stay. This amount is to

Payment is due directly to the yurt camp upon arrival. Please take care of our equipment.

Tents and sleeping bags etc. Thank you very much.