Nomadic Expeditions is a premier provider of custom travel experiences in Mongolia, India, Tibet, Nepal and Bhutan. They offer a range of immersive small group or private journeys that include hiking, horse riding, wilderness safaris, cultural tours and more. With a strong commitment to preserving local cultures and environments, Nomadic Expeditions has earned recognition from top travel publications and boasts a prestigious client list. Founded by Jalsa Urubshurow, whose family immigrated to the US in the 1950s, Nomadic Expeditions is more than just a tour company — it’s a dream come true for a man who simply set out to share his beautiful homeland with the world.
Review of Nomadic Expeditions
Nomadic Expeditions does an excellent job of telling their story, including the company’s origin, values and commitment to highlighting nomadic cultures in a responsible way. Under Destinations you will find scheduled group tours and links to design your own custom trip. Pricing for custom tours begins at $10,000 so keep in mind this is not for budget travelers. Their FAQs are especially helpful in answering questions about group size, accommodations, trekking, and more. Downloaded itineraries include accommodations by name.
Hiking isn’t their primary focus, so you won’t find daily distances or elevation and it’s not easy to quickly find trekking tours. We suggest downloading their itineraries, which offer activity level summaries, or contacting them for a custom tour with more hiking opportunities. All of their tours include some level of walking and they will be more than happy to match you to the best options.
When it comes to luxury travel in remote destinations, it’s important to be clear about accommodation standards and Nomadic Expeditions does a good job of explaining that.
“The accommodation that we use range from alpine tents to luxury Palace rooms with private pools to exclusive lodges in remote locations like the Three Camel Lodge. We choose accommodations based on their location, ambiance, facilities, environmental sensitivity, and above all a high standard of safety, hygiene and service. More often than not they are best available in each location. We do not use hostels or low-budget hotels.” – NomadicExpeditions.com
Things to like about Nomadic Expeditions
- Award-winning company with 32+ years in business; member of Adventure Travel Trade Association
- Recommended by top luxury travel agencies and trusted by many prestigious academic institutions
- Tours are locally operated, committed to 100% local staffing within each destination
- Owns their own base camps in Mongolia, offering a seamless travel experience with guaranteed quality
- Offers private custom tours for individuals and groups; scheduled group tours are small (4-14)
- Group leaders are experienced, multi-lingual (including English) and regularly trained by the company
- Hiking tours are supported by pack animals so you’ll only need to carry a daypack
- Carefully selected accommodations that balance authenticity and comfort
- Provides supporting documentation for obtaining necessary visas
- Actively practices sustainable tourism through eco-friendly lodges, low-impact camps and waste reduction; educates guests and staff on responsible travel and working towards carbon neutrality
- Supports local culture and communities by partnering with conservation organizations, funding cultural initiatives, and providing opportunities for local people to benefit from tourism while protecting the natural and cultural heritage of Mongolia
Route types
- Center-based
- Trekking (hotels, mountain lodges or luxury tents)
Destinations include
- Bhutan
- India
- Mongolia
- Nepal
- Tibet
Great choice for
- Anyone seeking immersive travel in Mongolia and the Himalayas that includes varied levels of walking and high-quality accommodations
- Small groups looking for a mix of hiking and cultural tours in Central Asia or Mongolia that can be tailored to their group’s needs and interests
Nomadic Expeditions is based in the United States with their sales team, but they earn our LOCAL CHOICE for Mongolia due to their strong local presence and commitment to local staffing and community support.
Established in 1992
last reviewed June 27, 2024
