Mongolia: Nomadic Resilience
Explore Mongolia’s vast untouched natural beauty while supporting traditional nomadic herding communities through water restoration and environmental preservation volunteer work.
ARKHANGAI, MONGOLIA
Kiss the Earth: Water for All
$25,306 Raised
Next Trip: August 2-13, 2025 | 12 Days
Venture into the vast, untouched landscapes of Mongolia, where rolling steppes, rugged mountains, and boundless skies define the most sparsely populated sovereign country in the world. Immerse yourself in the rich nomadic traditions of herding communities, staying in traditional Mongolian yurts and sharing in their nomadic way of life.
This journey blends epic adventure with purposeful action. Trek across endless horizons to explore ancient sites and breathtaking scenery alongside local herders on horseback, camelback, and all-terrain vehicles, while contributing to a vital water restoration project that helps ensure sustainable access to clean water. By traveling with Trek Relief, you help preserve Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage, strengthen rural livelihoods, and empower nomadic communities for a climate-resilient future.
Join us on this epic journey and make a lasting impact. Whether you participate, donate, or fundraise, your involvement matters.
“Our trip was a fully immersive dive into the magic that is Mongolia... It felt so good to contribute to Mongolia’s reforestation efforts and it allowed us to connect a little deeper with the local community and not feel like a tourist just simply passing by.”
— Kylie Z., 2024 Trip Participant
Experience Mongolia: Adventure, Culture & Sustainable Impact
MISSION
Preserve Mongolia’s Cultural Heritage
A third of the Mongolian population still live a traditional nomadic lifestyle, moving their yurts and livestock seasonally across a landlocked plateau. For generations, nomadic herders have relied on groundwater, but climate change, desertification, and overgrazing are depleting water sources and degrading pasturelands. With crucial wells dried up or in disrepair, families travel long distances for water—threatening their livestock, livelihoods, and nomadic way of life.
Trek Relief is partnering with local leaders to revitalize critical water sources for nomadic herders to protect their nomadic way of life and become more resilient against climate change.
Join us on our mission to preserve Mongolia’s rich cultural heritage for generations to come.
VOLUNTEER
Restore Vital Water Resources
As a volunteer, you will have the unique opportunity to stay with a nomadic herding community and work alongside them to make a meaningful impact on their daily lives. Partner with local volunteers and budding green leaders, you will work on implementing well restoration projects that provide clean water for hundreds of herding families.
Beyond well restoration, this project provides education and training to herders to reduce the risk of waterborne illnesses and also supports a co-operative between nomadic communities and the local government, fostering engagement and ownership for long-term sustainability.
Embark on a meaningful journey to Mongolia, where you’ll leave a positive footprint on its people and land.
ADVENTURE
Step into Mongolia’s Way of Life
This extraordinary journey through Mongolia’s wilderness allows you to join local communities on the land they’ve called home for generations. Discover ancient monasteries, soak in natural hot springs, traverse sparkling sand dunes, and ride across vast, untamed landscapes on horseback, camelback, and all-terrain vehicles alongside local experts.
You’ll have the unique opportunity to stay in traditional yurts with nomadic herding families and immerse yourself in Mongolia’s rich traditions and daily lives. Experience their culture, share in their nomadic way of living, and gain deep insights to understand their needs.
Explore and empower Mongolia’s traditional way of life by joining the mission.
PROJECT SCOPE & IMPACT
Water Resource Development and Sustainability
Trek Relief is partnering with a trusted organization in Mongolia and local leaders to enhance water accessibility, improve drinking water quality, and ensure long-term sustainability for the communities in the Undur Ulaan district.
The charitable funds raised for this program will help build a new water kiosk, restore existing water distribution centers, educate the communities, and establish a co-operative with the local government to ensure long-term sustainability. Your support enhances the well-being of hundreds of families and contribute to the preservation of Mongolia's unique cultural heritage.
Charitable Partner
Farm NGO is committed to improving the living standards for low-income households in Mongolia through agricultural training, sustainable practices, and food security initiatives, empowering communities to adapt to environmental and climate challenges.
U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
The Mongolia project is aligned with the following goals:
Impact from Past Projects in Mongolia
16
Native Trees Planted
4
Trash Bins in National Parks
6K+
Litres of Trash Collected
25,306 USD
Useful Funds Raised
Highlights from Mongolia
Trek Relief volunteers horseback riding in Mongolia
Inside a traditional yurt belonging to nomadic herders in Mongolia
Volunteers exploring Mongolia on camelback
A volunteer laughs with a local herder and community host in Mongolia
Horseback riding with local hosts in Mongolia
A volunteer planting native trees in Mongolia
A Trek Relief volunteer with a falcon in Mongolia
Local community members plant native trees to fight climate change
Traditional yurt homestay with nomadic herding communities
Join the Adventure
UPCOMING TRIP
Mongolia: Kiss the Earth
ARKHANGAI MONGOLIA
August 2-13, 2025 | 12 Days
GENERAL ITINERARY
Day 1 - Arrive to Ulaanbaatar Guesthouse & Welcome Dinner
Day 2 - Explore National Park, & Monasteries, and Cultural Sites
Day 3 - Travel to Guesthouse in Arkhangai Region
Day 4 - Project Volunteer Day
Day 5 - Project Volunteer Day
Day 6 - Project Volunteer Day
Day 7 - Horse Trekking with Nomadic Homestay
Day 8 - Horse Trekking with Nomadic Homestay
Day 9 - Horse Trekking with Nomadic Homestay
Day 10 - Day Trip/Hike to Hot Springs
Day 11 - Return to Ulaanbaatar and Farewell Dinner
Day 12 - Departure
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ASAP: please let us know your intent to join us by signing up below.
June 15, 2025: Donate/raise the deposit of $700.
July 15, 2025: Donate/raise the remaining minimum contribution of $2400.
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Group size: 5-10
Sign up to reserve your spot for Mongolia - there’s no commitment until you’re ready.
Fundraising Goal for Mongolia: $2,900
Travelers must fundraise or donate a minimum of $2,900 in order to attend this trip. The minimum donation is split to cover funding for the project in Mongolia and your trip fees (exclusions apply).
Project Costs: $1,450
Directly funds the charitable project hosted by our local partner, covering the materials, logistics, and volunteer work.
Trip Fees: $1,450
Covers all logistics, food, and accommodation required to make your adventure and trek comfortable, safe, and enjoyable.
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Tax-deductible donations to support Trek Relief’s programs
Volunteer work and donation to local Mongolian charities
Coverage for local homestays with nomadic families
An embodied experience of what we mean to travel consciously
Food, accommodations, and land transportation within trip dates (starting from orientation dinner to final checkout)
Premier tour services with quality guides; comfortable accommodations including beds, blankets, heating, as well as necessary permits and equipment for trekking.
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International airfare to/from Ulaanbaatar (UBN)
Airport transportation
Travel/health insurance
Gratuities for our driver(s) and trekking guide(s)
Fundraise & Earn Credit Towards Your Adventure
We offer several ways for you to offset the cost of your trip in order to make it more accessible and achievable.
Create a Fundraiser
Start a personalized fundraiser to spread the word and raise funds towards your trip, boost the impact of our programs, and empower others to get involved and contribute.
Double Your Impact
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Earn Trip Credit
Take advantage of programs to earn trip credit that can be applied toward your total donation. Trade your skills, refer a friend, get trip alumni discounts, and more.
Support Mongolia from Afar
If you’re unable to join us in Mongolia but still want to support this meaningful cause, you can contribute directly to our campaign to boost our impact for this project. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer preserving Mongolia’s cultural heritage, its people, and its land.
Meet the Team
We carefully select trip leaders and team members based on their expertise, passion, and dedication to providing a safe, enriching experience. Our team ensures that every detail of your adventure is thoughtfully planned, so you can focus on making a lasting impact while exploring with confidence.
Julia Roca
Program Director & Trip Leader
Murray Benn
Project Facilitator & Tour Operator
Sign up for Mongolia today (commitment-free) or request a call with a trip leader to learn more.