Train with Horseback Archery World Champions in the Mongolian steppe
Oortsog Elgen is a nomadic tourist camp located 178 km south of Ulaanbaatar, where you can experience nomadic culture. Guests can stay in our traditional yurts, cabins and houses and enjoy traditional Mongolian dishes at our yurt restaurant, made with fresh ingredients sourced directly from our land.
"I enjoyed my stay at Oortsog. I visited with a group and we participated in horseback riding, archery, archery on horseback, shooting range, karaoke, and a bon fire with s’mores and fireworks. My favorite was archery on horseback which was surprisingly easier than standard archery. The instructor was very helpful and had the most adorable kitten.
Also, I really appreciated the friendliness of the staff. It is a family-owned and operated business, so you could sense the warmth and home-like atmosphere. The food was first rate. We had buuz (Mongolian soup dumplings), urem and fresh preserves on bread, beef soup, ice cream, buuv (holiday bread usually stacked in a small tower), aarts (fermented dairy snack), bantan, an endless supply of airag, and even a traditional roast prepared on hot stones."
"I was welcomed by a Mongolian family, got to try their food, sang karaoke, and my favorite part was sitting by the fire just staring at the vast sky at night. I still think of it when life gets too loud."
"Highly recommended for anyone looking to experience authentic nomadic life. You’ll enjoy well-curated activities such as animal herding, milking goats, building a ger, and fresh home-cooked meals. What truly stands out is the care and hospitality of the team. I would definitely go back again."
"I visited Oortsog Camp in August, and from the moment we arrived, the family welcomed my group and me as if we were their own. The hosts were always eager to show us around, explain their culture, and include us in their daily activities. We got to experience life with livestock, taste delicious traditional foods, try our hand at archery, and so much more. Bilgudei and his family are extremely flexible and will find a way to make any adventure or activity you’re looking for possible. I am definitely coming back!"
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