PLAN MY TRIP . TRIP LEVELS

Four tiers. Know your day.

Every Rara Avis tour, expedition, and event carries a difficulty rating from 1 to 4. Here is what each one actually looks like on the ground.

Level 01

Comfort

Max 4 hrs driving . No hiking over 4 km . Beds or ger with heating . 3 meals cooked for you

Our most accessible tier. Family-friendly. Suitable for mobility limitations on request. Gobi short circuit, Orkhon valley stay, Khara-Khorum history trip all sit here.

Examples: Gobi 5-day, Orkhon 4-day, Khara-Khorum weekend

Level 02

Active

Up to 6 hrs driving . 8 km hikes . Ger nights . Optional horseback riding

The average Rara Avis tour. Good general fitness assumed. You will be on your feet for 3 to 4 hours a day. Sleep in gers more often than hotels. Altitude up to 2,000 metres.

Examples: Flaming Cliffs 9-day, Naadam festival 7-day, Secret Gobi 10-day

Level 03

Demanding

Long 4x4 days . Multi-day horseback . Camping . Altitude up to 3,500 m

Proper expedition level. Strong fitness required. You will ride 6 hours a day on horseback or hike at altitude. Weather can be extreme. Not suitable for first-time riders on multi-day routes.

Examples: Western Altai 14-day, Khentii horseback 12-day, In Search of Eagles

Level 04

Expedition

10+ day remote . Off-grid camping . 4,000 m altitude . Glacial crossings

Application-only. Very strong fitness, prior expedition experience, doctor sign-off required. Cold, hard, silent country. Small team, no quick exit, weather calls the day.

Examples: Taiga 14-day reindeer, Potanin Glacier crossing, Eternal Blue Marathon

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