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M19124 is run by John Williamson, Sam Brown, Jenya Boikov, and Otgonchimeg Burnee (Ogi), with help from our Mongolian friends in Zavkhan and the Altai. John and Sam are both Kiwis, resident in New Zealand between seasons; Jenya and Ogi are Mongolian and live in Ulaanbaatar.
John first came to Mongolia in 2000, bought a horse and spent 6 months riding through this amazing country. He decided to return and bring others to share the experience. John is a member of The Long Riders' Guild, the world's first international association of equestrian explorers and long distance travellers. Sam is a very experienced horse rider, ecologist and organiser extraodinaire. She learnt her riding skills at Kowhai Riding School, near Christchurch in New Zealand. Jenya has spent many years working in the developing Mongolian tourism industry, and was joined by Ogi more recently.
The newest addition to M19124 is Jennifer who will be joining our team in the Altai in 2009. She is American, lives in Russia, and rides like a true Mongolian.
In the words of one of our riders "...Jen was brilliant - very calm, very chilled, but practical, very easy to get on with, and really good fun. I'm quite sure she'll do a great job next year!"
We ran our first trip to Zavkhan in 2004 with a group of friends and acquaintances, who all had a great time, and M19124 was born.
After the 2008 season we asked riders how well John carried out his role as trip leader...
Brilliantly. John is a great organiser, brilliant horseman and instills complete confidence. I normally hate group trips, but this one was different. The way I describe it to people is that it's just like your mate who lived in Mongolia decided to get some horses and show you around. Very relaxed, not like a group trip at all.
(Mary Kennedy 2008)
Our own personal “Ray Mears of Mongolia”!! John was brilliant. When the difficulties with the translator began to surface I think he should have given him a good bollocking early on though…would have been entertaining too!!
John made difficult decisions, was flexible depending on events, consulting with us wherever possible so we all felt we were getting what we wanted out of the trip, while being safe in knowledge that John was using his knowledge to keep us all safe and to get the best out of each situation.
On our final night in UB the group all said that being on the trip with John was like being shown around a country with a good friend who has bags of local knowledge – which has to be the ideal travel experience. Bring on the TV series!!
(Neil Burnard 2008)
With enthusiasm and passion! Wonderful to see that he is an expert at removing flies from ears!
(Sara Ladbrook 2008)
Great, he was always there for annoying "where's X Y Z" questions when setting up camp or cooking. He was also very clued up on questions regarding Mongolian life, nature and customs.
I also did have faith and trust in him in case of problems which is comforting when you are really in the middle of nowhere with a crap translator!
(Sarah Allnut 2008)
John was really good. A really good rider who knew what was going on and was so patient with everything.
Even when we were back in UB and there was a mix up with the hotel bookings he got it all sorted which we really appreciated.
(Suzy Crook 2008)
John was great. I liked his sense of adventure and the way he dealt with the dynamic of the group.
(Duncan Haddow 2008)
He was dreadful….only joking haha you did a great job John and managed the dynamics of the group well I thought…nothing was too much trouble..was especially impressed with your breadmaking skills. Oh and all the impressive spills were well beyond the call of duty but gave us plenty to talk about for days! (PS Ive had 2 falls myself since, one each from a yak/ horse!)
(Alex Johnson 2008)
He carried out his role very well, I thought, and personally he has just the right attitude to deal with a lot of the setbacks. Of course, we teased him mercilessly about his “just another hour, eh?” and his “just a few hundred meters, eh?” estimates. He’s very easy-going and very knowledgeable about travelling in general, although he could market Mongolia a little bit more.
(Teleri Beaty 2008)
John is as you imagine a Kiwi holiday leader to be – Laidback, relaxed, got the Health and Safety stuff covered but in a nice unnoticeable way rather than an uptight bureaucratic British way!
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Zavkhan Classic Horse Trek
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Get really off the beaten track! Explore the forests and valleys, steppe and desert of beautiful and wild Zavkhan province, on horseback. |
Horse Riding
Cultural Journey
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GBP 1350
Per person
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Mongolia
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The Altai Mountains (17 days, departures 12th July, 29th July and 19th Aug 2009)
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This is a remote and mountainous region, with demanding terrain. Therefore it is essential that you are fit and active and willing to take on a challenge. |
Sightseeing
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EUR 1700
Per person
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Mongolia
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Zavkhan by Packhorse (19 days, departing 30th July 2009)
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In 2009 we will ride further into the Arkhangai mountain range, riding high up above the tree line through mountain grasslands and past ancient volcanic crater lakes. |
Sightseeing
Horse Riding
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EUR 1500
Per person
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Mongolia
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Zavkhan Classic (17 days, departures 24th June, 19th Aug (exploratory) and 7th Sept 2009)
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We will be ride across open steppe, through forested valleys, and up into the mountains of Tarvagatai Uul National Park. |
Horse Riding
Cultural Journey
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EUR 1350
Per person
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Mongolia
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Eagle Festival and Altai Mountains (15 days, departing 8th September)
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Experience the unique Eagle Festival in Mongolia taking this 15 day tour! |
Festival Tours
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EUR 1600
Per person
and above |
Mongolia
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