Homestay Su'mber, Mongolia

5.0
(17 reviews)17

The Essence of Nomadic Life

Top Host
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Connect with nature
17 travelers recommend this experience for reconnecting with nature
Immerse yourself in the local culture
16 travelers recommend this host for those looking for a local cultural immersion
Accepts couples and pairs of volunteers

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What you offer

30h

Hours per week
Help out and collaborate with your host only a few hours per week.
Cleaning
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Animal Care
Help look after and take care of animals.
Building & Repairing
Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming
Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
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What you get

1

Days off per week
Have some time off for yourself, go explore the city or rest for a while.
Tent
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Lunch
You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.
Dinner
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Basic Internet Access
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Free Laundry
You can use our laundry room freely.
Language lessons
Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Pick Up
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Support
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Availability

Oct
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Stay at least
1 week

The Experience

I personally believe that the essence of nomadic life lies in living in harmony with the ever-turning cycle of the four seasons. Let me try to explain this in my own words. If you decide to visit in autumn, you’ll witness all the preparations we make to ensure a safe and comfortable winter.

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Requirements

  • Beginner English or Beginner English
  • Between 18 and 28 years old
  • Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

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17 Reviews

5.0

Host & Team

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.0

Homestay

4.5

Learning & Fun

5.0

How this experience will transform you

  • 17 Get in touch with nature
  • 16 Immersing in the local culture
  • 16 Meeting locals
  • 11 Meeting international travelers
  • 7 Learning about sustainability
  • 7 Developing social awareness

This host contributes to Sustainable Development Goals

  • 14 15. Life on land
  • 12 12. Responsible consumption and production
Milo

Australia

5

I had a great time with Altaa and his family! Everyone was very welcoming and the other volunteers were extremely easy to get along with. The accomodation was authentic and the food was delicious!

4 days ago

Marie-Soleil

Canada

5

This was truly special to me. I grew very fond of this fun, hardworking family and the always-up-for-a-challenge volunteers. Coming in autumn, I helped with herding, harvesting, goat shit (my unexpected favourite haha), cooking, cleaning and more. Despite long days, tough work and unpredictable schedules, I leave with precious memories and admiration for the family's grit. Special mentions to Altaa's mischievous eyes, Minjee's girlboss aura, Dolia's language nights, and Tuugi and the kittens (Petits chats hihi), who made my stay even more memorable… maybe ;)

15 days ago

Marie

France

5

What an incredible fun and replenishing time we had with Dolia, Alta, Minje and all the rest of the family.

From herding cattle on a horse, to deworming sheep tails, bailing hay, cooking local food and Dolia’s amazing buzz and just spending some time amongst all the lovely souls, the other volunteers and animals there, the cats (we miss missy so much 😭), in an incredible landscape under a dry autumn steppe sun.

We can highly recommend volunteering with this wonderful family as your first steps into exploring Mongolia and ease into the local culture. Thanks so much to everyone ❤️

21 days ago

Yi

Malaysia

5

I really enjoyed my time here! I was lucky to stay with such a fun family, and meet many other volunteers. I came in Autumn, so work was centered around harvesting, preparing fuel for winter, herding animals, and caring for them. This experience was perfect to me, for immersing in local culture, as we'd often make mongolian food together, and were tasked with a wide variety of tasks which really helped me appreciate everything that needs to come together to keep a farm running. I learnt lots of skills and got to try many fun things ive always wanted to. Its hard work, but incredibly rewarding.

27 days ago

Vanessa

United States

5

This was the most special experiences of my trip to Mongolia. I felt so welcomed from the beginning and loved getting to experience everyday life in the countryside, staying in a yurt, helping with the farm, and being surrounded by such beautiful landscapes. Most of all, I'm grateful for the people I met. Even with the language barrier, there was so much laughter, kindness, and connection. I would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Mongolia! ❤️

about 1 month ago

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