About Us: Committed to Mongolia
Who We Are: ‘Manaikhan’ – Our People, Our Family
Founded in 2010 by Jessica and Turuu, we are a small Mongolian-registered company, handling about 150-200 bookings annually, with a deep commitment to social impact. Our business is driven by a strong ethical framework, aiming to make a positive difference through tourism that preserves the livability of Mongolia.
Read MoreEach trip featured on our website not only offers an authentic travel experience but also supports our broader mission. We personally research and design every itinerary to foster the skills development of our team and provide sustained support to a diverse range of Mongolian individuals, families, and community projects. Our approach ensures that each experience enriches the lives of those involved without disrupting their daily routines.
By working directly with local communities, we establish long-term partnerships that go beyond conventional tourism, breaking down stereotypes and offering a more nuanced view of Mongolian society. These collaborations are essential to our goal of creating tours that genuinely benefit both visitors and locals alike. We call ourselves ‘manaikhan,’ which means “ours” or “our people” in Mongolian. Another word for it is family.
We are more than just a standard corporate tour company focused on profit. As a registered social travel enterprise, we aim to ensure our work benefits Mongolia’s local projects, people, and communities as much as it benefits our guests and our business. We believe in equality, meaning our guests are equal to our Mongolian team, who are equal to the extended Mongolian communities we work with in long-term partnerships. Respect is at the core of our values, and we see ourselves as part of the Mongolian communities we have been visiting and supporting since Eternal Landscapes was founded.
Our approach is not to run the business solely on the basis of financial profit. We create Mongolian experiences that deliver tangible benefits to the local communities we work with while also considering the social equity of the people we employ.
What We Do
We offer Mongolia beyond the stereotypes.
Meet Us
The Founders
Our Story
Our Team
Our Partnering Families
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver transformative tour experiences in Mongolia, rooted in respect and ethics alongside our core values of integrity, equity, and community. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful connections and promoting equitable tourism that prioritises the well-being of local communities and showcases modern Mongolia. Through our commitment to these principles, we aim to honour and help preserve Mongolia’s cultural and natural heritage.
Our Vision
Our Values
Our core values—integrity, equity, and community—guide our decision-making. Beyond these, we embrace a broader set of guiding principles that reflect our commitment to responsible tourism and embody the unique spirit of Mongolia. Learn more here.
Integrity: Our Foundation
Integrity is the cornerstone of our operations. For us, it means conducting our business with honesty, transparency, and fairness.
Community: Our Belief
At the heart of our mission is fostering a sense of community among our guests, team, and the local people we partner with and support. We believe that travel should be a force for positive change, supporting local economies and enhancing the wellbeing of host communities. Our tours encourage meaningful interactions and cultural exchanges, building bridges of understanding.
Equity: Our Motivation
We are driven by a commitment to equity, ensuring that our tours benefit everyone involved—our guests, our team, and the local communities we partner with and support.
Responsible Tourism In Mongolia: Leave Small Footprints In A Big Country
What does responsible travel mean to us? Find out below or using this link – https://www.eternal-landscapes.co.uk/responsible-tourism-mongolia/
Be A Changemaker: Our Sustainable Tourism Strategy
Mongolia’s Climate Emergency: Tourism Declares A Climate Emergency
Finding A Balance: Our Climate Action Plan
Why Travel With Us: Discover Our Bigger Travel Philosophy
Together we are stronger: We invite you to join us on this journey. Discover more about how we invite you to travel with us here.
Toilets, Tourism and Mongolia
Hunting Using Eagles In Mongolia: The Ethics
Make Your Visit To A Herding Family A Respectful One
Measuring Our Impact
Tourism can empower women, particularly through the provision of direct jobs and income-generation.
Promoting sustained, inclusive economic growth and ensuring decent work for men and women is crucial for improving their livelihoods.
Tourism can be a powerful tool for community development and reducing inequalities if it engages local populations and all key stakeholders in its development.
Climate change is a real and undeniable threat, with its effects already visible. By making thoughtful changes to how we work, we can help protect our small corner of the planet.
Projects We Support
As part of our responsible tourism philosophy, we have established partnerships with local projects in Mongolia. Our support goes beyond financial donations (though we do contribute); we integrate these projects into our trips. This approach ensures that the experiences we offer have a greater positive impact on local communities, providing support that extends beyond financial contributions. We have collaborated with most of these projects for over a decade. See below for examples of our work, or follow this link for more.
Uuliin Nuur Community Project
Mongolian Quilting Centre
Association Goviin Khulan
Our Sponsors & Investors
