Responsible Tourism Mongolia

Responsible tourism has evolved into a popular label and selling point across the tourism industry—even in Mongolia. But what does it truly mean? While there’s no definitive answer, responsible tourism has to be more than simply picking up our rubbish, asking before taking a photo, or being mindful of local customs. These should be standard practices, not just items on a “tick-box” list of responsible travel.

For us, responsible tourism is a commitment to Mongolia. Travel can, and should, be a mutually positive experience—one that benefits you as a visitor and Mongolia, encompassing its natural environment, people, culture, and traditions. We believe that every trip should create value for all involved. That is the essence of responsible tourism to us.

As a registered Mongolian company under our local name, Gobi Gua Undur, we operate as a social travel enterprise. Our approach is grounded in promoting a travel style that benefits everyone, fostering a more personal and impactful experience. As a business within the tourism industry, we see it as our responsibility to address challenges, including those that tourism itself can create. Our philosophy centers on using tourism as a force for positive social change in Mongolia.

Eternal Landscapes is neither an NGO nor a charity, and we aren’t philanthropists. But our love for Mongolia runs deep, and our commitment is long-term. As a small business, our support may seem modest on a larger scale, but we believe it contributes to visible and meaningful change. Learn more about our responsible tourism policy for Mongolia.

‘The responsible travel value is a true value to Eternal Landscapes and core to what you do. It is not merely a nice term which you just give lip service to. I do feel that our trip was low impact. If any impact was made, it is a positive, financial one to the local communities we passed through.’

Sarah Cutler, Australia, Untamed Mongolia