Travelers exploring ancient deer-stones on the Mongolian steppe under a moody sky

Our story

A Mongolian travel agency, run by Mongolians

Locally Owned Mongolia Travel Agency · Founded 2013 in Ulaanbaatar

Tuul Travel founder Maamkhuu Otgontuul with travelers in front of a white ger on the steppe
2013 Founded in
Ulaanbaatar

How it started

From simple tours to real expeditions

Back in 2013 we started organising tours ranging from simple ger-camp visits with a few travelers to professional, multi-week expeditions across some of the most remote and beautiful corners of Mongolia.

What hasn't changed in twelve years is the team. Tuul Travel Mongolia is still a small, locally owned agency. We don't sell trips we wouldn't take ourselves — every itinerary is walked, ridden or driven by one of our guides before a traveler ever sees it.

Our founder — Maamkhuu Otgontuul — built this company because she wanted Mongolian travel to be honest, well-paid for the families that host us, and led by people who actually live here. That hasn't changed.

  • Locally owned & operated
  • Small group sizes
  • English-speaking guides
  • Tailored itineraries

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What sets us apart

Why travelers choose Tuul Travel

We're a small team but we cover every detail. Here is what travelers tell us they value most.

Born local

Every guide is Mongolian. Every host family is paid directly. No middlemen, no scripts.

Personal touch

Small groups, flexible itineraries, and a guide who will remember your name on day one.

Tested routes

Every route has been walked, ridden or driven by our team — never sold on guesswork.

Respectful travel

We work directly with nomad families — fair pay, low impact, deeper experience.

Our team

The people behind every trip

A small core team in Ulaanbaatar, plus a network of regional fixers and guides we have worked with for years.

Tuul Maamkhuu - founder

Maamkhuu (Tuul)

Founder & Travel Specialist

Anna Butler

Anna Butler

Travel consultant

Tuul Maamkhuu - founder

Founder & Travel Specialist

Maamkhuu (Tuul)

Maamkhuu Otgontuul

I’m Tuul, Founder of Tuul Travel and a mother of four.  Growing up in Mongolia, surrounded by animals, open spaces, and the everyday life of a traditional Mongolian household, I developed a deep connection with the land and culture. After more than a decade as a guide and travelling to different parts of the world myself, I’ve come to see travel as much more than simply visiting places. Today, I want to create journeys that give people a genuine feeling of joy and connection, and let them experience Mongolia in a way they will remember. 



Languages

  • English
  • Mongolian
  • Russian

Specialties

  • Itinerary design
  • Cultural tours
  • Family bookings

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Anna Butler

Travel consultant

Anna Butler

With Tuul Travel since 2018

I believe travel should leave you with more than just beautiful memories — it should make you feel connected, inspired, and truly alive. As a Travel Consultant at Tuul Travel, I strive to create journeys that feel personal, authentic, and meaningful, so that every guest leaves Mongolia with a warm heart and a feeling of having experienced something truly special. 

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In numbers

13 years on the trail

  • 13+

    Years guiding

  • 9+

    Curated tours

  • 21

    Provinces covered

  • 1,200+

    Happy travelers

Travel with people who actually live here

Tell us what you dream of — a Naadam festival, a slow week with a herder family, a glacier trek. We will build it.

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