Client Comments

Mongolia

Bobo and Kiersten,

We want to thank you for everything you did to help make our trip to Mongolia one of the best trips we've ever taken. We would have liked to have been able to spend more than a week in Mongolia, but thanks to your great planning we got to see and do more than we had expected. The things we saw and learned on this trip will stay with us forever, and we definitely have plans to return.

Bobo, it was great to meet Chinbat and stay at your ger camp. We were honored to be the first family to stay there. We can't wait to return and see the Inn when it is completed. Brooke, Eric, Austin and Lauren 2006

This trip was fabulous!! I knew it would be an adventure, but the trip, the camp/cook/wranglers and the wide open spaces of Mongolia itself surpassed all expectations. Penny B. Custom Trip 2004

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"I don't think we could have had better wranglers. All staff was incredibly nice and extremely helpful. Trip of a lifetime, something I'll never forget or stop thinking about." Matt E. Custom Trip 2004

"We had a fantastic trip and your Mongolian organization was top-notch, adjusting to our problems in arrival with care and success. Our driver and translator were terrific and overall our whole family had a truly amazing experience. Our hats off to you all." Sharon W. Custom Trip 2004

"...it was the experience of a lifetime, and I cannot believe all that Boojum did." Sally J. Khovsgol 2004

"Personnel were beyond the three traits listed (average, good, excellent). Eric was imaginative and ingenious, Gongor and Onon were friends and helpful. M.C., YOU made it all work and a pleasure" Earle T. Arhangay 2001

"Gina and I cannot say enough good things about your outfit and operation. We've done many adventure travel type expeditions and feel you have a world class operation both in your Montana office and on the ground in Mongolia." Jim and Gina R. Khovsgol 2001

"Doug and I want you to know how much we loved the trip, and how impressed we are with your organization in all aspects, starting with those who run it, as personality always plays the biggest role, and moving to planning and implementing a very well thought out trip. We had a wonderful time. MC, you were fabulous. Very clear about the trip, what it is, and what to expect, and very encouraging. Eric, you were the glue that held it all together. All the Mongolian staff were reliable, hardworking, and most importantly vigilant instilling the most important factor, confidence and trust. Kent, I congratulate you on putting together a fantastic operation. Dorothy S and Doug K, Arhangay 2001

Tibet

"This was the most wonderful experience of my life and I will never forget it. I am feeling SO SORRY for myself that I am home again. What a beautiful place and what nice people. Thank you thank you thank you. The trip considerably exceeded my expectations. Allison C, 2001

"Fantastic Trip!! The Tibetans were wonderful as were the Chinese. Allison S, 2000

"Nein Zhu was absolutely the star of the show. He provided entertainment, singing, translating, cooking and protection from wild dogs. His is an incredible talent. Overall the trip exceeded my expectations. The scenery was astounding. The Tibetan people were delightful to be around. I want to go back to Tibet, for longer this time.. Marie G, 2000

Kazakh Eagle Hunters

"Bobo, MC, Kent, even for seasoned traveler, this was an outstanding trip. This was beyond "tourism". We had plenty of opportunities to meet the Kazakh people and learn their way of life. Bolotbek was an outstanding guide in every way." Derrick G. Nov. 2003

"Everyone at Boojum did an excellent job from pre-trip planning and questions to the final goodbyes. The first day out hunting was absolutely sensory overload!! The horseback riding, scenery, comaraderie were overwhelming."
David F. Jan. 2004

"Overall, one of the best trips of my life" David M. Nov 2001

"I had the time of my life--thanks! All the guides, etc. were terrific. A big thank you to them. Ulug U. Nov. 2002

"Your people in Mongolia are first rate". Les D. Nov. 2001

"Gongor, Canat and Ika were FABULOUS" Paul W Nov. 2000

"Thank you , thank you, thank you for assisting in expanding my horizons. All concerned were quite competent, caring, sharing people." Rebecca R Nov. 2000

"The trip was a wonderful adventure. I saw and learned so much. It was more than you purported it to be and as you said, not an adventure for those seeking creature comforts or gourmet meals. I am very glad I did it and I thought the price reasonable." William D. Nov. 2000

Uruguay

Dear Kent and Linda,

Now that I have had time to think about my trip to Uruguay and Argentina, it is time to write and let you know about our Boojum guide Valeria Arizas.

Valeria made this trip a joy! Gracelia and Jorge at the Estancia Charrabon made me feel as if I was visiting family as did every other person at the places we stayed in Uruguay. Macarena Rios was perfect as Valeria's right-hand helper. Her knowledge of the horses, the people and the region was a perfect combination with Valeria, as was our van driver Mulo with his extensive grasp of the plants, birds and topography of Uruguay. What a team you have in all of them.

I value my travels much more when I am able to feel "a part of" a county and to be able to learn about it's customs (mate, the pronunciation of the double ll, etc.) . Valeria made this possible, she was attentive to my needs, safely, and most important, she made the trip fun,. My luggage was lost for six days and not a day went by that Valeria did not continue to track where it was. It finally arrived when we were in Punta del Diablo! Laughter is so important on a trip to a different country and laugh we did. I miss them all.

Argentina was quite an experience and made more special because we were able to meet you and Linda since Valeria had so many nice things to say about Boojum and the two of you. Your attention to your travelers is evident from the enthusiasm that they have. It was nice to meet two people in your group of "Cowboy Poets and Gauchos".

Martin and Dolores and the gauchos were warm and friendly and provided a good look at the more rural life in Argentina. It was totally different and as I reflect back a journey that I count as a once in a lifetime experience. Thank you Boojum.
Nancy E. 2006

"I am taking this opportunity to thank you for such a wonderful trip to Uruguay. You ought to be proud as well on the works accomplished by Valeria and her assistants in making the horse riding not only a truly gratifying experience, but educational as well. Joni and I both sincerely hope you will keep those uncommon expeditions alive, and don't be surprised, we will embarking on another one of those expeditions to Mongolia or Argentina or any where else in South America. Thanks again." Edgar and Joni 2005

"This trip was wonderful, amazing, exactly what I hoped for and more." Dorota R. 2003
"We had so much fun on this trip. No glitches at all. Valeria was so funny, talented, beautiful, intelligent and well-organized." Juliette C. 2003

"In my experience of group travel, Boojum is head....no, shoulders,torso,pelvis,thighs, calves and ankles above the rest."
Chris W. 2003

"An incredible vacation-well run beyond any reasonable expectations. The whole trip went like clockwork. Valeria (Uruguayan guide) is an extraordinary person." Mark T. 2004

"As per past experience traveling with Boojum, this trip was no different. I have nothing but the most favorable experiences with the Boojum people." Manny B. 2004

Argentina

"Linda's attention to detail and availability to everyone was very impressive. Martin and his gauchos really looked after our horses and riders very well." Heather H. Dec. 2000

"Fun, great people, bonded with everyone. Good group. Thank you for letting us make some chsanges so we could fish. Wish the trip had been longer. Will be with you all again." Frank G. Dec. 2000

"I thought it was a great trip and have many fond memories. The people (Argentines) were all helpful and attentive as was Linda, our guide. And she was fun to be with." Beatrice A. Dec. 2000

We specialize in Mongolia travel but we also offer adventure travel to Patagonia, Uruguay, Tibet. Horseback riding was our original interest when we pioneered travel adventures to China and Inner Mongolia and Tibet. We now offer tours and travel packages of all kinds in Mongolia (formerly Outer Mongolia) including camel riding, trekking, photography, fishing, horseback riding, culture, visiting Naadam, the Gobi, Lake Hovsgol (Lake Khovsgol) and the nomadic herders of Mongolia. In Ulan Bator we have our own offices though we are not really a travel agent, but an outfitter of travel and adventure in Mongolia. If want a riding vacation; whether a horseback riding vacation, a camel riding vacation or a jeep riding vacation, we'll be glad to create a travel adventure across Mongolia for you.

In Patagonia and Uruguay remember you can combine two adventures and do both horseback riding trips in just two weeks of travel. A Patagonia horseback riding vacation or a Uruguay horseback riding vacation is just the thing for beginners or experienced equestrian travelers. An equestrain vacation, horseback riding in Patagonia, Agentina or Uruguay or Mongolia or Tibet is a great way to have a guided adventure.
Mongolia travel can also include rafting, trekking or a combination of rafting, trekking, horseback riding and culture. Mongolia travel means visiting the Gobi, Lake Khovsgol, Buddhist monasteries, or even fishing. The fishing in Mongolia and Patagonia is very good. In Mongolia the fishing is for taimen. In Patagonia, the fishing is for trout. Being an outfitter, we don't call our adventure horseback riding or other mongolia tours "tours" per se. We think that Monglia tour sounds like it lacks adventure. A Mongolia tour can include paleontology, horseback riding, a river trip or rafting, trekking or culture. Whatever you call it, a Mongolia tour or Mongolia travel, we will be sure to make your Mongolia tour feel like a private tour.

Those of you who have endured reading the awful prose just preceding are probably wondering what kind of idiot wrote it. We must confess to both a capacity for better prose and an ulterior motive in writing so badly. Search engines look for correlations between your keywords like Mongolia travel, horseback riding, mongolia tour, Patagonia, Uruguay, Tibet, Gobi.. (see there I go again) and the frequency with which they appear on your page. In this everchanging cyber world, we need to keep up, I guess. Have a good riding vacation or adventure and come for Mongolia travel.