Rafting & Canoeing in Mongolia

The best time to canoe & rafting in Mongolia is from early June to late August and the nearest available river is Tuul river in Terelj National Park just 55km from Ulaanbaatar. 

The rivers of Mongolia are studied and classified into 5 categories.
Gentle and steady rivers, such as the middle and lower reaches of the Kherlen, Selenge, Orkhon, and Tuul rivers, and the lower reaches of the Zavkhan River, are classified as Class I and II.
Class I and II rivers are suitable for beginners to travel under the guidance of professionals.

Ider, Eg, Kharaa, Yeruu, Delger rivers with strong mountain streams and a lot of rugged terrain and Bogd, Suman, Khovd, Bulgan rivers with large rocks, Ongi and Baidrag, which require boat navigation skills. The middle part of the Egiin river and the lower part of the lake with high waves are classified as III and VI. Sports tourists and professional athletes will travel along the rivers of this category.

Category Y includes the headwaters of the Chuluut, Khovd, Orkhon, Tuul, and Zavkhan rivers, as well as the turbulent Uvs Turgen, Uench, and Bodonch rivers, and the rugged mountain rivers.

Tips to rafting & canoeing in Mongolia

1. Wear a life jacket & helmet correctly.
Always ensure your life jacket and helmet worn correctly no matter what level of rafting you are participating in.

2. Listen to your guide during the safety talk and on the water. 
Your experienced guide is trained to know exactly how to handle any type of situation encountered while on the river.

3. Hold the paddle properly
Holding the paddle properly can be a huge safety concern.  One hand should be at the base of the paddle on the shaft.  The other hand should ALWAYS be on the end of the shaft over the “T” grip.