<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/03ef17dc-42c5-4c27-9d4a-a8dd8e7a069a</image:loc><image:title>Step Into Serene Mongolia</image:title><image:caption>Curated Nomadic Journeys in the Land of Blue Sky</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/about</loc></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours</loc></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/scheduled-tours</loc></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/legal/privacy-policy</loc><lastmod>2025-12-25</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/legal/terms-of-service</loc><lastmod>2026-03-02</lastmod></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/photography</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/6a37c967-7a8b-4c1d-9bca-ec891bda0fe7</image:loc><image:title>Framing the Wild – Photography Tour (Saiga, Pallas’s Cat, Snow Leopard, Camel &amp; Eagle)</image:title><image:caption>On this journey, you will encounter Mongolia’s rare wildlife, including the saiga antelope, Pallas’s cat, and snow leopard, while experiencing the traditional lifestyle of Kazakh eagle hunters. You will travel into one of Mongolia’s largest and most remote mountain regions, where dramatic landscapes and true expedition conditions create an authentic adventure.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/gobi-8-lakes</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/17a068c4-2d6c-4a1c-9d21-096396d55d23</image:loc><image:title>Gobi Desert &amp; Horse Trekking to the Eight Lakes</image:title><image:caption>If you want to experience the endless calm of the Gobi Desert, the rich biodiversity of Mongolia’s forested landscapes, and scenic horse trekking routes, this tour is ideal for you. We visit sand dunes, nomadic herder families, rocky mountains, and forested valleys.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/naadam-festival</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/20ea93e9-435a-487c-92b0-859497bbc30f</image:loc><image:title>Naadam Festival &amp; Gobi Desert Tour</image:title><image:caption>We will begin our journey to the Gobi Desert on July 1. Along the way, we will explore the dramatic Flaming Cliffs, sweeping sand dunes, and the striking natural beauty of the Mongolian Gobi. On July 10 and 11, we will conclude our adventure in Ulaanbaatar, where we will experience the vibrant Naadam Festival and witness Mongolia’s traditional games and celebrations.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/elsen-tasarkhai-terelj</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/72e53bbc-dab6-4fe8-9f3d-a6660b7a864c</image:loc><image:title>Elsen Tasarkhai &amp; Terelj National Park Tour</image:title><image:caption>This itinerary is perfect for travelers who want to discover the essence of the Mongolian Gobi while also embracing the serene, green mountain landscapes without venturing too far.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/gobi-central</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/ab4e64e7-2227-4401-b1ec-fdde6d9f8364</image:loc><image:title>Gobi Desert &amp; Central Mongolia</image:title><image:caption>Your journey begins in the peaceful Mongolian Gobi, where golden sunsets, towering sand dunes, and the ancient homeland of dinosaurs await. You then travel to the Orkhon Valley, Mongolia’s historic heartland and home to Kharkhorum, the ancient capital of the Mongol Empire, before ending among the lush summer grasslands of central Mongolia.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/horse-trek</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/ee839efe-6b2f-4cd8-a9a1-7bd488339d77</image:loc><image:title>Horse Trekking Tour</image:title><image:caption>This journey reveals the beauty of Mongolia’s rich natural biodiversity as you horse trek through pristine lake landscapes. It also brings you to the historic heartland of the Mongol Empire — the Orkhon Valley.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/gobi-desert</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/f60a2215-3e69-4888-8b97-2576a7498283</image:loc><image:title>Gobi Desert Tour</image:title><image:caption>The warm, golden glow of the Gobi at dusk, together with the distant sounds of livestock and the gentle desert breeze, creates an atmosphere unlike anywhere else. For those seeking the Gobi’s authentic spirit, warm sands, and serene beauty, this journey is ideal.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/great-white-lake</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/0ccf0082-28a4-4401-947c-f1837628e8dd</image:loc><image:title>Great White Lake (Terkhiin Tsagaan Nuur)</image:title><image:caption>On this tour, you will experience the vast Mongolian steppe and forested landscapes rich with lush grass and pristine rivers. You will hike through beautiful natural scenery and enjoy authentic horse riding across open valleys. We will explore the historic Orkhon Valley, the heart of the Mongol Empire in the 13th century, where the ancient capital of Kharkhorum was once established. Our journey also includes a visit to the relaxing Tsenkher Hot Springs, the impressive Khorgo Volcano Crater, and the stunning Terkhiin Tsagaan Lake, known as the Great White Lake.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tours/tsaatan</loc><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/800867ca-2f5f-4bbb-a772-c19de8e95469</image:loc><image:title>Tsaatan (Dukha) People Tour</image:title><image:caption>The Tsaatan are reindeer herders who maintain a nomadic way of life, migrating seasonally across the taiga in search of pasture. They speak Tuvan, a Turkic language, and live in traditional urts, cone-shaped dwellings of wooden poles. Reindeer are central to their culture, providing transport and milk for tea and dairy foods. Today, only about 40 Tsaatan families remain in Mongolia, living in the Eastern and Western Taiga. This journey offers a rare opportunity to experience Tsaatan life, combined with horse trekking through Mongolia’s wild landscapes and a visit to the Orkhon Valley, the historic heartland of the Mongol Empire.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-baga-gazriin-chuluu</loc><lastmod>2026-01-21</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/2a94b566-96fc-4b7b-a36f-74634799712e</image:loc><image:title>BAGA GAZRIIN CHULUU </image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-tsagaan-suvarga</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/b6dbab47-b7ea-48f0-9daf-442e0359f3e3</image:loc><image:title>WHITE STUPA (TSAGAAN SUVARGA)</image:title><image:caption>A surreal landscape that feels like Mars on Earth</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-orkhon-valley</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/690c16d0-defe-46cf-912c-1db63bbb91ec</image:loc><image:title>ORKHON VALLEY </image:title><image:caption>Why You Should Visit the Orkhon Valley?</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-khongor&apos;s-sand-dune</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/d67c3aad-32bb-4846-8675-99fe84ff4036</image:loc><image:title>KHONGOR&apos;S SAND DUNE (KHONGORIIN ELS)</image:title><image:caption>Vast golden dunes known as the “Singing Sands” in the Gobi Desert</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/cel-lunar-new-year</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/410b52f2-93ad-476d-abda-215d1e4b9d2d</image:loc><image:title>MONGOLIAN LUNAR NEW YEAR (TSAGAAN SAR)</image:title><image:caption>About one of Mongolia’s most significant celebrations</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/cul-reindeer-herders</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/fc1339ba-f8d5-49f0-baee-16e55c44998b</image:loc><image:title>REINDEER HERDERS (TSAATAN TRIBE)</image:title><image:caption>Nomadic herders of the boreal forest (taiga)</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/cel-eagle-hunters</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/2bfabb9c-603b-4cfb-9c29-ec4da8412430</image:loc><image:title>EAGLE HUNTERS FESTIVAL</image:title><image:caption>A living tradition of eagle hunting in Mongolia</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/cel-naadam-festival</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/13aa4e02-f8ad-43c2-9222-6bdc8569cf8b</image:loc><image:title>NAADAM FESTIVAL </image:title><image:caption>About one of Mongolia&apos;s significant celebrations</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-uran-togoo</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/a90c1aca-800c-412d-a197-8d2b2c676517</image:loc><image:title>URAN TOGOO VOLCANO CRATER</image:title><image:caption>A Beautiful Extinct Volcano in Northern Mongolia</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-tsenkher-hot-spring</loc><lastmod>2026-01-22</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/7a5d3ef3-3600-4ccf-9b56-6cb516e0ee04</image:loc><image:title>TSENKHER HOT SPRING</image:title><image:caption>About one of Mongolia’s highest-temperature hot springs</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-great-white-lake</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/a472313b-2e55-4b18-9782-eb5c23046126</image:loc><image:title>GREAT WHITE LAKE (TERKHIIN TSAGAAN NUUR)</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-bayanzag</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/ffb9075a-0bab-4e88-a44a-3eec72ae1a09</image:loc><image:title>BAYANZAG (FLAMMING CLIFFS)</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-shine-ider-soum</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/3baabc06-5b60-4705-85fe-77cba0353b97</image:loc><image:title>SHINE IDER SOUM</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-amarbayasgalant-monastery</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/9b9e3a3e-610f-481f-8b92-d18df95ebb4b</image:loc><image:title>AMARBAYASGALANT MONASTERY</image:title></image:image></url><url><loc>https://steppeeagle.com/tips/des-khyargas-lake</loc><lastmod>2026-01-27</lastmod><image:image><image:loc>https://directus.steppeeagle.com/assets/32f5247b-0813-47ab-883a-20a935951aa9</image:loc><image:title>KHYARGAS LAKE </image:title></image:image></url></urlset>