Megan Hine to lead Kensington Expeditions Women-Only Mongolia Expedition

Kensington Expeditions has released details of an exclusive, new, women-only expedition across Mongolia led by internationally recognized expedition leader Megan Hine.

Designed for women ready to step beyond their comfort zones and discover what they are capable of, the expedition will take place in fall 2026 with three distinct adventures through Northern Taiga, Altai Mountains and Gobi Desert, each priced from $14,000 per person.

Far removed from a traditional tour, the journey invites a small group of women to become active members of an expedition team as they travel through some of Mongolia’s most remote and extraordinary landscapes.

Participants will cross vast wilderness by 4×4, horseback and on foot, learning practical expedition skills along the way while experiencing Mongolia through encounters with the people and cultures that have called these landscapes home for generations.

The expedition is divided into three distinct adventures spanning Sept. 30 through Nov. 4, 2026, with participants able to join one, two or all three phases.

The first leg ventures into the Northern Taiga, traveling from Ulaanbaatar across remote tracks, mountain passes and river crossings before continuing by horseback into the taiga to spend time alongside the Tsaatan, or Dukha, reindeer-herding community, whose traditional way of life remains closely connected to their herds and the taiga landscape.

The second leg crosses the Altai Mountains on one of Central Asia’s great overland journeys. Participants will travel deep into a landscape of glaciers, rugged peaks and immense wilderness, attempt an ascent of Friendship Peak and spend time with Kazakh eagle hunters whose traditions remain an integral part of life in the region.

The final segment heads into the Gobi Desert, where the expedition crosses vast plains, dramatic canyons and towering sand dunes by 4×4. Along the way, participants will meet nomadic Bactrian camel-herding families, climb the Khongoryn Els Singing Dunes and celebrate the completion of the journey at an iconic lodge.

Neal Bateman, Head of Kensington Expeditions, said that: “This expedition is about creating the space for women to discover what they can do when they step into an environment that is unfamiliar, challenging and completely real.”

And Bateman continued: “Mongolia provides an extraordinary setting for that kind of experience, and Megan is an exceptional leader. This is not about arriving as an experienced adventurer. It is about arriving with curiosity, resilience and a willingness to take on something new.”

Participants do not need previous expedition experience, 4×4 driving skills or a high level of athletic ability. Instead, the experience is designed to teach them along the way. Expedition members will develop skills including off-road driving, vehicle recovery, navigation, expedition planning, campcraft, teamwork, decision-making and problem-solving in remote environments.

This is a participatory expedition rather than a conventional guided tour, with each woman becoming part of the expedition team and contributing to the day-to-day decisions and tasks required to keep the journey moving.

Accommodations will range from the Shangri-La Ulaanbaatar to traditional gers and expedition camps beneath Mongolia’s famously dark skies. The experience includes professional expedition leadership, local guides, 4×4 expedition vehicles, accommodations and meals, camping equipment where required, domestic flights between changeovers, permits, safety and medical planning, off-road driving instruction and cultural immersion experiences.

The Mongolia Women’s Expedition with Megan Hine is priced from $14,000 per person, per expedition leg, with limited places available. International airfare, travel insurance, personal clothing and spending, and visas where applicable are not included.

Travelers will have additional opportunities to explore alongside Hine when she leads a Kensington Expeditions journey through Peru in Spring 2027 as well as a journey to Argentina, open to both men and women.

Go to www.kensingtonexpeditions.com/land-expeditions/Mongolia-with-Megan-Hine for more.